5 Best, Genuine Boutique Hotels in Amsterdam in 2026

The Dylan Hotel, Amsterdam’s little pocket of urban space, was once home to the city’s first theatre. Built in 1638, it was visited by Rembrandt, Vivaldi, and the Russian tsar, Peter the Great, amongst many others. Between fires, renovations, and the ravages of time, the current hotel building is obviously different from the original, but the strong cultural flair remains. The location too is excellent. It sits within Amsterdam’s main canal zone, within easy reach of all the main attractions. At the Dylan, you’ll find numerous preserved architectural details and… > Read Our Full Review

Nobody in the know will be surprised to find this particular Amsterdam boutique hotel in our sights. There’s no unearthing of hidden gems with The Craftsmen – it’s an eye-catching hotel with an already extensive reputation. Built back in 1651, its lovely building sits on the corner of the city’s most central canal, and is just charming from the get-go. It has changed hands plenty of times, a lively history documented in black and white drawings within the hotel’s stairwell. There’s a kind of quirky elegance that encapsulates The Craftsmen’s… > Read Our Full Review

Between Amsterdam West and Jordaan this boutique hotel is your chance to experience a slightly less-known part of Amsterdam. We all know and love De Wallen and the inner canals, and we promise they won’t be far. The charming pale red brick of Morgan & Mees, just off Singelgracht Canal, though is a touch more residential. Factor in the lovely front patio, the hotel’s super-intimate size, and the delightful streets that surround, and you’ve got something worth leaving De Wallen for. The decor is spot-on – they’ve made it a… > Read Our Full Review

In Hotel Estheréa, by the Singel Canal, you’ll enjoy bright hues and patterned walls, and be brought from canal to lush jungle in a single staircase. Here, each space has a dedicated theme, from delicate flamingos in the rosy pink lounge to a verdant patio. We love sophisticated historic vibes, sure, but it’s always nice to see a hotel that’s not afraid of a little colour. The nice part is that patterns and pigment are the loudest things about Estheréa. Staff are welcoming yet unobtrusive, and the decor is so… > Read Our Full Review

In the centre of Amsterdam’s Canal District, Hotel 717 is old and stately on the outside, timelessly plush on the inside. It’s a classically handsome combination we’ve grown to recognize immediately, and love. The house itself boasts a long history of canal-side living, with a gorgeous facade built in 1810, cosily tucked into the city’s central network of waterways. If you’ve ever imagined yourself in a romantic film strolling cute bridges and watching ducks float along the stream, Hotel 717 is your base. And the interiors are another fantasy, utterly… > Read Our Full Review