Wake up looking over the canals of Amsterdam Stay at a hotel on one of Amsterdam’s canals and see why. Christopher Wagner
Home to charming gardens, narrow but opulent town houses, quaint cobble-lined streets and more than 1,200 canals (even more than Venice!), Amsterdam travelers can anticipate an ambiance similar to a movie set. This is the perfect backdrop for strolling and bicycling, which is why everything you'll want to explore is within easy walking distance. Getting lost has never been such a pleasure! Those city planners knew exactly what they were doing, and so did Rembrandt and Vermeer, the artistic geniuses who captured the city in all its beauty.
When most people look at a map of Amsterdam, they usually see it in terms of Western canals and Southern canals. Carnet, of course, views Amsterdam (and most of the world) in a slightly different and more creative light. While strolling, you'll soon discover that the canals are definitely an integral part of the city...as well as unbelievably beautiful.
The best way to get the most picturesque Amsterdam experience? Stay at a hotel on one of the canals. This will give you plenty of time to rediscover the lost art of wandering; it seems every side street in Amsterdam offers hidden gems like fabulous boutiques and off-beat cafes. Carnet recommends Hotel Pulitzer, Hotel Dylan and Hotel Ambassade.
