Picolo recommends · Hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Pulitzer Amsterdam
A string of old canal houses joined into one hotel, where corridors twist between buildings and a quiet garden opens up in the middle.
Step off the canal and you are in a maze of old merchant houses, linked by stairs, short corridors and sudden changes of level. No two rooms are quite alike, and many look straight onto the water.
In the middle sits a garden, a rare thing in the canal belt, and the hotel has its own bar and restaurant. The Nine Streets, a grid of small shops and cafes, and the Jordaan are right around the corner.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Pulitzer Amsterdam
We like how it makes historic Amsterdam feel lived in rather than staged. You sleep in a real canal house, step out onto one of the prettiest stretches of the city and walk almost everywhere.
Old buildings mean uneven floors, steep stairs and rooms that vary a lot in size and light. If you need step-free access or want a predictable standard room, ask the hotel before you book.
What you get
- Garden courtyard
- Restaurant on site
- Bar for drinks and coffee
- Rooms in historic canal houses
- Easy cycling across the centre
A day at Pulitzer Amsterdam
- Morning
- Coffee in the garden before the city wakes up.
- Midday
- Browsing the small shops of the Nine Streets.
- Afternoon
- A walk through the Jordaan and along the quieter canals.
- Evening
- A drink at the hotel bar, then dinner nearby.
Location
Canal belt, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Open in MapsQuestions about Pulitzer Amsterdam
Where is Pulitzer Amsterdam?
It is in the canal belt in the centre of Amsterdam, close to the Nine Streets and the Jordaan, so most of the old town is reachable on foot.
Does Pulitzer Amsterdam have a garden?
Yes. There is a garden in the middle of the hotel, tucked between the canal houses, which is unusual in central Amsterdam.
Is Pulitzer Amsterdam suitable for guests with limited mobility?
The historic buildings have stairs and changes of level. Contact the hotel in advance to ask for a room that suits your needs.
Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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