Hotel Nicolaas Witsen
Nicolaas Witsenstraat 4, 1017 ZH Amsterdam The Netherlands
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#126 of 420 hotels in Amsterdam
Location
4.4
Cleanliness
4.3
Service
4.3
Value
4.0
Hotel Nicolaas Witsen has reopened in May 2023 after an extensive two-year renovation. Everything has been transformed, resulting in a stunning hotel housed within a historic building, equipped with all the modern comforts you deserve.
Step into a world of luxury and sophistication as you enter our newly renovated rooms. Each room is now equipped with air conditioning, internet TV with roaming capabilities, Nespresso coffee machines, luxurious bathrooms, and dreamy beds that promise a restful night's sleep.
But that's not all! Our hotel features a cozy bar and lobby area, perfect for unwinding with a refreshing drink after a long day of exploration. Indulge in the warm and inviting ambiance while enjoying the company of fellow travelers or simply taking a moment for yourself.
Located on the outskirts of the city center, Hotel Nicolaas Witsen offers the best of both worlds: tranquility in a serene street away from bustling traffic, yet within easy reach of all the vibrant attractions and landmarks that make our city so special.
We invite you to experience the perfect blend of history, comfort, and convenience at the all-new Hotel Nicolaas Witsen. Book your stay today and embark on a journey of unparalleled hospitality in the heart of our beautiful city.
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast buffet
Bicycle rental
Board games / puzzles
Taxi service
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Paid public parking nearby
Wifi
Complimentary Instant Coffee
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Shoeshine
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Telephone
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Residential Neighborhood
Quiet
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Dutch and 1 more
Location
100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
221Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
50Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
Nicolaas Witsenstraat 4, 1017 ZH Amsterdam The Netherlands
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Getting there
WeesperpleinAmsterdam Metro11 min
WaterloopleinAmsterdam Metro13 min
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- Liam3 contributionsFantastic, friendly hotel for fantastic value for moneyThe service of the hotel was very friendly and professional. Staff were always happy to help and very informative. The room (twin) was a good size and housed everything needed, from a kettle to a hairdryer (stated on page). Toiletries and some tea/coffee/milk/sugar were also provided which added to the excellent value for money. The location was perfect - Within 15/20 minute walk to most attractions. Breakfast was also an additional option if not originally booked with room which was very convenient. The staff, comfort and cleanliness of Hotel Nicolaas Witsen made an amazing trip even more enjoyable. Would definitely recommend and will be returning in the future :)Thank you so much for this outstanding review. It was great having you as our guest.Written February 10, 2020This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Date of stay: January 2020Written January 11, 2020
- IamthatDan39 contributionsNice to be back!It had been a few years since I last stayed at the Hotel Nicolaas Witsen. I had stayed regularly there in the past for week long stays during a winter training in the city. Something particularly noteworthy - the staff. I recognised many of them from previous trips. Clearly a place that retains its staff. A friendly and helpful group of people. More practically, it is a good location from my perspective. You are just on the edge of the most historic central area so anywhere you walk in, you are right into lovely quiet strolls along canal sides. So easy to get in. Also, just enough out that you are quiet. The city centre itself can be a bit manic. Equally, you are not out in the new build fringes of Amsterdam. Only things to watch out for - usual Dutch stairs - i.e. tight, narrow! Use the lift just next to them if you have mobility issues. Soundproofing between rooms is not perfect if you happen to have chatty people next door to you, but not bad. Ask for a quiet room!Thanks for your friendly words about our staff. It was great having you as our guest again.Written February 10, 2020This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Date of stay: January 2020Written January 11, 2020
- Dominic B2 contributionsGreat Location, Value for Money and Friendly StaffGreat location, a straight forward 20-25 minute walk to the centre of Amsterdam (with plenty of cafes, restaurants & bars along the way to stop off at). Quality of room was better than expected & the beds were comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful especially after Amsterdam was put into lockdown at 6pm on the night of our final stay. Staff helped order food in and kept the drinks flowing. Would definitely stay again.Dear Dominic, It was great having you as our guests. Thanks for your nice words and we look forward to welcome you soon again.Written March 19, 2020This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Date of stay: March 2020Traveled with friendsWritten March 17, 2020
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Hotel is about a 20/25min stroll from central station. We booked a delux double room. Hotel is spotlessly clean and super modern. Staff were very friendly and super helpful. Rooms felt very well cared for. Super comfy bed, great coffee machine. Plenty of storage and lovely great big windows making the room light and airy. Lots of things nearby though set away a little so nice and quiet. Tram just down the road for anything further. Bike racks also just in main road for those wanting to rent bikes like we did. In a super lovely safe feeling neighborhood. Fridge and hairdryer in the rooms too which was a nice surprise. Would definitely return/ recommend.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The renovations make this hotel a must stay. Every detail has been meticulously planned and executed flawlessly. Jan checked us in and was always helpful and welcoming. Supatra kept us fed with a great breakfast.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Recently refurbished and an Excellent hotel in an excellent quiet location but a walking distance to all attractions, cafes bars and restaurants are less than a 5min walk away, very modern decor and spotless clean throughout, very welcoming staff, highly recommend to everyone, would definitely stay here again
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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+ Clean Convenient elevator Friendly staff Quite neighborhood Comfortable beds Croissants smelled great I would recommend this hotel to anyone who would like to visite Amsterdam. It’s just around the corner of a lot of highlights.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Alex Roozendaal, General Manager at Hotel Nicolaas Witsen
Responded Jul 17, 2020
Dear Jim, Thank you so much for your nice review. It was great having you as our guest. We look forward to welcome you again in the future.
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Great location, a straight forward 20-25 minute walk to the centre of Amsterdam (with plenty of cafes, restaurants & bars along the way to stop off at). Quality of room was better than expected & the beds were comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful especially after Amsterdam was put into lockdown at 6pm on the night of our final stay. Staff helped order food in and kept the drinks flowing. Would definitely stay again.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from NicolaasWitsen, Manager at Hotel Nicolaas Witsen
Responded Mar 19, 2020
Dear Dominic, It was great having you as our guests. Thanks for your nice words and we look forward to welcome you soon again.
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Thank you so much for being such lovely hosts. Everyone I interacted with was pleasant. From the check-in experience, getting offered a cup of tea just when I got to the hotel, to booking the excursions, the cleaning lady was concerned about my comfort, breakfast was very good, the receptionists and waiting staff were all great. Thank you so much! I couldn’t have asked for more.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from NicolaasWitsen, Manager at Hotel Nicolaas Witsen
Responded Feb 28, 2020
Dear Leah, Thank you so much for your lovely words about our Hotel. It was great having you as our guest and we all look forward to welcome you again in the future.
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We stayed for three nights in total and the staff were very friendly. It was great that they let us keep our bags in a room downstairs cause we were early for check in :) the room was very clean and bed was very comfy. The hotel was easy to find and close to a metro station. The description on the website helped us find the hotel very easily! The only thing we noticed was that the radiator was very noisy, but we could live with it for how nice the hotel is as a whole! :) would definitely stay again!
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from NicolaasWitsen, Manager at Hotel Nicolaas Witsen
Responded Feb 10, 2020
Dear Danielle, Thank you for your nice review. It is good to hear that all was good. I am soor about the radiator. I have checked it and there was some air inside. Now it is quiet again. Looking forwrd to welcome you again.
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I loved this hotels location. Perfectly placed to walk to ranbrant Square as I call. Walk in a straight line 3 canals over and your there. Also 5 minutes walk to tram, metro and bus & 2 supermarkets aswell as a local market for street food and souvenirs
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from NicolaasWitsen, Manager at Hotel Nicolaas Witsen
Responded Feb 10, 2020
Dear Liam, Thank you very much for your friendly words about our location.
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This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
The service of the hotel was very friendly and professional. Staff were always happy to help and very informative. The room (twin) was a good size and housed everything needed, from a kettle to a hairdryer (stated on page). Toiletries and some tea/coffee/milk/sugar were also provided which added to the excellent value for money. The location was perfect - Within 15/20 minute walk to most attractions. Breakfast was also an additional option if not originally booked with room which was very convenient. The staff, comfort and cleanliness of Hotel Nicolaas Witsen made an amazing trip even more enjoyable. Would definitely recommend and will be returning in the future :)
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from NicolaasWitsen, Manager at Hotel Nicolaas Witsen
Responded Feb 10, 2020
Thank you so much for this outstanding review. It was great having you as our guest.
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This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
It had been a few years since I last stayed at the Hotel Nicolaas Witsen. I had stayed regularly there in the past for week long stays during a winter training in the city. Something particularly noteworthy - the staff. I recognised many of them from previous trips. Clearly a place that retains its staff. A friendly and helpful group of people. More practically, it is a good location from my perspective. You are just on the edge of the most historic central area so anywhere you walk in, you are right into lovely quiet strolls along canal sides. So easy to get in. Also, just enough out that you are quiet. The city centre itself can be a bit manic. Equally, you are not out in the new build fringes of Amsterdam. Only things to watch out for - usual Dutch stairs - i.e. tight, narrow! Use the lift just next to them if you have mobility issues. Soundproofing between rooms is not perfect if you happen to have chatty people next door to you, but not bad. Ask for a quiet room!…
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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Response from NicolaasWitsen, Manager at Hotel Nicolaas Witsen
Responded Feb 10, 2020
Thanks for your friendly words about our staff. It was great having you as our guest again.
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This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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PRICE RANGE
$157 - $272 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
hotel nicolaas witsen, nicolaas witsen amsterdam
LOCATION
The NetherlandsNorth Holland ProvinceAmsterdamDe Weteringschans / Centrum
NUMBER OF ROOMS
28
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Nicolaas Witsen
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Nicolaas Witsen?
Nearby attractions include MyEscape.Club (0.1 miles), Tour de BonTon (0.3 miles), and Rtxp Amsterdam (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Nicolaas Witsen?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, breakfast buffet, and dry cleaning.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Nicolaas Witsen?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Nicolaas Witsen?
Guests can enjoy free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Nicolaas Witsen?
Yes, paid public parking nearby and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Nicolaas Witsen?
Conveniently located restaurants include Taste Like Chicken TLC, Ku Kitchen & Bar, and Utrechtsedwarstafel.
Is Hotel Nicolaas Witsen located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.8 miles away from the center of Amsterdam.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Nicolaas Witsen?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and Dutch.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Nicolaas Witsen?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Concertgebouw (0.8 miles), Portuguese Synagogue (0.7 miles), and Willet-Holthuysen Museum (0.5 miles).