13 X Hotel bars in Amsterdam: these are the places you'll want to hang out at until the wee hours

Every now and then, you just need a night out: put on your finest dress or blazer, flash your biggest smile, and enjoy an evening of upscale drinking in Amsterdam. It's a change from chatting at the bar or dancing wildly in the club, but a chance to catch up in style. And that's where hotel bars are the perfect solution. A little bit of New York in Amsterdam is the vibe you'll experience at these bars. And we love it! So, here are the best hotel bars in Amsterdam, to visit now or add to your bucket list.

These are the 13 best hotel bars in Amsterdam that we also like to visit 

Orchid House

At Orchid House, you'll want to sit at the bar right away. The circular bar is the kind of place you'll just linger: cozy seating, great people-watching, and always a great vibe, whether you're popping in for a quick espresso or simply kicking off the evening. Add to that the cocktail menu, featuring truly well-crafted classics and exciting twists, and you'll understand why this is the perfect spot to start (or end) your evening. 
Linaeusstraat 2C, Amsterdam – orchid-house.nl

Orchid house © Yourlbb

Fitz's Bar

As part of the (gorgeous!) Pillows Hotel Mauritspark, you'll find Fitz's Bar Amsterdam. In 2023, they won an award for best new cocktail bar in the city, and they're still working hard to make their mark. Definitely a must-visit.
Mauritskade 61, Amsterdam – fitzsbaramsterdam.com

© FITZ'S bar

Super Lyan Bar

Just a stone's throw from Amsterdam Central Station, you'll find Super Lyan, Kimpton de Witt's cocktail bar. Our tip: dine at Celia first, then continue your evening at this unique bar.
New Side Voorburgwal 3, Amsterdam – superlyan.com

© Super Lyan

Pulitzer's Bar

Pulitzer's Bar is one of the finest cocktail bars in Amsterdam's city center. Enjoy signature classics like a delicious marguerite, a classic daquiri, or one of the best negronis you've ever tasted. With matching appetizers, of course.
Keizersgracht 234, Amsterdam – pulitzeramsterdam.com/nl/restaurants-bar/pulitzers-bar

© Pulitzer's Bar, @pulitzersbar.amsterdam

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Vault Bar

At the Waldorf Astoria hotel, you'll find the Vault Bar, where you'll feel like you're in a foreign country for a moment. The most high-end cocktails are served, and the atmosphere is intimate, mysterious, and cozy.
Herengracht 542-556, Amsterdam – hilton.com/en/hotels/amswawa-waldorf-astoria

© Vault Bar

Skybar Malabar

At Hotel Jakarta, you'll find Skybar Malabar, a great base for anyone living in East Amsterdam. From the eighth and ninth floors, you can look out over Amsterdam, with a fantastic drink in hand. Perfect for a date night.
Javakade 766, Amsterdam – hoteljakarta.amsterdam

Skybar Malabar

Luminary

One of the best rooftops in Amsterdam It's definitely LuminAir, located on the roof of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Enjoy cocktails and bites from a great height, with a view of all of Amsterdam.
Oosterdoksstraat 4, Amsterdam – luminairamsterdam.com

© LuminAir

Canvas on the 7th

A classic, a bit more low-key than the others on this list, but no less beloved: Canvas on the 7th, part of the Volkshotel. You can go there for a night on the rooftop, hang out, dine, or dance.
Wibaustraat 150, Amsterdam – volkshotel.nl/canvas

A-Bar

After a period of renovation, A-Bar in the Amstel Hotel is reopening its doors. And believe us, it doesn't get more chic and stately than this. And of course, that includes excellent service; so if you order a glass of wine, you can count on matching snacks. Ideal for a sophisticated night out.
Professor Tulpplein 1, Amsterdam – amstelhotel.com/nl/restaurant-bar

Lotti's bar

Another hotel bar that instantly became a top Amsterdam hotspot: Lotti's at The Hoxton Hotel. The relaxed setting, the menu, and the beautiful location make it the perfect spot for meetings and catch-ups.
Herengracht 255, Amsterdam – hoxton.com/lottis

Freddy's Bar

Freddy's Bar, the bar at Hotel de L'Europe on the Amstel River, is a place steeped in history. Its classic look and chic flair almost make you think you're in the Royal Palace. And hey, we all want that now and then, right?
New Doelenstraat 2-14, Amsterdam – deleurope.com/freddys-bar

© Freddy's Bar, @freddysbaramsterdam.amsterdam

Morgan & Mees

Morgan & Mees has it all. A historic building in the center of Amsterdam, a beautiful courtyard garden and terrace, excellent food, and a trendy interior. We love Morgan & Mees. It's so comfortable here you almost forget it's a hotel.
Second Hugo de Grootstraat 2-6, Amsterdam – morganandmees.com

© Morgan & Mees

The Lobby Nesplein

What's in a name, huh? The Lobby at Hotel V has been a favorite among hotel bars for years. The one on Nesplein, that is, because their newest Lobby on Frizeaustraat just opened. Both lobbies serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Sounds like everything you need!
Nes 49, Amsterdam – nesplein.thelobby.nl

The Lobby, Amsterdam © Facebook