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About the Hotel

Plantageparklaan 8, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1018SR

Rooms & Accommodations

Budget Hotel Hortus offers non-smoking rooms for up to 6 people. Rooms include a TV, safe, towels, and bed linen. Some rooms have a private shower with shared hallway toilets, while others share both shower and toilet facilities. All rooms are accessible by stairs only and do not have elevator access. Children up to 3 years old stay free; older children are counted as adults.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast includes two kinds of cereal, scrambled eggs, assorted lunch meats (salami, ham, turkey, chicken), toast with various spreads (peanut butter, two kinds of jam, chocolate spread, honey, butter). Coffee is available until 23:00. Silverware must be cleaned after use. There are no onsite restaurants, but vending machines offer snacks and drinks.

Location & Transportation

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, the hotel is a 1-minute walk from Hortus Botanicus botanical garden. Within 10 minutes walking distance: Artis Zoo, The Hermitage Museum, Waterloo Square, Rembrandt Square, Carre Theatre, and the Red Light District. Tram 14 stops near the hotel, providing service throughout the city. Schiphol Airport is the nearest airport.

Hotel Facilities

Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The hotel features a shared lounge/TV area with board games and puzzles. Bike hire is available. There is a designated smoking area. Safety features include fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas and outside, and smoke alarms. Baggage storage is provided.

Services & Access

24-hour access is available with a front door key provided at check-in. Hotel staff do not carry bags upstairs. Languages spoken include English and Dutch. The hotel offers basic, budget accommodation with shared bathroom facilities for most rooms. Private shower and toilet combinations are available in specific room types only.

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Single Room

Max:

2 persons

110 sq. feet

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1 Single bed

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Twin Room

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2 persons

130 sq. feet

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2 Single beds

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Double Room

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2 persons

130 sq. feet

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1 Double bed

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Amsterdam4300 ft

Airports

Schiphol (AMS) 11.1 mi

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM) 44.6 mi

Train

Amsterdam Centraal Station5000 ft

Underground

Waterlooplein1700 ft

Weesperplein2000 ft

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Children

Board games

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Garden furniture

Location

Plantageparklaan 8, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1018SR

Map view

Plantageparklaan 8, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1018SR

City landmarks

Museum

Van Gogh Museum

1.3 mi

Art object

Anne Frank House

2.2 mi

Museum

Rijksmuseum

1.2 mi

Zoo

Artis

3800 ft

Landmark

Red Light District

3400 ft

Museum

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam

1.1 mi

Museum

Amsterdam Vodka Museum

1.1 mi

Museum

Hermitage Amsterdam

3400 ft

Museum

Museum Het Rembrandthuis

3400 ft

Landmark

Thorbecke statue

3100 ft

Museum

Our Lord in the Attic Museum

1.3 mi

Church

The Oude Church

3400 ft

Landmark

Begijn

1.1 mi

Museum

Jewish Historical Museum

3400 ft

Tower

Beurs van Berlage

1.3 mi

Square

Rembrandtplein

3400 ft

Park

Vondelpark

1.6 mi

Museum

Willet-Holthuysen Museum

3400 ft

Museum

Body Worlds

1.1 mi

Museum

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

1.4 mi

Bridge

Magere Brug

4300 ft

Church

The New Church

1.1 mi

Monument

National Monument

1.1 mi

Landmark

Museum of Bags and Purses

3400 ft

Museum

Torture Museum

1.1 mi

Nearby

Museum

The National Maritime Museum

1400 ft

Museum

Dutch Resistance Museum

1400 ft

Museum

NEMO Science Museum

1400 ft

Botanical Garden

Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam

1400 ft

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Jewish Corner

1400 ft

Restaurants

Burgermeester

1000 ft

Utrechtsestraat 8 just around the corner of Rembrandt square

Coffee Company

800 ft

69 71 Plantage Muidergracht

Zirve

900 ft

Plantage Middenlaan 32

Verse Pannekoeken en poffertjes

1200 ft

Plantage Kerklaan 49a

Coffee & Bites

1100 ft

Plantage Middenlaan 44

Bagels & Beans

1400 ft

Roetersstraat 2A Plantagebuurt

Eetkunst Asmara

2400 ft

Jonas Daniel Meijerplein 8

T Eten en Drinken

1500 ft

Roetersstraat 4

Ranked eSports

1700 ft

Valkenburgerstraat 8

Broodje Valk

1900 ft

Valkenburgerstraat 6

Scharrebier

1700 ft

Rapenburgerplein 1

De Tokoman

2600 ft

Waterlooplein 327

Crea Cafe

2300 ft

Nieuwe Achtergracht 170

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Rosalind

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.6/10

The hotel is perfectly located in a quiet area but still close to everything, offering a serene stay with easy access to various attractions. The rooms are spacious, providing a comfortable stay with lovely lighting and all the necessary facilities. The service is exceptional, with top-notch hospitality making guests feel truly welcomed. However, the dining options are somewhat limited, yet the complimentary amenities like plentiful coffee and free luggage storage are a nice touch.

Rooms

9.0

I loved the spacious room with great lighting and all the necessary facilities.

Service

10.0

The hospitality here is outstanding; the staff made my stay truly memorable.

Location

9.0

The hotel is perfectly situated in a quiet area close to everything, ideal for exploring the city without the hustle and bustle.

Dining

7.0

While the dining options are a bit limited, the included plentiful coffee and free luggage storage were a nice addition.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers great facilities, including complimentary amenities that enhance the overall stay.

Dennis

United States, December 2023

8.4/10

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The location is perfect, nestled in a quiet area but still close to everything. The rooms were cozy, but the skylights without curtains made it a bit bright in the mornings. The service was top-notch with great hospitality. The dining experience was delightful, especially with the homemade pastries. Overall, a great value for the price paid.

Rooms

8.0

The room with comfy beds for six was cozy and clean, but the lack of curtains on the skylights was a bit bothersome.

Service

9.0

The hospitality from the staff was outstanding, making me feel welcomed throughout my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a quiet neighborhood, yet conveniently close to public transport into the city center, offering the best of both worlds.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was lovely with eggs on toast and plentiful coffee. The free luggage storage was a nice perk as well.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were well-maintained, providing a comfortable and enjoyable overall atmosphere.

Carl

United States, December 2023

8.6/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were cozy and had an excellent heating system; the air fresheners added a nice touch. However, the hanging curtain was a bit inconvenient. The hospitality was top-notch, making me feel really welcomed.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were comfortable and had an excellent heating system with lovely air fresheners.

Service

9.0

The hospitality was exceptional, making my stay even better.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in a quiet area but still close to everything, making it very convenient. The beautiful neighborhood added to the charm.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good value, offering plentiful coffee and free luggage storage. The eggs on toast were delicious.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were great, especially the free luggage storage provided.

friendly staff

hanging curtain

Michael

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.4/10

This hotel is a great choice! The rooms are spacious and comfortable with fresh towels available on request, and the facilities are top-notch. The service is outstanding with very good hospitality. The location is ideal, near the botanical gardens and in a beautiful part of the city.

Rooms

8.0

I loved the spacious rooms with fresh towels available on request. Very comfortable and clean.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional with very good hospitality. The staff went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is perfect, right next to the botanical gardens in a beautiful part of the city, close to restaurants and bars.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good with plentiful coffee and free luggage storage, but the options were somewhat limited.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers great facilities to enhance your stay, making it very convenient for travelers.

William

United Kingdom, August 2023

9.0/10

I loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were cozy with fresh towels available on request and a fluffy duvet on the comfy bunk beds. The service was outstanding with very good hospitality. The location was perfect, nestled in a quiet neighborhood near the city center and just a stone's throw away from the Botanical garden. The dining experience was delightful, especially with the plentiful coffee and free luggage storage. The facilities were top-notch, making my stay even more enjoyable.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were cozy and well-equipped with basic facilities.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional with very good hospitality.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was superb, nestled in a quiet neighborhood near the city center and the Botanical garden.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was fantastic, especially with plentiful coffee and free luggage storage.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were top-notch, adding great value to my stay.

Daniel

United States, June 2023

8.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The location was perfect, situated in the heart of Amsterdam and close to everything. The rooms were cozy, equipped with a shower and balcony - although missing curtains on the skylights. The service was exceptional with top-notch hospitality. The dining experience offered plentiful coffee and free luggage storage, a great value for the food served, but could use more variety in breakfast options.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were cozy with a shower and balcony. The only drawback was the lack of curtains on the skylights.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent with top-notch hospitality.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in the heart of Amsterdam, making it easy to access all the attractions. The quiet neighborhood offers a peaceful stay.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was great with plentiful coffee and free luggage storage. The value for the food provided was good, although more breakfast choices would have been appreciated.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provided freshly squeezed juice and had air fresheners, although not always very fragrant.