Transparency
How we actually make money
Hello Amsterdam is independent and reader-supported. Some links are affiliate links — if you click one and book, subscribe or buy, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. That's how we keep the lights on without paywalls, banner ads or sponsored editorial.
Reviewed June 2026
No pay-to-play
Venues cannot buy a recommendation, a higher ranking or a removal.
No comped reviews
We pay for our own rooms, meals and tickets.
Recommendation first
We pick the venue, then look for an affiliate option — not the other way around.
Plain links when needed
If a great place has no affiliate program, we still link to it directly.
Who we partner with
Spotting an affiliate link
Affiliate links on Hello Amsterdam are clearly marked on listing pages under a "Where to book" header. Outbound links open in a new tab. Where required by law, we add a small "Ad" or "Affiliate" tag.
Questions
If anything ever feels off, email us — contact details here. Transparency is the whole point.
In one line
We earn when you book through us. You only book what we already wanted you to know about.