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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Annett • couple • de
10
Pros:

Ein Hotel mit Charme und super Lage!

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Shelly • extended_group • ca
9
Had a nice stay here. Staff were very friendly!
Pros:

The breakfast was good. The location is also good for walking into town centre. Beds were comfy.

Cons:

The stairs, we were on the 4th floor so it was a trek to get suitcases up there

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Emma • family_with_children • gb
8
A great base for a few days
Pros:

Location
Good value

Cons:

Small rooms but given price was reasonable

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • family_with_children • es
10
Pros:

El Hotel es muy bonito y la gente muy amable. Volveremos

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Teng Siong • couple • us
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Natascha • couple • at
6
Pros:

Das Personal war sehr sehr nett und die Lage ist spitze !

Cons:

Die Zimmer im Keller waren sehr gewöhnungsbedürftig weil man nur ein einziges Fenster zur Straße hatte u da war es sehr laut. Noxh dazu sind die Zimmer sehr hellhörig und sehr warm u bei uns hatte es nur 17 grad u dennoch war es im Zimmer sehr warm - im Sommer also eher nicht zu empfehlen. Auf dem Bild sieht man die Fenster zum Zimmer (Bodenhöhe - Kellerfenster) !

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Adam • extended_group • es
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • de
8
Tolles Hotel in guter Lage
Pros:

Gute Lage, wir haben zu Fuß alles erreicht! Coole Einrichtung, bequemes Bett. Das Frühstück war gut und reichlich. Das Personal sehr nett und hilfsbereit! Das Zimmer war sehr sauber, eine Flasche Wasser stand für uns bereit und wurde aufgefüllt. Kaffee kann man an der Rezeption umsonst trinken!

Cons:

Für uns war es kein Problem, aber wenn jemand empfindlich ist: Nachts geht es auf der Straße schon ab, wir hatten das Fenster ganz geöffnet und Ohrstöpsel dabei - das ist eben Amsterdam :-D Die Treppe ist steil, für Gehbehinderte jetzt vielleicht nicht so optimal....

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Jack • solo_traveller • us
2
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
Вовченко • family_with_children • de
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Capuzzi • solo_traveller • it
5
Si può migliorare
Pros:

Ottima posizione, molto centrale e ben collegato.
Personale dell' hotel cordiale e disponibile

Cons:

Le pulizie vengono effettuate ma vanno richieste e comunque non sono molto accurate. Stanza e bagno decisamente piccoli per cinque persone.
Troppo costoso per quello che offre.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Jack • couple • us
3
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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augustin • family_with_children • nl
8
Pros:

Locatie is top. leuk hotel en leuk personeel en aardig. kamers zijn wel goed. bed wel heel zacht. ws wel warm op de kamer, maar stonden wel 2 grote ventilators.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • pl
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Francisco • family_with_children • pt
6
Pros:

Excelente localização, pequeno almoço bom.

Cons:

Escadas muito íngremes de estreitos degraus, representando algum perigo de queda para os mais distraídos, e impossibilitando o acesso a idosos ou pessoas com algumas limitações físicas (sem elevador). Ficamos no 4º andar o que se tornou desagradável subir e descer tantas escadas com tais características.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • extended_group • gb
10
Great location & vibe
Pros:

Good location & vibe

Cons:

The stairs 🤣 but standard here

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Alita • extended_group • gb
8
Excellent
Pros:

Everything apart from the stairs

Cons:

The stairs 😬

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Satu • family_with_children • fi
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Cividini • couple • be
8
Para una noche esta bien....
Pros:

Habitación

Cons:

El personal tendría que ser más cordial,

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Edwin • family_with_children • co
8
Nornal
Cons:

El baño era compartido, poca iluminación en la habitación y no tenia aire acondicionado aunque solo nos hizo calor la primera noche. Las siguientes noches fueron menos calurosas porque empezó a llover en la cuidad

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee