In the heart of Amsterdam, The Highlander offers an eco-friendly retreat with a shopping mall on site and coffee shop/cafe. Explore nearby Madame Tussauds or unwind at the bar while enjoying in-room WiFi and a restaurant. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Bar
24/7 front desk
Parking available
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Multilingual staff
Concierge services
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is R5 460
R5 460
R6 634 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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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
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 within a 15-minute walk of The 9 Streets and Amsterdam Museum. 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.
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
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email 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
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Off-site parking nearby (EUR 30 per day; discounts available)
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
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
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
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.
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) and Holland Casino Amsterdam West (8-min drive) are both 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.
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The Highlander Reviews
Reviews
9,0
Wonderful
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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
10/10 Exceptional
03 April 2025
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
Todd
Todd, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
31 March 2025
Hotel was in a very good location .. however so noisey and a little
Kiran
Kiran, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
05 January 2025
We love the location of this hotel because it is very close to everything.
Chelsea N
Chelsea N, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 March 2025
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!
Mac
Mac, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 December 2024
Love the breakfast, the staff and the area
Clea
Clea, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
09 December 2024
Close to the train station and multiple restaurants and sights.
Jerry
Jerry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2024
Nice hotel in a great location. Absolutely recommend!
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
06 December 2024
Truly a special place in the heart of it all, a cozy and charming space that made the stay so worthwhile.
Richard
Richard, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 February 2025
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.
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 October 2024
Perfect location and lovely staff defo recommend
Luke
Luke, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
06 December 2024
Very nice room, staff very polite and helpful also kept our bags safe on day of checkout
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
08 September 2024
Great stay
Ruben
Ruben, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2024
Great room, great location
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2024
Very nice small hotel.
Karen
Karen, 9-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
09 January 2025
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
Sam
Sam, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
08 December 2024
Staff was very helpful and great location. Rooms pretty tiny and decorated a bit dark but covered the badics
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 October 2024
The hotel is within close proximity to most of the popular sites in Amsterdam.
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2024
Nice place, very close to everything. Walking distance to the Central Station, the Dam, and many points of interest. It's also surrounded by multiple stores and restaurants. The room was enough for what we needed, it was spacious and clean.
GERMAN
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2024
Great location, near to everything yet still quiet. Comfortable and liked the quirky decor.
Andy
Andy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
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
Lisa, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 September 2024
Great place and team
Thanks you
Moshe
Moshe, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2024
Trendy hotel in a great location. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the hotel is walkable to everything. We had our son, under 1 years old, with us and a cot was available for him. Our family will stay here again when visiting Amsterdam next.
Sarah
Sarah, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 August 2024
Ideal location, great choice for breakfast. Comfy beds, lovely rooms.
Nicola
Nicola, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
03 November 2024
quiet room
terri
terri, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
07 July 2024
Lovely Hotel, very accommodating staff and nice breakfast. Great central location near many shops and restaurants, easy access to transport.