Best budget hotels in Amsterdam for 2025
Save big on your trip to Amsterdam by staying in one of these budget-friendly hotels. Above, the Hotel Museumzicht. Photo: Booking.com
Looking for the best budget hotels in Amsterdam? We’re about to make your hunt a lot easier.
We’ve recently updated our listings of recommended cheap hotels in Amsterdam, and have singled out the following seven as our best cheap hotels in Amsterdam. It was no easy task — Amsterdam fortunately still has a long list of great, family-run properties in its city center.
However, these hotels below all stand out for their unique combination of a great location, low average rates, high user ratings, and enough amenities that you’ll be quite comfortable with your choice. Note that the rates quoted below were all found for stays one to four months in advance. Another thing to note? Hotel rates in Amsterdam and across Europe have increased significantly in recent years. We’ve narrowed down options that provide the best value.
A friendly reminder: Book as far in advance as possible. These are also among the most popular hotels in Amsterdam, and availability can be tight.
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Top 7 best budget hotels in Amsterdam
Hotel Hortus is cheap, clean, and centrally located, making it a real Cheapo gem. Photo: Booking.com
Hotel Hortus
Plantageparklaan 8
Neighborhood: Plantagebuurt
Double room average: $128
The rooms at Hotel Hortus may be on the simpler side, but they’re spotless, reliable, and right next to the Botanical Gardens. Save more by opting for a shared bath. The hotel offers a communal kitchen, so you can also save by making some of your meals here, then spend more on sightseeing. Read the full review
The Neighbour’s Magnolia features bright rooms with a dash of color.
The Neighbour’s Magnolia
Willemsparkweg 205
Neighborhood: Museums & Vondelpark
Double room average: $139
Looking for a trendy little spot near Vondelpark? The Neighbour’s Magnolia offers a friendly home base with 21 playfully designed rooms, all equipped with TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi, and modern furnishings. You’ll even find a small stuffed animal (named “Sparky”) waiting on your bed. Breakfast included. Read the full review
The lovely breakfast room at Hotel Verdi.
Verdi
Wanningstraat 9
Neighborhood: Museums & Vondelpark
Double room average: $150
Hotel Verdi is a cozy, clean, family-run establishment near the Concertgebouw, where visiting classical musicians have frequented for decades. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, and breakfast is included in the room rate. Cheapos who want to save a little extra money can book one of the few rooms with a shared bathroom. Read the full review
Bicycle Hotel is a fun spot with affordable bike rentals (of course!).
Bicycle Hotel
Van Ostadestraat 123
Neighborhood: Pijp
Double room average: $153
Located near the heart of the trendy Pijp neighborhood, the Bicycle Hotel is cheap and cheerful, with low rates, clean rooms and (appropriately enough) cheap bike rentals for guests. The hotel’s 16 rooms are basic and no-frills, but all have a TV and free Wi-Fi, while a few have a balcony (ask ahead). Breakfast is included. Read the full review
Enjoy a cool, rock n’ roll vibe for a low cover charge at BackStage Hotel. Photo: EuroCheapo
BackStage Hotel
Leidsegracht 114
Neighborhood: Grachtengordel South
Double room average: $159
You’ll be ready to rock with the BackStage Hotel, a popular and cheapo-friendly spot on the Leidsegracht canal. You’ll find plenty of bars, performance spaces, and even the famous concert venue, Melkweg nearby. As for the rooms, they are adorned with a rock-and-roll vibe that has welcomed many musicians over the years. Like a famous rockstar, you’ll enjoy plenty of amenities here, including free Wi-Fi, LCD televisions, and more. Read the full review
Hotel Museumzicht is stuffed with old-world charm.
Hotel Museumzicht
Jan Luykenstraat 22 II
Neighborhood: Museums & Vondelpark
Double room average: $160
You can’t sleep much closer to the Rijksmuseum than the Hotel Museumzicht (“Museum View”). The hotel is a vintage cheapo pick and is great for those who don’t mind that the hotel has hardly changed since the 1960s. The hotel’s 14 rooms are decorated in a grandmotherly fashion, with old oil paintings and antique (or simply “old”) furnishings. Some rooms have private facilities, but most share toilets and showers in the hall. Breakfast included. Read the full review
Stayokay Amsterdam is a great option for groups.
StayOkay Amsterdam Vondelpark
Zandpad 5
Neighborhood: Museums & Vondelpark
Double room average: $186
Tucked into the northern tip of the Vondelpark, the StayOkay Vondelpark is a big, budget-friendly operation that appeals to students, families and other budget travelers. It’s a massive place, with 536 beds laid out in a wide variety of configurations. Triples? Quads? Eight-bedded dorm? They got ’em. While couples and single travelers certainly stay here, the StayOkay is an especially convenient option for larger groups. Read the full review
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Hi I’m staying at the Nadia hotel at the beginning of March …..is that hotel ok please.
Hi Susan,
Yes, that is a nice hotel. You can read our review. The rooms are small but well equipped. Have a great trip!
Hotel brouwer I’ve tried. The staff are so courteous and I really enjoyed my stay there. I love the interior as well. It is not so grand as compared to the others, but considering the price, it’s like paying for something at a discounted price but still getting a quality service.
We’re glad you liked Hotel Brouwer! Thanks for sharing.
Where the Cheap hotels listed? A few years ago I stayed for $60 a night. Thought I could find something better here…. Do you guys actually know what cheap is, eurocheapo? It ain’t $100 – 150 a night…..