Amsterdam Accomodation

Sleeping in Amsterdam

In our Accommodation section we have listed several hotels, hostels and apartments for you to search through. There are a lot of them, but since Amsterdam is a very popular city, it´s best to book your hotel or hostel a couple of months in advance. To book, you can use our site by looking in the section hostels.

In the sections rooms and agencies we have listed several housing agencies for those who are planning to stay in Amsterdam a bit longer and are thus looking for an apartment or room in the city.

Since Amsterdam is such a crowded city, we also provide you with tips fo when you´re looking for an accomodation. You can also look through to our classifieds to find an accommodation.

If you know any hotels, hostels or housing agencies in Amsterdam you think are worth mentioning, please let us know by mailing us at:

amsterdam@goandconnect.com

Hostels in Amsterdam

If you are going on a trip to Amsterdam, the best budget accommodations that are comfortable ánd affordable too, are hostels. Hostels are less comfortable than hotels but definitely more comfortable than camping’s. You can choose to sleep in a room with 4,6 or 8 beds, which usually means that you meet people from around the world that are travelling aswell. Or you can get a room with two beds to make sure you get your well earned sleep. There is at least one shared bathroom with several showers and toilets on every floor, sometimes even more.

Hostels are well known for the informal atmosphere in which you get to meet new people all the time. They usually have a bar inside the hostel where you can have a drink before going out. Spread all around the city, they are not hard to find. Check the hostels below to find the hostel that suits your desire and book online through the Amsterdam Connect booking service.

Rent a flat in Amsterdam

In the centre of Amsterdam you will find a lot of beautiful and typical Dutch houses. Most holiday flats and hotels are located in this area, with classic facades and lovely gardens.

Renting a holiday flat is an ideal way of spending your holiday abraod and still feel at home. Staying in a bed & breakfast during your holiday is also a great way to truly experience Amsterdam adn its surroundings. 
If you want to experience what its like to live in the heart of Amsterdam we suggest that you check out our listing and see if you can find something that suits your desires.
Alot of holiday apartments are also available for weekly or monthly rentals!

we stayed in this amsterdam apartment and we absolutly loved it.

Untrustworthy landlords
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to run into untrustworthy landlords. Therefore, you'd better not go alone, and don't pay anything before you have made clear agreements. Ask for a receipt which says how much you've paid and for what.
ASW has an example of a contract for rooms.

Rent prices
In the Netherlands the rent prices of houses ànd rooms are determined by a 'point counting' system ('puntensysteem') The quality of the room or house is expressed in 'points'. The landlord may not ask more than the rent according to the 'point counting' system.
This 'point counting' system does not apply to houses with an official rent higher than € 585,24. When you rent a house above this price check that the rent is not too high according to the 'point counting' system. In that case you have six months in which to object officially. ASW can advise you on this subject.
Often landlords ask 'all-in' rent. Beware, try to find out what you pay for the basic rent and what for service.

Housing-agencies in Amsterdam

You can check www.woningnet.nl to apply for an appartment or house in Amsterdam (also if you are not a student). You need to be older than 18 years old and have a Dutch passport or have a Dutch residence permit to register. Subscription costs are sole €60,-. Afterwards, you can apply for rooms or appartments in Amsterdam or other regions.

ASVA Studentenunie Kamerbureau
Binnengasthuisstraat 9,
1012 ZA Amsterdam
Tel. 020 - 525 31 36 
The ASVA makes use of a raffle-system. Only for students. 
www.asva.uva.nl/kamerbureau

SRVU - kamerbureau
Boelelaan 1083-A, kamer N.096,
1081 HV Amsterdam,
tel: 020 - 4449424
Also youngsters who dont study can apply. Condition is that you first subscribe at the SRVU. After subscribing, you get a list of available rooms.

Finally, you can consider subscribing at a commercial housing-agency. Because of the shortage of houses, there are a lot of illegal housing-agencies that benefit from people seeking desperately for a room to rent. The website www.huurnietteduur.net has got a lot of good tips about these agencies in English.