My boyfriend brought me here last weekend to try climbing. To be honest we had stopped in another…read moretime "just to look" and I got so scared I didn't think I was going to be able to do it. But I tried to be a good sport and put on the harness to show I was making an effort. Ha. It's very chill inside with lots of walls. You should wear workout-type clothes and rent the harness and shoes if you don't have your own. There are a few staff walking around if you have questions, but basically you're left to it, unless you're a total beginner without a more experienced partner and in that case you should book AHEAD OF TIME an introduction (I think it's around 20 euros - this is so you do it safely, not so much on HOW to do it as I understood - there are separate classes for that). There are changing rooms upstairs (without lockers, boo). There are lots of tables and chairs and post-climbing we had tea and some soup with nice dark bread. I like that they are open late as this makes for a nice evening activity.

Decent sized gym with a good mix of overhangs, straight up wall, short walls, features, and a…read morebouldering section. Staff are really friendly and knowledgeable. They emphasize safety (as they should) and constantly do walk-abouts to ensure nobody is being unsafe. There are also plenty of places to chill out and rest (tables, chairs, sofas). They also serve food and drinks here! I haven't had any of the items on the menu but you could easily turn a climbing session here into an all-morning/afternoon/evening affair. Hannekes Boom is across the way so that's an option too. The routes are challenging but fun. I do prefer the coloured sticker system as opposed to coloured holds. Some holds lose their colour,some routes zig-zag onto other walls, and some routes placed in close proximity to each other use the same colours. I've strayed off the route a couple times and have wasted time & energy trying to determine which holds are mine. The people who climb here are also very awesome. A good mix of expats and locals all just wanting to have a good workout in a laid back atmosphere. Lessons & gear available for sale/rent. Try it out!

Customer service is just amazing. The front desk was swamped but they still took very good care of…read moreall their eager customers. It turns out they don't take credit cards and I had no cash on me. They very graciously told me to just go ahead and use the facilities and come back to pay at a later time. I couldn't believe how accommodating they were! The facility's common area is super clean, relaxing an spacious. They have plenty of seating, perfect for a get together drink and snack after a good workout on the walls. The instructor was very, very friendly and funny. He was very knowledgable and we didn't have to wait at all for him to check our newbie knots and belay devices before we excitingly went up the wall. He was constantly walking around making sure each group of three was taken care of. He was definitely a patient instructor! Also, since our group was mostly expats, the taster class they offered that day was in English. I'm impressed! Awesome experience overall :)))

From the owner: Mountain Network Amsterdam is gevestigd in een zeer compleet klim- en bergsportcentrum in 'De…read moreEretribune'. In deze nieuwe klimhal organiseren en begeleiden wij diverse klimcursussen, klimwedstrijden, kennismakingslessen, kinderfeestjes en groepsuitjes op de klimmuur. Dit centrum huisvest een klimhal met een hoogte van 15 meter, een boulderhal, krachtsportruimte, een bergsportwinkel en een gezellige bar met eetcafé. De klimwanden zijn gebouwd volgens een volledig nieuw en uniek 3D systeem.

Wow, I've never had so much fun in my life! That is not a true statement, but it is certainly the…read morecase for this year. The name Fun Forest is a good one: you will have fun! This is not something for people with vertigo, or the faint of heart, as even the easiest courses are taking place high up in the sky, between the green leafs of some wonderful trees. Also, it's a good thing if you are reasonably fit... Before the start, you are asked to fill out a form with your personal details, and you need to put your signature there as well... I guess by doing that you are ok with the small print. After a short introduction to the gear and how to use it, you are sent off into the sky. There are 9 courses to choose from, ranging from easy to hard. My personal favorites were 8 and 9... the rest seemed too easy (but can be used to get used to how everything works) I am writing this "the day after", and 2 things I notice: I still have a big grin on my face, that's how much fun it was! And I feel every muscle in my body... seriously! So I need to give 5 stars. This is something you need to do with your friends or colleagues! Check their website, they are always busy, so you need to make a reservation ahead of time. [update, a few days later]My arms are still sore. And I still have a huge grin on my face. Seriously. If you like fun, you need to do this. Period! Oh, and bring gloves (like the gloves you would use with fitness)... ropes and cables baby! Oh, and for the ladies: schedule your manicure the day after... not before :)

Monk is an excellent bouldering gym, not far from city center in Amsterdam. Highly recommended for…read morea solid Bouldering gym in Amsterdam. It is bouldering only (no ropes, all climbing is no more than 3M high with thick padded floors), quite a large space and around 200 routes / problems. The route-setting and problems were good quality. The staff was nice, prices were reasonable and the space was big enough that it want crowded with a good number of people, ranging from kids to strong climbers.

This is such a nice, new location in West Amsterdam. It's near the OLVG West and JUST outside the…read more"ring" of the A10. Since it's outside the ring, it's more affordable than 1/4 kilometer toward the center. I went to a theater performance here, in a brand new theater. Lovely evening! A big football (soccer) field and other recreation areas right out front. Brand new buildings, wide cycle lanes, a bus and tram station right out front. This is the up and coming area indeed. Downside is the groceries stores are a bit out of distance, but still not that far away.

You want real Dutch food experience, this is your place…read more we got the potato cheese ball as appetizer and Irish whiskey to wake us up. The building was historic and has huge character. The plates on the wall is great for your travel pics. we Sauerkraut with sausage, which was very tasty!!! Even if the food was not good, we would have go there for the location. check out my pictures!!

Incredibly rude owners/staff. Walked in as a family on a Saturday evening to an empty restaurant…read moreand rude welcome. That should have been the first sign. We wanted to start with a local beer and the lady taking our order demanded to know if we were going to order food. We said yes, but we were still discussing since we had only been seated for 7-8 minutes. That answer wasn't good enough for her and she said: "Well, are you or are you not. We're not a bar." We just got up and left. Perhaps she was having a bad day, but seems to align with other reviews about attitudes towards customers. We would have ordered over 100 Euros worth of food, but ended up at better places. Everywhere else we visited in Amsterdam was great- gracious and welcoming people.

Trying to be fair and honest. First the good, location, location, location! You can't have a better…read morelocation. Easy walk to the Central Amsterdam train station and lots of restaurants. Short walk to the Red Light District, boat canal rides, and museums. The staff was also very friendly and beyond helpful with parking recommendations. The bad. No parking on site and very expensive. If able, bring the train into town. Stairs are narrow and steep. No visible elevator. Rooms are VERY small. This is nothing more and nothing less than two beds pushed together, a small tv, and small bathroom. It does have a hair dryer and a small dressed. If you want ZERO hotel amenities, and just focused on location, this is your place. Free coffee and tea on the lobby 24/7 but no breakfast or meals on site. No food allowed in rooms either.

DO NOT STAY HERE!!! Found bed bugs my first night here, left…read morein the night with no where to go, now I am being refused my refund. The man working the front desk gave us horrible service. They promised they would give us our money back and are now ghosting us.