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I love unique, authentic hotels. Want to go to Amsterdam and looking for a nice yet affordable hotel? This can become quite a challenge, as hotels in Amsterdam are on high demand and are getting super expensive… Now here is my advice.
Go for this one
I would recommended anyone to stay at the Inntel Hotel Amsterdam – Zaandam. Trust me, you’ll love it. Just see how gorgeous it looks! Rates start at €72 per night, average around €100.
Architecture & design
This stunning 4-star hotel is one of a kind. I have never seen anything like it anywhere else. The architecture of the Inntel Hotel Amsterdam – Zaandam represents stacked traditional wooden houses that can be found in the Zaandam area. All rooms are unique; the interior design displays traditional crafts in Zaandam, known for food production. Don’t be surprised to smell chocolate in the air!
Location
The Inntel Hotel Amsterdam – Zaandam is perfectly located. Only two train stops from Amsterdam Central Station, at Zaandam Station. You’ll be there in no time. For travel details see below under Train.
Facilities
The Inntel Hotel Amsterdam – Zaandam has all you need:
- Spacious rooms
- Private bathrooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness
- Wellness
- Meeting rooms
- Parking
- Great reviews
Train
Trains between Zaandam Station and Amsterdam Central Station go very frequently (every 5-15 min). Schiphol-Amsterdam airport is also within easy direct reach by train to/from the Inntel Hotel Amsterdam – Zaandam (<20 min).
Train ticket machines in The Netherlands all have an English menu available. You can pay cash or by debit/credit card. Or if you stay for a number of days or weeks, consider to buy an anonymous OV chip card (€8), put some money on it and swipe at the entrance gate – simple as that. Use the website or app of NS or 9292 for times, track numbers, prices, etc. 9292 provides door-to-door information for all public transport including walking between your location and train stations, bus stops, pond, etc.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is very close to Zaandam, so that’s great. It’s only a short train ride away! I am sure you will have a list of things to see there, filling up your time there. Amsterdam has a lot of things to offer. Check out the article What to do in Amsterdam on a rainy day? The Ultimate Guide! which includes a lot of tips, most also valid for sunny days!
Prefer more luxury and determined to stay in the city of Amsterdam? Then check out my other article Amsterdam: 6 luxury hotels where you may bump into pop stars and other celebrities at breakfast.
Closeby
Beyond Amsterdam, there is much more to see. Some other recommendations closeby are for example: Utrecht, De Keukenhof garden in Lisse and several smaller, charming towns and cities in the province of North-Holland. Read more about it in my article about recommended places to visit in The Netherlands (as day trip from Amsterdam or longer). My top favorites are the Zaanse Schans in Zaandam and Alkmaar, where I also wrote an article about, and Drenthe!
Map Netherlands
This map includes places and spots mentioned in this article (and more). This one is ‘smartphone friendly’; you can easily use it via the Google Maps app. Click the icon at the top left to open the menu and see the categories. To adapt the map to your own preferences and interests, (de)select a category. Via Google Drive you can copy the map to your own My Google Maps account.
Read more articles about The Netherlands in the Netherlands Blog Archives.
Have you ever been to Amsterdam and Zaandam? Are they on your to do list? Please feel free to leave a question or comment below.
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Last Updated on 02/18/2021 by Elisa Flitter Fever
