Pulitzer Amsterdam is a five-star hotel of some 225 rooms in 25 interconnected 17th- and 18th-century canal houses, running from the Prinsengracht back to the Keizersgracht. The Anne Frank House and the Westerkerk are four minutes away on foot, and the Nine Streets six. It suits travellers who want a canal-house atmosphere with the services of a large hotel, and who do not mind long corridors.
Pulitzer Amsterdam at a glance
| Address | Prinsengracht 323, 1016 GZ Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Category | 5 stars, Lore Group |
| Rooms | Some 225 rooms and suites; sources give 223 to 225 |
| Neighbourhood | Canal belt, on the edge of the Jordaan and the Nine Streets |
| Nearest tram | Paleisstraat, trams 2 and 24: 8 min walk; Rozengracht (on Marnixstraat), tram 5: 9 min walk |
| Nearest metro | Rokin, metro 52: 15 min walk |
| Nearest train station | Amsterdam Centraal: 22 min walk |
| Schiphol Airport | Train to Amsterdam Centraal, then tram 2 or 24 to Paleisstraat |
| Accessibility | Fitted accessible rooms, to be booked directly with the hotel |
| Dining | Jansz. (all day), Pulitzer’s Bar, Pulitzer Garden |
| Wellness | 24-hour fitness room and treatments at The Beauty House; no pool |
| Check-in / check-out | From 15:00 / until 12:00 |
| Pets | One small dog or cat per room; a nightly fee applies |
| Parking | Valet parking, paid; height limit 1.90 m |
Checked in November 2026 against the hotel’s own website and booking sites. Walking times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Why stay at the Pulitzer
The Pulitzer grew one house at a time. In 1970 Peter Pulitzer, grandson of the man behind the Pulitzer Prize, bought the first twelve canal houses here. His rule was that the house of your neighbour is for sale only once, and over about thirty years the hotel grew to 25 houses.
It actually opened in 1970 as a Howard Johnson’s hotel, in a partnership that included KLM and Pulitzer himself, and took the Pulitzer name in 1972. It was later run by CIGA and then Starwood’s Luxury Collection, which it left in 2015. Its largest renovation followed in 2015–2016, led by Lore Group’s creative director Jacu Strauss, who kept the beams and exposed brick and added a contemporary interior inspired by canal-house details and canal boat trips.
The houses face two canals, and you can see the difference. Merchants and aristocrats lived on the Keizersgracht, so the houses on that side are grander, while warehouses lined the Prinsengracht. Between them lie the inner gardens, where Pulitzer Garden serves breakfast and meals outdoors.
The rooms: what you should know before booking
Read the room description carefully before you book; these are the points that matter most here.
- Size. Rooms vary a lot from house to house. Entry-level Cozy rooms are about 15 m², and Classic rooms roughly 9 m² larger, according to Oyster. If you want space, book a Classic room or larger.
- Layout. Linking 25 houses means long corridors and changes of level. It is part of the charm, but it can be a walk from the lift to your room.
- Noise. Some guests report noise in rooms close to street level. Ask for a garden-facing or higher room if you sleep lightly.
- Families. Children stay free and cots are free. Extra beds are charged, at a lower rate for ages 3 to 12. There are several family rooms and suites, including a Family Garden Suite, and interconnecting rooms.
- Accessibility. The hotel has fully fitted accessible rooms, which must be booked directly with the hotel. Shower aids and a wheelchair can be arranged in advance.
Restaurants, bars and facilities
Jansz.
The all-day modern-Dutch restaurant, which also serves breakfast, as a buffet or continental à la carte.
Pulitzer’s Bar
An Art Deco-style cocktail bar. Pets are not allowed here or in Jansz.
Pulitzer Garden
Garden and terrace dining in the inner gardens between the canal houses, with continental breakfast from 08:00 for hotel guests. Pets are welcome in the garden.
Fitness and treatments
A 24-hour fitness room, beauty and wellness treatments at The Beauty House, and running routes with a running concierge. There is no pool.
Getting there and getting around
From Schiphol Airport
Take the train to Amsterdam Centraal, then tram 2 or 24 to Paleisstraat, eight minutes on foot from the hotel. With heavy luggage, a taxi from Centraal is the easier choice.
From Amsterdam Centraal
It is about 22 minutes on foot (1.6 km) through the old centre and along the canals. Trams 2 and 24 to Paleisstraat cut the walk to eight minutes.
Getting around
The Anne Frank House, the Westerkerk and the Houseboat Museum are all about four minutes away, and the Nine Streets six. Tram 5 from Rozengracht on the Marnixstraat runs to the Leidseplein, and trams 2 and 24 from Paleisstraat run to the Dam and Centraal. The nearest metro is Rokin, 15 minutes away, so you will mostly walk.
Nearest stops
| Stop | Walk to the hotel · lines |
|---|---|
| Paleisstraat | 8 min (590 m) · trams 2 and 24 |
| Rozengracht (on Marnixstraat) | 9 min (660 m) · tram 5 |
| Bloemgracht | 10 min (790 m) · tram 5 |
| Rokin (metro) | 15 min (1.1 km) · metro 52 |
| Nieuwmarkt (metro) | 20 min (1.5 km) · metros 51, 53 and 54 |
| Amsterdam Centraal (train) | 22 min (1.6 km) · trains to Schiphol and the rest of the Netherlands |
Walking times measured with OpenStreetMap routing, November 2026. Lines as in the GVB timetable.
What is around the Pulitzer
| Place | Walk from the hotel · why go |
|---|---|
| Anne Frank House | 4 min (280 m) · Tickets only online, released six weeks ahead |
| Westerkerk | 4 min (300 m) · The church tower above the Anne Frank House |
| Houseboat Museum | 4 min (330 m) · Walk through a houseboat on the Prinsengracht |
| The Nine Streets | 6 min (460 m) · Small independent shops across four canals |
| Museum of the Canals | 10 min (780 m) · How the canal ring was planned and built |
| Dam Square and the Royal Palace | 11 min (850 m) · The city’s main square, with the 17th-century palace on one side |
| Noordermarkt | 12 min (930 m) · Saturday farmers’ market and Monday flea market |
| Spui | 13 min (940 m) · Square with bookshops, a book market on Fridays |
| Begijnhof | 13 min (980 m) · A hidden courtyard of old houses off the Spui |
Staying here in winter
The Amsterdam Light Festival (26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027) shows light artworks along the city-centre canals, and the Christmas tree on the Dam is about 11 minutes on foot. The winter market on the Leidseplein is about 15 minutes away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest tram stop to Pulitzer Amsterdam?
Paleisstraat, served by trams 2 and 24, is about eight minutes on foot from Pulitzer Amsterdam. Rozengracht on the Marnixstraat (tram 5) is about nine minutes away. The nearest metro is Rokin (metro 52), about 15 minutes on foot.
How many canal houses make up Pulitzer Amsterdam?
Pulitzer Amsterdam occupies 25 interconnected canal houses from the 17th and 18th centuries, between the Prinsengracht and the Keizersgracht. Peter Pulitzer bought the first twelve in 1970.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pulitzer Amsterdam?
Check-in at Pulitzer Amsterdam is from 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00. Late check-out is possible for an hourly charge until 18:00; after that a full night is charged.
Is Pulitzer Amsterdam suitable if stairs or long walks are difficult?
Pulitzer Amsterdam has fully fitted accessible rooms, which must be booked directly with the hotel. Because the hotel links 25 canal houses, expect long corridors and changes of level, and contact the hotel before booking if mobility is a concern.
Are pets allowed at Pulitzer Amsterdam?
Yes. Pulitzer Amsterdam allows one small dog (up to 55 cm tall) or one cat per room, for a nightly fee. Pets are welcome in Pulitzer Garden, but not in Jansz. or Pulitzer’s Bar.
Is Pulitzer Amsterdam good for families?
Yes. At Pulitzer Amsterdam children stay free and cots are free, while extra beds are charged. There are several family rooms and suites and interconnecting rooms.
Does Pulitzer Amsterdam have parking?
Pulitzer Amsterdam offers paid valet parking, with a maximum vehicle height of 1.90 m. Alternatives are paid street parking along the canal or a public garage on the Marnixstraat.
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