18 best Airbnbs in Amsterdam, from picturesque Jordaan to trendy De Pijp
Hop on a Eurostar to the Dutch capital and find yourself in a wonderful Amsterdam Airbnb just a few hours later. Think charming canal-side townhouses accompanied by the shrill ring of bike bells and sweet doughy wafts from pancake houses next door. Visitors looking to really get under the skin of the place can even head to the city outskirts and book a working windmill on Airbnb. Three days in Amsterdam is plenty of time to explore the rainbow-hued tulip markets, world-famous galleries, and dashing bar scene, and Airbnbs are ideal for a whirlwind city break.
Private, spacious, and well-stocked with all the essentials, these homestays are the prime base for recharging, so look no further than our roundup of the loveliest Airbnbs in Amsterdam for your next visit. The properties in the city centre all sleep a maximum of four adults, a requirement by Dutch law for all Airbnbs, but we've included a couple of the best options found on the outskirts too, for larger groups happy to make the short journey by public transport or, even better, by bike.
Best Amsterdam Airbnb for: a stylish stay in Jordaan
We arrived in Amsterdam from New York City on little sleep, early and subdued after a red-eye flight. It was my partner’s first time in the city, and my second – but I’d decided this trip would have a different pace. Disinterested in ticking off Red District landmarks or retracing old café steps – what I wanted for our long weekend away (from a Friday morning to Monday afternoon in mid-August), was a quieter kind of introduction for myself and for him: one that allowed space for the charming Dutch capital to unfold on its own terms.
Upon our arrival, warm and friendly host Jantine (who lives in the apartment upstairs) welcomed us to the ground-floor flat in one of Jordaan’s historic 19th-century buildings with a brown-hued facade. The flat itself (dubbed by Jantine as “Studio Kool”) used to be a local shop, and you can still see traces of its past in the old terrazzo flooring in the bathroom, worn smooth with time. Now a small, self-contained studio, it has just enough room for two people (or any solo traveler) to linger for a while. This quaint base offers the best of both worlds: the convenience of being close to the city’s main attractions and the luxury of a quiet, comfortable space to return to at the end of the day. If you’re looking for an easy, breezy, and simply stylish home to explore Amsterdam, this oasis is the kind of place you’ll want to return to again and again. Jessica Chapel
Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £470 for a two-night stay
Best Amsterdam Airbnb for: long stay guests
Here’s a spot that blends the best of both a hotel and a homestay with an up-and-coming location in Amsterdam’s emerging urban Houthaven district. The July’s apartment-style rooms are decked out with fully-equipped kitchens, rainfall showers and a large workspace that doubles as a dining table. But it’s the on-site additional features that elevate it away from your typical Airbnb, with a wellness area, sauna, gym and a great restaurant that previous reviewers really rate. This combination makes it ideal for longer-staying guests so, digital natives, take note. A cocooning colour-drenched palette of rusty reds, petrol blues and olive is as sophisticated as it is cosy – and most of the rooms look out over characteristic canal views, so grab your bike and take a leisurely cycle over. It’s also a hop and a skip from central station, zippily whisking you into town and further afield within a few minutes’ walk.
Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £252 per night
Best Amsterdam Airbnb for: a taste of canal-side living
When you think of Amsterdam, you think of its grand canal houses lining the banks of the Keizersgracht – so you’ll want to snatch up this opportunity to spend a weekend curled up right inside. This home is an especially lovely example of a classic canal home, too, with a recent renovation bringing a soothing feel in sage greens and pearly whites to this bright, light-filled space. There’s plenty of room for three, a large dining table for the gang, plus the sights of Chinatown, Nieuwmarkt and the Red Light District right around the corner. Note that this apartment is only accessible via a steep staircase, which might not be ideal for travellers with mobility issues or those with a lot of luggage.
Sleeps: Three
Price: From around £225 per night with a two-night minimum stay
Best Amsterdam Airbnb for: sundowners with a view
There’s Scandi cool hallmarks all over this stylish apartment, nestled in the heart of Amsterdam’s vibrant west district. Set on a quiet street surrounded by cafés, restaurants and a nearby park, it’s just a 10-minute tram ride to the centre and a 20-minute walk to Amsterdam’s prettiest canals. Inside, you’ll find an airy living and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, a serene bedroom and bathroom, plus an upper-level workspace beneath a wow-factor glass roof, which lets beams of light spill in all throughout the day. But the best part is the large roof terrace – head up at sunset for a look out over the city’s iconic rooftops, glass of wine or bubbly in hand as the sun dips low behind the waterfront. For travelling parents, baby amenities can be arranged on request – ask host Renée for whatever you need.
Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £1,610 for a five-night stay
Best Amsterdam Airbnb for: escaping the city
No, this Airbnb isn’t technically in Amsterdam, but a convenient bus from the door takes you right to central station within a pleasing 10 minute ride. For your short commute, you gain something more – divine peace and relaxation, without compromise on access to the lights and buzz of town. Take a walk along some of the many paths around this picturesque village, or sit in the garden with your book and soak up the sun on a quiet morning – the views over the nearby park are amazing. If you’re lucky, you’ll even hear the ducks quacking. The interiors are chic and modern, with a cool blue Smeg fridge, a squashy Chesterfield sofa, and luxe underfloor heating in the bathroom. While there is technically room for four, it’s better for two adults with the kids in tow – it’d be a squeeze for four adults.
Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £240 for a two-night stay
Best Amsterdam Airbnb for: quirky and colourful interiors
Channeling the artistic energy of Dutch legends such as Van Gogh and Rembrandt, this Amsterdam Airbnb does not play it safe when it comes to creative interiors. A seamless blend of discordant styles is the offering here, showcased by how neon yellow office chairs line the dining table, between an Asian-inspired rug and sparkling brass chandelier. Decor is equally experimental, from the huge cactus tree in a watering can to the eclectic array of animal sculptures, but this is more than just a home which is exciting to the eye. A cosy, loft-style bedroom reached by the washed wooden ladder, a freestanding bathtub beside shimmering mosaics, and ample kitchen space are just some of the best room features, not to mention the unmatched central location just around the corner from Dam Square and its ornate royal palace.
Sleeps: Four
Price: From around £651 per night, with a two-night minimum stay
Best Amsterdam Airbnb for: repurposed waterside architecture
Once a water purification station on an industrial island, this peculiar home is rooted in innovation, and the trapezium-shaped building perfectly moulds itself around the pre-existing earth beneath it. At its core hangs a king-size bed, suspended in air by black wires attached to the ceiling, while two stone staircases trail off on either side. One leads to the stylish bathroom with a walk-in rain shower, the other to the semi-equipped kitchen, including a fridge, microwave, and small built-in dining table. For families with younger children, there’s also the option to upgrade their stay to include two den-style bedrooms tucked beneath the main room and accessible through a separate door. Potted plants, serene lake views and skylights running along the stairways ensure guests don’t feel cooped up, and in true Dutch style, complementary bike rentals are also included with your stay for easy access to Amsterdam’s mainland.
Sleeps: Two-four
Price: From around £245 per night, with a two-night minimum stay
Best Amsterdam Airbnb for: an authentic townhouse experience
Stretched across five narrow floors synonymous with Dutch architecture, this 17th century townhouse has been elegantly restored to meet all the requirements of an Airbnb homestay, while preserving elements of its original old-age charm. Ornamental plastered ceilings, free-standing bathtubs, and rustic fireplaces on every floor ooze with timeless charm, and after a ground-floor greeting of leathery book collections and a dainty powder room, guests are immediately transported to the setting of a period drama. The spacious bedrooms are all either king- or queen-size, embellished with velvety bedspreads and eye-catching artwork, and we love the location, too. Offering a taste of local life, this unfussy, canal-side neighbourhood is filled with bakeries and boutiques, and only a short tram ride away from the centre.
Sleeps: Six
Price: From around £1,389 per night, with a two-night minimum stay
Best Amsterdam Airbnb for: the Dutch windmill experience
Few experiences in Amsterdam are more quintessentially Dutch than an overnight stay in an actual working windmill. Twenty minutes away by car (or forty minutes by bike) from the city, this Airbnb sits on the meandering riverbanks of a flourishing patch of farmland, and the gentle currents are perfect for freshwater swimming or kayaking (Airbnb hosts provide water sports equipment for a small fee). The ground-floor living area feels surprisingly normal and spacious, with a plush indigo sofa, rustic fireplace, and oak dining table, but the bedroom floors uphold the windmill vibe. Expect low windows interrupted by the floor and striking beamed structures protruding from all angles, while thoughtful touches like the sheer bed canopy or sparkling chandelier ensure they still feel elegant. Peek above and find the fascinating cog systems of the mill itself, still in regular use by the Airbnb owners when the property is not busy hosting guests.
Sleeps: Six
Price: From around £413 per night, with a two-night minimum stay
Best Airbnb in Amsterdam for: a cosy bolthole for two
Here’s the chance to take over a quintessentially Dutch studio as your own. The buzz from the bars won’t bother you here – you’re sequestered away in a quiet private mews, but still just a quick hop on foot away from the town centre, museum quarter and some of Amsterdam’s loveliest parks. A minimal colour palette and plenty of windows make the small space feel light and airy, with more than enough room for two to relax after a day exploring the sights. One note: it’s best to head out at dinner time as the kitchenette has no cooking facilities – you’ve a choice of no less than 10 restaurants within a hundred metre radius of this home.
Sleeps: Two
Price: Around £161 per night, with a two-night minimum
Best Airbnb in Amsterdam for: loft living in the centre of town
This classic canal-side stay in trendy Oud-West encapsulates exactly the joys of a stay in Amsterdam – waterside views, a thoughtful mix of eclectic furniture, a clutch of excellent restaurants on your doorstep and all of the main sights within easy reach on foot. Wake up to views over the bikes and flower baskets lining the waterways, then head out to the back garden for breakfast al fresco at the dining table. This stay is best for two, but the sofa bed in the living room can be made up for additional guests for a small additional charge.
Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £608 per night
Best Airbnb in Amsterdam for: Nine Streets Shopping
The pretty Nine Streets offer the best shopping in Amsterdam, with independent cafés, vintage clothes shops, concept stores and art galleries. There’s Marie-Stella-Maris for soap, Van Stapele for cookies, HUD for men’s clothing all on the doorstep of this studio apartment that looks out onto a canal. Return laden with bags to a little haven on the ground floor with exposed brick, wooden beams, and herringbone floor. Two can share the double bed, while a third single bed can be added on request. The bathroom has the feel of a boutique hotel with a crittall-style rainfall shower and fluffy dressing gowns to slip into.
Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £200 per night, with a two-night minimum stay
Wieringa LocatiesBest Airbnb in Amsterdam for: living like a local near Vondelpark
With strong WiFi and an office with two workstations, it’s possible to work from home at this beautiful apartment in the residential Oud Zuid area. When it’s time to clock off you can join the locals and cycle the wide streets, walk in the Vondelpark and find a pavement café for a glass of wine on Cornelis Schuytstraat, a little slice of Paris in Amsterdam. Return home and relax in your light-filled sitting room with high ceilings and pretty stained glass windows, or wander into the back garden that opens out from the kitchen and lie back in a pair of wooden loungers with a book.
Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £304 per night, with a three-night minimum stay
Best Airbnb in Amsterdam for: a Canal-side Townhouse
Take a cup of coffee from a local Amsterdam café up to the window seat of this handsome townhouse apartment, and take in the goings-on of the world outside; cyclists whizzing past, boats meandering along the canal and the bells of the Westerkerk chiming beyond. These are the same bells mentioned by Anne Frank in her diary, written just a few minutes walk from here. Visit the Anne Frank House, wander through the Jordaan and stop for an apple pie at Winkel 43. On Saturday mornings pick up fresh ingredients from the farmer’s market at Noordermarkt and return home to cook lunch in the large kitchen where six can comfortably gather around the table.
Sleeps: Two (or four with sofa bed)
Price: From around £305 per night, with a two-night minimum stay
Best Airbnb in Amsterdam for: King's Day on the Canals
Area: Utrechtsestraat
With views overlooking the Prinsengracht, this light and airy suite couldn’t be better placed for King's Day celebrations. The annual event to mark the King’s birthday on 27 April sees the entire city awash with orange flags, scarves, balloons, and boat parties. Watch the parade from your window before heading out to join the fun; book a spot on the water or wander the streets that become an open-air flea market with people selling their wares on the pavement. Of course, this lovely room for two isn’t just for King's Day; year-round you’re on one of the prettiest canals in Amsterdam and in a perfect position to discover excellent shopping on Utrechtsestraat before wandering up the Amstel across the famous Magere Brug or ‘skinny bridge’ towards the Botanical Gardens.
Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £271 per night, with a four-night minimum stay
Best Airbnb in Amsterdam for: picturesque Jordaan with off-street parking
De Jordaan offers cobbled streets, bridges lined with bicycles and hanging baskets, tiny brown bars and cool coffee shops to dip into. This newly renovated apartment near Leidsesquare makes an ideal base. Sleeping four in two king-size bedrooms, the space is perfect for friends sharing or a family. Split over two levels there’s a spacious open-plan kitchen, sitting room and unusually for Amsterdam, even private parking in the basement below. The interiors are light and bright with fast WiFi meaning you could easily work from the apartment if necessary.
Sleeps: Four
Price: From around £443 per night
Best Amsterdam Airbnb for: stylish small space living
This spacious, light-filled studio is in a very central location, just moments from the Brouwersgracht canal and within walking distance of the city’s main attractions. A thoughtful mix of mid-century and Scandi-style furniture creates a chic space befitting the trendy city, with wooden floors and beams adding extra character. Sit out on the charming terrace, replete with its own herb garden, for a cup of coffee in the morning – or head downstairs to the adjoining cafe SLA below.
Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £162 per night, with a three-night minimum stay
Best Amsterdam Airbnb for: hip De Pijp
In Amsterdam’s cool De Pijp neighbourhood, you’ll find this impeccably decorated loft apartment atop of one of the capital’s iconic townhouses. A rustic mix of bamboo, wood, stone tiles and gold fixtures make for a calm spot to retreat to after a day whizzing round museums, and it’s just a 10-minute hop away from Amsterdam’s largest daily street market, the Albert Cuyp Markt, for when it’s time to pick up a souvenir. Previous guests rate the lively street, which has a good mix of cafes, restaurants and bars to explore – although it’s just a 20-minute jaunt into the centre of town.
Sleeps: Four, with a cot available on request
Price: From around £387 per night, with a two-night minimum stay
