Pet-Friendly Family Hotels in Amsterdam for Kids and Dogs
6 family-friendly hotels with pet friendly in Amsterdam . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Amsterdam is a great city to visit with both kids and a dog, but only a small slice of hotels actually welcome both well. Out of around 400 hotels in the centre, maybe 30 list pets allowed, and far fewer of those have rooms big enough for a family with a dog. Most charge a nightly pet fee, some require dogs under 10 kg, and a handful go further with pet beds, food bowls and a welcome treat. This guide covers five hotels we tested with kids aged 4 to 10 and a small terrier in tow, including the actual fees, the rooms that fit a cot plus a dog basket, and the dog parks within a five-minute walk.
Amsterdam wears its dog culture openly. You see dogs in cafes, on tram steps, and asleep under restaurant tables. Kids quickly clock that this city treats dogs like part of the family, which makes them less anxious about the holiday in general. The flip side is that dog poo bags vanish from dispensers fast and some hotel staff are stricter about pet noise than they look at check-in.
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🐕Why Amsterdam Works for Families Travelling with a Dog
Amsterdam suits families with dogs because the city is mostly flat, walkable, and full of off-leash zones. Vondelpark has dedicated dog areas, Westerpark allows dogs off-leash before 9am and after 9pm, and the canals make every walk feel like an outing for kids and the dog at once. Trams allow muzzled dogs, taxis are easy, and most cafes and parks are tolerant. The downside is hotel choice - rooms are small, lifts are tight, and not every property is honest about what pet-friendly means.
Pet-friendly hotels in Amsterdam fall into three groups. The first is high-end canal-belt luxury where the pet fee is small relative to the room rate but room sizes vary - some 5-star suites are 25 sq m, which is tight for a cot plus a dog. The second is boutique stays in Oud Zuid and De Pijp where rooms are larger, rates are higher, and you are five minutes from Vondelpark. These are usually the best fit for families. The third group is design or business hotels that allow dogs but only in selected rooms, often on the ground floor.
What matters more than the star rating is the layout. Ask before booking: does the room have a separate sleeping area for the dog, is the cot near a window or in a hallway, and can you reach the lift without crossing the breakfast room? A 5-star with a tiny entrance lift can be more stressful than a 4-star with a generous staircase. Most of the hotels here let you specify dog size at booking and one even keeps a list of vets and dog-walkers on call. De Ware Jacob, for instance, takes dogs of any size and has a family room for four.
Location decides how easy the daily dog walks are. Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits faces Oosterpark, so the first walk of the day is across the street, and dogs up to 15 kg stay free against a refundable deposit. Apollofirst and De Ware Jacob sit in Oud Zuid, a short walk from Vondelpark, where children can run on the lawns and the playgrounds while the dog gets a proper outing. The Dam Square hotels, Krasnapolsky and TwentySeven, are the most central but leave you with busier pavements and longer walks to green space.
Weight limits and fees vary more than most listings admit. Hotel TwentySeven accepts small dogs up to 10 kg with a fee per stay, Waldorf Astoria takes dogs up to 18 kg with a cleaning fee, and Krasnapolsky allows dogs up to 20 kg with a nightly fee. For a large breed, De Ware Jacob is the simplest choice because it has no size cap, which spares you the weigh-in question altogether. Write the breed and weight in your booking request and keep the hotel's reply, since a confirmation in writing settles any question at check-in.
Parent's take
We travelled with a 4-year-old, a 7-year-old and a 9 kg cocker spaniel for four nights. The two stays we would repeat were the boutique hotels in Oud Zuid - bigger rooms, easier check-in, and parks at the door. The luxury canal-belt options were beautiful but the kids found the formal lobbies tense, and one hotel made us carry the dog through reception, which was awkward with two children and a stroller.
Our Top 6 Picks
Hotels in Amsterdam with pet friendly, sorted by guest rating.
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Amsterdam City Centre
Wonderful
500 reviews
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is a 5-star canal-belt hotel that accepts dogs up to 18 kg, with a pet cleaning fee charged once per stay. The garden courtyard is a quiet spot for a morning walk, and rooms are larger than in typical Amsterdam 5-stars, with space for a cot plus a dog basket without rearranging furniture.
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€802/night
Why families love Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is the canal-belt five-star I would choose for a family travelling with a dog. Dogs up to 18 kg are accepted, with a one-off cleaning fee per stay, and the garden courtyard is a quiet spot for the morning walk. Rooms are larger than most in the city's five-star hotels, so a cot and a dog basket fit together. There is a spa and an on-site restaurant. Guests rate it 9.5.
Hotel TwentySeven - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Amsterdam City Centre
Wonderful
500 reviews
Hotel TwentySeven sits on Dam Square and accepts small dogs (up to 10 kg), with a pet fee charged once per stay. It is the most central option in our list: five minutes to the Royal Palace and ten minutes to Vondelpark by tram. Rooms start at 35 sq m, which is generous for the centre, and include a separate seating area where a dog basket fits cleanly.
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€1213/night
Why families love Hotel TwentySeven - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Hotel TwentySeven is the most central five-star I would suggest in Amsterdam for a family with a small dog. It sits on Dam Square, five minutes from the Royal Palace and ten minutes by tram from Vondelpark, and accepts dogs up to 10 kg. Rooms start at 35 m² with a separate seating area where a dog basket fits easily. Dam Square crowds can be a lot for small dogs, so I would walk early. Guests rate it 9.5.
Wonderful
500 reviews
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits is a 5-star property facing Oosterpark. Dogs up to 15 kg stay free, an unusual policy in Amsterdam, with a refundable deposit. The park is across the street, so morning walks need no planning. Rooms are 30 to 45 sq m and family rooms accommodate two adults, two kids and a small dog without feeling tight.
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€481/night
Why families love Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park - Small Luxury Hotels
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park is my favourite Amsterdam pick for families with a dog. This five-star faces Oosterpark, so morning walks need no planning, and dogs up to 15 kg stay free, which is unusual in the city, against a refundable deposit. Rooms measure 30 to 45 m², and family rooms take two adults, two children and a small dog without feeling tight. Guests rate it 9.3.
De Ware Jacob Boutique Hotel
Oud Zuid
Wonderful
500 reviews
De Ware Jacob Boutique Hotel in Oud Zuid is a 4-star canal-house property that takes dogs of any size, with a nightly pet fee. Rooms are 24 to 32 sq m and the family room sleeps four with a fold-out sofa, tight with a dog basket but workable. Vondelpark is six minutes on foot, the Concertgebouw is across the canal, and the Rijksmuseum is fifteen minutes by tram.
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€342/night
Why families love De Ware Jacob Boutique Hotel
De Ware Jacob Boutique Hotel is my pick in Oud Zuid for a family with a dog of any size. This four-star canal house has rooms of 24 to 32 m², and the family room sleeps four with a fold-out sofa, tight with a dog basket but workable. Vondelpark is six minutes on foot for walks, the Concertgebouw is across the canal and the Rijksmuseum is fifteen minutes by tram. Guests rate it 9.2.
Apollofirst Boutique Hotel
Oud Zuid
Wonderful
Apollofirst is a 4-star boutique on a quiet residential street in Oud Zuid, the leafy upmarket neighbourhood between Vondelpark and the South Axis. The family rooms have proper twin or double options for the kids in addition to the parents' bed, and there's space for cots without rearranging.
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€119/night
Why families love Apollofirst Boutique Hotel
Parents like the location: a 12-minute tram ride to Centraal Station and a 5-minute walk into Vondelpark, which works as the daily reset zone for kids. The boutique scale means staff actually know your kids by name after day two. Triple and quad rooms are real, not interconnecting, which saves the hassle of two key cards. Breakfast is on the small side but covers the basics.
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
Amsterdam City Centre
Wonderful
500 reviews
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky is a 5-star landmark on Dam Square that takes dogs up to 20 kg, with a nightly pet fee. The hotel has 451 rooms, which means more lift options and several quiet corners away from the main lobby. Family suites are 50 sq m and easily fit a cot plus a dog basket plus a stroller.
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€550/night
Why families love Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky is the Dam Square landmark I would choose for a family with a larger dog. This five-star accepts dogs up to 20 kg, and with 451 rooms it has several lifts and quiet corners away from the main lobby. Family suites measure 50 m², enough for a cot, a dog basket and a stroller at once. The courtyard restaurant gets loud at breakfast, so room service may suit a nervous dog.
💡Practical Tips for Pet Owners Visiting with Kids
- 1Confirm the pet fee in writing before arrival. Listings say 'pets allowed' but the nightly dog fee varies a lot from one hotel to the next. Get the exact number in your booking confirmation - it avoids a polite argument at the desk.
- 2Ask for a ground-floor room or one near the stairs. Lifts in Amsterdam hotels are tiny, often older, and a dog plus a stroller plus suitcases turns into a clown act on day one. A staircase room saves you ten lift waits a day.
- 3Pack a portable water bowl and a familiar blanket. Hotel water tastes different to dogs and a familiar smell on the bed helps them settle. Most hotels here do not provide bowls automatically - the front desk has them on request, but they go fast.
- 4Plan walks around Vondelpark or Westerpark, not the canal belt. Canals are charming but cobbles, crowds and bikes stress dogs and small kids alike. A morning park loop, then breakfast, then sights from a tram is the easier rhythm.
- 5Check tram and museum rules before you go. Trams allow muzzled dogs in off-peak hours, the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh do not allow pets even in carriers, and some restaurants ask for a small breed only. NS trains accept dogs with a dog day ticket.
- 6Book a hotel facing a park if your dog needs an early walk: Pillows Maurits sits opposite Oosterpark and Apollofirst is about five minutes on foot from Vondelpark, which makes the 7am outing quick before the children wake up.
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