The Best Family Hotels in Amsterdam: 2026 Guide

Updated: December 12, 2025 • By Santorini Dave

Best Family Hotels in Amsterdam

• Luxury: Pulitzer
• Midrange: Linden
• Cheap: Hotel CC
• Best Pool: Conservatorium
• Family Suite: Conservatorium
• Family of 4: Linden
• Family of 5: Renaissance
• Family of 6: Catalonia Vondel

Amsterdam with Kids – My Tips

My son and I on a bike trip north of Amsterdam.

• Best Neighborhoods for Families: My favorite area is the Jordaan; it is quiet, picturesque, and feels like a village. The Linden Hotel is an excellent choice here. Another top option is the Plantage neighborhood (East), which is wider, greener, and home to the Artis Zoo and NEMO. In general, anything inside the Singelgracht canal ring is convenient.
• The “Steep Stairs” Warning: This is critical. Many Amsterdam hotels are in converted 17th-century canal houses with incredibly steep, narrow staircases and no elevators. If you are traveling with a stroller or young children, confirm the hotel has a lift (elevator) or specifically request a ground-floor room.
• Top Kid-Friendly Attractions: Amsterdam has world-class diversions for kids.
  • NEMO Science Museum: Hands-down one of our favorite science museums in the world. Don’t miss the roof deck for free views.
  • Artis Royal Zoo: Located right in the city center (Plantage), it’s beautiful and manageable for small legs.
  • Vondelpark: The city’s backyard. Head to the Groot Melkhuis cafe which has a large playground attached.

Biking with Kids: Renting bikes is iconic, but the city center is a busy mix of bikes, trams, pedestrians, and vehicles. If your kids aren’t confident riders, stick to the parks or rent a Bakfiets (cargo bike) where the kids sit in the front bucket. The Dutch tend not to do safety-theater, so you’ll see very few bike helmets. Safety here comes from slow cars and protected streets, not from equipment that does little to change real-world risk.
• MacBike: Ubiquitous and easy to find, but screams “tourist.”
• Bike City: My favorite rental shop. They offer discreet, non-branded bikes so you blend in with the locals.

• Save Money on Transport: The I Amsterdam City Card is excellent value for families. It covers unlimited public transport (trams/metro), a canal cruise, and entry to NEMO and the Zoo. The 72-hour version usually offers the best break-even value.
• Dining Strategy (Pancakes & Pizza): Dutch pancakes (Pannenkoeken) are a must. Try Pancakes Amsterdam or the Pancake Boat for all you can eat pancakes. For a local night out, get takeaway pizza from De Pizzabakkers and beers (for the adults) from Cafe Brandon next door, then sit on the canal wall while the kids watch the boats.
• Day Trip Idea: If you have active kids (8+), do an overnight bike trip to Edam. Ride there, stay at the idyllic Hotel De Fortuna, then take the ferry to Volendam and ride back through Marken. It is flat, scenic, and unforgettable. One of two bike trips I’ve done with my son. (A loop through Utrecht was the other.)

The 9 Best Kid-Friendly Hotels in Amsterdam

1. Pulitzer – West Canal Belt • luxury

Hotel phone: +31 20 523 5235
The best luxury hotel for families in Amsterdam. The Pulitzer offers split-level family rooms, a 2-bedroom split-level family suite with canal views, and family connecting rooms. Perks include Family Sundays at the restaurant Jansz with kids’ menus, nannies, and activities; family packages with kids’ amenities and tickets to NEMO Science Museum; and their Very Important Kids program with a rabbit plush toy, welcome treats, and a hotel treasure hunt. The concierge can also create bespoke packages for families with activities curated for their particular interests. Amenities include two delicious restaurants, a stylish cocktail lounge, and a private boat. Beautifully located in the upscale Nine Streets area of the West Canal Belt just a short walk from to Anne Frank House, the Royal Palace, and Westerkerk.
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2. Conservatorium – Oud-Zuid • luxury

Hotel phone: +31 20 570 0000
Heritage, luxury hotel boasting the city’s largest wellness center (includes a pool with dedicated hours for children) and fantastic local and Asian-fusion restaurants. The hotel offers family-friendly suites that comfortably sleep families of 5 or more. The Set Family Adventure package (summer only) adds kids’ amenities, late checkout, daily breakfast, and tickets to NEMO Science Museum. Wonderful location near the Van Gogh Museum, Vondelpark, The Concertgebouw, the Rijksmuseum.
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3. Linden – Jordaan • midrange

Hotel phone: +31 20 622 1460
Charming hotel set in an 18th-century, flatiron building in the hip Jordaan district. The Lush Triple is a quirky loft space with angled walls, while the Velvet Family room is the largest and comfortably sleeps a family of 4. Great walkable location near Noordermarkt, Anne Frank House, and local restaurants, including the famous apple pie of Winkel 43.
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4. Andaz Prinsengracht – West Canal Belt • luxury

Hotel phone: +31 20 523 1234
Whimsical, luxury hotel with a wellness center, creative Dutch restaurant and bar, and lovely setting on Prinsengracht Canal. Rooms and suites are filled with fanciful artwork, some with private terraces and garden or canal views; suites add a separate living area. Family-friendly perks include a 50% discount on second rooms for children under 12, a kids’ minibar, babysitting service, free bicycles, and free 90-minute bike tours on Sundays. Fantastic location just outside the Nine Streets shopping district, near the trendy Jordaan neighborhood, and the city center.
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5. NH Amsterdam – City Center • midrange

Hotel phone: +31 20 420 4545
4-star hotel on the Singel canal, offering triple and quadruple rooms plus connecting options for families. The hotel boasts a fitness center, complimentary late check out on Sundays, a lovely bistro, and the half-restaurant/half-museum Restaurant D’Vijff Vlieghen. Just a short walk to Dam Square, the New Church, and Anne Frank House.
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6. Max Brown Canal District – Western Canal Belt • midrange

Hotel phone: +31 20 522 2345
Cozy, quirky boutique hotel set in 3 historic canal houses with an honesty bar, great coffee, and super comfy beds. The Extra Large Canal View Loft sleeps a family of 4 in an open-plan room with a sofa bed. Wonderful location in the Western Canal Ring near Centraal Station and Noordermarkt.
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7. XO Hotels Park West – Sloterdijk • midrange

Hotel phone: +31 20 262 9260
Contemporary hotel a little off the main tourist track, sitting in a quiet neighborhood at the western tip of Westerpark. The Quadruple Room can be booked with 4 single beds or 2 singles and a double bed. A hearty, reasonably priced buffet breakfast is available daily. Located in quiet neighborhood but easy access by tram to central Amsterdam.
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8. Hotel CC – City Center • budget

Hotel phone: +31 20 527 0027
Affordable hotel in a historic canal house in the Medieval Center just steps from the Old Church and Centraal Station (note that it’s also across the canal from the Red Light District). Cozy triple and quad rooms accommodate families of 3 or 4, all with single beds. Breakfast is available but not included in the room rates.
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9. WestCord Art Hotel – Amsterdam-West • midrange

Hotel phone: +31 20 410 9670
Cheery, art-filled hotel with an outdoor swimming pool (open in summer) and a brasserie, serving international fare highlighting seasonal ingredients. Quad Deluxe Rooms have 4 single beds in 2 rooms separated by a door. Quiet location northeast of Westerpark, about 10-minutes by bus to the city center.
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More Hotels for Families

Amsterdam hotels with large quadruple or family rooms.

• Renaissance
  Great location with large family rooms and larger connecting rooms.
• Times
  Quadruple room with 4 single beds and canal view.
• Catalonia Vondel
  Large lofts and two-bedroom apartments with full kitchen sleep family of 6.
• Owl Hotel
  Quadruple rooms offer two twins and one set of bunk beds; great value in the Museumquartier.
• Krisotel
  Quadruple rooms (four twins) in family-friendly Jordaan.