Cheap hotels in Jordaan, Amsterdam
During the 17th century, Jordaan represented the outskirts of Amsterdam—and the smelly, squalid home of the city's immigrants and working class. Despite a gritty past, today it's a sought-after 'hood, replete with trendy restaurants and leafy canals. But the alternative community spirit for which Jordaan has always been known is still very much intact, in everything from eccentric architectural details to funky shops and galleries.
There aren't many tourist sights here, with the exception of the Houseboat Museum and Electric Ladyland, a quirky museum of fluorescent art. The former is situated across from a colorful square (Johnny Jordaanplein) that pays tribute to a popular 1950s singer (Johnny Jordaan) whose songs extolling the neighborhood's poor but spirited community can still be heard in local cafés.
Cheap hotels in the Jordaan aren't easy to come by, although we have managed to find and recommend one (below). For more inexpensive options, we'd recommend walking just a few minutes to the Western Canal Ring (Grachtengordel West).
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Valkenburgerstraat 68, Plantagebuurt
EuroCheapo Review: The Ibis Amsterdam City Stopera is a massive chain hotel, offering 207 three-star rooms (50 of which have canal views) at surprisingly reasonable rates.... read review
$100
2Backstage Hotel Unrated Hotel
Leidsegracht 114, Grachtengordel South
EuroCheapo Review: Popular with rock bands (and their groupies), the Backstage offers comfortable rooms, a rockin’ atmosphere, and rates that are generally affordable.... read review
$74
Van Ostadestraat 123, Pijp
EuroCheapo Review: Situated near the heart of the trendy Pijp neighborhood, the friendly one-star hotel offers eco-friendly practices and affordable bike rentals.... read review
$42
Wanningstraat 9, Museums & Vondelpark
EuroCheapo Review: The 12-room Verdi is a friendly budget hotel popular with musicians performing at the nearby Concertgebouw.... read review
$58
Nicolaas Witsenstraat 4, Grachtengordel South
EuroCheapo Review: A polished and quiet place, offering comfortable three-star rooms at reasonable rates in a leafy spot not far from the Rijksmuseum.... read review
$83
De Clercqstraat 52, Museums & Vondelpark
EuroCheapo Review: The Alp Hotel offers elegant, well-appointed two-star rooms and a front-row seat to one of Amsterdam's most dynamic neighborhoods.... read review
$89
Willemsparkweg 205, Museums & Vondelpark
EuroCheapo Review: This trendy little design hotel offers 21 rooms decked out in a fun and playful style.... read review
$79
8Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark Hostel
Zandpad 5, Museums & Vondelpark
EuroCheapo Review: Tucked into the northern tip of the Vondelpark, the StayOkay Vondelpark is a clean, cheap and professionally run operation.... read review
$62
Nes 5-23, Red Light District
EuroCheapo Review: The Rho Hotel is a comfortable three-star hotel situated in an Art Deco building adjacent to Dam Square.... read review
$106
10Hotel Hortus Unrated Hotel
Plantageparklaan 8, Plantagebuurt
EuroCheapo Review: The super-affordable Hotel Hortus offers affordable double rooms in an officially "smoker friendly" environment.... read review
$42
