Located close to Dam Square and Madame Tussauds, 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.
Located in Amsterdam City Centre, a neighborhood in Amsterdam, The Highlander is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Dam Square and Leidseplein. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Johan Cruyff Arena. Visit our Amsterdam travel guide
Nieuwezijdsvoorburgwal 98-100, Amsterdam, 1012 SG
What's nearby
Dam Square
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Madame Tussauds
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Anne Frank House
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Sexmuseum
4 min walk - 0.4 km
The 9 Streets
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop
1 min walk
Amsterdam Central Station
7 min walk
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
24 min drive
Restaurants
INK Hotel Amsterdam - MGallery
3 min walk
Prik
2 min walk
Greenwoods
2 min walk
caldi e freddi
2 min walk
The Pressroom
3 min walk
About this property
The Highlander
Upscale hotel near Dam Square
Located close to Madame Tussauds and Leidseplein, 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 rentals, and luggage storage
Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Highchairs, children's books, and art supplies
Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
LED TVs with cable channels
Mini fridges, tablet computers, and coffee/tea makers
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highlander on Nov 8, 2026 start from CA $204, 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.
What time is check-in at The Highlander?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Highlander?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 50.00 (subject to availability).
Where is The Highlander located?
Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dam Square and Madame Tussauds. Leidseplein and Rijksmuseum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Dam Stop is 5 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Highlander Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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We were in a room for 3 and were so pleased with the layout! Took me a bit to realize how to brighten the room. Lights were dimmed but once KI brightened them we were good to go. Staff were super helpful and pleasant. Locations was central to everything we wanted to do!
What a great find for us! A cute , bright and vibrant boutique feel hotel. We had a wonderful stay at the highlander and the staff were great and attentive to any thing we needed. Their hotel breakfast and bar area was wonderful to gather and eat our meals or just sit back and play a game of cards with our friends. It is central to the city and easy to find your way throughout Amsterdam. I would highly recommend this to everyone.
This is like a boutique hotel. It has high tech check in, doors, lights and speakers even. It is on the tram line to central and easy access to lots of restaurants and The Dam square. I LOVED the breakfast. Lots of variety, good coffee, and Gluten free bread is available and it’s amazing. Staff are lovely. Definitely recommended
The hotel room was nice and had plenty of room for the 3 of us. Hotel staff were friendly and very helpful. Hotel was close to the train station and lots of restaurants. Transit was close by.
Great hotel. Very relaxed atmosphere with lovely, helpful staff. Perfect location to explore Amsterdam. The free snacks and coffee are a real bonus. I would highly recommend and wouldnt hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jack
Feb 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well appointed and nicely designed room in an excellent location. Friendly and attentive staff. Would recommend!
Breakfast was good, room and bed very comfortable and complimentary drinks/nibbles were a great idea and welcomed especially in lieu of a fully stocked bar.
It was great, very nice hotel in the middel og everything. We walked all around
Very friendly starf and free bar😄
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Salome
Mar 23, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Small room, very dark with bathroom open on the room. Overall the place was clean but there is improvement to be made. Good location - close to the station.
A wonderful hotel in a great location, fabulous rooms (loved the colour-scheme for each floor), comfy bed, friendly and welcoming staff, nice breakfast 10/10
Welcoming and comfortable hotel in a very convenient location close to transport links and attractions. Staff were very attentive & helpful, especially Liza. Would stay here again.