The Highlander
3.0 star property

Comfortable Art Deco hotel, walk to Dam Square

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar
Lake
Lobby
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
The price is RM 807
Price available on 05/05/2024

Explore the area

Map
Nieuwezijdsvoorburgwal 98-100, Amsterdam, 1012 SG
  • Popular LocationDam Square5 min walk
  • Popular LocationAnne Frank House9 min walk
  • Popular LocationLeidseplein4 min drive
  • AirportAmsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)24 min drive
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Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

Amsterdam

The Highlander is located in Amsterdam City Centre, a neighborhood in Amsterdam, and is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Leidseplein and Dam Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Johan Cruyff Arena.

What's nearby

  • Dam Square - 5 min walk
  • Sexmuseum - 5 min walk
  • Anne Frank House - 9 min walk
  • Leidseplein - 4 min drive
  • Van Gogh Museum - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop - 1 min walk
  • Amsterdam Central Station - 9 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Highlander

Eco-certified hotel revitalized in 2019 and located near Dam Square
Located close to Madame Tussauds and Anne Frank House, The Highlander provides a shopping mall on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and coffee/tea in reception
  • Concierge services, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the first-rate property condition and location
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's books and art supplies
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, tablet computers and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 30 per day); discounts available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

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 centre

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Building
  • Renovated entire property - October 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels
  • Tablet computer

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

Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 11.468 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 30 per day (3281 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 3 stars and is displayed on this page as 3 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

Is The Highlander pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Highlander?

As of 3 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highlander on 13 May 2024 start from RM 1,209.48, 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 provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

The Highlander Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 205 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean,lobby and reception nice.About 15 to 20 minutes from Centraal station and 10 minutes to Dam square.Trams stop in front.Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby or within walking distance.Area is quite quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

reshma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was charming and ideally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loiza

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were so friendly and helpful. The hotel was so clean and the location was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely individual boutique hotel in great position very close to all amenities Staff amazing with nothing too much trouble Good breakfast booked at reduced rate at the hotel Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nelson D.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is walking distance to the busy central Amsterdam, most attractions and poppular places to eat. Friendly staff, clean room. Overall, we had a enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The location is superb, and the staff went above and beyond to make my experience enjoyable. Highly recommended for a comfortable and welcoming stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Chanel Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas Bradley Elliott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024