Sara's Boutique Hotel

Hotels
6 (548 reviews)
2e Helmersstraat 6 , Amsterdam , NL

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (near Leidseplein/shops/cafes)
Many guests reported clean rooms
Comfortable beds
Friendly and helpful staff
Lift available
Reasonable price for some guests (good value for some)
Cons:
No air conditioning / rooms can be very hot
No minibar/fridge and no on-site restaurant for some guests
Small bathrooms; showers can flood the bathroom
Poor sound insulation / noise from street and other guests
Stairs and slow/small lift
Some guests find rooms expensive

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Mixed but generally positive: several guests explicitly praised cleanliness and tidy rooms, though at least one report said the room was not cleaned during a multi-day stay.
Service
7.5
Generally positive: multiple mentions of friendly, helpful and responsive staff who assisted guests; staff interactions are a consistent strength.
Location
8
Strong positive: many reviewers highlight an excellent/central location near Leidseplein and local cafes, repeatedly noted as a primary advantage.
Room Quality
5
Mixed to below average: comfortable beds noted by some, but issues include small rooms, awkwardly built showers that flood the bathroom, noisy rooms, and complaints about heat and lack of AC.
Amenities
4.5
Weak: several guests report lack of air conditioning, no minibar/fridge in rooms, no on-site restaurant, and only basic amenities (some rooms rely on fans, lift is slow).
Value for Money
5.5
Mixed perceptions: some guests consider the price fair for Amsterdam, while others describe rooms as expensive for what is offered.
Food and Beverage
5
Limited: explicitly mentioned absence of minibar/fridge and no on-site restaurant for some guests; no strong positive mentions of F&B services.
Overall Experience
6
Average overall: strong location and helpful staff balance shortcomings like heat, limited amenities and small/noisy rooms, resulting in a middling overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 00:49

Property Description

Modern Accommodation in a Classic Canal House
Experience the charm of Amsterdam at Sara's Boutique Hotel, just steps away from Leidseplein. Stay in modern rooms within a historic canal house, offering free WiFi and luxurious amenities.

Comfortable and Stylish Rooms
Relax in rooms featuring king-size bedding, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies in most. Pamper yourself in the elegant bathroom with premium toiletries provided for your comfort.

Convenient Location and Easy Access
Explore the city with ease - a short walk to Raamplein bus and tram stop for quick connections to top attractions. Reach Central Station in 15 minutes and the Museum Quarter in 10 minutes, making travel a breeze.

Ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of Amsterdam? Book your stay at Sara's Boutique Hotel now!

Important information:

Public parking is free on Sundays and public holidays at a location nearby.Please inform 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: AMS

Location

Guest Reviews

6
Based on 548 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 7.5
Location: 8
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 4.5
Value for Money: 5.5
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 6
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Simon • couple • at
8
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Sam • couple • nl
2
Disastrous.
Pros:

There was not a single thing that my partner or I could say that was positive about this hotel and the overall experience. I am just glad there was a bed provided.

Cons:

Where should I begin? When we checked in, we were warned about how ridiculously sensitive the smoke alarms are in the rooms, to the extent that there are rules about how you have to let the steam out of the bathroom after a shower. Once in the room, we could not help but notice the absolutely putrid smell coming from the bathroom - it was borderline unbearable. After looking around a little, we both noticed what looked to be some sort of mould on the caulk around the shower. The shower does not drain properly and floods the entire bathroom if you do not mop it up with towels. The TV that is advertised with the room is not set up to any cable, meaning it does not work unless you personally log into your own accounts. This is not even the worst part. At 6:30 in the morning, the fire alarms were falsely set off; all of the visitors had to leave and stand outside for over half an hour just to avoid the screeching of the alarms. No one from the hotel was present, which is why it took so long for anyone to show up and switch them all off. When I booked the room, it was advertised as soundproof; this has since been removed from their description as it could not be further from the truth. After the fire alarm ordeal, we were constantly woken up by people walking through the corridors and walking into their rooms. This was so loud that it truly sounded as if they were walking about inside our room; not only that, but it sounded as if someone was rattling on our door handle and trying to break in. I could not have felt any less safe staying here. When we finally checked out of the room, not only did we have to wait 15 minutes for the receptionist to come, but when I tried to bring up my grievances with the room, I was met with him arguing back at me about how nothing was their fault. I am sorry, but if your 'smoke' alarms are sensitive enough to go off when someone simply has a shower, you have serious issues.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Anna Marika • solo_traveller • gb
8
Fantastic stay, would book again.
Pros:

I was very quiet and the room was cosy. I loved the balcony. Had a fantastic stay. Location was great for all central locations. The staff was friendly

Cons:

Stairs was a bit steep. I didn’t try the lift. Floor was uneven and squeaky.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Fernando • couple • br
7
Good location and affordable for the center
Pros:

Good location right next to leidseplein, just needed for my last night so was convenient

Cons:

Toilet was a bit dirty, lack of scrub from the past, some more attention to cleaning would increase the rating, shower head makes the whole bathroom floods if take a longer shower.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Johannes • solo_traveller • at
10
Charming little place with a relaxed vibe and effortless check-in and check-out.
Pros:

A small and charming property with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Check-in and check-out were incredibly easy and hassle-free. Simple, comfortable, and exactly what you need for a short stay in Amsterdam.

Cons:

Nothing in particular. Everything was smooth and straightforward except the staircase 😉

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
8
I’m very fussy - but loved the hotel. Brilliant value for money. Clean, great location and just great. Loved it!!!
Pros:

Loved the location- beautiful and close to all the attractions

Cons:

The location was great, bed was so comfortable and the balcony was beautiful. Staff were friendly and helpful

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Adele • couple • gb
5
A little disappointing
Pros:

The bed was comfty . The lift was slow but worked well. Hotel in a good location

Cons:

Comfty bed that was good. Rest of it was not the best. Balcony had scaffolding up , I felt a little uneasy going out there but at least there was air which was nice. The shower you had to hold off hook as it flooded everywhere. Should advertise with a nice A4 frame the internet in the reception but there was nothing there. And why just a coffee machine with pods!!some people like tea. !! Needs a good clean

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Abdüsselam • couple • tr
3
Kotu.
Cons:

Asiri konforsuzdu oldukca kucuktu asansoru cok kotu ve yavasti surekli ses vardi. Gece yatarken surekli insanlarin sesi geliyordu. Banyo konforsuzdu. Onermiyorum maalesef ve fiyat performans olarakta pahaliydi.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Ionut • family_with_children • cy
1
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Johanna • couple • nl
5
Slecht
Pros:

Het bed lag lekker

Cons:

Het was er niet schoon, de douche spoor alle kanten op, heel gehorig en de verlichting deed het niet. Veel herrie van buiten.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Anton • couple • fr
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Manuela • couple • nl
8
Excellent cost-benefit and great location
Pros:

The hotel is in an excellent location, which is its highlight in my opinion. It's an 8-minute walk from Leidseplein and it's very easy and convenient to explore the center from there.
The room and bathroom had a great size and were very clean. The bed is always a sensitive matter for me, as I have a bad spine, but the mattress was very comfortable.
The hotel also offers a 24-hour staff and an elevator (very rare in the center of Amsterdam).
I found it to be an excellent cost-benefit.

Cons:

The only negative points were the extremely thin walls (you can hear absolutely everything that happens outside).
The staff wasn't the friendliest, but they did their job.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Odeh • solo_traveller • jo
7
Pros:

الموقع قريب من السنتر و المواصلات جيده

Cons:

لم يكن فيه وحدت تكييف

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Stacey Victoria • couple • gb
8
Loved our time out there and would definitely consider staying again.
Pros:

Great location local to lots of interesting things to see and do, very polite and efficient staff and the beds are very nice and comfortable.

Cons:

Unfortunately the shower went everywhere when trying to use it but was still capable of getting clean and freshening up everyday.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Domenico • solo_traveller • it
8
Good value for money
Pros:

The rooms, the location and the staff

Cons:

probably the fact that it doesn't provide any kind of food or drink service

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Marika Concetta • solo_traveller • it
1
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Giuliana • extended_group • es
6
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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MissMirasa • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Hôtel rénovée très moderne

Cons:

Les installations sanitaires été cassés

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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László • solo_traveller • be
8
It was good but very hot.
Pros:

Location and the cleanness.

Cons:

There was no airconditioning and fridge.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Priscilla • solo_traveller • nl
9
Was goed prefect ligging
Pros:

Ligging, personeel vriendelijk. Gelukkig konden we bij boeken

Cons:

Stapelbed

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee