ClinkNOORD Amsterdam was really my first time trying out a hostel. I've been told stories about…read moresome more spartanistic hostels and have heard horror stories, but ClinkNOORD was actually super accommodating and very modern. The entry way is hard to find, but it's hiding in the corner looking at a stream. You walk in and have a few sets of staircases, but just go to the right. The front desk was really interesting. All the employees have badges detailing what language they spoke. Check in wasn't later, so we stored our bags in their basement area which was super helpful and a must when you're carrying a crap ton of luggage. We got our keys and headed to our room. The rooms weren't anything out of this world, but very clean and -I'm assuming-standard. There are lockers in the room, which is an absolute must have when you stay in hostels (just bring your own lock). The bunk beds were fine, if not a little squeaky, but my boyfriend and I shared on. The bathrooms were single stall down the hall and the showers were spread out. I never personally had problems finding open bathrooms or showers. There was a bar downstairs with a mini restaurant. We were there on St Patrick's Day, which seemed overly Americanized. Oh well because we had some free beer tickets! We also tried some absinthe for the first time and... WOW! Breakfast was absolutely amazing. They do have a guest kitchen, but why cook breakfast when it's $8/night when you book early? The breakfast was a smorgasbord of local meats, spreads, fruits, veggies, breads (rye, wheat, sweet bread, and etc.), and so much more. The coffee machine has a thousand settings, including chocolate lattes. I highly recommend the chocolate latte with their farmer's bread and chocolate hazelnut spread. All in all I was very pleased with my first hostel experience. We stayed in Air BnBs the rest of the vacation, but I appreciated staying in the hostel. Clink was so close to everything and the central train station hub was a short fairy ride. Definitely invest in the Amsterdam rail pass and you have a quick way to get around town.

I stayed at ClinkNOORD for three nights this summer…read more Overall, it was a fairly good hostel. Had a nice community feel and had a fair amount of social events. The rooms themselves were okay. Definitely a bit grimy, but not too bad. You do have to make your own bed upon arrival, which is a bit silly. And super warm rooms. One fan in the room, but didn't do much to circulate air. My main issues were the bathrooms. The shower stalls didn't have any ventilation, so just opening the door you were hit with the scent of MOLD! Really grossed me out. The price overall was way more expensive than any other hostel I stayed in across Europe. I'm not sure if Amsterdam hostels are just more expensive in general, but I wasn't thrilled with the price hike and the subpar cleanliness and lack of things being ready upon arrival. It is fun to take the ferry across, but if I visit Amsterdam again, I will definitely be trying to stay on the other side of the river just for ease of access.

When we first arrived at Sloterdijk Station, I was a little put off by all the "characters" in the…read morearea. It seemed to me a good place to get pick-pocketed as it is a very noisy and crowded station and area right outside the hotel. My advice would be to pay close attention to your belongings as you walk from the station to the hotel. That being said, the Holiday Inn Express Sloterdijk is like a diamond in the rough. As soon as we entered, we relaxed immediately in the quiet atmosphere. There is a grocery store on the first level of the hotel as well as a restaurant, which we didn't try. You take an elevator up one floor to get to the reception desk to check in. We stayed at this hotel two times on our Amsterdam trip, for one night each time. Both stays were excellent. As an IHG Rewards member, I was thrilled that we were able to check in early on our first visit. On our second visit, we had to wait a couple hours to check in. We went to the nearby Starbucks to wait as the hotel lobby was very crowded with people waiting to check in. On both stays, we were given a room with an odd number. I was glad, because I had read in another Yelp review that the odd numbered rooms were quieter. The odd numbered rooms face the trains but the train noise did not bother us. We had rooms pretty high up, which probably helped in that regard. The rooms were clean, modern, and comfortable. I liked the toiletries in the bathroom. They had my second favorite hotel breakfast on the trip, and the cool thing is the breakfast is included with the room, which is pretty rare in Europe. You had to let the front desk know which hour-long "shift" you wanted for breakfast in order for them to have enough seating for everyone. We picked the early shift (from 7 - 8 am). There was plenty of food and seating during that shift. They had plentiful pastries (my favorite!), yogurt, fruit, cereal, Dutch cheeses, juices, and hot food items available. Both times we stayed at this hotel, we at dinner at the Hermes restaurant, which is just across from this hotel, literally steps away. We loved sitting outside at that restaurant, enjoying their wonderful food and service. The Sloterdijk Station is only two train stops from the airport and one train stop to the Central station in Amsterdam. We would definitely stay there again.

I stayed at the Holiday Inn for about a week at the beginning of the month. We were in town on…read morebusiness and this was near our conference. While not in the city center, the train station is right next door and you can be in town within 8-10 minutes or less. This was perfect for us. The rooms were not huge, but fine for two people. I booked a double bed room but unfortunately did not receive one. If you are sensitive to noise, this may not be the best place for you as it is right next to the train station and the walls are very thin. Two of our nights, people were on the street with a loud speaker and we could hear it all the way from the top floor. I love that breakfast is included at this hotel. Pastries, boiled eggs, fruit, meat, and more. However, I wish the eggs were either pre peeled or scrambled. Overall, I would stay here again!

Best Hostel i've ever stayed in! It was safe, clean, and really enjoyable! I also thought the price…read morewas good! I shared a double with a friend and it was great! The lobby area also has a cafe so it was super easy to get a coffee in the morning or ice water whenever i needed it! The staff were also really nice!

I traveled to Amsterdam solo from NYC and absolutely loved my experience at Ecomama! I visited in…read morelate December, and there were at least 5-10 of us hanging out in the common areas at all times. This place has a friendly San Francisco/Portland hipster vibe. The living space was cozy and cute - cool distressed leather sofa, Crosby record player, and teepee with tea lights inside. Definitely felt Coachella-esque. The staff was courteous and spoke very good English. They run independent tours (red light district, Casa Rosso, etc.) which are slightly expensive, but worth it. Moo (pronounced Moe) was a cool local Dutch guide who kind of looked like a guy I would find on the L train into Williamsburg who would be featured on the HotGuysReading Instagram page. He took us to this cool bar where they served tequila apple juice shots (think picklebacks but way tastier). Plus you get to meet more awesome people from their sister hostel (Cocomama). Conveniently located next to a grocery store and a 10 minute walk away from the main tourist spots. Showers/sheets were clean, lockers were large, beds were comfy and dorm rooms were spacious. Don't forget to do the museum pass and reserve a ticket online for the Anne Frank House (it'll save you money and 2 hours of your time). This hostel must if you are traveling alone and want to meet like-minded people. I still keep in touch with the Aussies that I met there!

You cannot stay much more central in Amsterdam than Hotel Residence Le Coin. It's steps from the…read moreconvergence of the Rokin Canal and Amstel River, and you can walk to see sights NSE&W. My room was large and thankfully windows open since there is no air conditioning for hot summer days. Of course doing this you'll get the street noise, and tourists seem to stay out late at night in this area. Advertised as two twins or double, it was actually 2 twins pushed together. The bathroom is compact as is the "kitchen" or kitchenette. The small fridge and huge desk/work table was useful. Surprisingly there was no room safe to store laptop or valuables, but small safe box is provided in the lobby for passports, etc. Housekeeping and I'm guessing maintenance guy entered room without knocking while I was there.

I totally relied on my fellow yelpers on choosing this hotel to stay in Amsterdam and i loved it. I…read morelove my fellow yelpers! My friend and I didnt get to check in until around 5pm. By then, our reservation of two single beds were all taken so they upgraded (free of charge) us to a bigger room with two single beds. Originally we should pay 115 euros but we got the upgraded room (around 155 euros i believe) for the same price. The room is clean and spacious. Bathroom is nice. We have a small balcony that faces the canal and clock tower. Because our room is right next to the major street and my friend and I were tired after days of travelling, we wanted to go to bed early; it was slightly noisy outside of the hotel (by the time we decided to go to bed which was right around midnight-ish) just because the major street is located so nearby. But it was not really a major problem at all. The beds were very comfortable so we both slept very well. They have internet here but you have to pay just like many other places in Europe (nobody really told me that you have to always pay for internet and the use of restrooms in Europe before my trip!!!). For wireless connection, it is 2.5 euros for one hour or 5 euros for 24 hours. You can connect and disconnect at anytime and the connection is valid for 3 months. You may also check out an Ethernet cable for 10 euros deposit i believe. I saw this information on the info booklet but i was not sure if that is what they meant. So dont quote me on the ethernet cable option. They take your credit card information at the time of reservation. However, they do not charge your physical card until you check-out. They told us its because normally people change their mind at the point of check-out such as they do not have enough cash or they wish to use a different credit card. They accept the last minute changes. Unlike other hotels that charge you up front, you cannot change your mind for your type of payment even though your credit card is maxed out or you are out of cash. They do so because sometimes people have to change plans during travels and it is easier for them to charge people at check-out rather than have to change type of payment. I think the staff at the reception are nice. Like many other hotels, they can take your postcards or mails and save it for weekday delivery/pick-ups so you dont have to go out and find a mailbox or post office. But there are also mailboxes under the clock tower (right across from the street) that collect mails 7 days a week. Because our room is upgraded, it has a fantastic view of the city! We also have kitchen supplies like stove top, dish soap, dishsoap sponge, and other typical supplies like cups and coffeemaker. This hotel is next to a canal and tram station. At the tram station next to the canal, I believe the tram 14 (from the side of the hotel) take you to Anne Frank House from there; tram number 16 or 24 on the other side of the street take you to the Van Gogh museum. The tourist attractions are all very close by. The red light district is about 10 to 15 minutes walk up north. By foot, you can also walk to the Anne Frank house which would probably take up to 20 or 30 minutes. Walk south to a block (not the one right next to the canal, but the one after) you can find burger places, mini markets, burger king, subway, pizza restaurant, wok, etc. Regarding the review in May of 2011 from our fellow yelper, by the time I got to the hotel, the street in front of it was still under construction. However, my friend and I traveled there from other cities in europe so we only had our backpacks with us thus the construction was not a major problem for us. Also just a general tip for travelling to Amsterdam, when my friend and I got off the train at central station, we headed to its information office that has pre-sale tickets and city metro passes. We bought a map for 2.5 euros from one of its machines but it turned out to be completely unnecessary. You can just find free maps from other places like on the metro bus booklet or hotels.

Great location near museums. The breakfast was great and the staff WONDERFUL( especially Kaz). The…read moreonly huge drawbacks were the location of rooms 4 and 6. Right on the street behind a kids daycare playground. Very noisy with no privacy unless you keep the drapes closed. At night it was noisy from the street traffic. It was hard to keep the windows open with the noise but you couldn't close them because of the heat. You would not have such an issue in other rooms most likely. There are also no mini fridges in the rooms. If you have meds that need to be kept cool they will store them in their fridge if you ask. Just made me nervous that they would be misplaced. Rooms are small but the bathroom surprisingly spacious.

Beautiful, quant, well kept hotel. Room was pleasant with a balcony and windows that opened…read more Surrounding streets seemed pretty quiet at night. Nice breakfast downstairs. Staff were very pleasant and accommodating. I'd definitely return.

I had nothing but a positive and pleasant experience at Stayokay!…read moreI really appreciated the outlets&small lamp on each bunk. Everything was very clean. Rooms are a wee bit stuffy,but nothing an open window couldn't fix. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Location was more or less central to everything; took me a 15-20 min bike ride to main attractions. I believe they rent out bikes,so rent one as soon as you get here. I found it a bit of a hassle to walk towards the center and find a rental,then drop it off by 5pm.

This is a nice hostel in an excellent location. It's walking distance to pretty much everything a…read moretourist could want, and is only a few minutes walk to many tram lines if you don't want to walk. The bathrooms are numerous and spacious and generally clean, though definitely still bring shoes for the shower. The Beds are fine, and the prices reasonable, at least, for Amsterdam. The bigs issue with this place is the lack of an elevator, despite many levels, and the lack of electrical outlets. The breakfast is fairly extensive and you can eat breakfast, have coffee, etc. while overlooking the canal. The staff is friendly. They sell tickets to many museums as well as transit tickets. They can call a taxi for you to take you+luggage to the train station, airport, whatever.

After KLM cancelled our flight from Amsterdam to Washington, D.C., we booked a one-night stay at…read moreKimpton De Witt because of the value, location, and amenities. We're so glad we did. Here's why. 1) Check-In: The staff in the lobby are all excellent! They quickly checked us in while also treating our daughter like a princess. They even gave her a family guide book to Amsterdam and a little stuffed bear. 2) Rooms: Our king-sized room with a sofa was spacious, clean, and came with a TV, robes, toiletries, and more. 3) Service: Staff came to make the sleeper sofa and left us lots of toiletries since ours are in our checked luggage. They also gave us a drink voucher. 4) Amenities: The cocktail bar is the best in the city and worth every Euro. There's also a restaurant, a gym, business center, and flavored water when you walk in. They also let you borrow bikes! 5) Location: It's close to Central Station and very walkable to cafes, shops, and more.

I really would rate ths hotel 4.5, but will round up for the efforts many employees made to help us…read morewith issues we had. Great location near Amsterdam Centraal and nice ambience as soon as you walk in. We had to change rooms as the AC in our room broke and was leaking. Sadly, we were there during the hottest time in Amsterdam history; literally, they have never had a Red Warning for heat until we were there, lol! Even in our new room, the AC couldn't get the room as cool as we needed. They tried and said, "Well, this isn't the States." Their establishments aren't prepared for 103 degrees! They also have a nice Ask for a Plant program where they will send a plant friend to your room for your stay and will plant a tree somewhere for everyone who asks for a plant. They are also not stingy with giving out bottles of water (the tap water is safe there, but nice to have environmentally friendly bottles for wandering during the day). Social hour from 4-5 is nice, though I wish they had more variety in the choices. On one of the super hot days, they were handing out ice cream as people returned from the heat of the day. Breakfast is included in the room rate and it was decent. The bar on site is fairly hip and makes good cocktails. We had a nice stay while in Amsterdam; thanks, Kimpton!

My stay at the Hoxton was one of the reasons why I loved Amsterdam so much. The service was quick,…read morethe rooms were clean, and I was surprised with a free upgrade (woop woop)! The location was beautiful and it was super easy to come outside and sit by the canal. It was also the only place I visited in Europe with awesome air conditioning. When I come back to Amsterdam, I will be coming to the Hoxton.

I stayed at the Hoxton in Amsterdam for three nights and, at around $600 a night, I was expecting a…read morebit more. The best part of the stay was definitely the front desk staff. Everyone I interacted with there was professional, helpful, and friendly. Unfortunately, the good service at the front desk didn't extend to the rest of the hotel. The bar and Lotti's restaurant were both consistently understaffed, and the service was extremely slow. Lotti's also seemed to be out of a lot of the main dishes, even though the menu is already pretty limited. As for the rooms, they were okay, but felt a little worn and could really use some updating. Nothing terrible, but for what the hotel charges, I think you should be able to expect a bit more comfort and quality. After checking out the W Hotel nearby, which was much nicer for a similar price, I couldn't help but feel disappointed. For nearly $4500 after taxes for three nights in two rooms at the Hoxton, I honestly felt a bit cheated. Again, the front desk team deserves credit, but overall, I think the Hoxton needs to step up its game to justify these rates.