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The Highlander

3.5 star property
3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Dam Square

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
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Property amenity
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Point of interest

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Triple Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Triple Room

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

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

Heart of Amsterdam.Within a 10-minute walk of this Amsterdam City Centre hotel, you'll find Dam Square and Madame Tussauds. Leidseplein and Rijksmuseum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Dam Square
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the eco-certified The Highlander. A complete renovation of The Highlander was completed in October 2019.

This Art Deco Amsterdam hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Highlander offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with tablet computers and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Amsterdam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels
  • Tablet computer

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is The Highlander to the airport?

The Highlander is 10.8 mi (24-min drive) away from the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Highlander?

As of Jul 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highlander on Jul 13, 2025 start from $153.18, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Highlander have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Highlander.

How close is The Highlander to the beach?

This hotel is 7.5 mi (28-min drive) from Blijburg Beach and 17 mi (34-min drive) from Almeerderstrand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Highlander offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Highlander, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 25 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Highlander?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Holland Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Highlander?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Highlander?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Highlander have a pool?

The Highlander does not have a pool.

Does The Highlander have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Highlander have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Highlander to downtown Amsterdam?

The Highlander is 0.2 mi away from Amsterdam.

The Highlander Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 416 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

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

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025