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The best spas in Amsterdam
Having moved to Amsterdam from London, where I worked as a beauty editor six years ago, I knew that I needed to discover the best spas in Amsterdam and local wellness spots to visit, and quickly. Over the years, having explored the city with an inquisitive and discerning eye, I have racked up a little black book of wellness and beauty destinations that I happily recommend to friends – some that even rival my favourites back in London.
If you are visiting Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, it’s good to know that this is a city with a village vibe. Most places are a 15-minute bike ride away (and trust me, everyone bikes; there are genuinely more bicycles than people), but for those nervous on two wheels, you can also get around easily by tram, metro or taxi.
The small village feel and slower pace of life equate to a beauty and wellness culture that isn’t necessarily as cutting-edge with trends as London or New York might be. But when they do things, they do them meticulously well, and that’s down to the clientele. Dutch people are no-nonsense; they like results and good value for money (a “korting” or sale is always cause for excitement), so when a salon, clinic or workout is good, everyone knows about it. In the Netherlands, luxury isn’t necessarily ostentatious. Instead, it’s seamlessly combined with a low-key, easy-going atmosphere.
From my go-to hair salon and Botox doctors to workout classes and spas in Amsterdam, these are the best beauty and wellness destinations that I trust and are worth a visit whenever you’re in the city.
Asaya Spa, Rosewood Hotel
The 5-star Rosewood Hotel was 10 years in the making and, in May 2025, it finally opened its doors in place of the former Palace of Justice. By August 2025, the Robb Report had already named it the best luxury hotel in the world. The hotel has a playfulness that helps you feel instantly at home. Past the elegant bar and restaurant, with its glass-roofed entrance, you’ll find the spa tucked in the basement.
Called the Asaya Spa, it is named after the Sanskrit term for ‘setting an intention’, and it is, as you would expect, nothing short of impeccable. It has a 12-metre swimming pool with jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and 24-hour fitness centre. Lining the pool are double day beds where you can relax after your treatment. In contrast, the changing rooms are kitted out with all the amenities you need, from deodorant and face cleanser to Dyson hairdryers. The spa is inspired by ancient Ayurvedic philosophies to bring balance to your body and mind. Along an archway-lined hallway, there are 5 cosy wood-panelled treatment rooms, including a couple’s suite. I chose to have the 60-minute Restore Aromatic Massage, and after selecting the Ayurvedic aromatherapy Subtle Energies oil I was most drawn to, I got positioned on probably the widest and most comfortable spa bed I have been on. My therapist was truly a massage whisperer; every knot was tended to, and special attention was given to areas that I hadn’t even mentioned were troublesome. To say it was one of the best massages of my life would not be hyperbole.
