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Amsterdam area hotels under $400 a night, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027

Updated Oct 29, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 22 of the 68 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Plantage and Eastern Docklands: a calmer cultural base, especially near Plantage’s gardens and museums. Zuidas and RAI: excellent for work and conventions; a compromise for an Amsterdam holiday. Leidseplein and Museum Quarter: put the museums first, but choose your side of Leidseplein carefully. Amsterdam Oost: a good second-visit base for parks, markets and eating well.

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Amsterdam area hotels under $400 a night, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Amsterdam area under $400 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2027-01-08, check-out 2027-01-10, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Plantage & Eastern Docklands; Zuidas & RAI; Leidseplein & Museum Quarter; Amsterdam Oost. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2027-01-08 to 2027-01-10; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (22 of 68 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Plantage & Eastern Docklands: A calmer cultural base, especially near Plantage’s gardens and museums. Typical $264 a night. Subway: Tram 14 serves Plantage.
  • Zuidas & RAI: Excellent for work and conventions; a compromise for an Amsterdam holiday. Typical $225 a night. Subway: Direct Schiphol trains serve Zuid and RAI.
  • Leidseplein & Museum Quarter: Put the museums first, but choose your side of Leidseplein carefully. Typical $304 a night. Subway: Trams 2/5/24 serve the museum streets, with more routes at Leidseplein.
  • Amsterdam Oost: A good second-visit base for parks, markets and eating well. Typical $229 a night. Subway: Metro 51/53/54 serves Wibautstraat, with trams around Oosterpark.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Hotel Not Hotel Amsterdam — 3-star, independent

2. Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station — 4-star, Mercure

3. XO Hotels Blue Tower — 4-star, independent

4. citizenM Amsterdam South — 4-star, CitizenM Hotels

5. Qbic Hotel Amsterdam WTC — 3-star, independent

6. ibis Styles Amsterdam Amstel — 3-star, Ibis Styles

More hotels in the area (62)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027
  1. Hotel Not Hotel Amsterdam, Oud-West
    #1 of 6 · Oud-West

    Hotel Not Hotel Amsterdam

    3-star · Independent

    $84a night · Jan 8 to 10

    Inventive art-installation rooms for travelers who value design over conventional comfort. You accept tiny rooms, shared bathrooms, heat, and uncertain dining availability.

    $1/night less than Expedia (2%)

    Axel $168 vs $171 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $168 all in for 2 nights, of which $14 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station, Sloterdijk
    #2 of 6 · Sloterdijk

    Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station

    4-star · Mercure

    $118a night · Jan 8 to 10

    Modern comfort and helpful staff for rail-based sightseeing and regional day trips. You accept roadworks complicate the station walk; some showers splash.

    $38/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $342 vs $418 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $236 all in for 2 nights, of which $41 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. XO Hotels Blue Tower, Sloterdijk
    #3 of 6 · Sloterdijk

    XO Hotels Blue Tower

    4-star · Independent

    $122a night · Jan 8 to 10

    Reasonably spacious rooms for families and friends comfortable using trams. You accept a commute to the centre and occasional cleaning misses.

    $58/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $326 vs $442 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $243 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. citizenM Amsterdam South, Zuidas & RAI
    #4 of 6 · Zuidas & RAI

    citizenM Amsterdam South

    4-star · CitizenM Hotels

    $124a night · Jan 8 to 10

    A cheaper short-stay base near Zuid with large beds and welcoming staff. You accept tiny rooms, little luggage space, and limited bathroom privacy.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $248 all in for 2 nights, of which $21 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Qbic Hotel Amsterdam WTC, Zuidas & RAI
    #5 of 6 · Zuidas & RAI

    Qbic Hotel Amsterdam WTC

    3-star · Independent

    $124a night · Jan 8 to 10

    Station-side convenience and large beds for short, no-frills business stays. You accept windowless options, cooling complaints, and shared-space renovation.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $249 all in for 2 nights, of which $21 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. ibis Styles Amsterdam Amstel, De Pijp
    #6 of 6 · De Pijp

    ibis Styles Amsterdam Amstel

    3-star · Ibis Styles

    $126a night · Jan 8 to 10

    Friendly, straightforward hotel basics near De Pijp's market and restaurants. You accept small rooms, tight bathrooms, and stairs beyond the lift.

    $14/night less than Booking.com (10%)

    Axel $251 vs $280 on Booking.com for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $251 all in for 2 nights, of which $22 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

22 of 68 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. XO Hotels Blue Tower · Sloterdijk · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $326 vs $442 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  2. 2. The Social Hub Amsterdam City · Amsterdam Oost · 4-star$74/night less than Booking.com (22%)

    Axel $529 vs $676 on Booking.com for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  3. 3. Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station · Sloterdijk · 4-star$38/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $342 vs $418 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  4. 4. Novotel Amsterdam City · Zuidas · 4-star$29/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $314 vs $372 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  5. 5. Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South by IHG · Zuidas · 4-star$26/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $298 vs $349 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  6. 6. NH Amsterdam Zuid · Zuidas · 4-star$18/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $259 vs $295 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  7. 7. Alfred Hotel · Leidseplein · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $387 vs $435 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  8. 8. The Manor Amsterdam · Amsterdam Oost · 3-star$34/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $546 vs $613 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

62 more
  1. 1. YOTEL Amsterdam · Amsterdam Noord · 4-star$22/night less than Expedia (9%)$127Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  2. 2. NH Amsterdam Zuid · Zuidas · 4-star$18/night less than Expedia (12%)$129Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  3. 3. Amsterdam ID Aparthotel · Sloterdijk · 3-star$131Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  4. 4. Alfred Hotel · Leidseplein · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (11%)$131Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  5. 5. ibis Amsterdam City West · Sloterdijk · 3-star$133Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  6. 6. Hotel Casa Amsterdam · Amsterdam Oost · 4-star$138Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  7. 7. Novotel Amsterdam City · Zuidas · 4-star$29/night less than Expedia (15%)$140Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  8. 8. Amadi Park Hotel · Oud-West · 3-star$4/night less than Expedia (3%)$142Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  9. 9. The Social Hub Amsterdam City · Amsterdam Oost · 4-star$74/night less than Booking.com (22%)$147Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  10. 10. Park Inn By Radisson Amsterdam City West · Sloterdijk · 4-star$22/night less than Expedia (11%)$147Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  11. 11. ibis Styles Amsterdam City · De Pijp · 3-star$12/night less than Expedia (7%)$147Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  12. 12. Hotel Allure · Amsterdam Oost · 3-star$148Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  13. 13. Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Centre East · Plantage · 3-star$153Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  14. 14. Holiday Inn - the niu, Fender Amsterdam by IHG · Plantage · 4-star$6/night less than Expedia (3%)$153Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  15. 15. Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - North Riverside by IHG · Plantage · 3-star$3/night less than Expedia (1%)$153Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  16. 16. Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South by IHG · Zuidas · 4-star$26/night less than Expedia (15%)$154Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  17. 17. Royal Amsterdam Hotel · Canal Ring · 4-star$158Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  18. 18. The Arcade Hotel · De Pijp · 3-star$19/night less than Expedia (7%)$161Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  19. 19. CitizenM Schiphol Airport · Schiphol Airport · 4-star$4/night less than Expedia (2%)$167Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  20. 20. The Amsterdam Canal Hotel · De Pijp · 3-star$167Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  21. 21. Apollo Hotel Amsterdam, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Leidseplein · 4-star$168Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  22. 22. Grand Hotel Downtown · Oud-West · 4-star$170Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  23. 23. INNSiDE by Meliá Amsterdam · Zuidas · 4-star$171Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  24. 24. Hotel Arena · Amsterdam Oost · 4-star$15/night less than Booking.com (6%)$179Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  25. 25. Hotel De Hallen · Oud-West · 4-star$180Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  26. 26. The Manor Amsterdam · Amsterdam Oost · 3-star$34/night less than Expedia (11%)$184Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  27. 27. Atlantis Hotel Amsterdam · De Pijp · 3-star$187Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  28. 28. Sir Adam Hotel, part of Sircle Collection · Amsterdam Noord · 4-star$188Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  29. 29. Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Landmark · Plantage · 4-star$191Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  30. 30. The July - Boat & Co · Amsterdam Noord · 4-star$192Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  31. 31. Chasse Hotel · Oud-West · 4-star$196Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  32. 32. ibis Amsterdam Centre · Dam Square · 3-star$197Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  33. 33. Hotel V Fizeaustraat · Amsterdam Oost · 4-star$200Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  34. 34. The Lancaster Hotel Amsterdam · Plantage · 4-star$200Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  35. 35. ibis Amsterdam Centre Stopera · Plantage · 3-star$203Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  36. 36. Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection · Leidseplein · 4-star$211Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  37. 37. Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre · Dam Square · 4-star$6/night less than Expedia (2%)$213Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  38. 38. Eden Hotel Amsterdam · Canal Ring · 4-star$215Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  39. 39. PREMIER SUITES PLUS Amsterdam · Zuidas · 3-star$4/night less than Expedia (2%)$216Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  40. 40. NH Amsterdam Schiller · Canal Ring · 4-star$222Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  41. 41. Catalonia Vondel Amsterdam · Leidseplein · 4-star$21/night less than Expedia (7%)$228Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  42. 42. Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam · Dam Square · 4-star$232Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  43. 43. NH Amsterdam Caransa · Canal Ring · 4-star$235Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  44. 44. Zoku Amsterdam · Plantage · 4-star$236Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  45. 45. NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market · Canal Ring · 4-star$246Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  46. 46. Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American · Leidseplein · 4-star$248Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  47. 47. NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace · Dam Square · 5-star$251Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  48. 48. Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas · Zuidas · 4-star$255Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  49. 49. Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Hotel · Schiphol Airport · 4-star$259Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  50. 50. NH City Centre Amsterdam · Jordaan · 4-star$267Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  51. 51. Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam · Plantage · 4-star$280Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  52. 52. Mr. Jordaan · Jordaan · 3-star$281Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  53. 53. Hotel Estheréa · Jordaan · 4-star$293Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  54. 54. Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel · Dam Square · 4-star$293Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  55. 55. Hyatt Regency Amsterdam · Amsterdam Oost · 4-star$299Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  56. 56. Botel · Amsterdam Noord · 3-star$303Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  57. 57. The Hoxton, Amsterdam · Jordaan · 4-star$318Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  58. 58. Amsterdam Marriott Hotel · Leidseplein · 5-star$322Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  59. 59. Ambassade Hotel · Jordaan · 4-star$346Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  60. 60. NH Amsterdam Leidseplein · Leidseplein · 4-star$349Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  61. 61. Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam · Dam Square · 4-star$369Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  62. 62. Hotel Okura Amsterdam · De Pijp · 5-star$370Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
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