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The Highlander

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

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

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 NZ$395
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 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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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Down duvet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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
  • Madame Tussauds - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sexmuseum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The 9 Streets - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anne Frank House - 9 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪INK Hotel Amsterdam - MGallery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pressroom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Zoccola del Pacioccone - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MORTIMER - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greenwoods - ‬2 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 Art Deco hotel is also a short five-minute drive from Amsterdam Museum and Vondelpark. 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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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
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

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

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

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

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

    • Smoke-free property

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 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)

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.

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 4 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

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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Reviews

The Highlander Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful, fresh, and had a good variety of options. (31 reviews)
  • The property offers a convenient location with many nearby restaurants and a freshly cooked breakfast buffet. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was exceptional! Our room was clean and cozy. Breakfast was super good.
Kathi, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Clean rooms, friendly staff, great location, amazing breakfast and access to coffee and drinks throughout the stay
Atossa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Welcoming and comfortable hotel in a very convenient location close to transport links and attractions. Staff were very attentive & helpful, especially Liza. Would stay here again.
Rob, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cute room, nice amenities right in center of Amsterdam
Brenda, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, staff, breakfast and room.
Niklas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Really enjoyed our stay and would return, only negative being the rooms weren’t sound proof, woke a lot to noises
C, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room and common areas (elevator and hallways) need a thorough cleaning.
Lynn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location,
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

City boutique style hotel

Lovely hotel in a great location. Although booking a deluxe room, it was quite compact. The walls were painted black, which made it very dark and difficult to get ready. Buffet style breakfast and an added bonus of free beer and wine in the evening, nice little touch! Would recommend but ask for a bright coloured room.
Deborah, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great hotel to stay at if you are visiting Amsterdam for the first time and want to stay close by the airport.
Erik, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super great area and the hotel was awesome. Free beer and other drinks and snacks. The location is great for walking and bike rentals just down the road. Would stay again
Jason, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super cool vibes here, excellent amenities and service. Great location and quiet too. We stayed on the blue floor room 61 & 62 and the rooms were great! Note: the shower is ‘in’ the room. It is frosted glass but opens right into the room which is a bit of a nuisance when travelling with friends, but we worked with it. We would totally stay here again and recommend it.
Delainie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

In a great location was walkable to every site we wanted to visit! Hotel decor was really fun and modern! Shower was great and so was the morning breakfast! Very enjoyable stay! Staff very friendly welcoming environment
Dayna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really great hotel 10 minutes walk from the station. The staff were brilliant and we'd happily stay there again!
Adam, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and very friendly staff.
Jun, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent!!

I already sent a review, which was amazing. Really enjoyed this hotel, especially the free beer and wine in the lobby. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breafast was excellent. I would stay there again when I go to Amsterdam.
Etienne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

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.
Joanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Not really any food options except for breakfast however several places within walking distance. Bed was super comfy!!, hotel was a solid choice to either walk to jordaan or the busy streets of red light district. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.
Allan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was good :)

3 nights in this hotel. -Staff was so friendly and nice. -Breakfast was good. -Room was quite modern and looked nice. Only minus that there were some dust there and there so looks like there were no vacuuming. -Drinks and snacks were included and day long from the hotel bar. Overall very nice visit and would come again :)
Toni, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location was perfect. Room was cozy and the bed was super comfortable.
Aaron, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sleep of dreams

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
Jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ticks All The Boxes.

Great hotel. Super comfortable beds. Nice hot shower with good waterflow and lovely toiletries. Very clean throughout. Good location, just a 5 minute walk to almost everything! Breakfast offering plentiful and complimentary drinks 24 hours/day.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location

We stayed there for 3 nights.
Reynir, 3-night trip