The Best Hotels, Restaurants and Night Clubs in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Hotel Okura – a large, quietly luxurious hotel in a 23-storey building – situated in De Pijp hip foodie quarter.

Superior and Executive rooms are spacious, with a relaxing grey-blue and white colour scheme and touches of rich green. Beds are supremely comfy, and there are chairs to lounge in. Bathrooms are enormous, with showers as well as tubs. A good working desk and a safe with room for a large laptop, and there is an espresso machine with good-quality tea and coffee.

Hotel Okura is home to three superb Japanese Michelin awarded restaurants; Ciel Bleu, Sazanka and Yamazato. At restaurant Serre you can enjoy international specialties.

Nagomi Spa is the perfect place to get away from the stresses of daily life. A carefully chosen selection of treatments ensures that you can totally relax.
Nagomi Health is an oasis of tranquillity where you can exercise in total privacy, and professional trainers are present – indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and saunas.

Relaxed luxury with Japanese design, beautiful woods, clean lines and clear light – a large hotel, but soft colours and wooden armchairs absorb the busy-ness and assert a zen-like calm. The service is warm and polite.

The lifestyle hotel Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht is located in the heart the canal belt. The Jordaan area and Negen Straatjes area, are within a 15-minute walk. The Leidseplein, known for its many bars and clubs, is 400 m from the hotel.

All rooms offer elegant design and are individually decorated. Rooms feature a seating area with flat-screen TV, a minibar with complimentary drinks and snacks and coffee/tea making facilities. The spacious open-plan bathroom has a shower, toilet, bathrobes and free toiletries.

The on-site restaurant Bluespoon serves freshly prepared seasonally inspired dinner – a farm-to-table European cuisine enhanced with a super-local Dutch edge.

The Spa & Wellness centre offers massage – stylish décor, combined with individualized treatments and prestigious spa products.

A beautiful top hotel with top personal service.

Kimpton De Witt boutique hotel is situated in the heart of Amsterdam, 300 m from Central Station – an area for great shopping, with popular brands nearby: Gucci, Tiffany & Co, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Burberry.

De Witt Hotel exudes a modern approach to luxury through fresh, refined rooms and imaginative spaces steeped in inspired Dutch design. You can escape the urban buzz of Amsterdam's City Centre inside this refined, boutique hotel. Several spectacularly designed rooms are housed in original 17th century buildings – a palette of bold green and blue colors and lush textures alongside the luxe bathroom amenities and cozy, stylish comforts.

The hotel also offers free use of bicycles, and a lovely indoor boutique garden in the middle of the hotel.

Guests can unwind in the leafy garden conservatory, savour a meal at the hotel restaurant and cradle a nightcap in the cozy House Bar, which dates back to the Dutch Golden Age.

Unique personal and heartfelt service.

Boutique hotel Estheréa is housed in a row of 17th century buildings on the Singel, Amsterdam's oldest major canal. Dam square, the central railway station, the main shopping area, museums, theatres and night life are all within walking distance.

The rich, colourful interior includes woollen carpets, crystal chandeliers, mahogany panelling, luxurious fabrics, extravagant wallpapers, flowers, plants and fish.

The Estheréa offers well-equipped luxuriously decorated rooms and 2 spacious, colourful suites – all accessible by elevator and are non-smoking. The hotel is housed in historical buildings, so the size of rooms varies. Luxurious bathroom with all amenities including hairdryer and first-class skin care products.

A beautiful boutique style building, great location in the real heart of Amsterdam, wonderful staff.

The bohemian lifestyle hotel INK Hotel is housed in an historic building which was formerly the headquarters of the newspaper "De Tijd" – situated only a 5-minute walk from Dam Square and Amsterdam Central Station – a great choice for travellers interested in nightlife, architecture and walking.

The property has completely been renovated in 2015 and INK delivers a luxury lifestyle experience with a personal touch. All rooms here are designed by a famous architect, all rooms are stylish, elegant and comfortable, including minibar and safety deposit box as standard. The private bathrooms come with bathrobes, hairdryer and first-class amenities.

Restaurant PRESSROOM is INK’s vibrant heart. It functions as a living room for the hotel guests and a place where locals gather to meet. It still has the energetic vibe of the actual pressroom from the old days.

The hotel has a well-equipped fitness centre. The former use of the premises explains the name of the hotel – tradition and hospitality rules – warm and personal service.

Nestled along the historic banks of the Amstel River, the Amstel Restaurant is a tale of culinary heritage meeting seasonal modernity. Rooted in authenticity, the menu narrates a vibrant story of flavours with Mediterranean comfort classics being its base and owning one of the most extensive wine lists in the city.

This is really fine dining, the place for great occasions, one of the top restaurants in Amsterdam.

De Silveren Spiegel (the Silver Mirror) is a fine dining restaurant in a historic ambiance, centrally located near Amsterdam Centraal. The restaurant dates from the Dutch Golden Age, the 17th century, and the building is kept in its original state.

Restaurant de Silveren Spiegel serves exclusive culinary Dutch food. The chef’s tasting menu includes an array of interesting dishes, which change depending on the season’s ingredients. The restaurant is famous for its delicate approach to traditional Dutch cuisine. You may enjoy dinner here in the style of centuries of tradition and in tune with the cycles of the seasons.

Dining at de Silveren Spiegel is truly amazing. We had the Chefs 7 course set menu. The food was remarkable, and the wine pairing was perfect.

The service was personal and efficient, and we loved everything, especially the historic ambiance. A dining experience we will remember

Restaurant Vinkeles is a unique destination in the heart of Amsterdam – situated at the Keizersgracht, one of the most beautiful canals of Amsterdam. Restaurant Vinkeles is named after the Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles and housed in an old bakery, which was set up in 1787 – a pleasant and beautiful decorated restaurant.

Executive Chef Dennis Kuipers and his team presents an exciting, modest and refined modern French cuisine with an international twist – echoing the décor of the restaurant, the menu combines the traditional and the modern French cuisine – combining the freshest seasonal products to produce a menu that is delicious and unique.

We enjoyed the 5-course tasting menu, and it was superb. Highlights were the pigeon and the salmon. The tasting wine menu exquisitely complimented the food.

The staff are very professional. The restaurant itself is beautiful – the food and wine are exceptional!

A bright and modern restaurant centrally located an Amstelveenseweg.

Riot Restobar uses carefully selected organic ingredients from farmers in the surroundings of Amsterdam. The Chef creates dishes with the power to seduce you – creative and well-prepared vegetables, amazing taste that fit perfectly in a healthy balance with meat and fish – incredibly tasteful and organic, but also very good-looking.

We had the Chef’s Menu of 6 courses – a lovely gastronomic journey, dishes were perfectly balanced and full of surprising elements.

Top Cuisine, top service.

Former nightclub IT defined the atmosphere at Rembrandt Square in the early 90’s and AIR has adopted this job since its opening in 2010. Over the years, AIR has focused on a number of important values: tolerance, diversity, creativity, quality and freedom.

The club is a household name in Amsterdam’s nightlife, but it doesn’t only attract local visitors. Due to a diverse and international program, AIR Amsterdam is also renowned abroad. Year after year they make it to the 100 best clubs in the world according to DJ MAGS prestigious ranking. Whatever you’re looking for, AIR aspires to deliver an unique experience!

Garage Noord is a restaurant and club situated in an old car repair shop in Amsterdam Noord, open from Thursday to Saturday for food. When it hits 10.30pm on those days it transforms into one of Amsterdam’s best clubs.

An intimate club with a non-commercial feel, it plays a diverse range of music and prides itself on its progressive environment, one that channels the history of dance as a place that welcomes anyone.

An excellent soundsystem, engaging lightwork, and a welcoming crowd, Garage Noord is an excellent place for night out that’s both intimate and exciting.

An iconic nightclub located on the vibrant Rembrandtplein, with a history spanning over three decades, known for its legendary club nights. A well-established venue in the heart of old Amsterdam that has stayed up-to-date to dance the night away with a variety of gigs.

Escape offers an unforgettable nightlife experience featuring state-of-the-art lighting and top sound systems, top DJs, and an electrifying atmosphere. A great way to end a day in wonderful Amsterdam.

Radio Radio is one of the newer clubs, a real gem hidden in Amsterdam’s Westerpark.

Radio Radio is a mix of a night club, radio station and a pizza restaurant. It plays a mix of modern sounds from a cutting-edge array of DJs through a beefy sound system. Cosy, intimate, and a lot of charm.