By Stacey Bridgeman
A view of the canals in Amsterdam
Amsterdam offers diverse attractions, ranging from the Van Gogh museum, the Anne Frank House and the city's beautiful canals to the Red Light District and world-famous cafes and smart shops. The Dutch capital is a must-see destination for backpackers, students and world travelers. Many hotels in Amsterdam cost more than $200 per night, but there are less expensive options for staying in this European city.
Eden Hotel Amsterdam
Book a room at the Eden Hotel Amsterdam near Rembrandt Square and the river Amstel. In 2010, a room at this hotel cost about $110 per night. The hotel has 218 rooms, each featuring a flat-screen television and a bathroom with a shower or a bath.
Eden Hotel Amsterdam
Amstel 144
1017 AE Amsterdam
The Netherlands
011-31-20-530-78-78
edenhotelgroup.com/en
Bicycle Hotel Amsterdam
The Bicycle Hotel offered rooms for $45 per night in 2010. The hotel offers bikes for rent to tour the city. The hotel also has communal bathrooms, but guests can pay an extra fee for a private bathroom. The Bicycle Hotel is located within walking distance of the Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandt in the Rijksmuseum and the City Museum of Modern Art.
Bicycle Hotel Amsterdam
van Ostadestraat 123
1072 SV Amsterdam
The Netherlands
011-31-20-679-34-52
bicyclehotel.com
Hotel Patou
The Hotel Patou is is a 12-room hotel near museums, bars, restaurants and clubs. The hotel offers four types of rooms: deluxe, standard, streetview and attic rooms, starting as low as $110 per night in 2010. Each room features cable television, as well as bathrobes, slippers and a walk-in shower.
Hotel Patou
P.C. Hooftstraat 63, 1071 BN Amsterdam
The Netherlands
011-31-20-676-02-32
hotelpatou.nl/en
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About the Author:
Based outside Philadelphia, Stacey Bridgeman has written on numerous topics since 2006, including natural and organic family-planning, travel tips and arts and entertainment. Her articles have appeared in “KIWI” magazine, where she also ran the Web site. Bridgeman holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rowan University.
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