Name: The Bolster
Address: Thorbecke plein 3, Amsterdam City Center, 1012 LE Amsterdam, Netherlands, Thorbecke plein 3, Noord-Holland, 1012 LE, Netherlands
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $98 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.9

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Hotel The Bolster

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, architecture and walking – Check location Thorbecke plein 3, Amsterdam City Center, 1012 LE Amsterdam, Netherlands – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, architecture and walking – Check location

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*8.3* Munttoren: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

*7.9* Allard Pierson Museum: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*8.3* FOAM Museum of Photography: only 4 minutes away! (950 feet by foot)

*8.5* Hermitage Amsterdam: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

*8.4* Het Muziektheater: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

*8.6* Rembrandtplein: only 1 minute away! (200 feet by foot)

*8.4* Tuschinski: only 2 minutes away! (500 feet by foot)

Faculty of Law: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*8.4* Waterlooplein: only 6 minutes away! (1,650 feet by foot)

*8.0* Flower Market: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

*8.3* Museum of Bags and Purses Hendrikje: only 1 minute away! (200 feet by foot)

*7.6* Torture Museum: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*8.5* Skinny bridge: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

*8.4* Utrechtsestraat: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

*8.0* Dutch National Opera & Ballet: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

Location is perfect. Commuting was so easy by tram or by foot with everything in close proximity.

Julius, United Arab Emirates

The room was nicely decorated and very clean. The bed was big and comfortable. The location is great.

Ceylan, Turkey

This hotel is locatedin the middle of bars and red light places. It wasn’t indicated on your description of your site

Xavier, Belgium

The hotel is in a great location with lots of bars, restaurants and cafes around, the room was so comfortable and quirky. The staff were so friendly and helpful.

Sairsair, United Kingdom

Clean, well designed, comfortable and amazing location!

Marija, Serbia

The receptionist is very nice. The room is very well decorated, very clean and very well equipped (espresso machine...). The location is very central (10min walking from Dam square) and the neighborhood is very alive. Highly recommended for couples and young people.

Rim, Lebanon

Bed was very comfortable and there was even a day bed - I was there for a layover so I wasn't able to use it. Location was amazing!

Arnold, United States of America

Great customer service cleanliness and location Sorina helped us with everything Thank you

Rodica, United States of America

The employees they were so helpful and accommodating. This hotel/hostel is right in the center of it all there is a club right downstairs and local bars are open very late. I would definitely come again but with friends not my children as this is the perfect location for enjoying night life and getting around to local attractions.

S-aakhut, United States of America

The location was brilliant as it was just next to Rembrandtplein that has lots of coffee shops to visit and if your looking for a night out, there is also the club 'Escape' which I would definitely recommend. The staff where very friendly and happy to help with luggage. The only thing I would suggest is, if you have difficulty climbing stairs is to request a room on the first floor and the stairs are quite steep.

Abbi, United Kingdom

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9.0

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Location is perfect. Commuting was so easy by tram or by foot with everything in close proximity.”

Julius United Arab Emirates
“The room was nicely decorated and very clean. The bed was big and comfortable. The location is great.”

Ceylan Turkey
“This hotel is locatedin the middle of bars and red light places. It wasn’t indicated on your description of your site”

Xavier Belgium
“The hotel is in a great location with lots of bars, restaurants and cafes around, the room was so comfortable and quirky. The staff were so friendly and helpful.”

Sairsair United Kingdom
“Clean, well designed, comfortable and amazing location!”

Marija Serbia
“The receptionist is very nice. The room is very well decorated, very clean and very well equipped (espresso machine...).”

Rim Lebanon
“Bed was very comfortable and there was even a day bed - I was there for a layover so I wasn't able to use it. Location was amazing!”

Arnold United States of America
“Great customer service cleanliness and location Sorina helped us with everything Thank you”

Rodica United States of America
“The employees they were so helpful and accommodating. This hotel/hostel is right in the center of it all there is a club right downstairs and local bars are open very late.”

S-aakhut United States of America
“The location was brilliant as it was just next to Rembrandtplein that has lots of coffee shops to visit and if your looking for a night out, there is also the club 'Escape' which I would...”

Abbi United Kingdom

Stay in the Heart of Amsterdam –

One of our top picks in Amsterdam.Featuring free WiFi, The Bolster offers accommodations at Thorbeckeplein in the center of Amsterdam, 350 feet from Rembrandtplein.

Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. You will find a coffee machine in the room. The rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a shower.

Museum of Bags and Purses Hendrikje is 350 feet from The Bolster, while Flower Market is 650 feet away. Schiphol Airport is 6.8 mi from the property.

Amsterdam City Center is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, architecture and walking.

This is our guests' favorite part of Amsterdam, according to independent reviews. In this area you can shop 'til you drop for popular brands like H&M, Nike, Apple.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Rembrandtplein
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Tuschinski
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De Kleine Komedie
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Museum Willet-Holthuysen
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Flower Market
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Munttoren
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Utrechtsestraat
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FOAM Museum of Photography
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Museum van Loon
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Schiphol Airport
6.9 miles
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
34.1 miles

Shopping Nearby – All Within 500 Yards! *

Kalverstraat Shopping Street
Popular brands like: H&M, Nike
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Popular brands like: Apple

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location was outstanding! Amazing bars and restaurants around and literally 10 minute walk away from everything. The bed was comfy and the shower was amazin...”

Derri

United Kingdom

“The location was fantastic. It was a great base for exploring Amsterdam ! Not far from shops , landmarks and transport links.”

Rebecca

United Kingdom

8.7

“Location great, friendly staff and the hotel was lovely and really clean would recommend.”

Laura

United Kingdom

8.7

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2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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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

This hotel does not accommodate children.

No cribs are available

No extra beds are available

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Pets are not allowed.

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Please inform The Bolster of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“The receptionist is very nice. The room is very well decorated, very clean and very well equipped (espresso machine...). The location is very central (10min walking from Dam square) and the neighborhood is very alive. Highly recommended for couples and young people. ”

Rim

Lebanon

“The employees they were so helpful and accommodating. This hotel/hostel is right in the center of it all there is a club right downstairs and local bars are open very late. I would definitely come again but with friends not my children as this is the perfect location for enjoying night life and getting around to local attractions.”

S-aakhut

United States of America

“The location was brilliant as it was just next to Rembrandtplein that has lots of coffee shops to visit and if your looking for a night out, there is also the club 'Escape' which I would definitely recommend. The staff where very friendly and happy to help with luggage. The only thing I would suggest is, if you have difficulty climbing stairs is to request a room on the first floor and the stairs are quite steep.”

Abbi

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Reviewed: July 13, 2019

Anonymous
South Africa
10

“Great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room (13 m2)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Size of room. Would have loved more space to put my travel bags down and leave it open
Location and staff

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 8, 2019

Besim
Kosovo
8.3

“NA”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room (13 m2)
- • Stayed 1 night
All was perfect-but the place was very noisy due to the under rooms was PUB with high music
I didn't had breakfast

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 7, 2019

Edward
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room view on square
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Loved the place. Easy check in (even though I was late), close enough to everything, fair price, clean and comfortable. Will stay again

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 6, 2019

Michael
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room (13 m2)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Needs brightening up in room and public areas, everywhere looks dark and gloomy, no one there of a night, not sure on health & safety rules in Amsterdam with regards to this but if a fire should occur, we didn’t notice any fire escape instructions.
The Hotels Situation and shower area

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: June 30, 2019

Frank
Ireland
5.4

“Excellent receptionist but very difficult stairs.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room view on square
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No lift. Very steep stairs.
Excellent Receptionist. Very helpful and efficient.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 30, 2019

xrys anthi
Greece
Age group: 25 – 34
6.7

“Good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room (13 m2)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was too small with a small window. The steps of the stair are to small, one man fall down when he left.. and no elevator.
Very nice location, easy to find and you can go everywhere by walking. Very comfortable bed and very clean place.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 25, 2019

Derri
United Kingdom
10

“Brilliant ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room (13 m2)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The stairs are not for the faint hearted. Spiral and steep but it’s what to be expected which we didn’t mind. Only other thing is we didn’t have a fridge so when I had water to have when I woke up in the morning it was warm
The location was outstanding! Amazing bars and restaurants around and literally 10 minute walk away from everything. The bed was comfy and the shower was amazing! Hardly seen the staff which was okay because we were their a short time and when we did see them they were lovely!

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 21, 2019

Rebecca
United Kingdom
Age group: 18 – 24

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Amazing Location - great for exploring !”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room view on square
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotel was small and boutique , a very quirky style (especially the tiny staircases). The woman on reception was very friendly and welcoming and was lovely to chat to.
The location was fantastic. It was a great base for exploring Amsterdam ! Not far from shops , landmarks and transport links.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 16, 2019

Laura
United Kingdom
8.8

“Fab little hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
One of the rooms that my brother was in didn't have a window.
Location great, friendly staff and the hotel was lovely and really clean would recommend.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 7, 2019

Julius
United Arab Emirates
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room view on square
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing that I can think of
Location is perfect. Commuting was so easy by tram or by foot with everything in close proximity.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 4, 2019

Damian
Spain
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room (13 m2)
- • Stayed 3 nights
The stair
The location is amazing

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: June 3, 2019

Mark
Ireland
10

“Love you loads Amsterdam ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room view on square
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything was great lady at check in very helpful and kind

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: June 1, 2019

Anonymous
Netherlands
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room (13 m2)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Temperature was uncontrollable, it was too warm and windows could not be opened as they kept slamming. Its above a club so it all smells a bit like alcohol in the halls. Very noisy (neighbours)
No noise from street, good beds, clean

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 26, 2019

Veera
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34
9.2

Awesome
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room view on square
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The walls are paper thin, any noises from the hallway carried over to the room
Room was cute and comfortable, nice shower and great location

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 24, 2019

Татьяна
Ukraine

5 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room (13 m2)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Stairs, but it’s fun

Stayed in May 2019

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	Deluxe Triple Room High floor 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom High floor This triple room has air conditioning and private entrance. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Hardwood or parquet floors • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room (13 m2) 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This double room features a private entrance and air conditioning Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Hardwood or parquet floors • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Comfort Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
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