Show me a person who doesn't want to travel and see the world, and I bet you there's something wrong with him. Humans are like this: they want to travel, they want to see new places, and amongst all, Europe has great touristic objectives. Amsterdam is one of the cities in Europe which lives out of tourism.
If you are on a small budget, you'll probably want to find the cheapest hotels in Amsterdam. The good news is that you can find such good offers, but you have to start your search very early, in order to benefit from those special offers.
There are several cheap hotels in the central area of Amsterdam. They are suitable for people who want to make the most out of their vacation and visit as many touristic objectives as possible. Bema hotel and Ibis hotel are only two examples of inexpensive but comfortable lodging.
If all cheap hotels are booked, you have an alternative chance of seeing Amsterdam for cheap: to stay in a hostel. It is true that you'll have to sleep in the same room with more people, but if you don't mind this aspect, you'll be fine. Make sure you have your pajamas with you, if you choose to stay in a hostel.
Not all Amsterdam hotels are owned by Holland native people. There are many of them which were bought by Americans. Such an example is the Bema hotel, one of the cheapest, yet central ones. The rooms are decorated in eclectic style and the hotel is in Museumplein, very close to Concertgebow and the Van Gogh museum.
Enjoying a cheap trip means that you have to take care of many additional things, not only finding inexpensive accommodation. Transport means are very important, as you won't want to spend your money on cabs. Study a public transportation map of the city before booking your hotel.
Amsterdam is crossed by a multitude of canals, which partly make the beauty of this old city, the capital of Holland. Take a boat ride and enjoy watching the buildings as you pass by them. It's a lot of fun and not very expensive.