The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in the Netherlands

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to the Netherlands

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Visiting the Netherlands for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to the Netherlands, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in the Netherlands based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting the Netherlands for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to the Netherlands before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting the Netherlands for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in the Netherlands for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Romantik Parkhotel het Gulpdal

Slenaken, Limburg Province
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $308 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to the Netherlands
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Dorpsstraat 40, Romantik Parkhotel het Gulpdal has great rooms from $308 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, hiking, mountain views, and child care at this relaxing hotel. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Anna Casparii

Harlingen, Friesland Province
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Hotel Anna Casparii which has nice rooms starting at $130. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Noorderhaven 67/71. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, city views, a game room, a pool table, and kids meals which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Luxury Suites Amsterdam - Member of Warwick Hotels

Amsterdam, North-Holland Province
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $537 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in the Netherlands
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Luxury Suites Amsterdam - Member of Warwick Hotels to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $537. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Oudeschans 75. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and city views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Ambassade Hotel

Amsterdam, North-Holland Province
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $229 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $229, Ambassade Hotel, at Herengracht 341 provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and city views. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a spa and wellness center, a game room, a spa, kids meals, and car rentals. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht - A Concept By Hyatt

Amsterdam, North-Holland Province
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $360 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to the Netherlands
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht - A Concept By Hyatt has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $360 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Prinsengracht 587. Furthermore, it also offers a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Sir Adam Hotel

Amsterdam, North-Holland Province
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Sir Adam Hotel is 9.00 out of 10. This place has room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $143, and it's located at Overhoeksplein 7. We also love the parking, laundry services, city views, a game room, and a pool table which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Swissotel Amsterdam

Amsterdam, North-Holland Province
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $192 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Swissotel Amsterdam because it has great rooms that start at $192. It has room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Damrak 96. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love parking, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

Amsterdam, North-Holland Province
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $627 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to the Netherlands
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kitchen which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $627 (before taxes). It's located at Herengracht 542-556 and has earned a guest rating of 9.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, city views, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Rotterdam Marriott Hotel

Rotterdam, South-Holland Province
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Weena 686, Rotterdam Marriott Hotel has great rooms from $122 (before taxes). It offers room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find parking, child care, laundry services, city views, and kids meals which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Radisson Blu Hotel Amsterdam City Center

Amsterdam, North-Holland Province
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $197 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in the Netherlands
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Radisson Blu Hotel Amsterdam City Center which has nice rooms starting at $197. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Rusland 17. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, city views, car rentals, and laundry facilities. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in the Netherlands?

Netherlands Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$129

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to the Netherlands. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in the Netherlands based on data from 936 hotels is an affordable $129. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in the Netherlands.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $285
  • 4-star hotels: $137
  • 3-star hotels: $118
  • 2-star hotels: $105


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