Amsterdam hotel recommendations, please

[Ben Lovejoy]

I'm doing a London to Amsterdam ride in June, and am looking for a reasonably-priced hotel with secure cycle parking.

Any recommendations?

Ben

[fietslogies]

No idea if the bicycle parking is inside, or only in front of this hotel
http://www.bicyclehotel.com/

Otherwise, while contacting one of the 26 hosts of 'Vrienden op de Fiets' in Amsterdam, you can always discuss this IMPORTANT element in advance. http://www.vriendenopdefiets.nl/ For a real canal experience, try one of the hosts located on a boat

[Ben Lovejoy]

Thanks - the Bicycle Hotel is quite expensive on the dates we're after. I've applied for the Vrienden op de Fiets membership.

More recommendations welcome, thanks.

[Mark R]

I used the youth hostel in the Vondelpark years ago.

http://www.stayokay.com/index.php?pageID=3207&hostelID=356022

Its actually very smart for a hostel and has secure bike parking in an outbuilding (swipe-card access) which is itself in a secure compound. It won't be the quietest place to stay but you can book private rooms.

[Ben Lovejoy]

Thanks, already tried them and they're coming out as expensive as quite posh hotels for the dates I'm after!

[fietslogies]

I'm doing a London to Amsterdam ride

What's your itinerary? Netherlands, Belgium, France ?

[Ben Lovejoy]

http://www.cyclechat.net/forums/showthread.php?t=61105

[Ben Lovejoy]

Hotel sorted now, thanks - will post the details once my co-rider has booked, and report back on it after the ride.

[shane]

If Stayok is full or too expensive and you want to talk to cyclists instead of backpackers maybe you should try:

http://www.warmshowers.com

Though a "reciprocal hosting" arrangement is not suitable for all travellers, I had great experiences during my trip in America.

[Ben Lovejoy]

Cool, idea, thanks - bookmarked for possible future use.