NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace

Old meets new at this city centre hotel, just four minutes on foot from the central station. It retains original, historic features – like 17th-century oak beams and a restored 15th-century chapel – alongside modern services and facilities. Located a stone’s throw from the Red Light District, iconic Dam Square is also only a 10-minute walk from the hotel. 

With its own private dock, the hotel can arrange boat tours and even a floating dining experience. Bikes are available to rent from the hotel, too. Get set up on two wheels with the concierge and they’ll send you off with tips and tricks for navigating the city. Back at the hotel, unwind in the wellness area’s gym, steam bath, or sauna.

A varied buffet breakfast is served every morning, with cooked items made to order. Need to get out and about bright and early? Request an early-bird breakfast to-go. The hotel’s cosy bar is ideal for a sightseeing pit-stop. But the shining star of the hotel is its fine dining restaurant, Vermeer. Awarded a Michelin Star, it serves a surprise menu using local ingredients and contrasting, creative flavours. Be sure to book well in advance.

Smart, spacious and modern, the rooms at this hotel feature Nespresso coffee machines, robes and slippers, and a choice of pillows.