Where to stay in Amsterdam

DCFC79

Anyone any suggestions for where to stay in amsterdam, ive tried ibis for hotels and its coming up with over a thou euro for 4 night stay for 4/5 which is daft when ive found a hostel for 589 euro. I was really after something ore than a hostel, something like an apartment sort of thing. I thought of an apartment as might be cheaper than a hotel.

browneyedbazzi

When are you going?

I have a friend who has been a couple of times and raves about the place she stayed...I obviously wasn't paying attention because I can't recall the name of it but I'll ask her!

DCFC79

browneyedbazzi wrote: »

When are you going?

I have a friend who has been a couple of times and raves about the place she stayed...I obviously wasn't paying attention because I can't recall the name of it but I'll ask her!

i was originally thinking of thursday to monday so 13/10 or 14/10 to 17/10, just never been to amsterdam so thoguht we could go. Ill have another look on google and see what comes up. Its just finding somewhere suitable with 2 rooms with single beds.

Thanks

browneyedbazzi

There are a few nice 3 and 4* places on Dam Square for £500-£550 on lastminute.com- my mate stayed in a really expensive place but she said the best thing about it was the location on Dam Square that means you're right in the centre of things and it's easy to get to all the attractions.

If you have a look on lastminute you can sort by distance from attractions - if you choose Dam Square it'll show you the ones I mean.

littlestar1981

Houseboat! I've stayed in BK48 before

http://www.houseboathotel.nl/

DCFC79

browneyedbazzi wrote: »

There are a few nice 3 and 4* places on Dam Square for £500-£550 on lastminute.com- my mate stayed in a really expensive place but she said the best thing about it was the location on Dam Square that means you're right in the centre of things and it's easy to get to all the attractions.

If you have a look on lastminute you can sort by distance from attractions - if you choose Dam Square it'll show you the ones I mean.

yes found 1 with in that price range.

DCFC79

littlestar1981 wrote: »

Houseboat! I've stayed in BK48 before

http://www.houseboathotel.nl/

thanks id forgotten about the houseboats, only 1 was found that was suitable for 5 persons but then only 4 might be going.

Leanne200

I have spent 3 nights with 3 of my friends at the Greenhouse Effect, they have townhouses with all the rooms converted into themed rooms and is in a great central location... Dont be put off by the fact that it's ran by a coffee shop the place is not too near there and once you've checked in then thats it really.

We stayed in the attic suite which was very nice and clean, it was great. The only problem is as per the name its the top room in the attic and involved a lot of stairs :-/

http://www.greenhouse-effect.nl/hotel.html

The downtown suite looks very nice!

Wannie_2

I normally rent a house in the Jordaan(Just around the corner from Anne Frank House) when I stay there. Have use of a garden and a full kitchen. There are three sleeping areas. One double bedroom with a double bed, another with two single beds and a single room. Price will probably come in in the middle of your two quotes.

If you can't find anything, let me know and I'll pass on the contact details.

poe.tuesday

look at amsterdamhouse.com for houseboats - we stayed in one that slept 6 and was right near the flower market

also check out the winston hotel

Roberta1

Try the Stayokay chain. These are marketed as hostels but felt more upmarket than that. We stayed in the Zeeburg one but there are others in Amsterdam. Much cheaper than other hotels in the city and we were really happy with it.