Where to stay near Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum is one of Amsterdam’s most spectacular museums, and the largest in the Netherlands. Its 8,000-strong collection exhibits iconic art and other objects that reveal over 800 years of Dutch and international history. Masterpieces by the likes of Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Vermeer are among the highlights.

You can find this grand museum in Museumplein, as well as the Van Gogh and Stedelijk Museums. Here are four of the most highly rated apartments found nearby.

Museum City Centre Apartment

What better way to toast Amsterdam than with a glass of wine on your own terrace, as boats glide quietly by on the canal below? This is exactly what you’ll get with a stay at Museum City Centre Apartment, a trendy one-bedroom flat in a typical Amsterdam canal house, only two minutes from the Rijksmuseum. Inside, it’s all hardwood floors, high ceilings and white walls, with colourful artwork and decorative plants adding a contemporary edge. It’s also right beside a tram stop, providing a direct link to Centraal Station.

Relaxing Centre Canal View Apartment

Located on a quiet street overlooking a canal, Relaxing Centre Canal View Apartment is the perfect crash pad for couples who want to stay near the city centre. The sunny living room features two comfy sofas, a hanging chair and a large plasma screen TV, while in the bedroom you’ll find a double bed with a dreamcatcher dangling above. Rijksmuseum is less than five minutes away, and Leidseplein, a vibrant square lined with bars and restaurants, is also nearby.

Apartment Museum Residence

Split across three floors, this contemporary three-bedroom pad grabs your attention with its bright colours, modern art and quirky decorations. The kitchen has everything you need to make your own meals, and there’s a wood-decked terrace, too – a great spot to have breakfast before heading out for the day. The Rijksmuseum is right around the corner from Apartment Museum Residence, while Vondelpark, Amsterdam’s largest green space, is a little over five minutes’ walk away.

Blue Tulip Amsterdam

For those who’d prefer to wake up to a cooked breakfast, a stay at Blue Tulip Amsterdam might be the answer. Here, your hosts not only provide your morning meal but will also have the fridge stocked with drinks and Dutch apple pie prior to your arrival. Located on a quiet street virtually opposite the Rijksmuseum, this studio also offers a walk-in shower and a private balcony with views over the canal. Wander downstream and veer right for the Heineken Experience – the popular interactive tour offered by Heineken Brewery.