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The Highlander

3.5 star property

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
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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

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Highlander

Art Deco hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and 24-hour room service.
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 duvets and premium bedding. LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Amsterdam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Highlander. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Dam Square. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Dam Square and 6 minutes on foot from Madame Tussauds
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 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Highlander has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

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

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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • 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 provided

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

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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 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.

Payment types at the property

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 per cent 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: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. 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.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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

The Highlander Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 406 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

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

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Bernd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Zentrale Lage und lockere sehr freundliche Atmosphäre im Hotel. Die Zimmer sind gemütlich und das Frühstück außergewöhnlich gut. Wenn wir wieder nach Amsterdam kommen, nehmen wir das gleiche Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Indrawan

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne, Diamond Bar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Highlander is a perfect hotel for exploring Amsterdam. The tram is about a couple of minutes walking from the hotel. Amsterdam Centraal Station is about 13 minutes waling and only 5 minutes via tram from the hotel. Anne Frank House is about 10 minutes walking also. The hotel offers breakfast buffet, is very clean and the staff are genuinely hospitable. There are many options for shopping and a variety of restaurants to choose from close to and around the hotel. The only thing is that the hotel lobby is accessible by going down a short flight of stairs, which may be inconvenient for those who are handicapped or have a lot of luggages. Other than that, the hotel is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the breakfast, the staff and the area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a great location. Absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024