Are you looking for something to do this Christmas, besides staying at home with the family? Would you be more interested in art, culture, shopping and nightlife? The wonderful holiday atmosphere makes December an ideal month for a city trip to Amsterdam! Book any hotel in the heart of Amsterdamand be a stone's throw away from the Christmas market on the Leidseplein and the ice skating rink at the Museumplein. The bridges and 17th century houses along the canals will  be beautifully lit up and you’ll find countless stalls scattered throughout Amsterdam, selling hot chocolate, oliebollen (fried donuts) and poffertjes (little puffy pancakes) Merry Christmas!

Great hotels along the canals:

The Dylan
http://www.dylanamsterdam.com/
Esterea
http://www.estherea.nl/
Hotel Pulitzer
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=100
Hotel Waterfront
http://www.hotelwaterfront.nl/
Amstelzicht
http://www.hotelamstelzicht.com/