Hotel Prinsenhof is a small, family-style budget hotel in a historic canal house at Prinsengracht 810, on the stretch of canal between Utrechtsestraat and the Amstel. Travelers book it for the canal views and old Amsterdam character at prices well below the city’s boutique hotels, a short walk from Rembrandtplein.
The rooms are simple and compact, with exposed wooden ceiling beams and plain furnishings. Some rooms have private facilities and others share bathrooms, so check the room type before you pay. Like many canal houses, the building has steep, narrow Dutch staircases. Guests regularly mention this in reviews, so travelers with limited mobility or heavy bags should plan for it. A simple breakfast is included, and the front windows look out over the Prinsengracht’s houseboats and elm trees.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Book early for April through August and King’s Day (April 27), when Amsterdam’s limited budget rooms sell out fast. November through March brings lower rates and quieter canals. Ask for a canal-facing room if the view matters to you. Utrechtsestraat, just around the corner, has cafés, bakeries and restaurants. Rembrandtplein is about a ten-minute walk away, and the Magere Brug over the Amstel is even closer. Trams run along Utrechtsestraat toward Centraal Station. Confirm current rates, bathroom arrangements and check-in hours directly with the hotel before you arrive.
