The Hoxton, Herengracht is a 111-room hotel in five historic canal houses on the Herengracht, at the edge of the Nine Streets. Booking sites list it as The Hoxton, Amsterdam; it is not the same as The Hoxton, Lloyd in the Eastern Docklands. It suits travellers who want a central canal address, a lively ground-floor restaurant and honest room names that tell you how big the room is.
The Hoxton, Herengracht at a glance
| Address | Herengracht 255, 1016 BJ Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Category | The Hoxton; no official star rating found |
| Rooms | 111 rooms over five floors, from Shoebox to Biggy |
| Neighbourhood | Canal belt, on the Herengracht at the edge of the Nine Streets |
| Nearest tram | Paleisstraat, trams 2 and 24: 5 min walk |
| Nearest metro | Rokin, metro 52: 10 min walk |
| Nearest train station | Amsterdam Centraal: 18 min walk |
| Schiphol Airport | Train to Amsterdam Centraal, then tram 2 or 24 to Paleisstraat |
| Lift | Yes; sources do not say whether it reaches every room |
| Food and drink | Lotti’s restaurant and lobby bar; breakfast costs extra |
| Gym | No gym, spa or pool |
| Check-in / check-out | From 14:00 / until 12:00 |
| Pets | Dogs welcome |
| Parking | None at the hotel |
Checked in November 2026 against the hotel’s own website and booking sites. Walking times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Why stay at the Hoxton
Five canal houses on the Herengracht make up the hotel, and one of them was reportedly home to an Amsterdam mayor in the 17th century. Behind the old facades, The Hoxton opened in July 2015 with rooms that mix parquet floors and modern bathrooms, and many of them look out over the canal.
The ground floor belongs to Lotti’s, a neighbourhood restaurant and lobby bar that is popular with locals as well as guests, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
The location works well for a first visit. The Nine Streets are four minutes away, the Dam and the Royal Palace seven, and the Anne Frank House eight. If you book direct, The Hoxton offers free early check-in and late check-out when rooms allow, which it calls Flexy Time.
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. The room names are honest. Shoebox rooms are about 17 m², Cosy rooms about 20 m² and Roomy rooms about 28 m², according to Oyster, with Biggy at the top. Pick Cosy or Roomy if you want space to unpack.
- Views. Many rooms have canal views, but not all. Check the room description if a view of the Herengracht matters.
- Families. Children of any age are welcome. Cots and extra beds depend on the room type and availability, so ask before you book.
- Which Hoxton?. The Hoxton has two Amsterdam hotels. This one is on the Herengracht in the centre; The Hoxton, Lloyd is in the Eastern Docklands. Check the address on your booking.
Restaurants, bars and facilities
Lotti’s
The restaurant and lobby bar on the ground floor, open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is paid separately.
What is missing
There is no gym, spa, pool or parking. The canal belt makes up for it with places to eat, drink and walk on the doorstep.
Getting there and getting around
From Schiphol Airport
Take the train to Amsterdam Centraal, then tram 2 or 24 to Paleisstraat, five minutes on foot from the hotel.
From Amsterdam Centraal
It is about 18 minutes on foot (1.4 km), or take tram 2 or 24 to Paleisstraat and walk five minutes.
Getting around
The Nine Streets are four minutes away, the Museum of the Canals six and the Royal Palace seven. Trams 2 and 24 run from Paleisstraat and Koningsplein to the Leidseplein and Centraal, and metro 52 from Rokin, ten minutes away, runs to De Pijp and Amsterdam Zuid.
Nearest stops
| Stop | Walk to the hotel · lines |
|---|---|
| Paleisstraat | 5 min (360 m) · trams 2 and 24 |
| Dam | 7 min (510 m) · trams 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24 |
| Koningsplein | 7 min (520 m) · trams 2 and 24 |
| Rokin (metro) | 10 min (770 m) · metro 52 |
| Nieuwmarkt (metro) | 16 min (1.2 km) · metros 51, 53 and 54 |
| Amsterdam Centraal (train) | 18 min (1.4 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 Hoxton
| Place | Walk from the hotel · why go |
|---|---|
| The Nine Streets | 4 min (260 m) · Small independent shops across four canals |
| Museum of the Canals | 6 min (470 m) · How the canal ring was planned and built |
| Westerkerk | 7 min (510 m) · The church tower above the Anne Frank House |
| Houseboat Museum | 7 min (520 m) · Walk through a houseboat on the Prinsengracht |
| Spui | 7 min (550 m) · Square with bookshops, a book market on Fridays |
| Dam Square and the Royal Palace | 7 min (560 m) · The city’s main square, with the 17th-century palace on one side |
| Anne Frank House | 8 min (570 m) · Tickets only online, released six weeks ahead |
| Begijnhof | 9 min (640 m) · A hidden courtyard of old houses off the Spui |
| Oude Kerk | 13 min (950 m) · Amsterdam’s oldest building, with a tower climb |
Staying here in winter
The Amsterdam Light Festival runs from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027 along the city-centre canals, and the Christmas tree on the Dam is about seven minutes on foot. The Nine Streets are at their most festive in the weeks before Christmas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest tram stop to The Hoxton, Herengracht?
Paleisstraat, served by trams 2 and 24, is about five minutes on foot from The Hoxton, Herengracht. The Dam and Koningsplein stops are about seven minutes away, and the nearest metro is Rokin (metro 52), about ten minutes on foot.
Is The Hoxton, Amsterdam the same as The Hoxton, Lloyd?
No. The Hoxton, Herengracht (listed on Booking.com as The Hoxton, Amsterdam) is at Herengracht 255 in the centre, with 111 rooms. The Hoxton, Lloyd is a separate hotel in the Eastern Docklands.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Hoxton, Herengracht?
Check-in at The Hoxton, Herengracht is from 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00. Guests who book direct get free early check-in and late check-out when rooms are available.
How big are the rooms at The Hoxton, Herengracht?
Shoebox rooms at The Hoxton, Herengracht are about 17 m², Cosy rooms about 20 m² and Roomy rooms about 28 m², according to Oyster. Biggy rooms are the largest.
Are dogs allowed at The Hoxton, Herengracht?
Yes, dogs are welcome at The Hoxton, Herengracht. Ask the hotel about any conditions when you book.
Does The Hoxton, Herengracht have a gym or parking?
No. The Hoxton, Herengracht has no gym, spa, pool or on-site parking. Breakfast at Lotti’s is paid separately.
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