5 canal houses are united by their love of updated mid-century mod. Mezzanine-level coffee/cocktail den is a must. (Non-negotiable.)

Airy yet rustic – stay in a lovely country atmosphere, minutes from Frans Hals Museum.

Once a centre for World War II refugees – now a refuge for weary travellers. Lest we forget our history.

3 adjacent canal houses with views of the Oosterdok and Central Library, a 10-min jaunt from Amsterdam Centraal train station.

Cool techy in-room perks include voice-controlled shades & bathrooms’ flat screen-embedded mirrors.

Newly opened stunner in posh Jordaan ‘hood. Bring your strollin’ shoes.

Classic building next to Magna Plaza shopping centre, behind the Royal Palace on Dam Square – an easy 7-min walk to the Anne Frank House.

Used to be a diamond factory, and rooms still shine bright with modern industrial-chic decor and luxe beds.

Industrial-chic design & contemporary flair flow throughout this eclectic atmosphere.

5 canal houses are united by their love of updated mid-century mod. Mezzanine-level coffee/cocktail den is a must. (Non-negotiable.)

Don’t be fooled by the traditional exterior. Inside, it’s an eclectic mashup of straight-up glitz and rocker-glam.

Trendy Amsterdam-West spot near the indoor Foodhallen and events at Westergasfabriek – grab the house bikes & see what strikes your fancy.

All steel and exposed iron beams in a former factory space – but bursting with plants and greenery. Juxtaposition at its finest.

Who knew urban-cosy was a thing? These rooms have it down pat.

Wood is the star here, as original elements perfectly combine with modern art & design for a contemporary chic feel.

Ultra-cosy rooms with an urban-quirky twist, like your childhood homeyness but all grown up.

A hub for artists, musicians and anyone who appreciates art and music. Live events are on nonstop. Don’t miss ‘em.

Brilliantly situated within walking distance to numerous eateries, the butterfly gardens, museums and public transpo.

Housed in three 17th-century buildings on the oldest canal in Amsterdam – an easy jaunt to biggies like the Anne Frank House.

Dating back to Amsterdam’s Golden Age, this canal house was originally storage for voyagers. (Sooo, guess it's ok that you totally overpacked.)

Dutch design reigns supreme, from architecture to furnishings. Art exhibits rotate every 3 months, inspiring uniquely themed food & bevvies to match.

In the vibrant, modern district of Zuidoost, with boatloads of shopping and entertainment.

Smart design & functional comfort flow throughout this laid-back atmosphere with communal spaces aplenty.

Just opened in spring 2019, so you get that new hotel smell along with a flat-screen, minibar, Nespresso machine and free WiFi.

Restored 17th & 18th century canal-houses-turned-lodging lets ya play local (if only for a night).

Thoughtful design combines mid-century style and Asian furnishings for a cool, eclectic décor.

Contemporary space upon the River IJ, featuring the most modern Dutch design scheme in a converted century-old laboratory. How's that for location?

Spot-on location in the heart of the fashion and museum quarter.

Gloriously central & within stumbling distance of the Leidseplein (a biggie for fab local nightlife).

Café Pontsteiger’s sun-drenched terrace is the perfect perch to make use of the free WiFi & map the day’s game plan (over a cocktail, ideally).

18 minutes or less from 12 Amsterdam attractions. (No wonder they’ve included those super-comfy beds. You’ll need your z’s!)