The Highlander

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

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Property amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Nieuwezijdsvoorburgwal 98-100, Amsterdam, 1012 SG
  • Dam Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Anne Frank House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Van Gogh Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 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

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, 3.5-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

  • ‪La Zoccola del Pacioccone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪INK Hotel Amsterdam - MGallery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greenwoods - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tales & Spirits - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pressroom - ‬1 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.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Italian, Macedonian, Portuguese, Spanish

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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 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 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.

Is there parking available 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 do couples enjoy most about The Highlander?

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

Does The Highlander have a hot tub?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Highlander?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Highlander?

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

The Highlander Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 426 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 426 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 426 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 426 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 426 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great but staff was not prepared for my arrival and then only made my keys work for one night instead of two. Minor inconvenience otherwise hotel was great and staff helped with the issue
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie, Canyon Country

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay great service

We had a great stay, we had a mixup with the reservation and Baasat at the front desk helped us right away and took care of it. The room was super nice and comfy and had a great setup. Overall a fantastic stay in a nice area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a very good location .. however so noisey and a little
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mac

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

One night business stay

Cool decor, modern and in good condition. Note they have very soft beds and huge hard pillows which are not for me. Woken up by drilling (rooms are not sound proofed), but I think this was probably from building next door to not hotel's fault!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea N

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ISIDRO, Oradell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good thing around here, lots of reasonably priced food options breakfast is plentiful and fresh staffing attentive and always willing to help. Rooms are very small but all well equipped... Besides you don't go to Amsterdam to be in just a hotel room... So much to see and do no time to be in a hotel anyway. Leave for a boring city, this isa lot of fun here.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Highlander Hotel was located next to a variety of different shopping experiences, excellent dining options and was extremely easy to walk to many different parts of the city. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful and was immediately welcoming after a long travel day. We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Itay

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Morgan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect short stay

Good location with tram stop just nearby. Upbeat decor, easy tech in the room. Staff were polite and welcoming. Good choice at breakfast. Bed matresses were very soft - may suit you but may not. Great to have ability to leave luggage after check-out whilst still exploring. I would suggest that management move the reception desk as it would be so easy for a guest to fall/step backwards off the steps that are directly in front of the table.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to land
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great experience. Clean and comfortable and centrally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in the perfect city centre location. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paxton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Highlander is in a great area right in Central Amsterdam, there is access to all forms of transportation and majority of things are within walking distance. Our room was a little cold at times, despite adjusting the heating, especially the bathroom. Other than that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

30th birthday celebrations

Great stay. Girlfriends 30th birthday and I asked them to put some balloons and a banner in for when we arrived back after a day out that I’d bought over with me and they happily obliged. Very friendly and also constantly crispy bacon in the morning😂 would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anastazia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea N

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the location of this hotel because it is very close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024