Hotels with Restaurants near Amsterdam Centraal
Twenty-one hotels on our list near Amsterdam Centraal have a restaurant on site, from hostels such as The Flying Pig Downtown Hostel to five-star addresses like Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace with its two restaurants. Some sit on the old-city side of the station, along Damrak and towards Dam Square; others, including ClinkNOORD and Sir Adam Hotel, are across the IJ in Amsterdam-Noord, reached by the free ferry behind the station. I have grouped the most useful ones by the type of meal: a formal dinner, a lively hostel kitchen, a creative eatery or a simple breakfast before a train.
Amsterdam Centraal sits on the IJ, with the old city and Damrak to the south and Amsterdam-Noord across the water, linked by free ferries from the back of the station. The A'DAM Lookout tower faces the station from the north bank. Around the station, the streets are full of arriving visitors at most hours of the day.
From Grand Dining Rooms to Hostel Kitchens
Amsterdam's centre has no shortage of places to eat, but after a late train or a long day on foot a hotel restaurant saves a search through crowded streets near Damrak. The choice near Centraal is wide enough to pick the hotel for its dining style first. I would do that only for longer stays or business trips; for a weekend, the hotel restaurant is mainly a dependable breakfast and a fallback for tired evenings.
For a formal dinner without leaving the hotel, three addresses stand out. Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, a five-star hotel near Centraal, has two restaurants, a bar and a spa, and scores 8.8 from 3,124 reviews. Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, rated 8.8 from 4,997 reviews, pairs an upscale restaurant with an indoor pool and sauna, a short walk from the station. Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam occupies a historic building and lists a classy restaurant with a spa and indoor pool, rated 8.4. I recommend these three for a business trip or a special occasion where dinner is part of the plan.
Two hotels across the IJ make the ferry part of the evening. ClinkNOORD, set in a converted 1920s laboratory a short walk from the A'DAM Lookout, has a restaurant and a lively bar and is by far the most reviewed property here, with 10,940 reviews and a score of 8.6. Sir Adam Hotel, a riverfront boutique hotel rated 9.0, combines a restaurant and bar with a vinyl library. The free ferries cross from behind Centraal in a few minutes. My advice is to choose them if you enjoy a quieter waterfront setting, and to check the ferry times before a late dinner on the other side.
For a more creative setting, art'otel Amsterdam, rated 9.0 from 1,754 reviews, has a hip eatery with a bar, an exhibition space, an indoor pool and spa facilities. DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station, rated 8.6 from 8,547 reviews, is a riverside hotel with a restaurant and a rooftop lounge, a short walk from the station. Best Western Dam Square Inn occupies a former distillery and serves a breakfast buffet along with a restaurant and bar. I think these suit travellers who want their hotel restaurant to have some character without the formality of a five-star dining room.
On a budget, a restaurant still comes with the bed. St Christopher's Inn Amsterdam - The Winston adds a restaurant and beer garden to its artist-designed rooms, THIS HO(S)TEL scores 8.8 with a restaurant and a bar, and Budget Hotel Tourist Inn includes breakfast and has a restaurant on site. Hotel Luxer, rated 8.6, and Ciao Papa Hotel Amsterdam Central Station, also 8.6, are simple hotels with their own restaurants. Note that Hotel CC Amsterdam lists a 24/7 snack bar rather than a full restaurant, so I would not book it if a proper dinner on site matters to you.
A traveler's perspectiveFor a business dinner I would choose Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, which has two restaurants and a score of 8.8. For a lively evening I recommend ClinkNOORD across the IJ, the most reviewed hotel on this list. On a budget, THIS HO(S)TEL combines a restaurant, a bar and a score of 8.8, a few minutes on foot from Centraal.
4.5Guest scoreRestaurantSir 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 scoreRestaurantart'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 scoreRestaurantTHIS HO(S)TEL
Hip hostel with a restaurant and bar, steps from Centraal Station
View hotel →Why guests love itTHIS HO(S)TEL is a hip hostel a few minutes' walk from Amsterdam Centraal, which keeps arrivals by train easy with children. Streamlined rooms come with air conditioning and Wi-Fi in a smoke-free building, breakfast is available, and the on-site restaurant and bar save a search for dinner. With a guest score of 8.8 from 1,026 reviews, I would suggest it to families with older children who want a sociable, central base at a hostel level of comfort.
4.4Guest scoreRestaurantPark 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 scoreRestaurantHotel 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 scoreRestaurantHotel 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.
4.3Guest scoreRestaurantCiao Papa Hotel Amsterdam Central Station
Modern comfort steps from Amsterdam Centraal with an on-site restaurant
View hotel →Why guests love itCiao Papa Hotel Amsterdam Central Station is a modern hotel a short walk from Amsterdam Centraal, and I find it a comfortable, simple base for travellers arriving by train. Rooms have air conditioning and free WiFi, and there is a restaurant on site with other places to eat close by. Guests rate it 8.6 across 375 reviews, a good score, though from a smaller sample.
4.3Guest scoreRestaurantSt 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 scoreRestaurantDoubleTree 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 scoreRestaurantClinkNOORD
A hip, kid-friendly stay in a converted 1920s laboratory
View hotel →Why guests love itClinkNOORD is a lively, budget-minded base I would consider for a family with older children who enjoy a social atmosphere. It occupies a converted 1920s laboratory, is listed as kid-friendly and accessible, and the restaurant and bar keep meals simple. Wi-Fi is free and the building is smoke-free. A'DAM Lookout is a short walk, and Amsterdam Centraal is just across the water. An 8.6 rating across almost 11,000 reviews is impressive.
4.3Guest scoreRestaurantThe 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.
4.2Guest scoreRestaurantInntel 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 scoreRestaurantBudget Hotel Tourist Inn
Cozy dorms and rooms with free breakfast near Amsterdam Centraal
View hotel →Why guests love itBudget Hotel Tourist Inn is a relaxed hostel and budget hotel near Amsterdam Centraal that welcomes children and is completely smoke-free. Families can choose a private room rather than a dorm, and the complimentary breakfast saves time and effort every morning. A restaurant on site covers other meals, and free Wi-Fi is included. More than 1,600 guests give it a score of 8.4, a strong result for a 2-star address so close to the station.
4.2Guest scoreRestaurantGrand 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.
4.1Guest scoreRestaurantBest 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 scoreRestaurantWestCord 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.
4.1Guest scoreRestaurantRenaissance Amsterdam Hotel
Modern rooms and a relaxed cafe near Amsterdam Centraal
View hotel →Why guests love itRenaissance Amsterdam Hotel is a refined hotel a short walk from Amsterdam Centraal with modern rooms, and I find it a comfortable choice for families, for business travellers and for guests with pets. There is a relaxed cafe, a restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre, plus extensive meeting spaces. WiFi is free and the rooms are air-conditioned. Guests rate it 8.2 across 3,309 reviews, a good score from a large sample.
4.0Guest scoreRestaurantHotel CC Amsterdam
Modern rooms, some with canal views, near Amsterdam Centraal
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel CC Amsterdam is a relaxed three-star hotel with modern rooms, some with canal views, a short walk from Amsterdam Centraal, and I find it a sensible base for short stays. A 24-hour snack bar is on site, WiFi is free and the rooms are air-conditioned. Guests rate it 8.0 across 1,562 reviews, a good score from a large sample. Canal views are only in some rooms.
3.9Guest scoreRestaurantCS Hotel
Steps from Centraal Station with an on-site restaurant
View hotel →Why guests love itCS Hotel sits a five-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal, which makes arriving with luggage and children far less of a struggle than crossing the city first. There is a restaurant on site, free Wi-Fi throughout and a smoke-free building, and a halal grill is two minutes away for an easy dinner. With a guest score of 7.8 from 187 reviews, I would book it for a short city stay built around trains, not for extra family facilities.
3.9Guest scoreRestaurantibis 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 scoreRestaurantAvenue 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
- 1Check the ferry times before booking ClinkNOORD or Sir Adam Hotel for a late dinner, as both are across the IJ in Amsterdam-Noord.
- 2Hotel CC Amsterdam has a 24/7 snack bar rather than a restaurant, so pick another hotel if you want a full dinner on site.
- 3For two restaurants under one roof, Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace is the only hotel on this list that offers them.
- 4Combine dinner and a swim at Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, art'otel Amsterdam or Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam, which all list an indoor pool.
- 5Budget Hotel Tourist Inn, Avenue Hotel and The Flying Pig include breakfast according to their listings, useful before an early train.
- 6Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre adds a spa and a 17th-century annex to its restaurant and bar, a good balance between character and comfort.