Backstage Hotel Amsterdam

Hotels
8.2 (2683 reviews)
Leidsegracht 114 , Amsterdam , NL

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Bar
Fax/photocopying
Billiards
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location and river views
Friendly, helpful staff
Clean rooms and comfortable beds
Unique/quirky design and atmosphere
Good value for the price
Cons:
No elevator and very steep/narrow stairs
No air conditioning — rooms can get hot
Limited amenities (no fridge in some rooms, weak shower)
Some rooms have shared bathrooms
Occasional noise from building/area and tight stairwell

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Multiple reviews state rooms and bathrooms are clean (even shared bathrooms were described as clean and comfortable). Overall cleanliness is consistently positive.
Service
9
Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and helpful (help with luggage, pleasant lobby staff). One guest was disappointed about a billing/refund handling in an emergency, but staff still assisted physically.
Location
9.4
Location is frequently praised: central, walkable to attractions, great river views and quiet compared with busier areas. Several guests highlighted the excellent proximity to concerts and city sights.
Room Quality
6
Mixed to negative sentiments: comfortable beds and nice views noted, but many guests reported rooms were hot (no air conditioning), TVs or facilities sometimes faulty, and small bathrooms or limited storage space.
Amenities
6.2
Repeated complaints about lack of lift/elevator, no air conditioning, no fridge in some rooms, weak shower flow and noisy fans. These missing or limited amenities lower this score.
Value for Money
8.5
Several guests explicitly mention good value or an excellent room for the price; unique design and comfortable beds contribute positively to perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Limited but positive mentions of breakfast and the pub-like atmosphere; not widely discussed but what is said is favorable.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall guests describe a quirky, memorable stay with excellent location and very friendly staff; main downsides are stairs and lack of AC. The positive uniqueness and staff/location impressions lift the overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 23:37

Property Description

Music-themed Experience
BackStage Hotel offers a unique stay in Amsterdam with rooms decorated using furniture from the music industry. Guests can jam on guitars provided in the rooms and enjoy fresh fruit daily.

Entertainment and Relaxation
Enjoy a 24-hour reception, a BackStage Bar for pool games, and a variety of whiskeys and local beers. Stay entertained with Bluetooth speakers and LCD TVs in all rooms.

Convenient Location
Located just minutes away from Paradiso and Melkweg, with Leidse Square nearby. Stay connected with free WiFi and get insider information on concerts in town.

Ready to rock your stay in Amsterdam? Book now at BackStage Hotel for a musical and entertaining experience!

Important information:

Please note that the stairs in this building are steep and there is no elevator.

Please note that this hotel is located in a vibrant area along the lively Marnix street. To keep noise disturbance to a minimum, BackStage Hotel recently provided all rooms with double glazed windows. Earpluggs are also available.
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

8.2
Based on 2683 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 6.2
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Jonathan • couple • au
9
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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NORAZMI • extended_group • my
8
Nice and satisfying
Pros:

The unique concept and a very helpful reception staff. We can keep our luggage early before checking in and after checking in as we want to explore Amsterdam further lite and easy . Great service by them.

Cons:

Almost none

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Fercher • extended_group • at
8
Ein sehr feines Hotel mit Charme.
Pros:

Ein kleines feines Hotel mit persönlichem Charme.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Lieven • extended_group • be
8
Een hotel met karakter, zeer goede lokatie met top personeel
Pros:

Een zeer goed lokatie , Prijs-kwaliteit voor deze lokatie zeer goed, tof ingericht, zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel

Cons:

Een lift was handig

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Damien • couple • fr
8
Pros:

très bien placé, très bon petit-déjeuné, décoration originale. Prix très correct par rapport à la concurrence.

Cons:

matelas un peu mous, insonorisation limitée. Le petit-déj pourrait commencer 30 minutes plus tôt.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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CORINNE • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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james • solo_traveller • gb
6
Enjoyable but quite pricey
Pros:

Staff members very friendly and informative the bed was very comfy

Cons:

The room was tiny could barely move in it and the price for the room was very high for one night

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
E
elodie • couple • fr
7
Bon sejour
Pros:

L'hôtel propose une décoration agréable et des espaces communs bien entretenus. La chambre est spacieuse et le personnel se montre aimable et professionnel.

Cons:

Le logement est très exposé aux bruits extérieurs (tramway, passage, et travaux en journée), ce qui a grandement perturbé mon sommeil. De plus, le mobilier mériterait un vrai rafraîchissement pour offrir plus de confort.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Geraldina • extended_group • de
9
Pros:

The staff is super friendly and welcoming!! The hotel has a really nice and unique decor - loveeed it! Location 10/10

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Anders • couple • dk
8
Pros:

Very friendly and good service.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Nuno • solo_traveller • ch
6
Location near Leidseplein but be careful as there’s no private toilet
Pros:

Location near Leidseplein

Cons:

No private toilet

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Anke • extended_group • de
9
Würde ich wieder buchen :)
Pros:

Klassisches altes Amsterdamer Gebäude. Schönes Konzept. Leckeres Frühstück mit super Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Sehr freundliche Mitarbeitende. Bequeme Betten.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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marina • solo_traveller • ar
9
Nos encantó!
Pros:

El lugar es muy agradable, la ambientacion es genial. La ubicación es perfecta, cerca de todo. El personal fue maravilloso, especialmente Moe y Asia, super amables y bien predispuestos, nos ayudaron un montón con problemas que tuvimos con la aerolinea y el equipaje.
Volvería sin dudarlo.

Cons:

No me gustaba no tener baño en la habitación. Pero realmente ni lo percibimos. En la habitación había vanitory, uno podía lavarse, cepillar dientes, etc. El baño y ducha afuera, que jamás nos cruzamos con alguien.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Kuhne • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Toffe locatie, vriendelijk personeel

Cons:

De wc was aan de kleine kant, maar prima te gebruiken

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Adoracion • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • gb
10
Best stay ever!
Pros:

All of it! Fantastic staff, great room and view. Very clean and comfortable for 5 people in the same room. The kindness was very appreciated.

Cons:

Ohh can we talk about all the stairs in Amsterdam? Hahah crazy stairs don't recommend drinking too much to be able to go up afterwards. But was a amazing experience!

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Thabo • couple • za
10
Pros:

Love the deco and breakfast was the best. Loved the friendly prompt service.

Cons:

Shared bathroom needs getting used to.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Paulo • family_with_children • pt
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee