Are pets allowed at the hotel?

Pets are not allowed at the property. Service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time starts at 15:00 and ends at 22:00. Check-out time is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Where is the hotel located?

The property is located in Amsterdam City Centre, near a metro station. It is close to attractions such as ARTIS, Vondelpark, Rijksmuseum, and Van Gogh Museum.

What are the policies for children staying at the hotel?

Children are allowed at the property. One child aged 5 years or younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not offer rollaway or extra beds. Extra-person charges may apply depending on property policy. It is recommended to contact the property prior to arrival for specific accommodation needs.

The Old Nickel Hotel in Amsterdam

Average nightly price at The Old Nickel Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$75
February	US$110
March	US$148
April	US$212
May	US$219
June	US$161
July	US$175
August	US$181
September	US$183
October	US$198
November	US$131
December	US$126

What guests think

Travellers describe The Old Nickel Hotel as a centrally located base near Amsterdam Centraal, with very small rooms, steep stairs and no elevator, lively street noise at night, and generally friendly staff who keep rooms mostly clean.

Several guests appreciate the cozy lobby bar and helpful touches like quick check-in and luggage storage. Common drawbacks include no air conditioning and thin windows, plus occasional maintenance issues such as clogged drains or bathroom odors. Expect a compact, no-frills stay best suited to travelers prioritizing location over space and silence.

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Facilities

The hotel has a cozy lobby bar and practical touches like luggage storage, but many note steep, narrow stairs and no elevator. Multiple reviews also mention a lack of air conditioning, with fans sometimes provided.

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Girish

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Small room with everything you need. Clean room and comfy bed. Great location. 3mins from Central station. check in is inside the pub. I noticed like myself. People were questions booking the hotel as the pub looks vintage. But the rooms are far from it.

10

Alfred

23 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Frank gave us good service even helps carry our bags up three floors of very small steps. The hotel badly needs an elevator.

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Hsin-He

25 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is super great -- literally next to the central station, red light district and Chinatown. Also, dam square and the palace are in a walkable distance. The single room isn't super big but it contains everything you need, and it's clean. Nothing to complain about. The staff is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! They're helpful, hospitable and polite. The reception runs 24 hours. One of them speaks a little Chinese ,which surprised me a lot! The bar at the reception also offers great beers. A potential downside is that you'll hear the sound from the street until around 10pm. Well, it's in the centrum so there are some bars. I heard them singing ‘Don't Look Back in Anger’ at both nights. I don't mind but it might not be suitable for you if you sleep super early. (or hate Oasis)

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Heather

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is very close to the train station and perfectly placed for getting round the city easily on foot. I stayed in a double room which was small, but very clean and comfortable. The stairs up to the room are very steep and narrow, so not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. The only downside to my stay was the noise from the karaoke bar opposite. The bar is open until 3am and unfortunately there is no soundproofing on the windows. I would definitely stay there again - I would just remember to take ear plugs!

10

Catherine

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Second time i stayed here only suggestion would be air conditioning. Will definitely go back

10

Alice

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The room we stayed in was newly remodeled. The beds were very comfortable. The room was very tiny but that is to be expected in a European city center.This hotel is a five minute walk from the train station and easy walking all over Amsterdam. The bar tender/ hotel manager was nice to talk with and accommodating for luggage storage and cheese refrigeration! It was a lovely stay.

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JUSTIN MARC

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staying in this hotel was an okay experience. The only issue that I had was that the stairs leading to the higher floors were too steep. This can pose as a safety hazard and it was difficult to carry luggage up them. The place is close to the central station and lots of cool places outside that you can visit. There is a good chinese restaurant and a great breakfast place near the hotel.

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Gregory

18 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing location! Right in the heart of the action. Had a small room with two twin beds. Not much room to stage a suitcase. Speaking of suitcases, just be prepared to carry your suitcase up several flights of stairs as there is no lift. The staircase is very steep...understandable given the age of the buildings.

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MICHAEL

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel met my basic 1-night need for a comfortable room/bed and a hot shower. The option to leave large rucksack in bag room prior to check in very customer friendly.

10

Elizabeth

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quick easy check in. Able to store bags. Close to the station.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and bathrooms clean, with some describing them as spotlessly clean. A minority reported issues such as sewage smells, clogged drains, or linens that didn’t feel freshly laundered.

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Andre

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room comfortable beds

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John

11 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Small but very clean and functional room. Ideal for one person staying in the centre of Amsterdam

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Dmytro

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Säng kläder var inte så fräscha, det var mycket hår från tidigare gäster. Om du inte är vältränad det blir svår för dig om du får rum på fjärde våning eftersom det fins ingen hiss. Rummet var extrasmall det rekommenderas inte för dig som har svårt med trånga utrymmen. Fönstret öppnas till en svart tacket så förvänta inte dig en fint utsikt.

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Tracy

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Yes. This place smells like sewage in the bathroom at times. However, close the bathroom door and you are fine. The location is EXCELLENT, and the dude running the bar/rooms is super sweet. The curtains and walls were a wee bit dirty but the beds, floor and bathroom were very very clean. That’s all that really matters right? Felt very safe coming from Central Station even late at night.

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Keith

2 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Amsterdam’s old buildings have charm, steep stairs and small roons. Hotel Old Nickel ticked all the boxes - super central location, spotlessly clean room and bathroom, and friendly staff. Thank you !

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J L

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean rooms, excellent location. Easy to check in and out

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Peter

19 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom stank, you need mountaineering ropes to get up the stairs.

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Lisa

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’d read reviews that rooms are small….. yes they’re small- it’s Amsterdam! Literally the room is the size of a full bed (my room had a single bed and some space beside it) but it also had a bathroom which was great! Honestly I loved it. Clean, cozy, excellent location! No complaints whatsoever.

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Mark

4 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Centrally located but right across from a noisy karaoke bar. No hot water. Both sink and shower drains were very clogged.

8

Marc

21 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room

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Rooms

Rooms are very small and simply furnished, with weak soundproofing that lets in street and karaoke-bar noise. Beds are often comfortable, but there’s no air conditioning and windows can be drafty or thin.

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Jeanette

29 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Steep, narrow stairs. Luckily, I was on the first floor (so only one set of stairs to climb). Close to the central station and to some of the main sights, including the Red Light District. TV didn't work (no signal), but I didn't say anything about it because I could just as well watch things on my phone. No kettle with tea/coffee. Narrow beds pushed together which easily separated - the mattress kept slipping. Good size bench. Soap/shampoo dispensers in the bathroom. Old building, thin windows made the room very cold and you could hear people out on the street as if they were in the room. Loud area with a lot of foot traffic and bicycles ringing their bells. Would recommend for its ease of access to public transport and sightseeing plus shopping. Bring earplugs and warm clothes if visiting in spring.

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Beverly

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice centrally located character hotel. Staff are amazing! Very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Love the hotel lobby bar. So many restaurants, attractions and the central train station are within walking distance. Double room is spacious, comfortable and clean.

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valerian

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is very well located if you want be close to the train station and city center. The main issue is the isolation, you may see a window but it feels like you are sleeping outside! I had a very small room (but that was the single room so it is ok). The bathroom was nice otherwise considering. Cleanliness was ok.

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Renee

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very small room. Bathroom alright. I Think the Price is too High for this small space. A bit cold due to old windows and a draft going through. Alot of noice. Service is good. Location is very good.

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Beverly

26 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely character hotel located in central Amsterdam, close to the Central Train Station and within walking distance of many restaurants and pubs and attractions. The staff are amazingly friendly, helpful and accommodating. The double room was spacious, clean and comfortable.

6

Brian

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location near Central station. The location has a drawback - late night noise. Rooms were a bit hot with no controllable a/c, but we were given a fan that kept things comfortable enough.

4

Gethin

1 Mar 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was not well maintained. Room was tiny. Hallways were tiny. Stairs were super tiny. Good location but for a 6ft4 man, this was too small.

6

Vinicius

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The review is based on a single room and considering the price paid. Reception was quick and efficient. The location is excellent, close to the central station and bars, restaurants, and tourist attractions. The Wi-Fi is good. The room is very small (barely enough for the bed, which is nonetheless comfortable). There's no air conditioning, so staying in this room on hot days is not recommended. The room is noisy, as there's a karaoke bar right outside, where people sing until past 1 a.m. The bathroom, though small, is modernized, but has a serious drainage problem, causing water to overflow from the shower stall into the common area and never return, leaving a "mini pool" there. Overall, good for one night.

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Heather

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is very close to the train station and perfectly placed for getting round the city easily on foot. I stayed in a double room which was small, but very clean and comfortable. The stairs up to the room are very steep and narrow, so not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. The only downside to my stay was the noise from the karaoke bar opposite. The bar is open until 3am and unfortunately there is no soundproofing on the windows. I would definitely stay there again - I would just remember to take ear plugs!

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Daniel

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Won’t repeat. Room was big enough to fit the mattress and that was about it. No room for my suitcase, no safe, no refrigerator, walked up 4 flights of narrow and steep stairs. Only good thing was location. Maybe it’s normal for this city but will look elsewhere for next time.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and efficient, including assistance with bags and even lost items. A few guests mentioned unfriendly interactions.

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Ruben

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff and check in! Nice property, very close to all the sites and transportation. Will stay here again when I return to Amsterdam!

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Jerome chris

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room is noisy and small. There is no elevator and the stairs are so incline and the steps are so narrow you can even up straight. If you’re carrying luggage, strongly not recommended for this hotel. The staff was not only unfriendly……is so mean

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Beverly

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice centrally located character hotel. Staff are amazing! Very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Love the hotel lobby bar. So many restaurants, attractions and the central train station are within walking distance. Double room is spacious, comfortable and clean.

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Beverly

26 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely character hotel located in central Amsterdam, close to the Central Train Station and within walking distance of many restaurants and pubs and attractions. The staff are amazingly friendly, helpful and accommodating. The double room was spacious, clean and comfortable.

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Keith

2 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Amsterdam’s old buildings have charm, steep stairs and small roons. Hotel Old Nickel ticked all the boxes - super central location, spotlessly clean room and bathroom, and friendly staff. Thank you !

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Hsin-He

25 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is super great -- literally next to the central station, red light district and Chinatown. Also, dam square and the palace are in a walkable distance. The single room isn't super big but it contains everything you need, and it's clean. Nothing to complain about. The staff is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! They're helpful, hospitable and polite. The reception runs 24 hours. One of them speaks a little Chinese ,which surprised me a lot! The bar at the reception also offers great beers. A potential downside is that you'll hear the sound from the street until around 10pm. Well, it's in the centrum so there are some bars. I heard them singing ‘Don't Look Back in Anger’ at both nights. I don't mind but it might not be suitable for you if you sleep super early. (or hate Oasis)

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Beverly

22 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely old character hotel with wonderful staff and clean, comfortable and spacious (double room) room. The staff went over and above to be welcoming. friendly, accommodating and helpful. Great central location within walking distance of the train station and most tourist attractions. I love the lobby bar as well!

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Simon

1 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Very Pleasent staff

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Graham

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really, friendly and helpful staff! I lost my credit card and they found it! Came running out to find me which they did!

10

Elizabeth

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quick easy check in. Able to store bags. Close to the station.

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Location

Exceptional central location a short walk from Amsterdam Centraal and major sights. The convenience comes with late-night noise from nearby bars.

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Alfredo Mauricio

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excelente ubicación y servicio

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Marisol

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great area and walking distance to train central

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Keith

2 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Amsterdam’s old buildings have charm, steep stairs and small roons. Hotel Old Nickel ticked all the boxes - super central location, spotlessly clean room and bathroom, and friendly staff. Thank you !

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Brian

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location near Central station. The location has a drawback - late night noise. Rooms were a bit hot with no controllable a/c, but we were given a fan that kept things comfortable enough.

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J L

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean rooms, excellent location. Easy to check in and out

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Hector

5 May 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

It is centrally located just a couple of blocks from the main train station

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Hsin-He

25 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is super great -- literally next to the central station, red light district and Chinatown. Also, dam square and the palace are in a walkable distance. The single room isn't super big but it contains everything you need, and it's clean. Nothing to complain about. The staff is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! They're helpful, hospitable and polite. The reception runs 24 hours. One of them speaks a little Chinese ,which surprised me a lot! The bar at the reception also offers great beers. A potential downside is that you'll hear the sound from the street until around 10pm. Well, it's in the centrum so there are some bars. I heard them singing ‘Don't Look Back in Anger’ at both nights. I don't mind but it might not be suitable for you if you sleep super early. (or hate Oasis)

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Brian

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

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brian

4 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Elizabeth

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quick easy check in. Able to store bags. Close to the station.

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Dining

A well-liked lobby bar serves drinks downstairs. There’s little feedback about breakfast or on-site dining beyond the bar.

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Girish

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Small room with everything you need. Clean room and comfy bed. Great location. 3mins from Central station. check in is inside the pub. I noticed like myself. People were questions booking the hotel as the pub looks vintage. But the rooms are far from it.

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Andrew

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Pretty bar downstairs. Very noisy because we were on the 1st floor but I can sleep like a rock so I was okay. Bed was super comfy. Very convenient stay.

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Zoe

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice single room, clean and comfy bed. Liked that there was a quiet bar downstairs where you could socialise. Friendly helpful staff. Little noisy in the early hours of the morning but that is to be expected in the red light district so not a problem. Fab location near everything.

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Beverly

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice centrally located character hotel. Staff are amazing! Very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Love the hotel lobby bar. So many restaurants, attractions and the central train station are within walking distance. Double room is spacious, comfortable and clean.

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Viviane

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Localização ótima para quem chega de trem, porém, na parte da noite é um pouco barulhenta, por causa da religião. Quarto e banheiro extremamente pequenos. Para pessoa de porte maior, o quarto de solteiro é um problema. Na parte inferior do hotel existe um pub, que é lindo! Atendimento ótimo!

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Beverly

26 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely character hotel located in central Amsterdam, close to the Central Train Station and within walking distance of many restaurants and pubs and attractions. The staff are amazingly friendly, helpful and accommodating. The double room was spacious, clean and comfortable.

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Hsin-He

25 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is super great -- literally next to the central station, red light district and Chinatown. Also, dam square and the palace are in a walkable distance. The single room isn't super big but it contains everything you need, and it's clean. Nothing to complain about. The staff is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! They're helpful, hospitable and polite. The reception runs 24 hours. One of them speaks a little Chinese ,which surprised me a lot! The bar at the reception also offers great beers. A potential downside is that you'll hear the sound from the street until around 10pm. Well, it's in the centrum so there are some bars. I heard them singing ‘Don't Look Back in Anger’ at both nights. I don't mind but it might not be suitable for you if you sleep super early. (or hate Oasis)

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Colin

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great experience overall. 10-15 minute walk from Central station, hotel is centrally located with a quaint bar available for drinks. Clean room and nice bathroom. Secure door access to allow for late night adventuring. One should be aware that this is Amsterdam, so everywhere this close to Central station is somewhat noisy, and the room is not spacious. And there are stairs (narrow too). But a comfortable and clean place to set up for the night makes up for it.

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Beverly

22 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely old character hotel with wonderful staff and clean, comfortable and spacious (double room) room. The staff went over and above to be welcoming. friendly, accommodating and helpful. Great central location within walking distance of the train station and most tourist attractions. I love the lobby bar as well!

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Alice

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The room we stayed in was newly remodeled. The beds were very comfortable. The room was very tiny but that is to be expected in a European city center.This hotel is a five minute walk from the train station and easy walking all over Amsterdam. The bar tender/ hotel manager was nice to talk with and accommodating for luggage storage and cheese refrigeration! It was a lovely stay.

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1 $91	2 $123	3 $173	4 $168	5 $136	6 $250	7 $254
8 $113	9 $120	10 $156	11 $111	12 $111	13 $248	14 $258
15 $121	16 $149	17 $207	18 $159	19 $132	20 $241	21 $256
22 $159	23 $150	24 $153	25 $163	26 $163	27 $259	28 $300
29 $123	30 $132

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