2 Best Hotels in Amsterdam-Noord, Amsterdam

Name: Faralda NDSM Crane Hotel
Address: NDSM–Plein 78, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1033WB, Netherlands
Telephone: 020-760–6161
Price range: $$$$
Location: Amsterdam-Noord

The up-and-coming neighborhoods of the north still have an industrial feel, with lots of old warehouses and shipping docks, some of which have been repurposed into artists' studios and restaurants; the few hotels have a similar quirky vibe. You'll need to take a ferry from Centraal Station to get here—or, for a less scenic route, a bus or cab.

Faralda NDSM Crane Hotel

$$$$ | NDSM–Plein 78 , Amsterdam, 1033WB, Netherlands

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.

Sir Adam

$$$ | Overhoeksplein 7, 1031 KS, Netherlands

This industrial-chic hotel on eight floors of the historic A'DAM Tower building, just a three-minute walk from the ferry station, boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the IJ River and EYE Filmmuseum next door, as well as a unique music theme throughout the hotel. Ultracool rooms, a bit on the small side, take the music theme to the next level: each room includes a guitar or DJ set and a Crosley record player as well as music-theme art. Guests also get a selection of records in their rooms upon arrival, and can choose their favorites from the collection in the lobby. Sir Adam attracts young (and young-at-heart) guests who want to see and be seen in the open lobby/co-working space, which includes not only a branch of THE BUTCHER Social Club (specializing in burgers), but also a pool table, video-game machines, and bar.

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