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3-star hotels in Amsterdam
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Amsterdam for travellers who want an easy-going base in the city: a castle hotel with a garden and a small bed-and-breakfast with family rooms and a kitchen, both with free parking and free wifi.
Staying in Amsterdam
Amsterdam draws visitors for its canals, its museums and its compact, walkable centre that rewards slow wandering on foot or by bike. The two hotels on this shortlist sit outside that busy core. Kasteel Sterkenburg stands on Langbroekerdijk 10, a castle address surrounded by grounds, with a chapel, a garden, a terrace and a picnic area on site. Bubbles & Bed is on Vinkenlaan 25, a quieter residential-feeling address, with a terrace, a balcony, a bar and a restaurant of its own.
Both are 3-star properties, so they suit travellers who want the essentials done properly rather than a full resort. Couples get bathtubs, bathrobes at Bubbles & Bed and lounges in both houses. Families fit well at Bubbles & Bed, which has family rooms and a kitchen, and at the castle, which offers cots and a games room among its facilities. Business guests have a business centre, copying, concierge and internet access at both. For a short break, the mix of free car parking and free wifi at both makes either one a practical base.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Kasteel Sterkenburg
Langbroekerdijk 10, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Lounge
Why stay hereA 3-star castle stay on Langbroekerdijk 10, Kasteel Sterkenburg gives guests a garden, a terrace and a chapel on the grounds, plus a games room and a picnic area for slow afternoons. Breakfast can be brought to the room, and free car parking makes arriving by car simple. Guests rate it well, and the mix of lounges, a banquet room and bike rental suits couples, families and small groups who want history rather than a city-centre address.
See Kasteel SterkenburgBubbles & Bed
Vinkenlaan 25, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Lounge
Why stay hereBubbles & Bed on Vinkenlaan 25 is a 3-star address with a bar, a restaurant and a terrace, so meals and drinks stay on site. Family rooms, a kitchen and an iPod dock cover longer stays, while free car parking and a garage take the stress out of arriving by car. Rooms come with bathrobes, hairdryers and either a balcony or terrace space. It fits families and small groups who want their own kitchen and a relaxed, sociable base in Amsterdam.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasteel Sterkenburg | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bubbles & Bed | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Bubbles & Bed has family rooms, a kitchen, a TV and a games-friendly setup of bars and restaurant on site, so children and parents can settle in without leaving the house. Kasteel Sterkenburg adds cots, a games room, a garden, a terrace and a picnic area, which gives younger guests room to run about while adults keep an eye from the lounge.
For couples
Kasteel Sterkenburg is the romantic pick: a castle setting with a chapel, a garden and a terrace, plus a bath, bathrobes at the sister property's standard and a lounge for quiet evenings. Bubbles & Bed brings a balcony, a bar and a restaurant on site, so couples can eat and drink without a trip into the centre.
For business travellers
Both hotels run a business centre with copying, concierge service and internet access, and both keep free wifi throughout, so working mornings are straightforward. Kasteel Sterkenburg adds meeting-friendly banquet space, a lounge and a desk in the room, while Bubbles & Bed offers room service, laundry and luggage storage for tight schedules.
For pet owners
Pets are allowed at both properties. Kasteel Sterkenburg pairs that with a garden, a terrace, a picnic area and free car parking, which makes walks and arrivals easy. Bubbles & Bed has a terrace, a balcony and free car parking too, and its non-smoking rooms and housekeeping keep the stay comfortable for guests travelling with an animal.
Where to stay in Amsterdam
Langbroekerdijk
Kasteel Sterkenburg is the only listed hotel with an address on Langbroekerdijk. It is a castle property with its own chapel, garden, terrace, picnic area and games room, plus free car parking and bike rental service. Guests who stay here get grounds to walk in and a lounge and bar-style banquet space indoors, with breakfast available in the room.
Our picks here: Kasteel Sterkenburg
Vinkenlaan
Bubbles & Bed sits on Vinkenlaan 25, the only listed address on this street. The house has a terrace and a balcony, a bar and a restaurant on site, a kitchen, a lounge and family rooms, along with free car parking and a garage. It suits guests who want to eat, drink and relax under one roof rather than moving around.
Our picks here: Bubbles & Bed
Questions, answered
Which of these Amsterdam 3-star hotels has free parking?
Both do. Kasteel Sterkenburg and Bubbles & Bed each list free car parking, and Bubbles & Bed also has a garage. That makes either one workable if you arrive by car rather than relying on the city's public transport.
Do these hotels serve breakfast?
Both list breakfast in room, so you can start the day without going out. Bubbles & Bed also has a bar and a restaurant on site, and both properties offer coffee, which covers an early start or a late arrival.
Are pets allowed at either hotel?
Yes, pets are allowed at Kasteel Sterkenburg and at Bubbles & Bed. Kasteel Sterkenburg has a garden, a terrace and a picnic area for walks, and Bubbles & Bed has a terrace and a balcony as well as free car parking.
Which hotel is best for families with children?
Bubbles & Bed lists family rooms, a kitchen and a TV, which makes feeding and settling children easier. Kasteel Sterkenburg has cots, a games room, a garden and a picnic area, so families with younger children have space to play outdoors.
Do the hotels have a pool or a spa?
Neither hotel lists a pool or a spa among its facilities. Kasteel Sterkenburg offers a garden, a terrace, a games room and a chapel, while Bubbles & Bed has a bar, a restaurant, a terrace and a balcony instead.
Which hotel is better for a business trip?
Both have a business centre, copying, concierge and internet access, plus free wifi. Kasteel Sterkenburg adds banquet space and a desk, while Bubbles & Bed offers room service, laundry service and luggage storage, which helps on a tight schedule.
Can I work or stay connected in the rooms?
Free wifi is listed at both hotels, along with internet access. Kasteel Sterkenburg provides a desk and non-smoking rooms, and Bubbles & Bed has a desk, an Ipod dock and a TV, so a working evening or a quiet night in is easy.
Which is the top-rated of the two?
The hotel data for this list does not include guest ratings or review counts, so no rating comparison can be made. Both are 3-star properties, and the choice comes down to facilities: the castle for grounds and a chapel, Bubbles & Bed for family rooms and an on-site restaurant.