Hotel Prinsenhof is a small hotel in a 17th-century canal house at Prinsengracht 810, where Prinsengracht meets Utrechtsestraat in Amsterdam’s southern canal ring. It works best for travellers who want a central, canal-side base and can manage steep stairs: the building has no lift, and reception is on the first floor.
The Prinsengracht stop on Tram 4 is a few steps away, which makes the hotel easy to reach from Amsterdam Centraal. Before you book, check two details: whether breakfast is part of your rate, and what time reception is staffed when you arrive.
Hotel Prinsenhof at a glance
| Address | Prinsengracht 810, 1017 JL Amsterdam |
| Building | 17th-century canal house |
| Rooms | About 11 simple rooms, with single, twin, triple and quadruple options |
| Lift | None. Reception is on the first floor and all four floors are reached by stairs |
| Nearest tram stop | Prinsengracht (Tram 4, Centraal Station – Station RAI) |
| Check-in / check-out | From 14:00 / by 10:00 or 11:00, depending on the booking site |
| Breakfast | Listings disagree. Confirm with the hotel before booking |
| Wi-Fi | Free |
| Contact | +31 20 623 1772 · [email protected] · hotelprinsenhof.com |
Who Hotel Prinsenhof suits
Hotel Prinsenhof suits couples, solo travellers and small groups who care more about location and canal-house character than about hotel facilities. Rooms are simple, and they vary in size and shape because they follow the layout of the old house. Many have dark wood furniture and beamed ceilings.
It is a poor fit if anyone in your group has limited mobility, is travelling with heavy luggage and can’t manage stairs, or expects a lift, 24-hour reception or on-site facilities. For those needs, look at a larger hotel nearby.
Are there stairs or a lift?
There is no lift. The hotel’s own booking notice describes it as a monumental canal house with steep stairs. Reception is on the first floor, and all four floors can only be reached by stairs. Guest reviews on several booking sites bring up the steep stairs again and again, and at least one reviewer said the building is not suitable for disabled guests.
Pack light if you can. One editor-visited review describes staff using the canal house’s traditional hook-and-pulley system to lift heavy luggage upstairs. Ask the hotel whether that help is available on your dates rather than counting on it.
Do rooms have canal views?
Some do. Front rooms have large windows over Prinsengracht, and back rooms face the garden. One review notes that a back room has a window facing a bare wall. If the view matters to you, request a canal-facing front room when you book and ask the hotel to confirm it.
Is breakfast included?
Don’t assume it is. Booking sites give conflicting information. Booking.com lists a continental breakfast option, and other listings mention breakfast served between 8:30 and 10:00. Trip.com, however, says the hotel doesn’t provide breakfast, and one recent Tripadvisor reviewer reported that no breakfast was served even though the listing said it was included.
Check whether breakfast appears in your rate and confirm it with the hotel. If it isn’t included, Utrechtsestraat, around the corner, has cafés that open for breakfast (see below).
Getting to Hotel Prinsenhof
- From Schiphol: take the direct NS train to Amsterdam Centraal, which takes about 14–17 minutes. The airport train vs taxi guide covers fares and ticket options.
- From Centraal: board Tram 4 towards Station RAI. Prinsengracht is the fifth stop after Centraal, following Dam, Rokin, Rembrandtplein and Keizersgracht.
- From the stop: the Prinsengracht stop sits on Utrechtsestraat at the Prinsengracht bridge. Number 810 is a short walk along the canal.
Metro 52 is another option: Vijzelgracht station has a Prinsengracht exit, and from there you walk along the canal to the hotel. A taxi from Schiphol costs far more than the train, but it takes you to the door, which can be worth it with heavy bags.
Tram 4 does not go to the Van Gogh Museum or the Jordaan, so plan to walk or change trams for those. The Amsterdam transportation guide explains tickets and OVpay.
Around the hotel: Utrechtsestraat and the Amstel
Utrechtsestraat is a local shopping and dining street, and Tram 4 is the only tram that runs along it. Nearby places we cover include Cafe Slijterij Oosterling, an 1877 brown café and liquor store that serves breakfast; Café Krom at Utrechtsestraat 76; and LAFFA for Israeli street food. For a longer evening meal, De Utrechtsedwarstafel is on the side street Utrechtsedwarsstraat.
Walk east along Prinsengracht and you reach the Amstel. Just upstream is the Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug), which spans the river at Kerkstraat and is lit up after dark, so it makes a good short evening walk from the hotel.
Frequently asked questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Prinsenhof?
Booking.com lists check-in from 14:00 and check-out until 11:00. Some other booking sites list a 10:00 check-out, so confirm the time shown on your reservation.
When is the Hotel Prinsenhof reception open?
Several booking sites list reception hours of 09:00 to 14:00. If you will arrive later in the day, contact the hotel in advance to arrange check-in.
What room types does Hotel Prinsenhof offer?
Booking.com lists single, twin, triple and quadruple rooms. Rooms are simple and vary in size because they follow the layout of the historic canal house.
Does Hotel Prinsenhof have free Wi-Fi?
Yes. Booking and review sites list free Wi-Fi for guests.
