Amsterdam
Europe · Netherlands
Best Months
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Rec. Nights
3 nights
Airports
AMS (Amsterdam Schiphol)
Avg. Cash
$117 - $1,266/night
Best Value
Overview
Amsterdam is one of Europe's most beloved capital cities, built on a network of 17th-century canals. With world-class museums including the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Anne Frank House, Amsterdam embodies centuries of cultural richness.
Amsterdam is well-served across all major hotel loyalty programs. Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, Hilton Honors, and IHG all have properties in the city center. The Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel, a converted 17th-century church, is particularly noteworthy.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is one of the busiest and most well-connected airports in the world, making it a natural choice for positioning stays. Day trips to Keukenhof tulip fields, Zaanse Schans windmills, and the university town of Leiden are all within 30 minutes by train.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in Amsterdam range from $117 to $1266 per night. Points redemptions offer 1.85+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
10 properties in Amsterdam bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Amsterdam Airport | Wyndham | 15,000 | $322 | 2.1¢ | May 23 | |
Ramada by Wyndham Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Wyndham | 15,000 | $306 | 2.0¢ | May 23 | |
Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport | Hyatt | 8,413 | $154 | 1.8¢ | ||
Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht | Hyatt | 33,544 | $565 | 1.7¢ | ||
TwentySeven Hotel, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 150,000 | $1,171 | 0.8¢ | May 24 | |
Sir Albert, Amsterdam, a Member of Design Hotels™ | Marriott | 45,000 | $323 | 0.7¢ | May 25 | |
InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam | IHG | 120,000 | $832 | 0.7¢ | May 23 | |
Residence Inn by Marriott Amsterdam Houthavens | Marriott | 53,000 | $356 | 0.7¢ | May 23 | |
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 95,000 | $557 | 0.6¢ | May 23 | |
Holiday Inn - the niu, Dairy Haarlem | IHG | 30,000 | $158 | 0.5¢ | May 24 |
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Transfer Points Strategy
Find the best transfer path for your credit card points
If you have Points:
Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Amsterdam Airport
If you have Points:
Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
TwentySeven Hotel, an SLH Hotel
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
Sir Albert, Amsterdam, a Member of Design Hotels™
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam
How to Earn Points for This Trip
The best hotels in Amsterdam use Wyndham Rewards, World of Hyatt, Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, and IHG One Rewards points. Here’s how to earn them:
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
IHG
$99
Annual Fee
140,000 IHG One Rewards points — transfers earns IHG One Rewards points directly
- 140K bonus points — enough for 3-5 free nights at many IHG properties
- Earn 26x total at IHG properties and 5x on travel, dining, and gas
- 4th night free on IHG award stays (saves 25% on 4-night bookings)
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Hilton
$150
Annual Fee
130,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Gold status
- Earn 12x at Hilton properties, 6x at restaurants and supermarkets
- Free weekend night reward after $15K in calendar year spending
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton
$550
Annual Fee
175,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status (top tier)
- Earn 14x at Hilton properties, 7x on travel and dining
- Free weekend night reward annually + one after $60K spend
Bilt Mastercard®
Bilt
$0
Annual Fee
earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Hilton Honors points directly — only card that earns points on rent — transfers 1:1 to all major hotels
- Earn 1x points on rent with no transaction fees (up to 100,000 pts/yr)
- Earn 3x on dining and 2x on travel
- Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Chase UR
$95
Annual Fee
75,000 Ultimate Rewards points — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly
- Earn 5x on travel through Chase Travel℠
- Earn 3x on dining, select streaming, and online groceries
- 1:1 transfer to Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG
World of Hyatt Credit Card
Hyatt
$95
Annual Fee
60,000 Hyatt points + free night (Cat 1-4) — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly
- Earn 4x at Hyatt hotels and 2x on dining, travel, and gym memberships
- Free night certificate annually (Cat 1-4) worth up to $300+
- Automatic Discoverist elite status
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Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Getting There
AMS (Amsterdam Schiphol)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $117/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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