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3-star hotels in Amsterdam
A shortlist of three 3-star hotels in Amsterdam, each with a strong guest rating and a character of its own.
Staying in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a compact city of canals, narrow gabled houses and museums, easy to cross on foot or by bike. Visitors come for the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, for canal-side walks and for neighbourhoods that shift character every few streets. That places guests within reach of the canal ring, the main museum quarter and the shopping streets around the Dam. Guests rate all three at 4.3 or above out of 5.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Private Mansions
Nes 116 118
Best for: Travelling with pets
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 3-star address on Nes, Private Mansions sits on a narrow street in the heart of the old city, so the museums, canals and squares that draw people to Amsterdam are close at hand. Pets are allowed, a lift serves the building, and a shuttle service is available. Guests have rated it 4.8 out of 5 across 438 reviews, which puts it at the top of this shortlist. Best for travellers who want a small, well-liked base and are bringing a dog.
See Private MansionsHotel The Craftsmen
Singel 83
Best for: Families
- Bar
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereHotel The Craftsmen occupies Singel 83, a canal-side address, and combines a bar and family rooms with bike rental and air conditioning. Free Wi-Fi and a lift round out the practical side, while a concierge and laundry service suit longer stays. Its 4.7 out of 5 comes from 317 reviews. Cyclists can pick up a bike at the door; families get room to spread out. A good fit for couples and families who want the canal ring on foot and by bicycle.
See Hotel The CraftsmenHotel Rauw aan de Kade
Kruitenstraat 13
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free parking
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
Why stay hereHotel Rauw aan de Kade stands on Kruitenstraat 13 with a restaurant, bar and breakfast on site, plus a terrace and a kitchen for guests who prefer to cook. Free parking is rare in Amsterdam, and the 3-star hotel also offers bike rental and wheelchair access. It scores 4.3 out of 5 from 394 reviews. Golfers have a course nearby. Suited to drivers, groups and anyone staying longer who values parking and their own kitchen over a central address.
See Hotel Rauw aan de Kade
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Mansions | ★★★ | 4.8 | 438 |
| Hotel The Craftsmen | ★★★ | 4.7 | 317 |
| Hotel Rauw aan de Kade | ★★★ | 4.3 | 394 |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Hotel The Craftsmen and Hotel Rauw aan de Kade both list family rooms, so children can share with parents. The Craftsmen adds a lift and laundry service for longer stays, while Rauw aan de Kade has a kitchen and free parking, useful if you arrive by car with the whole family.
For couples
Both sit in the old centre, on the Nes and the Singel, so an evening walk along the canals is steps from the door. The Craftsmen adds a bar and concierge.
For drivers
Hotel Rauw aan de Kade is the only hotel on this list with free parking, on the Kruitenstraat. It also has a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, a terrace and a kitchen, so a car-based trip needs no hunting for a space or a table elsewhere, and the lift serves every floor.
For active stays
Hotel The Craftsmen and Hotel Rauw aan de Kade both rent bikes, the easiest way to move through Amsterdam. Rauw aan de Kade also names a golf course nearby and is wheelchair accessible, while The Craftsmen pairs its bike rental with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
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Questions, answered
Which of these hotels has parking?
Hotel Rauw aan de Kade on Kruitenstraat 13 is the only one of the three listing free parking. Private Mansions and Hotel The Craftsmen do not list parking among their facilities, so plan around that if you arrive by car.
Can I bring a pet?
Private Mansions on Nes 116 118 lists pets allowed. Hotel The Craftsmen and Hotel Rauw aan de Kade do not list pets among their facilities, so Private Mansions is the one to book if you travel with an animal.
Which hotel is best for families?
Hotel The Craftsmen and Hotel Rauw aan de Kade both list family rooms. The Craftsmen also has a lift and laundry service, and Rauw aan de Kade adds a kitchen, a restaurant, free parking and wheelchair access, which suits a family arriving by car.
Which hotel has the highest guest rating?
Private Mansions has the top rating here: 4.8 out of 5 from 438 reviews. Hotel The Craftsmen follows at 4.7 from 317 reviews, and Hotel Rauw aan de Kade is rated 4.3 from 394 reviews.
Do any of these hotels have a restaurant or bar?
Hotel Rauw aan de Kade has both a restaurant and a bar, and serves breakfast. Hotel The Craftsmen has a bar. Private Mansions lists neither, so choose The Craftsmen or Rauw aan de Kade if you want a drink on site.
Can I rent a bike at these hotels?
Yes. Hotel The Craftsmen and Hotel Rauw aan de Kade both list bike rental among their facilities. Private Mansions does not, though it does offer a shuttle service.
Which hotel should I pick for a short break?
All three are 3-star and centrally placed. For the best-reviewed stay, Private Mansions at 4.8 out of 5 is the pick; for a bar and concierge, Hotel The Craftsmen at 4.7; for a kitchen and free parking, Hotel Rauw aan de Kade at 4.3.