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The Highlander

Property class: 4
Art Deco hotel with restaurant, near Dam Square

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The Highlander offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Dam Square and Madame Tussauds. 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 just a 5-minute drive from Vondelpark and Rijksmuseum. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition. Public transportation is just a short walk: Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop is steps away and Dam Stop is 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant 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)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The current price is $199
$266 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

A large bed with white linens, a green upholstered headboard, and two wall-mounted sconces.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small seating area with a bench, and a wall with a cactus shelf.

Deluxe Triple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a wall-mounted shelf with plants, and a blue headboard with wall sconces.

Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a unique textured wall design.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Nieuwezijdsvoorburgwal 98-100, Amsterdam, 1012 SG

What's nearby

  • Dam Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 24 min drive
  • Amsterdam Central Station - 7 min walk
  • Amsterdam Lelylaan Station - 7 min drive
  • Amsterdam (ZYA-Amsterdam Central Station) - 9 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
  • ‪Prik - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pressroom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greenwoods - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪caldi e freddi - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Highlander

  • The Highlander offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Dam Square and Madame Tussauds. 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 just a 5-minute drive from Vondelpark and Rijksmuseum. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition. Public transportation is just 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 available
    • 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

    • Offsite 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

Traveling with children

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

What to do

  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • 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 comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

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

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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 check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 25 per person
  • Late check-out 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 there's a fire extinguisher and 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

Property class

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 to 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 onsite 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 (4-min walk) and Madame Tussauds (6-min walk), along with Leidseplein (1 mi) and Rijksmuseum (1.3 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near The Highlander?

Yes, there's an onsite 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 4 minutes' walk from Dam Square.

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