Pet-Friendly Family Hotels in Amsterdam (Tested with Kids and Dogs, 2026)
5 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 pet fee (10 to 25 EUR per night), 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
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, prices are around 300 to 500 EUR, 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.
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 5 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 75 EUR per stay pet cleaning fee. The garden courtyard is a quiet spot for a morning walk and rooms are larger than typical Amsterdam 5-stars - we had a junior suite that fit a cot plus a dog basket without rearranging furniture.
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€802/night
Why families love Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
We stayed two nights with our 7-year-old and a 9 kg cocker. Reception sorted a dog bed and bowls within ten minutes, the doorman knew the names of three other dogs by sight, and the spa concierge gave us a list of nearby vets. The lift felt cramped at peak times but the staircase was reachable. The breakfast room is dog-friendly only on the terrace, which suits warmer days. Bring earplugs - canal-side rooms are gorgeous but the bell tower at Westerkerk is loud at 8am.
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 50 EUR stay pet fee. 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 includes 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
Two nights with a 4-year-old and a small terrier. The hotel arranged a private check-in away from the main lobby because a wedding was on, which kept the dog calm. Staff brought up a dog bed and a bowl set within fifteen minutes. The downside is location: tourist crowds on Dam Square overwhelm small dogs, so we walked early or took a taxi to Vondelpark. Inside the hotel everything works - thick carpets, sound-proofed doors, and a quiet residents lounge where the kids could read while the dog napped.
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 50 EUR 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
Three nights with both kids and the dog. The free pet policy means staff are practiced - they offered a bed, bowls, treats and a list of dog-walkers on the first call. The location surprised us: Oosterpark is quieter than Vondelpark, the Tropenmuseum is two minutes away, and tram 3 reaches the centre in fifteen minutes. The breakfast room welcomes dogs at the back tables. Only complaint - the lift is one at a time, so a stroller plus dog plus kids meant taking turns in the morning.
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 25 EUR per night 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
Best fit on our list for a family with kids and a medium dog. The hotel gave us a ground-floor room with garden access, which meant the dog could go out at 6am without using the lift. Staff were the most relaxed of the five - one receptionist offered to walk the dog while we did a museum, which we did not take up but appreciated. The garden has outdoor furniture and a small lawn perfect for a tired dog after a city walk. The 4-year-old liked the canal-house staircase as a feature.
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 30 EUR per night 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
Two nights with both kids and the dog over a busy summer weekend. The size of the hotel works for and against you - five lifts means no queues, but the indoor courtyard restaurant is loud at breakfast and stressed the dog. We asked for room service breakfast and that solved it. The doorman walked the dog around the block when we went to the Anne Frank House (not pet-friendly). Cleaning the room with a dog inside took some negotiation - they wanted us out of the room so we used the kids club timing as a window.
💡Practical Tips for Pet Owners Visiting with Kids
- 1Confirm the pet fee in writing before arrival. Listings say 'pets allowed' but rates from 0 to 35 EUR per night per dog are normal. 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 3.40 EUR day ticket.
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