Herengracht 211, Amsterdam City Center, 1016 BE Amsterdam, Netherlands
#359 of 385 B&Bs and inns in Amsterdam
Guests' ChoiceBased on 34 B&B reviews
6.8Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.3
Location
9.4
Facilities
6.8
Staff
7.3
Value for money
6.7
Free Wifi
10.0
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Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Karina
United KingdomThe location is great, but the shared kitchen cannot be used for cooking.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Ruby
AustraliaSmell coming from the bathroom (is due to the old pipes and sewers near by) but does lessen after using the taps and shower and having an airfreshener.
Great location, cute lounge room and comfy beds.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: October 6, 2023
Rachel
United KingdomThe stairs in the accommodation was very steep and narrow, I would stay again if I was on the bottom floor
It was central to all activities we wanted to do.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 15, 2023
Johannes
New ZealandThis place is set up as an Air BnB managed by a third party, meaning you will have nothing to do with the live in owner. The owner lives in a seperate area above the apartment and we did not see them the entire time. This does however mean there is no lock on the area where you stay which does cause a privacy issue. The communication around not being able to cook in the apartment needs to be clearly stated as it was a surprise for us on arrival. The WiFi works ok but definitely stopped working a few times during our stay. The stairs are definitely very steep and very narrow but are fine once you get your luggage up. I wouldn't recommend this place if you have any sort of mobility issues. There was a slight smell in the bathroom but was not very bad. There is no AC, however as long as it's not the peak of summer this doesn't really matter. Water pressure in shower was a little low. Overall the cost was a little high for what was provided.
Amazing location and great living area to relax. The location is so good it does make up for some of the negative features listed below.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: April 22, 2023
Yuk
United Kingdomstill have a guest living up stairs and the pillows is not comfortable when I’m sleeping.
the vibe in the property
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: September 11, 2022
Ciara
United Kingdomthe swing broke within 10 minutes of us being there
the location, the decorations
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: August 5, 2022
Michell
United KingdomBathroom left apartment smelly. Lack of cutlery and amenities like shower gel were expected and not corrected even when highlighted & mentioned.
Great location. Good size rooms. Fan left to compensate for hot weather. Steep stairs were clearly stated so you knew what to expect.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 24, 2022
Samer
United States of Americathere is no AC, it felt like oven, stairs is is small and awkward.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: June 14, 2022
Hannah
United Kingdomtvs in the rooms didn’t connect to the internet, could do with a tv in the living room, up a three flights of steep stairs, edge of one of the beds was very harsh.
coffee machine, very clean and comfortable sheets
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: April 5, 2022
Sandra
FranceDrain smell in the bathroom, lack of water pressure in the shower, smoke alarm not working in the living room, the steep staircase but we were warned.
The location. A living room and kitchen as well as the two bedrooms much better than a hotel room.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: June 13, 2024
Ritchie
United KingdomStairs were dangerous It didn’t smell great It was massively overpriced Kitchen was unavailable for kitchen use
Great location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: November 11, 2023
Anupama
MauritiusThe smelly washroom. The fact that we did not have heater for 9 days except for a small mobile one which of course was not enough for 4 people, the mice and the fact that two sets of keys could not be provided which could have helped us to be less dependent on each other
The only positive thing is the location
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: September 16, 2023
Erin
United KingdomLovely quirky and modern apartment in the city centre within walking distance to everywhere! Would deffo stay again!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 14, 2023
Aslıhan
United KingdomAVOID booking this place at all costs! We had the most awful experience staying at this place, I wish I could check these reviews earlier. Even I wanted to cancel 10 days before arrival they refused to make an exemption and we ended up having difficulties with lots of luggage with steep stairs. Not only that place was extremely filthy! My niece had an eye infection and I had my back full of bed bugs bites! Bathroom smells very bad and from blankets to towels everything was so filthy. 3 night stay cost us £700 which was extremely expensive for a rubbish place like this! Place is unsafe as there is no lock to separate us from upstair flat. AVOID AVOID!! This place is nothing like the pictures!!
Only location.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: May 25, 2023
Louisa
United KingdomAWFUL experience!!! UNSAFE, MICE, FILTHY, HAZARDOUS!! Wow we’re do I start.. someone lives up stairs which states on the listing it’s the host, and it’s not!! A stranger! No lock on any door to separate them and us, main front door kept being left open so felt very uneasy. We discovered mouse droppings on work top and floor then when my mother in law sat up reading in the living room, a little mice was running around. The swing in the living room fell down as soon as you sat on it so my mother was injured as she ended up on the floor. All in all, an AWFUL and disappointing stay in the apartment. I spoke to the host many times during our stay and asked them to meet up for check out but no one came. I have sent many messages to request a refund but been refused and ignored. The 3 night stay cost us over €900 and this is NOT acceptable. They shouldn’t be able to have a listing on booing.com! I am now seeking advice from a solicitor and taking this property to a small claims court.
**AVOID DO NOT BOOK!!**
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 26, 2023
Maddie
United Kingdomeverything was so sketchy and bad. definetly do not book this nothing like the pictures
Nothing liked about this property DO NOT STAY HERE
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 21, 2023
Emmanouela
GreeceFirst of all the stairs. If you have luggage avoid booking this one. I'm quite sure that most of the old central houses in Amsterdam/Netherlands are the same style. Narrow stairs and no elevator. So every time that you have to enter or exit the apartment feels like literally climbing. Second, you enter the door of the building, then you open another one door and you end up at the last floor, where you can see 2 doors for ''separate'' apartments. Then you understand that the apartment door is without a lock. So the other apartment, in which people or the owner living there, can enter your apartment any time they wanted to. Just to be clear we did not see any stranger in the apartment but we could. I do not know anyone that wants to stay in any house without a lock.... Last but not least, the apartment has a kitchen. But guess what. You are not allowed to use it. Exceptions: Coffee (from espresso machine & tea). PS. The WC the first day was okay, from the second day and on the drain was smelling..
Nice location & view. The living room was nice and spacious also.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 27, 2023
Sophie
United KingdomCleanliness How the room was open to the attic
The view and open kitchen/living room
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: January 15, 2023
Saskia
South AfricaThere was blood splatter and make-up smudged on the wall from previous renter. Sewage smell in the bathroom is extremely unhygienic to the point that it made me vomit. A nice description of the kitchen on booking.vom but rules that you are not allowed to cook. A glass of wine at night would have been nice but the a non-alcohol rule is on the letter in the apartment. No where else is it expressed. Doors don't look and no safes to keep valuables is available. Host gave us keys and didn't feel the need to introduce and show us where it is. We couldn't find it at first as there are no numbers on doors.
Nothing.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: November 21, 2022
Joel
AustraliaA Dropbox for the collection of the keys at the property itself would have been preferable for both us and the host considering the unreliability of arrival times surrounding international flights/customs.
The location, space and layout suited us absolutely perfectly.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: October 17, 2022
Dave
United KingdomThe stairs are a thing! Yes there are 2.5 flights of very tight and winding stairs but we expected them having read the reviews. Literally was the only slight negative but we got used to them quickly, wouldn’t recommend the property if you have mobility challenges or have a lot of luggage.
The apartment was clean with tasteful decor and good facilities. Having read some of the reviews I wasn’t expecting such a fitting property and really well located too. A great base to explore Amsterdam…. Oh and comfy beds too!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 15, 2022
Steffi
GermanyYou can’t lock the door so you have to trust. But everything is safe :).
it is a lovely apartment for max. 4 person. Its small but enough space for all. When you would experience like people in Amsterdam live - book this Appartement. It is perfekt! You step out of the door and walk about 5 minutes and your in the center.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 10, 2022
Ewelina
PolandBroken fridge (freezes your food), no shower gel or shampoo, no iron, the apartment is for 4 guests but there’s no 4 chairs for them to eat breakfast together (only 3), the homeowner is walking into the apartment during our absence (there’s no key to lock the door), broken handles (bedroom and bathroom), 2 broken chairs in the living room, the pricing on the damages is ridiculous.
Location, two separate bedrooms, cozy beds, a lot of space to spend time together
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: August 21, 2022
Marco
ItalyMirrors are very small
Apartment is very nice and well organized. The dining room is the perfect space where to spend some time chatting. Colours are well chosen as well as the furnitures. The view from the windows is great.
Stayed in August 2022
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