Hard to Find, Low-Cost Accommodation in Amsterdam

By Steve Kevin

When it comes to Amsterdam, expense if not everything is a very important factor. Everything from a vessel fare for a tour on the canals and a cycle rent to the price of a hamburger may shock a new visitor but there are ways to avoid disappointment.

Accommodation always stands at the top of list of expenditures and cutting it can have a great effect on the total cost a trip especially in a city like Amsterdam which is notorious for its expensive hotels. Here are some of best yet low cost hotels in Amsterdam to make the most economies stay for your money.

Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark

Well-located right in the middle of Vondelpark on Zandpad 5, Amsterdam, it has certainly surpassed a hostel standard. The hotel has a total of 105 rooms and has an average rating of 3 out of 5 by real guests. It is within the walking distance of the celebrated Van Gogh Museum, Rijks museum and Leidseplein Square.

Guests can enjoy:

• Billiard


• Cycling


• Dart

Services available:

• Luggage Storage


• Heating


• Fax/Photocopying


• Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN


• Internet Services


• Souvenirs/Gift Shop


• Packed Lunches


• Ticket Service


• Elevator


• Safety Deposit Box

Sphinx Hotel

This is another extremely well-placed hotel in Amsterdam, actually right in the center of the city near to all the shopping centers and historic places. Places such as Heineken Brewery, Van Gogh Museum and Rijks are just a minute away. The hotel offers a fantastic traditional and free shower for rooms without it.

Hotel Facilities:

• Family rooms


• Heating


• Internet access

Hotel Y boulevard

Located on Prins Hendrikkade, Amsterdam, Y boulevard prides itself with it location and modern equipment. The hotel consists of 35 rooms and has a guest rating of 2.8 out of 5. It overlooks Y-canal - hence the name - and is located within a few steps of Rembrandt and Leidse Square.

Amenities available to the guests:

• Shower


• Toilet


• TV


• Luggage Storage


• Heating


• Safety Deposit Box


• Express Check-In/Check-Out

Guests also can use the following services

• Free Wi-Fi Internet Access


• Packed Lunches


• Tour Desk


• Ticket Service


• Fax/Photocopying


• Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN


• Internet Services

Heart of Amsterdam

The hotel is located on Oudezijds Achterburgwal and as the name suggests it sits right in the heart of the Amsterdam near to theaters, cinemas, stores and nightclubs. One really impressive about this hotel is that all the 24 rooms are named and designed after a Hollywood movie. The walls of rooms are covered with images of the movie and the actors along with the story of them. The hotel has the average of 2 out of 5 rating.

Hotel facilities:

• Shower


• Breakfast Buffet


• Heating


• Safety Deposit Box


• TV


• Luggage Storage

Services:

• Fax/Photocopying


• Internet Services


• Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN


• Free Wi-Fi Internet Access


• Pets allowed without extra charge

Marnix Hotel

This is a 2-star hotel which consists of 25 rooms. Marnix Hotel is a perfect place for late-sleepers since there is not time limit for getting in or out of the hotel. The hotels is comfortably near Grootankdelsmarkts and Vondelpark.

Facilities:

• Luggage Storage


• Safety Deposit Box


• Express Check-In/Check-Out


• Heating

Services available to the guests:

• Fax/Photocopying


• Internet Services


• Tour Desk

For more information please visit: Heart of Amsterdam | Sphinx Hotel Amsterdam