5 Travel Proud properties in Amsterdam

Where to stay during Amsterdam Pride? You may be overwhelmed by your choices. Then again, with a few hundred thousand other visitors voguing into town arm in arm, you may need to be flexible. Demand is always high in the summer and even higher during Pride Week. But, this city has a lot of options for you to find the perfect place to stay.  

As you start your search, keep an eye out for the Travel Proud label. Proud Certified properties have all attained Travel Proud training packed with insights into the specific challenges still faced by LGBTQ+ travellers, making them even more welcoming. 

History seeps from the foundations of The Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam. This 600-year-old building, which began life as a convent, has served as a lodging house for royalty, headquarters for the Dutch Admiralty and even for many years as Amsterdam’s City Hall. It’s once again a lodging house, although nowadays, you don’t need to be born of royal blood to receive majestic service.

The property combines Dutch historical grandeur with French-inspired service. The stunning stained-glass windows shine a heavenly light on the building’s lavish interiors. A team of butlers will be on standby to offer guests a glass of champagne or summon a horse and buggy for a jaunt around the city. This place is indeed a legend – in particular in the LGBTQ+ community. Its ceremonial Marriage Chamber is a popular choice for lavish LGBTQ+ weddings.

If you’re drawn to the idea of staying at unique, alternative locations, you’ll find plenty of houseboats in Amsterdam, but perhaps nothing more unique than Numa Amsterdam The Crane.

This industrial crane located on KNSM Eiland has been transformed into a three-story apartment. If you think the seafaring life might be for you, but you’d prefer a more stable sleeping berth, you’ll enjoy waking up to panoramic views of the River IJ from your bed. Central Station is just a short walk away, making this spot that’s both relatively close to the action – and totally far out.

Located just inside the outer Canal Ring, Hotel Asterisk is a family-run hotel that offers what Dutch people like to call a great atmosphere: cosy, quaint and convivial – but not overly fancy.

Far from the rowdy crowds of the Red Light District but still a short walk from the Museum Quarter, the hotel is run by Irma Bucker and her two children. Johan and Lisa are all grown up now, but they’re the perfect pair to help you plan an itinerary. They’ve not only been around long enough to experience every Pride event, but they’ve also lived in the building since they were toddlers.

The Pulitzer features 25 impeccably restored canal houses from the 17th and 18th centuries, all linked together via intricate gardens and interiors. The concierge staff is legendary, offering historical tours of the property and beyond.

If your fantasy life in Jordaan involves bringing the whole clan, this might be the place. Their Very Important Kids Programme offers treasure hunts around the property and even bedtime stories.

You’ll spot some familiar brand-name hotel chains in Amsterdam, but the local accommodation market is dominated by smaller, independent hotels, bed and breakfasts and homestays. If you’ve never stayed in someone’s house before, this could be an ideal plan for Pride Week.

Not only are homestays often a more economical choice, but they also allow you to get a feel for what it’s like to live like a local. Located just inside the Canal Ring, BnB 117 place is stylish, and clean with has one of the most valuable amenities for hot summer nights: a roof terrace.