re: Best area to stay in Amsterdam other than Centrum

Hoxton is a reputable, well-known hotel in Amsterdam, great central, picturesque, classically Amsterdam location in the heart of the canal belt.

They have a pretty decent bar and restaurant on-site as well, so hence why I’m familiar with it.

Not sure it’s the most budget friendly location though.

Volks Hotel is another well-known one, trendy decor, with a rooftop bar/terrace (and a popular techno club is the basement - which is super well sound-proofed), not as idyllic of scenery as Hoxton, but likely ever so slightly more budget-friendly.