Hotels with Parking near Amsterdam Centraal
Sixteen hotels on our list near Amsterdam Centraal mention parking, from five-star addresses such as Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace to The Flying Pig Downtown Hostel. Driving into the old centre of Amsterdam is slow, the streets around Damrak are narrow and crowded, and parking spaces are scarce, so the word parking in a listing deserves a closer look. Most listings simply say that parking is available, without stating whether it is on site or in a nearby garage. I have grouped the hotels by what else they offer, so you can choose between a car-friendly business stay, a family room or a budget bed.
Amsterdam Centraal sits on the IJ at the northern edge of the old city, with Damrak running south to Dam Square and free ferries crossing to Amsterdam-Noord from the back of the station. The canal belt beyond is dense, with narrow streets, many cyclists and little room for cars, which is why most visitors leave their car and continue on foot.
Leave the Car, Then Walk
A hotel with parking near Centraal suits travellers who arrive by car at the end of a road trip and want to leave the car for the whole stay, since the station, the trams and the free IJ ferries cover the rest of the city. I would not drive in Amsterdam for sightseeing. My advice is to treat parking as a place to leave the car, confirm the arrangement with the hotel before arrival, and explore on foot or by public transport.
For a comfortable stay with the car parked, the larger hotels near the station are the obvious choice. DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station, rated 8.6 from 8,547 reviews, is a riverside hotel with a restaurant, a rooftop lounge and a gym, a short walk from the station. Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, a five-star hotel rated 8.8, offers two restaurants, a bar and a spa. Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, also 8.8, adds an indoor pool and a sauna. I recommend these to business travellers who arrive by car and want everything else within reach on foot.
Several hotels pair parking with a spa or pool, which helps after a long drive. Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam, a five-star hotel in a historic building, has an indoor pool, a hot tub and a sophisticated spa, and scores 8.4 from 3,096 reviews. art'otel Amsterdam, rated 9.0, combines an indoor pool and spa facilities with an exhibition space and a hip eatery. Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre, rated 8.4, has a 17th-century annex, a restaurant, a spa and a fitness centre. My advice is to pick one of these when the drive is long and you plan to spend the first evening in the hotel.
Families travelling by car have a few clear options. A-Train Hotel, rated 8.8 from 952 reviews, is a railroad-themed hotel that is kid-friendly and smoke-free, serves breakfast and has some rooms with a kitchen, which helps with young children. Singel Hotel Amsterdam, rated 8.4, is family-friendly and has some rooms with canal views, a cosy bar and room service. Avenue Hotel, rated 7.2, includes breakfast and describes its parking as convenient. I think A-Train Hotel is the most practical of the three for a family, thanks to the kitchens and its high score.
On a budget, parking is less common but still listed. The Flying Pig Downtown Hostel, rated 8.6, offers dorms and private rooms with breakfast included and mentions parking, which is unusual for a hostel. St Christopher's Inn Amsterdam - The Winston, ibis Amsterdam Centre and Best Western Dam Square Inn, set in a former distillery, are other mid-range or budget choices with parking listed. Hotel Luxer, rated 8.6, and WestCord City Centre Hotel Amsterdam, rated 8.2, complete the list. For all of them, I would reserve the parking space in advance and ask whether it is on site.
A traveler's perspectiveIf I arrived in Amsterdam by car, I would choose DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station for a business trip, as it sits a short walk from the station and has a restaurant and a gym. For a family, I recommend A-Train Hotel, rated 8.8 and kid-friendly, with kitchens in some rooms. In every case, I would leave the car parked for the whole stay and use trams, ferries and my feet.
4.5Guest scoreParkingSir Adam Hotel
Trendy boutique hotel with riverfront dining and a vinyl library
View hotel →Why guests love itSir Adam Hotel is a trendy boutique four-star hotel on the riverfront, and I find it a stylish choice for couples, families and guests with pets. Rooms are contemporary, and there is a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre and a vinyl library. The Eye Filmmuseum and Amsterdam Centraal are a short walk away. Guests rate it 9.0 across 2,226 reviews, an excellent score from a large sample.
4.5Guest scoreParkingart'otel Amsterdam
Stylish rooms, a hip eatery, and an indoor pool near Centraal Station
View hotel →Why guests love itart'otel Amsterdam is a high-concept four-star hotel near Amsterdam Centraal that the listing describes as family-friendly. The indoor pool is the big draw for children, especially on a grey Dutch day, and the exhibition space offers something to look at between outings. A hip eatery and bar keep meals easy, parking is available, and adults can use the spa and fitness centre. With a guest score of 9.0 from 1,754 reviews, I would choose it for a stylish family city break.
4.4Guest scoreParkingPark Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Elegant 4-star hotel near Centraal with pool, spa, and dining
View hotel →Why guests love itPark Plaza Victoria Amsterdam is an elegant 4-star hotel a short walk from Amsterdam Centraal, so families arriving by train reach their room in minutes. The indoor pool is the highlight for children, especially on a rainy Dutch day, while parents can enjoy the sauna, spa and fitness center. Warm rooms, an upscale restaurant and a bar complete the offer, and pets are welcome. More than 4,900 guests give it a score of 8.8, a strong result for such a central hotel.
4.4Guest scoreParkingA-Train Hotel
Railroad-themed hotel with family rooms and free breakfast near the station
View hotel →Why guests love itA-Train Hotel is an easy sell to children who love trains, since the whole property follows a railroad theme. The rooms are unfussy, breakfast is included and there is a cafe on site. Some rooms have a kitchen, which helps families who want to prepare simple meals, and the hotel is smoke-free. I would book it for a few nights in Amsterdam with younger travellers, keeping in mind that the appeal lies in the theme and the practical extras rather than in space.
4.4Guest scoreParkingHotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
Elegant 5-star hotel with spa, fitness, and dining near Centraal Station
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Barbizon Palace is the grand option I would pick near Amsterdam Centraal for families arriving by train, since a short walk from the platform matters with luggage and tired children. Two restaurants and a bar mean dinner can stay in the building, and the spa and sauna give parents a break. Pets are welcome too. With an 8.8 rating across more than 3,000 reviews, the score rests on a large sample.
4.3Guest scoreParkingSt Christopher's Inn Amsterdam - The Winston
Adults-only hostel on Warmoesstraat, seven minutes on foot from Amsterdam Centraal
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Winston is a hostel built around its bar, and that decides who should sleep here. For an interrailer stepping off a train at Amsterdam Centraal with one bag and plans for the evening, few beds are closer to the old centre: seven minutes on foot, a 24-hour reception, a lift and step-free access, lockers in the dorms and luggage storage on either side of the stay. Rooms run from mixed and female-only en-suite dorms to private rooms, some with a balcony, and pod beds with privacy curtains. The garden terrace at the back is the calm corner. Across 2,427 reviews averaging 8.6, guests praise the location and the staff, while recurring complaints concern noise and cleanliness. It is not a family address: the hostel takes adults only, and Warmoesstraat runs along the edge of the red-light district, busy late into the night.
4.3Guest scoreParkingDoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
557 rooms on Oosterdok island, east of Centraal, below the 11th-floor LuminAir sky bar
View hotel →Why guests love itThe DoubleTree suits families mostly because of the walk: from the east side of Amsterdam Centraal to the lobby is about six minutes on flat pavement, with no stepped canal bridges, which matters with a pushchair and two suitcases. A high room facing the IJ gives children a running view of the free ferries crossing to Noord, and a ride on one of them makes a short outing straight from the hotel. Breakfast is a buffet with eggs cooked to order, and dogs and cats are accepted within a weight limit per animal. The trade-offs are scale and evenings: 557 rooms make it a conference hotel at heart, and the 11th floor is LuminAir, a cocktail bar rather than a family restaurant, so dinner with young children usually happens elsewhere. I would not pick it for anyone after a small canal-side Amsterdam hotel.
4.3Guest scoreParkingThe Flying Pig Downtown Hostel
Lively hostel with free breakfast, a bar, and a smoking lounge
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Flying Pig Downtown Hostel is a lively hostel a short walk from Amsterdam Centraal, with private rooms as well as dorms. Free breakfast and a bar and restaurant make it practical, but the smoking lounge and party feel are worth weighing before booking with children. Parking is available for families who drive. With a guest score of 8.6 from 2,714 reviews, I would suggest it to families with older teenagers who want a sociable, central base rather than a quiet one.
4.3Guest scoreParkingHotel Luxer
Warm rooms, a bar, and a restaurant near Amsterdam Centraal
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Luxer is an unfussy three-star hotel a few minutes' walk from Amsterdam Centraal, and I find it a warm, practical choice for travellers who want a bar and a restaurant on site. Rooms have flat-screen TVs, free WiFi and air conditioning, and parking is available. Guests rate it 8.6 across 1,122 reviews, a good score. The hotel is simple rather than luxurious, despite its name.
4.2Guest scoreParkingGrand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam
Opulent rooms and a sophisticated spa in a historic Amsterdam landmark
View hotel →Why guests love itGrand Hotel Amrâth is the historic five-star I would choose for a family that wants a pool in central Amsterdam: the indoor pool and hot tub are a real draw after a day on the canals. It is listed as family-friendly, the restaurant and bar keep dinner in the building, and parking helps anyone arriving by car. Amsterdam Centraal is a short walk, easy with luggage. An 8.4 rating across 3,096 reviews is solid.
4.2Guest scoreParkingInntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre
Modern comfort with historic charm, steps from Amsterdam Centraal
View hotel →Why guests love itInntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre is a modern four-star hotel with vibrant rooms and suites and a 17th-century annex, and I find it a lively choice for families and for guests with pets. There is a stylish bar, a restaurant, a spa and a fitness centre, and parking is available. Amsterdam Centraal is a short walk away. Guests rate it 8.4 across 3,240 reviews, a good score from a very large sample.
4.2Guest scoreParkingSingel Hotel Amsterdam
Relaxed canal-side hotel with a cozy bar and family-friendly amenities
View hotel →Why guests love itSingel Hotel Amsterdam is a relaxed three-star hotel that lists itself as family-friendly, with comfortable rooms, some of them with canal views, and a cosy bar. Room service, full-service laundry and free Wi-Fi make a longer stay easier, the whole building is smoke-free, and parking and an airport shuttle are available. Guests rate it 8.4 from 753 reviews. For a family trip, I would ask for a canal-view room when booking.
4.1Guest scoreParkingBest Western Dam Square Inn
Contemporary comfort in a historic setting, steps from Dam Square
View hotel →Why guests love itI would point families to Best Western Dam Square Inn for its easy mornings and central position: the breakfast buffet is free, so the day starts without hunting for a café, and Dam Square and the Royal Palace are only steps away. The building is a former distillery, which gives older children a bit of history to notice. A restaurant, a bar, free Wi-Fi and parking cover the practical side. Guests rate it 8.2.
4.1Guest scoreParkingWestCord City Centre Hotel Amsterdam
Modern comfort in the city centre with views and a restaurant
View hotel →Why guests love itWestCord City Centre Hotel Amsterdam is a contemporary three-star hotel with comfortable rooms and city views, and I find it a practical choice for families and business travellers. There is a lobby lounge and a restaurant, WiFi is free, the rooms are air-conditioned and parking is available. Major attractions are close. Guests rate it 8.2 across 1,498 reviews, a good score. City views are only in some rooms.
3.9Guest scoreParkingibis Amsterdam Centre
Modern downtown hotel with river views and relaxed dining
View hotel →Why guests love itThe ibis Amsterdam Centre stands close to Amsterdam Centraal, which keeps logistics simple for families arriving by train: tired children and luggage do not have to cross the city. Rooms are modern and airy rather than spacious, and some look out over the water. The restaurant and bar save an evening search for dinner, and parking is available for those driving in. With thousands of reviews and a solid score, I would book it for practicality rather than charm.
3.6Guest scoreParkingAvenue Hotel
Unfussy rooms, complimentary breakfast, and parking near the station
View hotel →Why guests love itAvenue Hotel is a laid-back four-star hotel near Amsterdam Centraal, and I find it a practical choice for families who want breakfast included. Rooms are unfussy and air-conditioned, there is a casual lounge area and a restaurant on site, and parking is available. The hotel is family-friendly. Guests rate it 7.2 across 1,637 reviews, a modest score, so expect a simple stay.
Local tips
- 1Reserve your parking space with the hotel before arrival, because most listings here say only that parking is available, not how many spaces there are.
- 2Ask whether the parking is on site or in a nearby public garage, as hotels in the old centre often rely on garages.
- 3Plan to leave the car for the whole stay: trams, the free IJ ferries and walking cover central Amsterdam better than driving.
- 4Families should look at A-Train Hotel, which is kid-friendly, serves breakfast and has some rooms with a kitchen.
- 5After a long drive, a hotel with a pool such as Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, art'otel Amsterdam or Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam is a good first night.
- 6Allow extra time to reach the hotel by car, since the streets around Damrak and the station are busy with pedestrians, trams and cyclists.