Hotel Asterisk, a family run hotel
Den Texstraat 16, Amsterdam City Center, 1017 ZA Amsterdam, Netherlands – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1805 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Location was phenomenal, not far walk to downtown or metro station very close by. Also lot to do in nearby areas. Rooms are small, but nice and clean. Staff was so friendly and helpful!

Asterisk Hotel offers 3-star superior accommodations in 2 restored 19th century buildings in the center of Amsterdam. It is located at 10 minutes walking distance from the Rijksmuseum and offers free WiFi in the entire property. Guests can relax in the garden or lobby and explore the surroundings, where one can find cafes and restaurants. All rooms are accessible by elevator and are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a safe, work desk and a private bathroom. A 24-hour check-in front desk is available and in the lobby guests can enjoy water and a small snack in the afternoon. The hotel offers a paid airport shuttle and taxi service upon request. A tour desk where excursions, tours, museum tickets, souvenirs and toiletries can be bought is also present. Many attractions can be found in the vicinity such as The Heineken Experience (1148 feet) Muntplein (0.7 mi), Van Gogh Museum (0.7 mi) and the Hermitage (0.7 mi). The hotel is only 820 feet from the Weteringcircuit Metro and Tram Stop where 4 tram lines and the Metro's route 52 run.
This is our guests' favorite part of Amsterdam, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Hotel Asterisk, a family run hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 30, 2000- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Elevator
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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- Elan
United States of America
“Location was phenomenal, not far walk to downtown or metro station very close by. Also lot to do in nearby areas. Rooms are small, but nice and clean. Staff was so friendly and helpful!” - Christopher
United States of America
“Beautiful location - super convenient to Metro commute to RAI. Super clean friendly family run establishment just as it claims.” - Ramses
United States of America
“Easy to find, walkable to many places, close to markets.” - Pines
Israel
“The staff was great, the room was clean and nice, location superb near the museums and the park” - Christine
United States of America
“Lovely hotel with a clean spacious room on a quiet street with easy access to museums and the central city. We especially enjoyed the large private patio--perfect for enjoying morning coffee or evening drinks. I would absolutely stay here again.” - Maria
Philippines
“Everyone i met in the hotel was kind and accommodating. The location was nice and quiet but close enough to many diff tourist spots, restaurants and stores. I would gladly stay there again.” - B
Germany
“I had an absolutely wonderful stay at Hotel Asterisk on Den Texstraat! The staff were incredibly attentive and friendly, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect for exploring Amsterdam. I was truly impressed with the...” - Joswin
Philippines
“Location is awesome. It's accessible through metro and tram. City center is 20 min walk away which you will not notice due to the nice sceneries you'll be passing by. There's a grocery near by for your immediate needs. Famous Albert Cuyp Market is...” - Jo
United Arab Emirates
“This apartment is located less than 500m from both the metro, as well as the trams. Our room was lovely, neat and comfortable. It can get slightly noisy outside, but it didn’t bother us too much. The staff were very friendly and accommodating to...” - DDawn
United States of America
“We loved our second visit to your hotel, especially the room with the lovely garden. A real treat in Amsterdam! We will definitely be back again sometime in future.”

Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hello, would we be able to store luggage on the morning of our arrival before checking into the room? Thank you
Dear guest, It is no problem to store some luggage at our hotel any time during the day.Answered on 2 August 2022is there a gym or public swimming pool close by
Dear potential guest, Thank you for sending us your question. There are a few gyms nearby the hotel, within only a short walk of 5 minutes. The clos..Answered on 16 December 2019I have walking problems, is the hotel suitable?
Dear potential guest, Thank you for sending us your question! All our rooms can be reached using a lift. Nevertheless, the hotel is not suitable for..Answered on 13 January 2020Hi there, I’m looking to stay for 3 nights in January, how much would a airport shuttle and taxi return cost
Dear Guest, We advise to come to our hotel with public transport. We made a Youtube movie about how to travel from Schiphol to our hotel. But a taxi s..Answered on 10 November 2021Hi, we would like to book your hotel however our flight only arrives late around 10ish pm in the evening. Do you still accept late check-in time aroun..
Dear Sir or Madam, Thank you for your message. Check-ins later in the day are perfectly fine, as we do have 24/7 reception at the hotel. Please howe..Answered on 8 March 2023What does it mean that the room is situated in the annex?
Dear Guest, Thank you for your message. We have 3 different buildings in our hotel which are situated very close to each other. This means that your ..Answered on 26 January 2020- Still looking?
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Amenities of Hotel Asterisk, a family run hotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Elevator
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- View
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Parking garage
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Board games/Puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safe
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- German
- English
- Spanish
- Dutch
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash is not accepted
Debit card
ATM card
Hotel Asterisk, a family run hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that all rooms are accessible by elevator.
Please note that Asterisk Hotel does not accept reservations for more than 6 people.
Please note that the credit card holder must be a guest and will be required to show a photo ID and the credit card used to book upon check-in. Or provide a copy of the credit card with an authorization from the credit card holder.
FAQs about Hotel Asterisk, a family run hotel
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Room options at Hotel Asterisk, a family run hotel include:
- Twin
- Single
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The prices at Hotel Asterisk, a family run hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Hotel Asterisk, a family run hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Hotel Asterisk, a family run hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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Hotel Asterisk, a family run hotel is 1 miles from the center of Amsterdam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.