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The Highlander

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with restaurant, near Dam Square

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar
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Reviews

9,0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The price is R2 368
R2 878 total
includes taxes & fees
09 Jan - 10 Jan

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Down duvet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
Nieuwezijdsvoorburgwal 98-100, Amsterdam, 1012 SG

What's nearby

  • Dam Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Anne Frank House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Leidseplein - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Rijksmuseum - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Van Gogh Museum - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 24 min drive
  • Amsterdam Central Station - 9 min walk
  • Amsterdam (ZYA-Amsterdam Central Station) - 9 min walk
  • Rokin Station - 10 min walk
  • Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop - 1 min walk
  • Dam Stop - 5 min walk
  • Paleisstraat Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Highlander

The Highlander puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Dam Square and Anne Frank House. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. This eco-certified hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Vondelpark and Leidseplein. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition. Public transportation is just a short walk: Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop is steps away and Dam Stop is 5 minutes.

Languages

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

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Off-site parking nearby (EUR 30 per day; discounts available)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's games
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books

What to do

  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Designer stores on site
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Tablet computer
  • LED television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 50.00 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 30 per day (3281 ft away)

Policies

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.

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

Does The Highlander offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Highlander does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Highlander?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Highlander?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Highlander?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 55 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Highlander?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 50.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Highlander?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Holland Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Highlander and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Dam Square (5-min walk) and Madame Tussauds (6-min walk), along with Anne Frank House (9-min walk) and Leidseplein (1.1 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near The Highlander?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Highlander like?
The Highlander is in Amsterdam City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop and 5 minutes' walk from Dam Square.

The Highlander Reviews

Reviews

9,0

Wonderful

9,2/10

Cleanliness

9,2/10

Staff & service

8,8/10

Amenities

9,2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Walkable, chic.
Very walkable. Adorable, chic boutique hotel. Typical European room size SUPER small. Good breakfast spread and drinks available 24/7. NOT handicap accessible. It does have elevators/lift but you need to go down a half flight of stairs to access it. Otherwise, I would recommend.
Janet, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

excellent hotel in the centre of Amsterdam
We were delighted with our three nights stay at the Highlander. We were welcomed with a beverage which was very welcome after our journey. After this we were shown to our room and all the facilities explained to us. The room was comfortable and had all we needed for our stay. The bed was very large and comfortable. the heating was adjustable to our needs. Breakfasts were served and cooked freshly by a very efficient and friendly chef. They had everything available that you could desire. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and they were very helpful with local information. Check out was easy and we were able to leave our luggage securely until the evening of our departure. The situation was very convenient for trams shops and restaurants. Overall we thoroughly recommend this hotel and we would be happy to return if the need arose.
WILLIAM, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Sophie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gretchen, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Jessica, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at The Highlander. Rooms were clean, nice and convenient. Breakfast was excellent as well. I would definitely come back again next time I visit.
Lisa, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place and team Thanks you
Moshe, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I do want to start by highlighting the staff as they were friendly and helpful. To be honest, this hotel was not worth the price I paid. In terms of location, the hotel was walking distance to most places which was very convenient. The issues I had revolved around cleanliness and the room. The shower is weirdly designed so when you take a hot shower the humidity circulates the room. It was unbearable to get ready at times as it was extremely hot. We then realized the vent above our shower was not working - we asked the hotel to send someone to fix it which they did. After fixing the vent, we asked to have our room clean specifically the shower as the repair man was stepping in our shower with his shoes as well as fallen debris from the ceiling when he repaired the vent. The hotel assured us that the cleaning staff would ensure a clean shower upon our return. A few hours later, we returned to the room to refresh for the evening and of course, the shower had no been clean, all of our empty bottles were still in the room, and the bed was made in a very rushed manner. Granted, I was upset but had no time to wait for someone to clean it. The next morning we went to breakfast and were gone for a few hours, we returned to our room in the afternoon and it still had not been cleaned. I called the reception to ensure we would have our room cleaned as well as removing the days old garbage and bottles. At last on our second to last day - they finally cleaned but the shower was not.
Deidra, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice small hotel.
Karen, 9-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good stsy
Thomas, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, near to everything yet still quiet. Comfortable and liked the quirky decor.
Andy, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Craig, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good central base to visit main Amsterdam attracti
Convenient, central location. Clean and very comfy bed and pillows. The room was quite small and a little dark. The toilet cubicle was tiny and claustrophobic but the shower was good and spacious. Breakfast was ok, not particularly varied or exciting.
Sonia, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice King Size Room
The Highlander Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers to Amsterdam. The breakfast was hearty and delicious. Our room with a king size bed was much bigger than typical rooms in Amsterdam. The location was within a 5 minute walk of Dam Square and a 10 minute walk to Centraal Station. The hotel staff were extremely helpful. Overall we were very happy with the Highlander Hotel.
Marta, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Ruben, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The property itself was fine and staff friendly. Surrounding area was dirty and a bit rough and worn.
Timothy, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Room was clean, great shower. Loved the wireless speaker. Room very small. Would be a problem for the larger person.
Victoria, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent… loved it.
KUMAR, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Love it, just that my room facing the street couldn’t enjoy the sunlight
Abdoul Razack Farid, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alyssa, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was great. Walking distance to Central train station. Centrally located. Public transportation (tram) runs on the street the hotel is on. Friendly staff.
Bryan, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kevin, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location, great choice for breakfast. Comfy beds, lovely rooms.
Nicola, 3-night romance trip
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