The luxurious Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre has received the Golden Green Key award in recognition of its eco-friendly policies.

According to Green Key Amsterdam is at the European top in sustainable hotels. »

Alarmed by a significant drop in tourism in the wake of the worldwide economic crisis, Amsterdam is giving away 1001 free hotel nights on a first come, first served basis.

Tourists are entitled to one free hotel night per person, from May 18 through July 31, 2009.

Visitors will also receive a free voucher booklet with their booking to help them explore the city. »

Faced with a triple whammy — the slow months, the snowballing effects of the economic crisis, and an unhelpful exchange rate — quality hotels in Amsterdam are offering deep discounts on top-rated rooms. »

Finding a place to stay in Amsterdam is not all that difficult, writes guest author Paul Symonds. But the key to spending a worry-free vacation is to prepare before you go.

Whether you are looking for a self-catering apartment, a bed and breakfast, or even a houseboat holiday rental, Symonds shares five tips to help you find and book the right spot. »

Demand for housing is at a premium in Amsterdam, and the same is true for student rooms.

Supply lags behind demand, so accommodation is hard to find, especially at reasonable prices.

Many students have resorted to looking for rooms outside the city. »

The Amstel Botel — a floating hotel in Amsterdam — has a new location. »

The Flying Pig Downtown Hostel — Amsterdam’s favorite hostel, right smack-dab in the middle of, well, downtown Amsterdam. »

Bob’s Youth Hostel — in downtown Amsterdam — caters to young people from all over the world who like to sleep under the cleanest of sheets without having to pay too much. »

Layover or vacation in Amsterdam? Stay in a unique hotel on a boat: the Amstel Botel — a cruise-liner moored just off Central Station. »

When in Amsterdam, celebrate the city’s relationship with the water by staying on a boat instead of at a hotel. »

Are you looking for a room or apartment in Amsterdam? »

Truelove is both a guest house and an antiques shop in the heart of Amsterdam. »

The Shelter City and The Shelter Jordan are two Christian youth hostels in the centre of Amsterdam. The hostels provide clean and comfortable budget accommodation. »

All of Amsterdam’s districts have their own, unique character – some more, some less. But if you come to Amsterdam as a tourist, you’ll want to make sure you reserve a hotel in – or at least near – the center of town. »

Amsterdam Hotel reservation and booking service. »