3 Best Hotels in Museum District, Amsterdam

Many things about this charming boutique hotel, close to the Vondelpark, instill calm, from the comfy, light-filled lounges and the lovely garden to the soothing guest rooms, which feature works of modern art mixed with more traditional touches like ornamental ceilings. Top-floor suites are especially nice and come with scenic views of the neighborhood, but beware the basement rooms, which tend to be small, damp, and dark. The restaurant, Joost, has a light and airy look and serves seasonal Dutch specialties.

From cleaning products to breakfast cereals, everything in this refined little outpost of design is organic—even the room furnishings are made out of sustainable or recycled materials. The Concertgebouw, major art museums, a large choice of good restaurants and brasseries, and the Vondelpark are all nearby. You can enjoy your own little piece of private heaven in the hotel's tranquil garden.

Named for the leafy residential street on which it's located, a stone's throw from the Leidseplein, Vondelpark, luxe shopping areas, and major museums, this is a good choice for travelers who want to be near everything but not in the midst of the madness. Owner Arjen van den Hof's zest for modern art shows up throughout the hotel, including in the guest rooms. Some bathrooms have flat-screen TVs and sometimes a Jacuzzi tub. There's also a lounge opening onto a small garden.