Stay Noord-Holland
Find a stay →

Home/Where to stay/Amsterdam/4-star hotels

4-star hotels in Amsterdam

This shortlist gathers 7 four-star hotels in Amsterdam, all rated 4.7 out of 5 by guests. It suits couples, families and business travellers who want a dependable, highly rated base in the city.

7 hotels7 rated 4.5+7,173 guest reviews

Staying in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a city of canals, gabled houses and busy museum squares, and a four-star base here puts you within easy reach of its historic core. The hotels on this list sit in and around the canal ring and the eastern docklands: Zoku Amsterdam on Weesperstraat, Hotel Estheréa on Singel, Ambassade Hotel on Herengracht, The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren on Keizersgracht, The Hendrick's Hotel on Prins Hendrikkade, Numa Amsterdam Docklands on Cruquiusweg and Hotel Bij Jef on Hoge Achterom.

Couples will appreciate the canal-side addresses of the Singel, Herengracht and Keizersgracht hotels, several of which offer spa, massage or terrace space. Families are served by hotels with family rooms such as Hotel Estheréa, Ambassade Hotel, Numa Amsterdam Docklands, The Hendrick's Hotel and The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren, and by the kitchen or kitchenette facilities at Zoku Amsterdam and Numa Amsterdam Docklands. Business travellers have business centres at Zoku Amsterdam, Hotel Estheréa, Ambassade Hotel and The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren, and the short break visitor can pick between the central canal ring and the quieter docklands.

The shortlist

Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.

  1. Zoku Amsterdam

    ★★★★4.72,815 reviews

    Weesperstraat 105

    Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa

    • Spa
    • Parking
    • Restaurant

    Why stay hereZoku Amsterdam on Weesperstraat 105 is built for longer stays: kitchens and kitchenettes let guests cook, and a restaurant and bar cover the nights they don't. A spa, massage, terrace and garden round out the communal side. It suits remote workers and extended visitors rather than short leisure breaks. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2815 reviews.

    See Zoku Amsterdam
  2. Hotel Estheréa

    ★★★★4.71,626 reviews

    Singel 303 309

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Parking
    • Bar
    • Fitness centre

    Why stay hereHotel Estheréa at Singel 303 309 is a 4-star option with a fitness centre and bar, plus family rooms for those travelling with children. A concierge and a business centre add practical support, and parking is available. Its central Singel position suits guests who plan to spend their days on foot. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 from 1626 reviews.

    See Hotel Estheréa
  3. Ambassade Hotel

    ★★★★4.7814 reviews

    Herengracht 341

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Spa
    • Parking
    • Restaurant

    Why stay hereAmbassade Hotel on Herengracht 341 combines a spa and restaurant with a bar and room service, so meals and treatment slots stay in the building. A shuttle service and concierge add convenience. It holds 4.7 out of 5 from 814 reviews.

    See Ambassade Hotel
  4. Numa Amsterdam Docklands

    ★★★★4.7554 reviews

    Cruquiusweg 65

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Parking
    • Family rooms
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereNuma Amsterdam Docklands on Cruquiusweg 65 offers kitchens, family rooms and parking in a 4-star setting east of the centre. The apartment-style layout suits guests staying several nights who prefer to prepare their own meals. Air conditioning and a lift keep the building comfortable, and Wi-Fi is free. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 554 reviews.

    See Numa Amsterdam Docklands
  5. The Hendrick's Hotel

    ★★★★4.7553 reviews

    Prins Hendrikkade 139

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Parking
    • Bar
    • Family rooms

    Why stay hereThe Hendrick's Hotel at Prins Hendrikkade 139 pairs a bar and room service with family rooms, parking and a garage. Its position near the station side of the city suits arrivals who want to drop bags and start walking. A 24-hour front desk and concierge handle the logistics. Guests give it 4.7 out of 5 from 553 reviews.

    See The Hendrick's Hotel
  6. The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren

    ★★★★4.7508 reviews

    Keizersgracht 164

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Spa
    • Parking
    • Bar

    Why stay hereThe Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren on Keizersgracht 164 mixes a spa and massage with a bar, terrace, garden and patio, giving guests several places to settle with a drink. Family rooms and pets allowed widen who can come, and bike rental is on hand. It scores 4.7 out of 5 from 508 reviews.

    See The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren
  7. Hotel Bij Jef

    ★★★★4.7303 reviews

    Hoge Achterom 27

    Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa

    • Sauna
    • Free parking
    • Breakfast

    Why stay hereHotel Bij Jef at Hoge Achterom 27 is a small 4-star house with a sauna, restaurant and bar and lounge, plus free parking and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is served, and the terrace and garden offer quiet corners. It suits guests who want a low-key base away from the busiest streets. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 303 reviews.

    See Hotel Bij Jef

The shortlist side by side

HotelClassGuest ratingReviewsParkingPool or spa
Zoku Amsterdam★★★★4.72,815YesYes
Hotel Estheréa★★★★4.71,626Yes–
Ambassade Hotel★★★★4.7814YesYes
Numa Amsterdam Docklands★★★★4.7554Yes–
The Hendrick's Hotel★★★★4.7553Yes–
The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren★★★★4.7508YesYes
Hotel Bij Jef★★★★4.7303YesYes

From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.

How to choose

For families

Family rooms are available at Hotel Estheréa, Ambassade Hotel, Numa Amsterdam Docklands, The Hendrick's Hotel and The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren. Numa Amsterdam Docklands also offers a kitchen, and The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren welcomes pets, which helps when travelling with children or animals.

Hotel Estheréa · Ambassade Hotel · Numa Amsterdam Docklands · The Hendrick's Hotel · The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren

For couples

The canal-side addresses of Hotel Estheréa on Singel, Ambassade Hotel on Herengracht and The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren on Keizersgracht set a romantic scene. Ambassade Hotel and The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren add spa and massage facilities, and The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren has a terrace, garden and patio.

Hotel Estheréa · Ambassade Hotel · The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren

For business stays

A business centre is available at Zoku Amsterdam, Hotel Estheréa, Ambassade Hotel and The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren. Zoku Amsterdam also provides a restaurant, bar, lift and 24-hour front desk, while Ambassade Hotel adds a shuttle service and concierge for working travellers.

Zoku Amsterdam · Hotel Estheréa · Ambassade Hotel · The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren

With kitchen facilities

Zoku Amsterdam offers both a kitchen and a kitchenette, and Numa Amsterdam Docklands provides a kitchen. Both are four-star hotels rated 4.7 out of 5, with parking and air conditioning, making them practical for longer stays or for guests who prefer to prepare their own meals.

Zoku Amsterdam · Numa Amsterdam Docklands

Things to do near Amsterdam

Questions, answered

Which hotels offer parking?

Zoku Amsterdam, Hotel Estheréa, Ambassade Hotel, Numa Amsterdam Docklands, The Hendrick's Hotel and The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren all list parking. Ambassade Hotel, Numa Amsterdam Docklands and The Hendrick's Hotel also have a garage, and Hotel Bij Jef provides free parking.

Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?

No hotel on this list lists a pool. Spa facilities are available at Zoku Amsterdam, Ambassade Hotel and The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren. Hotel Bij Jef has a sauna, and massage is offered at Zoku Amsterdam and The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren.

Which hotels are best for families?

Family rooms are listed at Hotel Estheréa, Ambassade Hotel, Numa Amsterdam Docklands, The Hendrick's Hotel and The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren. The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren also allows pets, and Numa Amsterdam Docklands has a kitchen for family meals.

Are pets allowed in these hotels?

The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren is the only hotel on this list that states pets are allowed. The other hotels do not list pets among their facilities, so it is worth confirming directly if you plan to travel with an animal.

Which hotels have a restaurant or bar?

Zoku Amsterdam, Ambassade Hotel and Hotel Bij Jef have a restaurant. Bars are available at Zoku Amsterdam, Hotel Estheréa, Ambassade Hotel, The Hendrick's Hotel and The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren, and Hotel Bij Jef has a bar and lounge.

Do any hotels offer bike rental?

Bike rental is listed at Ambassade Hotel and The Pavilions Amsterdam The Toren. Both are four-star hotels rated 4.7 out of 5, with parking and a 24-hour front desk, and Ambassade Hotel also has a spa, restaurant and shuttle service.

Which hotels have the most reviews?

Zoku Amsterdam has 2815 reviews, followed by Hotel Estheréa with 1626 and Ambassade Hotel with 814.

More ways to stay in Amsterdam