Nieuwe Zijde Amsterdam, Netherlands
Renovated
1996
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic SocialOutside the door
Historic brewing institution
Tucked right behind the Royal Palace, this storied landmark pairs ornate 19th-century architecture with the lively hum of central Amsterdam.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Built on the 16th-century brewery site where Gerard Heineken founded his beer empire in 1864.
Notable
Serving individually numbered steaks since 1874 alongside uninterrupted hospitality behind the Royal Palace.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Step outside directly onto Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, with the Royal Palace, Dam Square, and historic canal lanes all within a short stroll.
The rooms
Spread across six interconnected historic buildings, individual rooms feature unique floor plans, Swiss Sense beds, and views of surrounding city streets.
Bar
De Blauwe Parade
Dark wood booths line the 1887 tasting bodega, where Dutch jenevers pour beneath an expansive Delft tile frieze.
At the table
White-clothed tables and a checkered-tile bar host French-Dutch brasserie classics beside framed vintage brewery prints.
How it began
A memorial stone uncovered during 1870 renovations gave the hotel its name, and in 1879 it became Amsterdam's first electrically lit building.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.