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The Highlander

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with restaurant, near Dam Square

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Enjoy a drink at the central bar, surrounded by a seating area and a display of food.
Relax in a stylish space with a large bed, bedside tables, and a geometric-patterned wall.
Experience the warm ambiance of our lounge, featuring a central focal point of glowing coals and a spacious, multi-level design.
Stunning view of the historic Kasteel Van Aemstel building from our window.
Stunning historic building with a grand facade, central clock tower, and ornate sculptures.
In the heart of Amsterdam, The Highlander offers an eco-friendly retreat with a shopping mall on site and coffee shop/cafe. Explore nearby Madame Tussauds or unwind at the bar while enjoying in-room WiFi and a restaurant. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is AU$303
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Nieuwezijdsvoorburgwal 98-100, Amsterdam, 1012 SG

What's nearby

  • Dam Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anne Frank House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Leidseplein - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Rijksmuseum - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Van Gogh Museum - 5 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 24 min drive
  • Amsterdam Central Station - 9 min walk
  • Amsterdam (ZYA-Amsterdam Central Station) - 9 min walk
  • Rokin Station - 10 min walk
  • Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop - 1 min walk
  • Dam Stop - 5 min walk
  • Paleisstraat Tram Stop - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪La Zoccola del Pacioccone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪INK Hotel Amsterdam - MGallery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greenwoods - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tales & Spirits - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pressroom - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Highlander

The Highlander puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Dam Square and The 9 Streets. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. This eco-friendly hotel is also a short five-minute drive from Van Gogh Museum and Amsterdam Museum. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition. Public transportation is only a short walk: Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop is steps away and Dam Stop is 5 minutes.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Italian, Macedonian, Portuguese, Spanish

More about this property

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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Off-site parking nearby (EUR 30 per day; discounts available)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's games
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books

What to do

  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Designer shops on-site
  • Shopping centre on-site
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Tablet computer
  • LED television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Mini fridge
  • Free bottled water
  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
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Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
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Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 per cent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 25 per person
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 50.00 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 30 per day (3281 ft away)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 3 star Superior, and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Also known as

Citadel Amsterdam
Citadel Hotel
Hotel Citadel
Hotel Citadel Amsterdam
Citadel Hotel Amsterdam
The Highlander Hotel
The Highlander Amsterdam
The Highlander Hotel Amsterdam
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Highlander offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Highlander does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Highlander?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Highlander?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Highlander?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 50.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Highlander?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Holland Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Highlander and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Dam Square (5-min walk) and Madame Tussauds (6-min walk), along with Leidseplein (1.1 mi) and Rijksmuseum (1.3 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near The Highlander?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Highlander like?

The Highlander is in Amsterdam City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop and 5 minutes' walk from Dam Square.

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The Highlander Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was hearty, delicious, and plentiful with a variety of food options. (22 reviews)
  • Breakfasts were served freshly and had everything available, with a very efficient and friendly chef. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10

Location was perfect to explore the city. The bed was very comfortable and we had great service. Breakfast had lots of options and we had complementary drinks throughout our stay.
2-night trip

10/10

Great place! Very quiet despite being in a busy location
2-night trip

10/10

Amazing, so so comfortable, rooms felt very thought about, the bed was like a cloud, 100% recommended staying here the location is perfect also for every area you would want to see for sights. Tram stop basically right outside with fantastic dining and local owned business and coffee shop
2-night trip

10/10

Very nice hotel in the center of Amsterdam. Walking distance to the Central station and to the big shopping streets. The room was clean, spacious and with a cool interior. Nice breakfast and very nice with the free drinks and snacks when you come back in the afternoon. The staff were very helpful.
2-night trip

6/10

We stayed there for 3 nights.
3-night trip

10/10

The staff were very kind, the hotel was in a good location close to many tourist attractions. The breakfast was nice too. Everything was great except the fact that our tv didn’t work at all. It was quite late at night and we had only a one day’s stay so we didn’t mind and not complain about it.
1-night trip

8/10

Good location with a great size room. Friendly staff, good value breakfast. Bed was comfy and the room was quiet. Room hadn’t been checked properly as there was an empty deodorant can by the seating. Some issues with the in-room tablet and TV kept switching off at random times. Nice to have bottles of water in the fridge and good quality toiletries.
2-night trip

10/10

Excellent hotel in the perfect city centre location. Highly recommend!!
3-night trip

8/10

Great place to land
1-night trip

6/10

Hotel was in a very good location .. however so noisey and a little
2-night trip

10/10

We love the location of this hotel because it is very close to everything.
1-night trip

10/10

The Highlander Hotel was located next to a variety of different shopping experiences, excellent dining options and was extremely easy to walk to many different parts of the city. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful and was immediately welcoming after a long travel day. We will definitely stay here again!!
5-night trip

10/10

Love the breakfast, the staff and the area
2-night trip

10/10

Close to the train station and multiple restaurants and sights.
2-night trip

10/10

Overall a great experience. Clean and comfortable and centrally located.
3-night trip

10/10

Great location steps from Dam Square and the tram stop is right in front of the hotel. Nice staff. Room is small for what you pay (but you’re paying for location so…). It was quiet despite being near it all. We did enjoy drinks from the bar; food at the bar is for if you’re in a pinch. Didn’t like the toilet in the bedroom… it was black. Who knows if that’s clean or not and it’s just strange.
2-night trip

10/10

Nice hotel in a great location. Absolutely recommend!
2-night trip

10/10

Perfect location and lovely staff defo recommend
2-night trip

10/10

Great stay
3-night trip

10/10

Truly a special place in the heart of it all, a cozy and charming space that made the stay so worthwhile.
4-night trip

10/10

Excellent!
3-night trip

8/10

Cool decor, modern and in good condition. Note they have very soft beds and huge hard pillows which are not for me. Woken up by drilling (rooms are not sound proofed), but I think this was probably from building next door to not hotel's fault!
1-night trip

10/10

All good thing around here, lots of reasonably priced food options breakfast is plentiful and fresh staffing attentive and always willing to help. Rooms are very small but all well equipped... Besides you don't go to Amsterdam to be in just a hotel room... So much to see and do no time to be in a hotel anyway. Leave for a boring city, this isa lot of fun here.
6-night trip

10/10

Very nice small hotel.
9-night trip

8/10

The hotel is within close proximity to most of the popular sites in Amsterdam.
2-night trip