Conscious Hotel Amsterdam City - The Tire Station, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tucked away in the Overtoom district, you’re perfectly placed to experience Amsterdam like a local. The hotel sits right at the edge of the Vondelpark, the city's lush green lung where you can wander past rose gardens, open-air theatres, and quiet ponds. For a dose of world-class culture, the Royal Concertgebouw is nearby, offering an impressive calendar of performances in one of the world's most acoustically perfect halls.

A walk or a quick tram ride brings you to the Museumplein, home to the big hitters: the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the Stedelijk. Beyond the art, the neighbourhood is dotted with independent boutiques and hip eateries. For a more industrial-cool vibe, head to the nearby De Hallen, a beautifully restored tram depot that now houses a cinema, local craft markets, and the famous Foodhallen, where you can sample everything from Dutch bitterballen to bao buns.