Amsterdam Hotel Tips by Helga67

When I was first looking for accomodations in Amsterdam, I was surprised that hotels are quite expensive in Amsterdam, so I started looking for a Bed & Breakfast. There are not that many B & B in Amsterdam and certainly not in the centre. After a while I found B & B Wildervanck, still more expensive than what I am used of a B & B but it was well located and close to the major attractions.

Unique Qualities: This B & B is located in a nice 17th century house along the canal, only a few steps away from a tram stop. They have two rooms, one in the basement with a separate entrance for 100 EUR and one on the groundfloor for 115 EUR. Breakfast is included and served in a lovely red dining room between 8-9.30 am (weekends between 8.30-10 am).
They prefer cash payment. If you'd like to pay with creditcard, 8% is added to the price.
Check-out: 11.30 am

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Theme: Bed and Breakfast
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Address: Keizersgracht 498, Amsterdam
Directions: Between Leidsegracht and Leidsestraat, near Leidseplein
Tram 1, 2 or 5 stop Keizersgracht
Website: www.wildervanck.com

We had the room in the basement because the other one was not free. At first, I had my doubts but afterwards I was very satisfied. Okay, you won't have the beautiful view of the canal, the room has a small window at sidewalk level, but we didn't mind as we were away all day.

Unique Qualities: The room was very nice with 2 beds, TV, small table with 2 chairs, a bookshelf with travel guides and maps of Amsterdam (very handy), a coffeemaker and drop (local candy), and even fresh flowers and an umbrella. The separate bathroom had a shower, towels and a hairdryer.

I had the feeling that I was staying in a hotel room, so afterwards I didn't mind paying the 100 EUR.

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Theme: Bed and Breakfast
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Address: Keizersgracht 498, Amsterdam
Directions: Between Leidsegracht and Leidsestraat, near Leidseplein
Tram 1, 2 or 5 stop Keizersgracht
Website: www.wildervanck.com