Faralda NDSM Crane Hotel
If you're keen to stay in Amsterdam's most unique accommodations, you can't top (literally) one of the three luxe rooms built into this historic crane. A free 14-minute ferry from Centraal Station deposits you in the artsy-industrial NDSM district; from the dock it's a 10-minute walk to the crane. An elevator or spiral staircase takes you up to the makeshift check-in area (there's no real public space to speak of), and a second elevator whisks you even higher to one of the tricked-out rooms (Mystique, Secret, or Free Spirit). All include phenomenal skyline views, deep soaking tubs, and quirky touches like a ceiling swing or an egg-shape chair. Coco-Mat beds are super comfy, but picky sleepers beware: lights from the side of the crane shine into the rooms all night long. Amenities are sparse—there's water and wine in the minibar, but you'll need to head back to ground level for any other food—although the views from the shared Jacuzzi on the top level (for an extra fee) might make you forgive and forget.
