St. Christopher's at the Winston
Hotel Address
Warmoesstraat 129,
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Room Rates
| Single | $69 - $131 |
| Double | $82 - $144 |
| Triple | $115 - $177 |
| Quad | $144 - $227 |
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The two-star Hotel Winston, or, as we like to call it, the "Winston Museum of Contemporary Art," is located on one of the oldest and noisiest streets in Amsterdam. Don't be embarrassed if the thought of sleeping in the heart of the Red Light District gives you the jitters. At least stop by, and check the place out. It's a tourist stop in its own right.
In a land where art-themed hotels are becoming increasingly popular, the Winston can consider itself a trend setter, as it holds the distinction of being the first hotel in the Netherlands that offered specially designed "art rooms."
Each of the seven floors (there's an elevator) has a different theme that begins in the hallways and carries on into the bedrooms. Paintings and pieces of art, which were created expressly for the hotel, adorn the walls and boast varying degrees of originality, functionality, and normality. All singles and doubles have some art theme going on, while larger rooms are normal—or as normal as the Winston gets.
For instance, there's Tough Mother's Floor, home to Maria's Room, an immaculate space furnished entirely in white. The Heineken Room is also up for grabs, with its green-bottle themed decor. If that doesn't give you a buzz, try out the High Tech Chamber, Honeymoon Suite, or Smirnoff Button Room.
During our last trip to Amsterdam, we spent three fun nights in the hotel. The more outrageous of our rooms was papered with vintage dominatrix kink photos. The room was darkish, red all over, and papered with photos of women with whips, weights, and other women. It's that kind of place.
In the summer, the Winston opens its courtyard, allowing guests to lounge with a book or grab a drink at the 24-hour bar. The hotel's management also runs the club next door where you can dance all night without ever getting too far from your "piece" of art.
Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.
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Hotel Address
Warmoesstraat 129,
Red Light District, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Amenities
Hotel
- Bar/Lounge
- Breakfast Included
- Café
- Elevator
- Internet Station
- Luggage Storage
- Nightclub
- Reception: 24-Hour
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Tourist information
- Wi-Fi Connection
Room
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom: Private
- Bathroom: Shared
- Cable TV
- Handicap accessible roome
- Internet Access
- Linen Included
- Safe
About the St. Christopher's at the Winston neighborhood
Amsterdam's (in)famous Red Light District is a short walk from Centraal Station and lies within the "Old Center," the oldest part of town. True, the area is home to hundreds of red windows for "women of the night", live sex shows and marijuana peddling coffee shops. But it's hardly a dangerous free-for all. There is a heavy police presence throughout the neighborhood and cameras on many corners.
As night falls, the narrow streets become increasingly crowded (and increasingly noisy) with happy-go-lucky tourists out for a fun night. Perhaps ironically, the Red Light District also boast some traditional attractions, such as the Oude Kerk (The Old Church), cool shops, and many affordable hotels.

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Landmarks near St. Christopher's at the Winston
| Dam Square | 0.23 km |
|---|---|
| Nieuwmarkt | 0.27 km |
| Red Light District | 0.27 km |
| Amsterdam Central Station | 0.52 km |
| Begijnhof | 0.64 km |
| Westerkerk | 0.86 km |
| Anne Frank House | 0.87 km |
| Rembrandtplein | 0.91 km |
| Noordermarkt | 0.94 km |
| NEMO | 1.08 km |
| Heineken Brewery | 1.73 km |
| Rijksmuseum Amsterdam | 1.78 km |
| Van Gogh Museum | 2.05 km |
| Concertgebouw | 2.27 km |
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