Central location close to tourist attractions and main train station
Some guest rooms have en-suite bathrooms
Lockers, flat-screen TVs, and hairdryers in every room
24-hour bar with pool table
Guest computers with internet connection
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Several reports of bedbugs
Not all guest rooms have private bathrooms
Some rooms are windowless
Noise issues from the street and fellow guests
No air-conditioning or in-room Wi-Fi
No elevator and narrow stairs
No luggage storage
The best thing about this 37-room hostel property is its location in the center of Amsterdam's tourist and nightlife district. Catering to budget travelers, rooms sleep up to eight people and some are fitted with bunk beds. Some have en-suite bathrooms, while others share facilities. Rooms look newly renovated, but are cramped, with low ceilings and few amenities save for lockers and flat-screen TVs. There's no in-room Wi-Fi, but it can be accessed at the on-site bar, which is open 24-hours and has a pool table. The list of guest complaints is measurable, however, including stained sheets, noise, and bed bugs. Rooms at nearby Hotel Mevlana are slightly more expensive, but cleaner and have free Wi-Fi.
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Scene
Budget hostel property popular with backpackers
Located in a small street of historic buildings in Amsterdam's city center, Travel Hotel occupies a tall and narrow six-story building with a black brick facade and sash windows. The reception area is cramped, with a front desk tucked into a corner, a vending machine selling snacks and soft drinks, and racks of tourist brochures. This is a popular hotel with backpackers and budget travelers because of its central location and the cheap rates it offers. It has a no-frills hostel atmosphere with a 24-hour bar that has people coming and going throughout the night causing noise. The old six-story building does not have an elevator, and the winding stairwells are extremely narrow. Overall, it's an adequate pick for budget travelers seeking a central location, but the list of guest complaints is lengthy (including bugs, noise, and cleanliness), and there are lots of other hostels in the city center that are cleaner and quieter.
Location
In Amsterdam's city center -- a few minutes' walk to Centraal Station
Travel Hotel is situated in the heart of Amsterdam, on a side street located between Dam Square and the red light district. There are several other budget hotels located on the same street, as well as bars and small businesses. It's just a few minutes' walk to Dam Square and Centraal Station, and many tourist attractions are also within easy walking distance, as well as bars, coffee shops, night clubs, and restaurants. - Four-minute walk to Dam Square
Rooms
Basic private and shared rooms, some with en-suite bathrooms -- but many complaints including bugs
Guest rooms at Travel Hotel are available as singles, doubles, triples, and quads, with the largest room sleeping up to eight people. Dorm rooms accommodating four people and more are fitted with bunk beds. All the rooms have lockers and flat-screen TVs, but Wi-Fi is not available. Some rooms have en-suite bathrooms, while others have shared facilities located in the hallway. Bathrooms are generally small and fitted with cramped shower cabins, plus hairdryers are provided. The rooms are basic but look well maintained. However, space is at a premium here, and the low ceilings make the rooms seem even more cramped. Some rooms don't have windows, while in others the windows either do not open or close properly. Other downsides include the lack of air-conditioning and poor soundproofing, with street noise and noise from the hallways and other rooms being a common nuisance. The list of guest complaints is long and includes broken showers, doors that don't lock, stained sheets and cleanliness issues, and insufficient towels. Also, several guests have reported bedbugs.
Features
Bar open 24/7, pool table, guest computers, and free Wi-Fi in public areas
This budget hotel's features are mainly limited to an on-site bar. Open 24-hours, it serves beer, wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee, and toasted sandwiches. There's also a pool table, while two computers connected to the internet are available for guest use. The hotel's free Wi-Fi connection is only available in the reception area and bar. There are no luggage storage facilities.
