The Best Hotel in Red Light District, Amsterdam

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Although this somewhat seedy area may cast a less-than-rosy glow, it's a must-see part of Amsterdam that remains one of the city's most historic and liveliest neighborhoods, filled with bars and inexpensive eateries. Fittingly, accommodations here are mainly cheap and cheerful, with one grand hotel mixed in.

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

$$$$ | Dam 9, Amsterdam, 1012 JS, Netherlands

While you can still inhale a true Belle Epoque atmosphere in some of the hotel’s public areas, including the soaringly beautiful Wintertuin ("Winter Garden," now the hotel's breakfast room) and the stuccoed and gilded White Room restaurant, most of this Dam Square landmark’s interior is completely modern in style. Smack in the middle of the Dam Square action, the Krasnapolsky attracts business travelers and tourists alike, including many families. Rooms, tastefully renovated in 2022 and decorated in warm, neutral colors, come in a wide variety of sizes; some feature terraces, Dam Square views, and Jacuzzi tubs. Breakfasts in the Winter Garden, a masterpiece of 19th-century allure—under a greenhouse roof and with Victorian chandeliers—might make you feel like a countess or duke. Enjoy lavish, globally inspired, locally sourced cuisine in the Michelin-starred White Room restaurant, or sip a bespoke cocktail in the award-winning Tailor bar before hitting the hay.

Pros

  • Well situated on Dam Square, near sights, shops, and many transportation options
  • Decadent dining and drinking options
  • Good facilities, including a well-equipped gym, spa, 24-hour room service, and valet parking

Cons

  • Impersonal, corporate feel
  • Some rooms can be noisy
  • Ask for a central room if you're a light sleeper
  • Some rooms have uninspiring views
Dam 9, Amsterdam, 1012 JS, Netherlands
020-715–4107
Hotel Details
402 rooms and suites
No Meals

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