HOTEL VAN DE VIJSEL, Amsterdam

Hotel Van De Vijsel - A historic timber trade transformed into a boutique hotel with wooden heritage design and museum district location

Located in Amsterdam's Oud-West district, this 4-star Amsterdam hotel occupies a renovated timber trade building featuring original wooden beams and 19th-century architectural elements throughout. Hotel Van De Vijsel houses 82 rooms across multiple floors, each equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, rainfall showers, and coffee-making facilities. The interior, styled by fashion designer Claes Iversen, showcases earth-tone designs with preserved wooden elements from the original construction. Rooms offer either city or courtyard views, with options ranging from small double rooms to spacious suites with separate sitting areas. A bistro and cocktail bar serve guests on-site. Van de Vijsel sits 0.5 miles from Vondelpark, with the Rijksmuseum and Moco Museum both 0.5 miles away. The property provides convenient access to public transport, with five tram lines stopping nearby, connecting guests to various city districts.

Pros

Original 19th-century wooden beams and facades preserved throughout the building

Designer interiors by renowned fashion artist Claes Iversen

Located in a quiet residential street while maintaining proximity to major attractions

Surrounded by quirky design shops and craft coffee spots in the up-and-coming Oud-West neighborhood

Cons

Street parking only available in public spaces or nearby garages

1.5 miles distance to the Red Light District may be inconvenient for some tourists