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The Highlander

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar
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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar
Property amenity
The Highlander in central Amsterdam offers eco-friendly amenities like a shopping mall, coffee shop, bar, and restaurant. In-room WiFi keeps travelers connected, and the staff are praised for their helpfulness. Major attractions are just steps away.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is £168
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

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
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

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
  • 247 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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Nieuwezijdsvoorburgwal 98-100, Amsterdam, 1012 SG

What's nearby

  • Dam Square - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Anne Frank House - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Leidseplein - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Rijksmuseum - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Van Gogh Museum - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop - 1 min walk
  • Amsterdam Central Station - 9 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Zoccola del Pacioccone - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greenwoods - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪MORTIMER - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tales & Spirits - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pressroom - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Highlander

Upscale eco-certified hotel renovated in 2019 and located near Dam Square
Located close to Madame Tussauds and Leidseplein, The Highlander provides a shopping centre on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and concierge services
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a lift and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's books and art supplies
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, tablet computers and coffee/tea makers

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 30 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Renovated entire property - October 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50.00

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 per cent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 25 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 30 per day (3281 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is 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

Is The Highlander pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Highlander?

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highlander on 22 Sept 2025 start from £167.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Highlander?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Highlander?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Highlander located?

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dam Square and Madame Tussauds. Leidseplein and Rijksmuseum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Dam Stop is 5 minutes.

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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

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 474 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, small but had all necessities. Very friendly and attentive hosts. Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful stay! Comfortable room and great breakfast. Wish the staff would have told us the “minibar” downstairs was free when we arrived. This was an amazing stay and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suresh

Very good hospitality, courtes staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niklas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff, breakfast and room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay at if you are visiting Amsterdam for the first time and want to stay close by the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great hotel 10 minutes walk from the station. The staff were brilliant and we'd happily stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Highlander was in a very central location. The hotel is updated and cute, I loved the free breakfast, snacks and drinks in the lobby. The rooms, even though I paid for a larger room, were extremely small, especially with a crib. There was also no way to get into the hotel with our stroller without carrying it up or down stairs. Otherwise, great hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Reynir

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

We stayed there for 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erkan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The location is ideal; perfect for exploring Amsterdam and convenient for taking short breaks throughout the day if you need to rest or refresh. The rooms were very clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. I especially appreciated the complimentary hot and cold beverages (tea, coffee, soda, etc.) available all day in the lobby—a really nice touch. I was pleasantly surprised by the great city view from my room. Although the weather was mild during my visit, it was great to have a well-functioning AC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ganna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the details in this hotel. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast had everything one needs
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facing a dodo street but very convenient to everything we wanted to see in Amsterdam. Friendly staff, spotless facilities and room. Great shower! Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very hesitant to stay in a 3 star hotel, but this is one of the BEST hotels I’ve been to, and it’s because of their staff, they go above and beyond to make sure you have all that you need and are super accommodating. Hotel is simplistic but everything works, breakfast is good, super centric to everything and literally 10 minutes walk from the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, nice that each floor had its own color.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jean A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great size, quiet room

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea N

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the location of this hotel because it is very close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the breakfast, the staff and the area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in the perfect city centre location. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Highlander is in a great position it is near to the city centre, trams and central station. The canals are close but the good nightlife is a little more of a walk in either direction. We were on the Blue level on the third floor which suited our needs and there is a lift if required. The beds are soft although comfortable but the pillows are poor quality! The breakfast was adequate but the coffee was awful unfortunately. On the whole this is a good Hotel trying its best and I would recommend maybe only for 1 or 2 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train station and multiple restaurants and sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to land
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025