The Highlander

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
Point of interest
Property amenity
Double Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Nieuwezijdsvoorburgwal 98-100, Amsterdam, 1012 SG
  • Place, Dam Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Anne Frank House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Leidseplein
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, The Highlander is within a 5-minute walk of Dam Square and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Madame Tussauds. This 31-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, 24-hour room service, and free in-room WiFi.

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
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪INK Hotel Amsterdam - MGallery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Zoccola del Pacioccone - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MORTIMER - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pressroom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greenwoods - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Highlander

Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
The Highlander offers free WiFi in public areas and coffee in a common area. Offsite parking is offered for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, concierge services, and securing valuables.
LED TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Tablet computers, minibars, and coffee makers are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (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 mall

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.
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Renovated entire property - October 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-2:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 free cancellation available at The Highlander?

The Highlander offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to The Highlander?

This hotel is situated in Amsterdam City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Dam Square and The 9 Streets. You'll also find Amsterdam Museum and Rembrandt Square less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Highlander?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking for EUR 30 per day (discounts available).

Does The Highlander feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Highlander doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Highlander?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Highlander?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Highlander?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Highlander have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Highlander serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Highlander allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Highlander.

Does The Highlander have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from The Highlander?

The closest major airport to The Highlander is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is 10.8 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Highlander?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Highlander.