3 Best Hotels in Oud-West, Amsterdam

Ideal for the eco-conscious traveler who appreciates modern design, this bright and airy hotel on the west side of Vondelpark features furniture made from recycled materials, bio-certified linens, eco-smart showers, bicycle rentals, an organic breakfast buffet and a lobby store selling eco-products like snacks and travel accessories. Good-size guest rooms feature Coco-Mat beds, and some have small balconies with city views. Additional locations include Westerpark and Museumplein.

This sleek, modern hotel has industrial accents like metal rails, tall windows, and polished concrete that pay homage to its former use as a tram depot. The rooms have a relaxed, Scandinavian feel and modern design accents along with comfortable Coco-Mat beds and leather headboards; suites include spacious Jacuzzi tubs. Guests can hang out the intimate Red Bar, with colorful couches and decor, or dine at Remise47, the “urban bistro” serving classic French-international cuisine downstairs. Or simply stroll around the corner to choose from the many eateries at De Foodhallen.

If you've always wanted to stay in a hidden room behind a library bookcase or sleep inside an old tram car, this quirky budget hotel, inside a large brick complex in the up-and-coming De Baarsjes area, is for you. Artists from the Eindhoven Design Academy have built out concepts like the Casa No Casa (in the style of a Spanish villa) and the Printed House Room (where much of the decor, down to the comforter cover, has literally been printed) to create 23 unique places to sleep—although that's pretty much all they are, since each is only big enough for a bed or two, very spare, and (most) share a large communal bathroom reminiscent of a hostel. That said, guests are encouraged to spend more time hobnobbing in the sleek, industrial bar (cheekily named Kevin Bacon), lounging in the comfy couches in the sitting area, or exploring nearby restaurants.