The Albus

Hotel · Amsterdam Centrum

The Albus is a family-run four-star boutique hotel on Vijzelstraat, just a few steps from the start of Reguliersdwarsstraat. According to Travel Gay, it is an official partner of the gay party series RAPIDO, and I amsterdam recommends it as LGBTQI+-friendly.

• ★ 8.3 on Kayak (3,188)
• Upscale/boutique
• RAPIDO partner
• sustainable

Address

Vijzelstraat 49
1017 Amsterdam

Location

approx. 3 minutes’ walk to Reguliersdwarsstraat with bars such as Taboo, Soho and Club NYX; Rembrandtplein in around 7 minutes

Price range

Upscale/boutique, from approx. €150 per night

Rooms

stylish rooms and suites

Crowd

mixed, lots of queer guests

What makes the hotel special

Travel Gay calls The Albus an official partner of the gay party RAPIDO and lists it among the city’s most-booked hotels. I amsterdam describes it as LGBTQI+-friendly and as one of the first hotels in Europe with no direct CO2 emissions. With Reguliersdwarsstraat practically on the doorstep, it is one of the best addresses for the gay nightlife district.

Rooms and amenities

Rooms have a Nespresso machine, flat-screen TV and laptop safe, and Wi-Fi is free. There is a bar, the Senses restaurant and room service. Guests praise the location and design; the cheapest rooms are on the small side.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Travel Gay (The Albus hotel page, Amsterdam gay rated hotels), I amsterdam (LGBTQI+ friendly accommodation), The Gay Passport, Kayak (8.3 out of 10, 3,188 reviews). Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.