Amsterdam's penchant for the unusual and original is also a theme evident in a number of many excellent hotels in this city.
Today, I've put together a list of the city's best unusual hotels.
Here we go!
Unusual hotel in Amsterdam: article summary
Unusual hotel in Amsterdam: nHow Hotel
nHow Hotel Amsterdam is a new social and multicultural center where they have blended contemporary art, design, gastronomy and cultural expressions.
With 24 floors and 650 rooms, all with picture windows offering stunning views of Amsterdam. You'll find a gourmet restaurant on the 17ᵉ floor. A unique place to discover.
Designed by architect Reinier De Graaf, the beautifully decorated hotel is a favorite with tourists and Amsterdam locals alike.
The hotel offers six different room designs, each inspired by the hotel's six cardinal directions: north, east, south, southwest, southeast and northwest. The designs fill each room with inspiration and creativity.
What's more, you can take advantage of additional services, such as bike rentals for sightseeing like a local, three gyms and a Nespresso machine in every room. All you need for a pleasant stay.
Hotel Not Hotel
Hotel Not Hotel is probably one of the most playful hotels in Amsterdam!
Located in an increasingly trendy district of Amsterdam West (1 km from the Vondelpark from the 19th century and 3 km from the Anne Frank House), customers can stay in "cottages" designed and decorated by young artists.
Choose from a gingerbread house, an old Dutch tramway, a Thai Tuk Tuk, a Spanish-inspired villa, an office tucked behind a secret door in the library or even a striking 2D cottage. A true a change of scenery to try out on your trip.
Unusual hotel in Amsterdam: Hotel Arena
This magnificent, unique 4-star hotel enjoys a prestigious location in the popular Amsterdam East district. Here, you're just just a few meters from the green Oosterpark park.
Over the years, this elegant red-brick building from the early 20th century has housed orphans, then adults and finally young boarders.
Now respectfully renovated by a group of renowned designers, the Hotel Arena Amsterdam is a unique and fabulous combination of contemporary Dutch design juxtaposed with historical elements.
Light wood floors, high ceilings, whitewashed walls and a clever use of space are present in every room. Unique bathrooms feature open showers and larger-than-average bathtubs.
And be sure to visit their restored chapel on site. An exceptional place adorned with breathtaking stained glass windows.
Outside Inn
Indoor camping is a unique idea, typical of the playful, practical spirit of the Dutch. It translates into a really cool hotel concept.
Outside Inn Amsterdam takes all the fun and camaraderie out of camping. The hotel is housed in a restored industrial building just a few minutes from downtown by train.
Beautiful retro caravans have been lovingly decorated by the owners. They feature underfloor heating, city views, a swimming pool and comfortable beds for an unforgettable stay.
Unusual hotel in Amsterdam: Volkshotel
If you like things a little original and different, you absolutely must stay at the Volkshotel Amsterdam.
Amsterdam's fun house is located in the trendy De Pijp district of East Amsterdam. Here you are only four metro stops away from the main station.
Housed in former newspaper offices, the exterior is nothing special, with a brutalist 1960s modernist look. Inside, you'll find some fabulous rooms individually designed with great pleasure.
This hotel exudes such creativity that you won't want to leave!
Hotel Zaandam
Part of the renowned Inntel group, Hotel Zaandam Amsterdam is a 4-star design hotel located in a city very close to the capital (just 12 minutes by train from Amsterdam Central Station).
The interiors of this unique Amsterdam hotel have been carefully designed with a blend of industrial design and classic vintage details.
The hotel also offers a relaxing wellness center, a large swimming pool and a specialized restaurant featuring local ingredients.
The colossal structure gives the impression of traditional Dutch houses piled haphazardly on top of each other. An atypical place in which to stay during your vacation.
Unusual hotel in Amsterdam: Hotel De Hallen
A former 1902 tramway depot transformed into a hotel with a modern industrial design, the magnificent Hotel De Hallen Amsterdam is now one of Amsterdam's most beautiful industrial heritage sites.
Renowned architect Andre van Stigt meticulously restored the building, preserving the original glass ceiling, exposed brickwork, metal walkways and concrete floor, then decorating it with an eclectic mishmash of original details.
The result is a hotel with a trendy contemporary design in a post-industrial setting.
Located in a trendy neighborhood, the accommodation is also part of the 2,700 square meter complex. This includes a library, cinema, boutiques and even an indoor food market.
Amsterdam's unusual hotels are the perfect place to stay for your vacation. During your visit, you can discover this unusual place and enjoy its unique atmosphere.
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