Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam - Amstel ****
đą A staycation between hammam, Amstel, and high-comfort architecture. In the Oost district, just three metro stops away, this 4-star spot delivers all the essentials with calm precision: full spa, heated outdoor pool, high-tech gym, and infrared sauna for grey days. Modern rooms, design nods to the city, and a welcome drink on arrival. In the morning, a sprawling buffet; by night, a moody bar or dinner in the open kitchen (extra). In Amsterdam, being outside the center doesnât mean playing second best.
âïž The highlight: A wellness journey included from start to finishâfrom hammam to pool to infrared sauna.