Hotels near Dam Square

More than 68 places to stay within 500 m of Dam Square, ranked by guest reviews and with the distance of each one.

Hotels near Dam Square in numbers

Places to stay within 500 m as the crow flies of Dam Square, with their guest scores. Updated daily.

places to stay within 500 m
+68
within 500 m
68
the closest, a one-minute walk
100 m
average score; 8.4 for all of Amsterdam
8.1
four- and five-star hotels
21

Best-rated hotels near Dam Square

Ranked by guest score and number of reviews. See all hotels in Amsterdam

Staying near Dam Square: what you need to know

What is Dam Square?

It is Amsterdam’s main square, with the Royal Palace, the New Church and the National Monument. It lies between Central Station, the Red Light District and the shopping streets.

Getting around from here

The whole centre is walkable, and trams run to the Museum Quarter and De Pijp. Trains to Schiphol leave from Central Station.

When the hotels fill up

It is the most expensive area of the city. In spring, on King’s Day and on summer weekends book well ahead.

Which area to choose

On the square and the Damrak are the grand historic hotels. Towards the Spui and the canals there are smaller, quieter hotels.

If you’d rather be in the old town, see the hotels in Amsterdam city centre or our guide to the best areas to stay in Amsterdam.

What else is near Dam Square

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Frequently asked questions about hotels near Dam Square

How many hotels are there near Dam Square?

More than 68 within 500 m: 5 five-star, 16 four-star, 24 three-star, 15 two-star and 3 one-star.

Which hotel is closest to Dam Square?

SwissΓ΄tel Amsterdam, 100 m away as the crow flies.

What is the best-rated hotel near Dam Square?

Going by guest reviews, Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam (8.9 out of 10 from 8,793 reviews), followed by Hotel EstherΓ©a (9.1).

What public transport is there near Dam Square?

Central Station is ten minutes’ walk along the Damrak, and almost every central tram stops at the square.