Name: Sir Adam Hotel
Address: Overhoeksplein 7, Amsterdam Noord, 1031 KS Amsterdam, Netherlands, Overhoeksplein 7, Noord-Holland, 1031 KS, Netherlands
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $199 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Hotel Sir Adam Hotel

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, city walks and sightseeing – Check location Overhoeksplein 7, Amsterdam Noord, 1031 KS Amsterdam, Netherlands – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, city walks and sightseeing – Check location

*8.5* EYE Film Institute: only 1 minute away! (30 feet by foot)

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Design and atmosphere of the hotel was brilliant, high quality throughout. Loads of excellent touches like the disco lifts and record players in the room. Super comfortable and highly recommended.

Craig, United Kingdom

I loved the karaoke machine in the elevator. The staff was awesome. Free chocolates and beer when checking in was a bonus.

Angela, Germany

I liked everything about it. From the friendly professional welcoming staff, the location the chic style of the hotel to the amazing food.

Gloria, United Kingdom

Amazing hotel with loads to do and see. Bedding was very comfortable and rooms were nicely decorated. Would definitely be back and recommend to anyone visiting.

Chloe, Ireland

Elevators are funny and modern: one is like a discoteca and the other like a karaoke. It worth to pay a little difference to get the view of the river from the room. The boat to and from the hotel is free and available 24x7 and easy to come and go from crowded centraal station to quite side of the review where the hotel is located.

Leo, Brazil

Staff was amazing. Super helpful in helping us plan quick trips around the city.

Ramin, United States of America

Everything!!!! The location, the room, the decor, their breakfast, literally everything.

Mohammed, Saudi Arabia

Unique hotel, wonderful design, although the room is small there’s room for everything. Comfortable, clean, staff in very helpful. 1 minute from the free 24/7 ferry to the city center. The rooms with view to the river is highly recommended, magnificent view. I would come again. Absolutely fabulous!

Dana, Israel

The decoration, the views....the music..the food...it is a great and different experience.

Paula, Spain

The atmosphere is really beautiful throughout the hotel. We got the corner room, which had a wonderful view.

Abdulaziz, Kuwait

9.3

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Design and atmosphere of the hotel was brilliant, high quality throughout. Loads of excellent touches like the disco lifts and record players in the room. Super comfortable and highly recommended.”

Craig United Kingdom
“I loved the karaoke machine in the elevator. The staff was awesome. Free chocolates and beer when checking in was a bonus.”

Angela Germany
“I liked everything about it. From the friendly professional welcoming staff, the location the chic style of the hotel to the amazing food.”

Gloria United Kingdom
“Amazing hotel with loads to do and see. Bedding was very comfortable and rooms were nicely decorated. Would definitely be back and recommend to anyone visiting.”

Chloe Ireland
“Elevators are funny and modern: one is like a discoteca and the other like a karaoke. It worth to pay a little difference to get the view of the river from the room. ”

Leo Brazil
“Staff was amazing. Super helpful in helping us plan quick trips around the city.”

Ramin United States of America
“Everything!!!! The location, the room, the decor, their breakfast, literally everything.”

Mohammed Saudi Arabia
“Unique hotel, wonderful design, although the room is small there’s room for everything. Comfortable, clean, staff in very helpful. 1 minute from the free 24/7 ferry to the city center. ”

Dana Israel
“The decoration, the views....the music..the food...it is a great and different experience.”

Paula Spain
“The atmosphere is really beautiful throughout the hotel. We got the corner room, which had a wonderful view.”

Abdulaziz Kuwait

One of our top picks in Amsterdam.Overlooking the IJ-river and the historic city center, Sir Adam Hotel is set in the brand new A'DAM tower in Amsterdam. Guests can enjoy a burger at The Butcher Social Club. Central Station is a 2-minute ferry ride from Sir Adam Hotel.

All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Certain units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Tickets for the A'DAM LOOKOUT observation deck can be bought at the hotel. The Hub combines a co-working space and concept store, while The Deck offers flexible studios suitable for events. The Butcher Social Club offers burgers and cocktails, which guests can enjoy outside on the terrace when weather permits. The Butcher is also open for breakfast and lunch.

Sir Adam Hotel also feature a gym area in which guests can enjoy guided classes and in-house fitness instructors.

Bike hire is available at this hotel, as well as car hire. Dam Square is 1 mi from Sir Adam Hotel, while Beurs van Berlage is 0.6 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 8.1 mi from Sir Adam Hotel.

Amsterdam Noord is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, city walks and sightseeing.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Amsterdam! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, city walks and sightseeing – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

EYE Film Institute
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A'DAM Lookout
0 miles
Comedy Café Amsterdam
0.3 miles
Amsterdam Central Station
0.4 miles
Basilica of St. Nicholas
0.5 miles
West-Indisch Huis
0.5 miles
Schreierstoren
0.5 miles
World's Narrowest House
0.5 miles
Koepelkerk
0.5 miles
Canal Comapny
0.5 miles

Restaurants & Markets

The Butcher Social Club Restaurant
0 miles

Closest Airports

Schiphol Airport
7.9 miles
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
35.3 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Great location, beautiful hotel”

Nicholas

United Kingdom

“The hotel was fabulous, beds so comfy, slept so well, hotel facilities were excellent, great location, hotel staff were so friendly and helpful, we ate and dran...”

Sharon

United Kingdom

“Excellent location and room view”

Cristin

Ireland

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1 Restaurant On Site

The Butcher Social Club

Food: International

Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 17 years

Can use an existing bed

FREE

The maximum number of children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

No cribs are available

No extra beds are available

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

ATM card Sir Adam Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Breakfast is free of charge for children up until 2 years old (including). Children between 3 and 11 years old (including) receive a 50% discount on breakfast. From 12 years on the breakfast price is equal to that of an adult.

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that children can only stay in existing bedding. There is no space for baby cots or extra beds in all room types. The maximum occupancy per room is 2 people (either 2 adults, or 1 adult and 1 child).

Please note that breakfast is not included in the price in certain rate types. In these cases, breakfast has to be booked separately against a charge of EUR 21.

Please note that the security deposit is EUR 50 per night if paid with credit card and EUR 100 per night when paid by cash. Payment of the deposit needs to be done upon check-in and the amount will be refunded upon check-out provided that no damages are made.

Please inform Sir Adam Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“Design and atmosphere of the hotel was brilliant, high quality throughout. Loads of excellent touches like the disco lifts and record players in the room. Super comfortable and highly recommended.”

Craig

“Elevators are funny and modern: one is like a discoteca and the other like a karaoke. It worth to pay a little difference to get the view of the river from the room. The boat to and from the hotel is free and available 24x7 and easy to come and go from crowded centraal station to quite side of the review where the hotel is located.”

Leo

Brazil

“Unique hotel, wonderful design, although the room is small there’s room for everything. Comfortable, clean, staff in very helpful. 1 minute from the free 24/7 ferry to the city center. The rooms with view to the river is highly recommended, magnificent view. I would come again. Absolutely fabulous!”

Dana

Israel

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Reviewed: May 22, 2019

Gordon
United Kingdom
10

“Fantastic cool hotel in great location, would stay again!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms aren’t massive so if staying a week could do with more storage but perfect for a weekend.
Very funky hotel in a great location. Small (free!) ferry across to Centraal station runs constantly so you’re very very close to the main sight seeing areas.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 15, 2019

Ben
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great venue, nice rooms and shower and friendly staff

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 14, 2019

Bernadette
United Kingdom
8.8

“Singing in the karaoke lift, dancing in the disco one, fab breakfast, brilliant view, great staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room with City View
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Loud noise late a night which sounded like a huge generator.
Location, staff, breakfast, view and the quirky aspect of the hotel internal design and ambience.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 13, 2019

Sophia
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room wasn’t clean until 5pm on our second day and by that time we were back getting ready to go out so we told them not to bother
Amazing hotel, would stay again!!

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 12, 2019

Alan
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly staff Very comfy bed

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 11, 2019

Amy
United Kingdom
10

“Amazing location, great beds, relaxed luxury.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Corner Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were brilliant. Loved the personal touches including the birthday balloons and sweets! The lifts are really fun, the record library was really unique and the bed was unbelievably comfortable.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 7, 2019

Craig
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Design and atmosphere of the hotel was brilliant, high quality throughout. Loads of excellent touches like the disco lifts and record players in the room. Super comfortable and highly recommended.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 1, 2019

Annouchka
Belgium
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
amazing view! very kind staff! nice bar

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 30, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Corner Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Absolutely everything! The room was amazing and the staff were so friendly. Would definitely return.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 27, 2019

Lilith
Belgium
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
Rooms, food and general environment are excellent.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 25, 2019

Jett
United Kingdom

9 helpful votes
10

“Outstanding out hotel, Amazing Views.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room with City View
- • Stayed 3 nights
There isn't really much we didn't like every thing was clean and tidy, besides it may be a little over price for the size of the rooms. They are small and dark. But really when your only sleeping and showering you can't complain. overall I wouldn't change my hotel stay in Amsterdam ever.
the stay was so nice. it was our second sty here we wouldn't stay anywhere else. The place is amazing and to be honest the staff makes the place the special touch they do for you is unreal. It was my birthday on the day I arrive, when we went out and on return I found a beautiful message with a Dutch biscuit and a Amsterdam Key ring and lovely message tag on a few balloons from the Gorgeous Sendy.... All of them from Sendy, Jelle, Hidde, Lysanne, Angelica. Like I said the staff make make the hotel, The hotel is the really fun with has lots of things to do has table games and lots of board games pin ball machine a pool table, alongside a bar with music for the public. Hotel rooms are small but very funky lay out the showers are very powerful hot water and very clean, Breakfast are very good in variety could do with confirming how long it will take and try not to mix orders. but the chefs are good in rectify and serving good food. We picked up bikes the whole time we stayed there and the plus point is there is a bike parking right next to the hotel and safe lit up and night time to. A ferry ride across and your in the central of everything, Amsterdam central station is the port of the ferry and Dam sq is about 10 min walk, Red light is 8 mins walk and just imagine when you have the bikes its mins away. Fantastic City to explore!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Nicholas
United Kingdom
10

“Brilliant stay, we will be back!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
nothing
Great location, beautiful hotel

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 21, 2019

Lewis
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

“There should be more hotels designed like this!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Fantastic hotel. Assumed it would be in a standard setting, but when we arrived there was a party atmosphere. We were guided to our room (yes guided!), to where we were shown all the facilities including our own record player!! The lifts to rooms are individually designed and are an incredible experience. Restaurant attached to the hotel, had a great atmosphere and the food was high quality bar food.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 17, 2019

Keith
Spain

1 helpful vote
8.3

“we would if going back to Amsterdam not hesitate staying at th Sir Adam again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
i have nothing really negative to say about the hotel in general
we thought the breakfast was excellent and very varied. we loved the different disco and karoke in the lifts. this was certainly for the faint hearted. I would say it is aimed at the young at heart of which in our later years still enjoyed the ambience. The location was perfect as it was a short ( free ferry ) to the station and centre.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 17, 2019

Angela
Germany

1 helpful vote
9.6

“I’ll be back!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was a little bit on the small side.
I loved the karaoke machine in the elevator. The staff was awesome. Free chocolates and beer when checking in was a bonus.

Stayed in April 2019

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	Standard Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, these Standard Rooms offer lots of daylight. Each room features curated work from local artists, mirrors etched with illuminated lyrics from Sir Adam’s favorite songs, a Bluetooth-enabled Crosley record player, vinyl records and an electric Gibson guitar. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • View • Wardrobe or closet • Landmark view • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 38 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, the Deluxe Rooms offer lots of daylight. Each room features curated work from local artists, mirrors etched with illuminated lyrics from Sir Adam’s favorite songs, a Bluetooth-enabled Crosley record player, vinyl records and an electric Gibson guitar. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Bathrobe • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • View • Wardrobe or closet • Landmark view • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 38 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Room with City View 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This Deluxe Room with City View overlooks the IJ-river and the city center of Amsterdam. Guests can enjoy SIR signature bathrobes, slippers and complimentary water. Each room features curated work from local artists, mirrors etched with illuminated lyrics from Sir Adam’s favorite songs, a Bluetooth-enabled Crosley record player, vinyl records and books. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Bathrobe • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • View • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • City view • River view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 38 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Corner Room 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking The Superior King Corner Rooms come with floor-to-ceiling windows. The showers are positioned against the glass wall. The rooms come with king size bedding and floating window benches. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • View • Wardrobe or closet • Landmark view • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 38 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, city walks and sightseeing – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of Sir Adam Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

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