Hotel information and frequently asked questions

Grand Canal Hotel is a boutique hotel with 21 rooms in a 17th-century canal house on the Keizersgracht, in the middle of the 9 Straatjes. The Anne Frank House, Dam Square and the Jordaan are within a 10-minute walk. This page lists every fact you need to plan your stay.

The hotel

Address

Keizersgracht 304, 1016 EX Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Neighbourhood

De 9 Straatjes, western canal belt (UNESCO World Heritage), between Westermarkt and Leidsegracht

Type

Independent boutique hotel, part of Amsterdam Canal Hotels (with Amsterdam Canal Hotel and Amsterdam Canal Suites)

Number of rooms

21 rooms across 7 room types, including two apartments

Building

17th-century canal house without a lift; stairs are steep

Reception

24/7

Phone number

+31 (0)20 - 787 07 48

Email

info@amsterdamcanalhotels.com

Languages at the reception

English, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch

Rooms

Room types

Comfort Room (13 m²), Deluxe Room (16 m²), Deluxe Room Canal View (19 m²), Deluxe XL Canal View (23 m²), Superior Room (34 m²), Apartment Canal View (60 m²), Apartment (87 m²)

Maximum occupancy

2 persons in Comfort, Deluxe, Deluxe Canal View and Deluxe XL Canal View; 3 persons in Apartment Canal View; 4 persons in Superior Room; 6 persons in the three-bedroom Apartment

Beds

Double bed in the Comfort and Deluxe rooms. Superior Room: two queen beds. Apartment Canal View: king bed and twin bed. Apartment: three bedrooms

Rooms with canal view

Deluxe Room Canal View, Deluxe XL Canal View and Apartment Canal View overlook the Keizersgracht. Comfort, Deluxe and Superior rooms face the courtyard side.

In every room

Rain shower, LCD TV, writing desk, minibar, free wifi, safe, air conditioning, hairdryer

Bathtub

Deluxe Room, Deluxe Room Canal View, Deluxe XL Canal View and Apartment Canal View have a soaking tub as well as a rain shower

Families

Superior Room sleeps 4 in two queen beds, with complimentary minibar drinks. The Apartment has three bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen; the Apartment Canal View sleeps 3 with a kitchen.

Housekeeping

No daily cleaning for stays of 1 or 2 nights. From 3 nights: fresh towels, toiletries and waste removal. From 4 nights: interim cleaning.

Smoking

Not permitted anywhere in the hotel

Pets

Not permitted

Breakfast and facilities

Breakfast

Breakfast plate with a la carte services served from Monday to Friday from 07:00 - 10:00 and on Saturday and Sunday between 08:00 - 11:00. Price per person per night € 17.50.

Wifi

Free throughout the hotel

Luggage storage

Free before check-in and after check-out

Lift

Not available

Location and distances

Anne Frank House

6 minutes on foot

Westerkerk and Jordaan

6 minutes on foot

Dam Square and Royal Palace

10 minutes on foot

Leidseplein

15 minutes on foot

Rijksmuseum

15 minutes on foot

Van Gogh Museum

18 minutes on foot

Vondelpark

15 minutes on foot

Vondelpark

15 minutes on foot

Noordermarkt (Saturday market)

10 minutes on foot

Amsterdam Centraal

20 minutes on foot, or 10 minutes by tram 13 or 17 from Westermarkt

Amsterdam RAI

25 minutes: metro 52 from Rokin to Europaplein

Ziggo Dome and AFAS Live

30 minutes: metro 52 from Rokin to Amsterdam Zuid, then metro 50 or 51 to Bijlmer ArenA

Schiphol Airport

35 to 45 minutes by train to Amsterdam Centraal and tram 13 or 17 to Westermarkt, or train to Amsterdam Zuid and metro 52 to Rokin. By taxi 25 to 35 minutes, approximately €45 to €65.

Arrival and getting here

Check-in

From 15:00. Early check-in depends on availability; for a guaranteed early check-in, book the night before.

Check-out

Until 11:00. Late check-out cannot be booked in advance; ask at the front desk.

Late check-in

Possible, hotel has 24/7 reception.

Nearest metro station

Rokin (metro 52) 10 minutes on foot

Nearest tram stops

Westermarkt (tram 13, 17), 5 minutes on foot

Parking

No parking at the hotel. Street parking along the canals is charged by the hour. Recommended: Park and Ride Amsterdam Noord or Q-Park Centrum

Shuttle service

Not available; reception is happy to arrange a taxi

Bike rental

Available, ask reception for the possibilities

Booking and conditions

Book direct

12% discount on the room rate via the official website, plus best price guarantee, a free bottle of cava, better check-in and check-out times and a free upgrade when available

Rates

Flexible rate: free cancellation or rebooking up to 5 days before arrival; no-shows are charged the first night only. Non-refundable rate: charged in full at booking, no changes or refunds

Payment

Credit card or debit card. Hotel accepts Mastercard, Visa and American Express

Tourist tax

Charged separately at the current rate set by the City of Amsterdam

Minimum age

18 years for the lead guest

Last updated: September 2026