The Dylan AmsterdamvsFlying Pig Downtown
Both The Dylan Amsterdam and Flying Pig Downtown are praised by travel writers. On balance, The Dylan Amsterdam ranks significantly better than Flying Pig Downtown. The Dylan Amsterdam comes in at 94 with accolades from 18 publications such as goop, Concierge and The Telegraph.
The Dylan Amsterdam Show All Reviews
Keizersgracht 384, Amsterdam 1016 GB, The Netherlands
From $322/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
Star
"Gorgeous rooms and personal service make this a very special place to stay."
Concierge
"Both London-based Lady Weinberg's flamboyant style and her minimal phase are on display here."
Fodor's
"Lacquered trunks, mahogany screens, modernist hardwood tables, and luxurious upholstery all lend design flair to these lovely quarters on the site of the historic Municipal Theater." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Dylan is a stylish, upscale boutique centrally located in the Canal Ring." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This boutique hotel, named for the poet Dylan Thomas, opened in 1999 and occupies restored 17th-century buildings along the Keizersgracht canal in Amsterdam’s central shopping district." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Staff here will make you feel like a superstar, attending to your every whim."
Rough Guide
"This stylish hotel is housed in a seventeenth-century building that centres on a beautiful courtyard and terrace."
Star Service
"Set back from the bank of one of Amsterdam's loveliest canals, near the Anne Frank House...this place remains a soul searer, with a ravishing eclecticism and a lavish residential vibe." Full review
Time Out
"Outrageous elegance are the key words here. Guests are made to feel like superstars - even the odd bona fide star drops in from time to time too." Full review
Frommer's
"The Asian-influenced decor at this prestigious canalside boutique hotel is arguably the most stylish in town." Full review
Flying Pig Downtown
Nieuwendijk 100, Amsterdam 1012 MR, The Netherlands
From $25/night
- Free Internet
- Breakfast buffet
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Safe
Rough Guide
"Clean, large and well run by ex-travellers familiar with the needs of backpackers."
Time Out
"Not so much a hostel, more a way of life, and a stalwart of the Interrailing scene." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"Located on a busy, central shopping street, this hostel is surrounded by many of the city's nightspots, while also being a short walk to popular sights and the Red Light district." Full review
Let's Go
"This hostel is close to the train station and the Red Light District and offers free tours and maps to help you find any other place you’re hoping to go in the city." Full review
The Telegraph
6.0
"An old-style youth hostel with dorms, bunkbeds, backpackers, a busy vibe and a carefree atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet
"It's a bit grungy, but no one seems to mind, especially when there's so much fun to be had...there are also full kitchen facilities and a cushion-lined basement nicknamed the 'happy room'." Full review
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Weekend bookings require a minimum three-night stay.