Hotel information and frequently asked questions

The Amsterdam Canal Hotel is a classic boutique hotel located on the edge of the canal belt. The hotel offers rooms (26 rooms) with and without canal view and breakfast with spectaculair views over the canal. This page lists every fact you need to plan your stay.

The hotel

Address

Weteringschans 253, 1017 XJ Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Neighbourhood

Southern canal belt (Grachtengordel-Zuid), on the Lijnbaansgracht, next to the Museum Quarter and De Pijp

Type

Independent boutique hotel, part of Amsterdam Canal Hotels (with Amsterdam Canal Suites and Grand Canal Hotel Amsterdam)

Number of rooms

26 rooms across 8 room types

Building

Historic canal house without a lift; stairs are steep

Reception

24/7

Phone number

+31 (0)20 - 787 07 47

Email

info@amsterdamcanalhotels.com

Languages at the reception

English, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch

Rooms

Room types

Double Room (17.4 m²), Double Room Canal View (17.4 m²), Deluxe Room (19 m²), Deluxe Souterrain (22.8 m²), Deluxe Canal View (19.2 m²), Deluxe Canal View for 3 people (25 m²), Deluxe Canal View for 4 people (30 m²), Suite (32 m²)

Maximum occupancy

2 persons in Double, Deluxe and Suite; 3 persons in Deluxe Canal View 3 people; 4 persons in Deluxe Canal View 4 people

Beds

Double bed; the 3- and 4-person rooms have a king-size bed plus a twin bed

Rooms with canal view

Double Room Canal View, Deluxe Canal View, Deluxe Canal View 3 people and Deluxe Canal View 4 people overlook the Lijnbaansgracht. Double Room and Deluxe Room face the street. Deluxe Souterrain is on the lower ground floor with daylight.

In every room

Marble bathroom with rain shower, LCD-LED TV, writing desk, small fridge, safe, free wifi, Nespresso machine, hairdryer.

Bathtub

Deluxe Room, Deluxe Souterrain, Deluxe Canal View (all sizes) and one of the two Suites have a bath with whirlpool function

Families

Deluxe Canal View for 3 or 4 people, with a king-size bed and a separate twin bed

Housekeeping

No daily cleaning for stays of 1 or 2 nights. From 3 nights: fresh towels, toiletries and waste removal. From 4 nights: interim cleaning.

Smoking

Not permitted anywhere in the hotel

Pets

Not permitted

Breakfast and facilities

Breakfast

Breakfast plate with a la carte services served from Monday to Friday from 07:00 - 10:00 and on Saturday and Sunday between 08:00 - 11:00. Price per person per night € 17.50.

Happy hour

Complimentary daily happy hour with beer, wine, soft drinks and small bites between 16:00 and 18:00.

Wifi

Free throughout the hotel

Luggage storage

Free before check-in and after check-out

Lift

Not available

Location and distances

Rijksmuseum

7 minutes on foot

Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum

10 minutes on foot

Heineken Experience

5 minutes on foot

Leidseplein

15 minutes on foot

Albert Cuypmarkt and De Pijp

8 minutes on foot

Vondelpark

10 minutes on foot

Anne Frank House

20 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by tram

Amsterdam RAI

15 minutes by tram

Ziggo Dome and AFAS Live

20 minutes: metro 52 from Vijzelgracht to Amsterdam Zuid, then metro 50 or 51 to Bijlmer ArenA

Amsterdam Centraal

10 minutes by metro 52 from Vijzelgracht

Schiphol Airport

30 to 40 minutes: train to Amsterdam Zuid, then metro 52 to Vijzelgracht and a 7-minute walk. By taxi 25 to 35 minutes, approximately €45 to €65.

Arrival and getting here

Check-in

From 15:00. Early check-in depends on availability; for a guaranteed early check-in, book the night before.

Check-out

Until 11:00. Late check-out cannot be booked in advance; ask at the front desk.

Late check-in

Possible, hotel has 24/7 reception.

Nearest metro station

Vijzelgracht (metro 52), exit Weteringschans, 7 minutes on foot

Nearest tram stops

Vijzelgracht, Frederiksplein, Stadhouderskade

Parking

No parking at the hotel. Street parking along the canals is charged by the hour. Recommended: Park and Ride Amsterdam Noord

Shuttle service

Not available; reception is happy to arrange a taxi

Bike rental

Available, ask reception for the possibilities

Booking and conditions

Book direct

12% discount on the room rate via the official website, plus best price guarantee, a free bottle of cava, better check-in and check-out times and a free upgrade when available

Rates

Flexible rate: free cancellation or rebooking up to 5 days before arrival; no-shows are charged the first night only. Non-refundable rate: charged in full at booking, no changes or refunds

Payment

Credit card or debit card. Hotel accepts Mastercard, Visa and American Express

Tourist tax

Charged separately at the current rate set by the City of Amsterdam

Minimum age

18 years for the lead guest

Last updated: September 2026