hotel · 5-star · Old Centre
Hotel de l'Europe Review
A five-star hotel on the Amstel at the southern corner of the old centre, away from the red-light streets and the Damrak.
Best for
Travellers who want the centre without its noiseCouplesWaterfront rooms
Why it stands out
It is the quiet corner of a loud area: on the river rather than on a thoroughfare, which is exactly what the Old Centre is usually criticised for lacking.
Main trade-off
It is the most expensive way to solve the Old Centre's real problem, and the walk to Centraal Station is longer than from the Damrak hotels.
Why we recommend it
Best central stay away from the noise
It solves the problem the old centre is usually criticised for: a riverside position on the Amstel, clear of both the Damrak and the red-light streets, without giving up the centre.