Estherea Hotel

Hotel Estheréa is ideally located on one of the most beautiful and quiet canals in the centre of he city, only 300 metres from the Dam Square and the Royal Palace. Central Station, the main shopping district, museums and theatres are all within walking distance.

Hidden behind an elegant 17th century facade is a stylish and charming four star hotel with 71 recently renovated rooms, all, in addition to other facilities, also featuring wireless internet.

Our excellent facilities include a beautifully decorated lounge, library and hotel bar, all offering a warm and intimate ambiance. Our elevator reaches all five floors. Hotel Estheréa has been a family owned hotel for more than 60 years.

Hotel Estheréa was founded during the second world war by Maria Flieger-Gruyters, mother of three daughters. She lost her husband Joseph in the war and moved to Amsterdam to earn a living. She rented a house along the canal in which she started a small inn with 12 rooms. During the years after the war she also bought neighbouring houses and expanded her inn.

Today, the Estheréa has 71 rooms spread over 6 houses (4 houses along the canal and 2 houses in the Spuistraat, all connected with each other). Unfortunately, Maria Flieger-Gruyters passed away in 1992 and one of her three daughters, Elly Esselaar-Flieger took over together with her husband Rob and her three children Jan-Willem, Caroline and Esther. Today the third generation is setting forth what Maria started more than 60 years ago.

The historical buildings are dating back to the 17th century. The comfortable rooms are renovated approximately every 5 years. In addition to the listed facilities, they are all equipped with a private bathroom and wireless internet. Our elevator reaches all rooms.

In our elegant lounge with canal view we serve complimentary coffee and tea.
We sell foreign newspapers and there is a small library with books in different languages that you can borrow during your stay. We have colouring books and pencils for our small guests as well as baby beds and a high chair in the breakfast room (all free of charge).

All rooms are tastefully decorated and, in addition to the listed facilities, feature a private bathroom.

Some rooms have canal view

Our breakfast buffet is served daily from 7:00 am till 10:00 am. Breakfast at Estherea features freshly baked bread and rolls, muffins, muesli, yoghurt, milk, corn flakes, fresh fruit, fruit salad, a generous selection of cheese and cold cuts, different kinds of jam, honey, fruit juices, boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, freshly brewed coffee and tea. If you prefer to enjoy your breakfast privately, please inform us and we will serve you breakfast in your room, at no extra cost.

In our lobby there is free coffee, tea and hot chocolate 24 hours a day

Our attentive staff at the front desk is always happy to recommend you some excellent restaurants in the neighbourhood for lunch and dinner.

From the airport
At Schiphol airport, you can either take the Connexxion shuttle bus, taxi or train. The Shuttle bus leaves regularly from Schiphol and passes all the major hotels in Amsterdam. Costs: approx. Euro 12,00 per person. You can find taxi's just outside the arrival hall and this is the fastest way to reach the hotel. Costs: between Euro 35,00 and 40,00.
There is a train station right under the airport. Trains to Amsterdam Central Station depart every 20 minutes. Costs: approx. Euro 4,00 per person. Walking distance from Central Station to Hotel Estherea is 1500 m. You can take a taxi at Central Station. Costs: approx. Euro 10,00.
You can also take tram number 1,2 or 5 and you get off at stop 'Spui'. From Spui it is a 3 minute walk to the hotel.