There are many apartments throughout Amsterdam available for short-term lease. These can provide an ideal arrangement for large families or groups of people who are combining financial resources to pay for the trip. There are travel agencies that may provide assistance in finding these arrangements. There is also the "vacation rentals" category of the online classifieds web site, www.craigslist.com, where 1-bedroom apartments can be found for as little as 90 Euros per night.
The apartments are generally very comfortable and chic, ranging in size from studio flats to multi-story luxury dwellings. Especially with the less expensive apartments, there will be no elevator and guests must climb stairs in true Dutch fashion. The apartments are usually equipped with washing machine and dryer, television, full bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, and sometimes even wireless Internet.
The apartments may be rented for any number of nights, but usually two at a minimum. Some apartments have staggered pricing per person, with discounts for larger groups of guests. They are generally located very close to Amsterdam's main attractions and can provide a comfortable, cozy and unique alternative to a hotel with more privacy than a youth hostel.
