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Amsterdam is a village that has burst its seams, and life at its core brings its choicest attractions up close. Look out from your room over the bustle of the Dam or a dreamy canal; lounge beside a rooftop pool viewing historic gables; or hip-hop it within a beat of the red-light district. Feel layers of history first-hand in centuries-old buildings, or enjoy quirky corners of contemporary Dutch design, savouring city moods from the quietly domestic to the august and ornate. Hereâs our pick of the best hotels in Amsterdam city centre, including the best places to stay near Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, the Dam, canal ring, Royal Palace and the Red Light District.