Hotel Not Hotel

Should You Book Hotel Not Hotel?

If you're weighing a conventional boutique canal hotel against something genuinely different, Hotel Not Hotel is the Amsterdam property that changes the terms of the comparison. Where Canal House or Décor Canal House give you a polished heritage experience, Hotel Not Hotel offers something structurally unusual: guests sleep inside oversized objects — trams, wardrobes, gypsy caravans, treehouses — installed within a shared warehouse-style space in Amsterdam's Oud-West neighbourhood. This is the right book if you want a conversation-starter stay. It is the wrong book if you need blackout curtains, full privacy, and reliable soundproofing.

What to Expect as a First-Timer

The address is Witte de Withstraat 38, 1057 XZ Amsterdam , a residential street in Oud-West, a short tram or cycle ride from the Vondelpark and the main museum quarter. The neighbourhood is low-key and local, not canal-belt tourist central, which suits the property's character. First-timers should arrive knowing that the atmosphere here is social and open: communal areas are genuinely communal, and ambient noise from the shared space is part of the deal. If you're a light sleeper or travelling for a high-stakes business trip, weigh that carefully. For a couple or solo traveller who wants a story to tell, the trade-off is worth it.

Room Category: Which to Book

Without published pricing data, the clearest guidance is this: the most distinctive accommodation units , the larger, more enclosed installations like the tram or the treehouse , will almost certainly command a premium over the more standard pod-style options. For a first visit, prioritise one of the signature enclosed units. The whole reason to book Hotel Not Hotel over a direct boutique like De Pijp Boutique Hotel is the room itself, so don't undercut that by defaulting to the cheapest category. Check availability for the enclosed units first; if they're gone, consider whether a standard option here still beats a better-value conventional room elsewhere.

When to Book

Booking difficulty is rated easy, which means last-minute availability is more realistic here than at high-demand properties like Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht. That said, the specific signature units are finite , there are only so many trams and treehouses. If you have a fixed travel window and a preferred room type, book it 3–4 weeks out to avoid settling for a less interesting unit. Amsterdam's peak tourist season runs April through August; outside those months, availability is more forgiving and the property feels less crowded.

Practical Details

For a broader picture of where Hotel Not Hotel sits among Amsterdam's options, see our full Amsterdam hotels guide. If you're planning around dining and nightlife, our Amsterdam restaurants guide and bars guide cover the neighbourhood well. Travellers arriving via Schiphol might also consider citizenM Schiphol Airport for a transit night before heading into the city.