Hotel Pontsteiger

Modern, stylish, and pitched up right on the waterfront, Hotel Pontsteiger ticks a lot of boxes. Housed in a stylish and architecturally striking building – as many are in this part of town – it’s just a minutes’ walk from the Pontsteiger ferry terminal. For getting across the city on dry land, meanwhile, the nearby bus stop – about four minutes’ walk – will connect you to the rest of Amsterdam’s stellar public transport network. There’s a tram stop about 15 minutes’ walk away, too.

In this part of the city, just 15 minutes’ stroll from the hotel, you’ll find Westerpark – one of the largest green spaces in the city. With a cultural centre, a 17^th century windmill, and a couple of restaurants within its boundary – as well as plenty of great spots to just plonk yourself and watch the world go by – it’s a great place to while away an afternoon.