Hotel Sphinx

Hotels
7.4 (2099 reviews)
Weteringschans 82 , Amsterdam , nl

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Cashless payment available
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Key access
Security alarm
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Small rooms
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
6.99
The room was clean, but there were mentions of issues such as small bathrooms and that the hotel lacks daily cleaning.
Service
8.46
Reception staff was helpful and friendly, with many positive mentions from guests.
Location
8.5
The location is central and convenient, with great access to public transportation.
Room Quality
6.45
Several reviews pointed out the rooms were small and poorly designed, with some mentioning comfort issues.
Amenities
6.98
Amenities like microwaves and fridges were noted, but overall, there were suggestions for additional lighting and more upkeep.
Value for Money
6.94
The price was considered okay for Amsterdam, though some guests felt it was too expensive for the offered quality.
Food and Beverage
7.39
No specific mentions of food services predominated in the reviews.
Overall Experience
7.46
Mixed feelings exist, with some guests satisfied and others pointing out significant shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:54

Property Description

Convenient Location in Amsterdam
Budget Hostel Sphinx provides simply-furnished rooms just 350 meters from the Heineken Experience. The Weteringcircuit tram stop is conveniently located only 180 meters away, offering direct links to key destinations like Amsterdam Central Railway Station and the RAI Conference Centre in just 15 minutes.

Comfortable and Practical Amenities
Guests at Budget Hostel Sphinx can enjoy cable TV in all rooms, with the option of private bathroom facilities or shared showers and toilets. The hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk, a ticket service, and a vending machine for added convenience.

Free Wi-Fi and Additional Services
Stay connected with free Wi-Fi in all public areas and make use of the free computer terminal in the lobby. Lockers and luggage storage are available at the reception for your convenience. Don't miss the chance to explore nearby attractions like Museum Square, just a short walk away.

Book your stay at Budget Hostel Sphinx now for a comfortable and convenient experience in Amsterdam!

Important information:

Please note that this hostel has thin walls. Guests might experience disturbances.

Please note that the rooms are located on the fifth floor and are only accessible by steep stairs. There is no lift in the building, Some noise between rooms is possible.
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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 2099 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.99
Service: 8.46
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 6.45
Amenities: 6.98
Value for Money: 6.94
Food and Beverage: 7.39
Overall Experience: 7.46
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Bilous • solo_traveller • dk
6
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Stefano • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

Zona tranquilla 'un po fuori dalla zona movida

Cons:

Terzo piano 50 scalini al rientro la notte son tanti se no era tutto perfetto

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Carla da Silveira • solo_traveller • br
8
Muito bom.
Pros:

Gostei do atendimento, principalmente do Daniel, que foi muito atencioso, simpático e solícito. Superou minhas expectativas. Na recepção do hotel possui forno microondas, máquina de café, sanduicheira, utensílios de cosinha. A localização é execente. Muito próximo a mercado e aos principais museus. Fizemos tudo à pé.

Cons:

Não gostei da escada. Muito íngrime e estreita. Não possui elevador. Mas o funcionário ajuda a subir as malas.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Sara • solo_traveller • ma
6
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • solo_traveller • ke
7
Cons:

The stairs. If you book here, try to get the lower rooms. It was a work out

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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ELISA • couple • es
8
Pros:

El cuarto de baño estaba muy bien, la limpieza impecable. El personal muy agradable.

Cons:

El hotel no tiene ascensor y las escaleras son muy muy inclinadas, lo que lo hace incómodo. No lo recomiendo si hay problemas de accesibilidad.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Vito • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

Posizione ottima vicina metro e tram
Zona tranquilla e piacevole
Personale dell'hotel molto bene

Cons:

Camera al 4° piano senza ascensore
Avrei preferito saperlo nella descrizione della proposta

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Jan • extended_group • de
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Robyn • couple • us
1
We encountered bed bugs and management unwilling to refund full stay and will not stay there again.
Pros:

Location is great.

Cons:

I believe we had bed bugs in the room we slept in our first night. This was our first hotel in our trip and when I woke the morning a/f sleeping in Room 1 there were three bug bites in a row on one hip, and 2 more bites on my torso. We looked at the mattress and found black specks. Hotel disputed that these were bed bugs, saying black specks were pieces of linen and/or that it can take up to a week for bed bug bites to appear and refused a full refund. The fact that this was our first hotel of trip, the three bites in a row discovered sleeping one night in Room 1, and the black specks on mattress make me believe was bed bugs.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
4
Passable for the price, but wouldn't return/rebook.
Pros:

The room was spacious, the shower had great water pressure, and the WiFi was reliable. The location is great: extremely close to the center of the city via the Metro or Tram.

Cons:

I was disappointed that the walls were extremely thin (I could easily hear people on the floor above me and outside, we were in the underground suite). The toilet also smelled bad, as if it was connected to the sewage outside and other rooms' pipes... so our bathroom had quite the stench the entire stay and there wasn't a way to air it out (since we were in the basement, when we opened the window there were oftentimes people smoking outside).

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Serdar Burç • solo_traveller • tr
7
Fiyat performans konum olarak idealdi
Pros:

Konum olarak bence çok iyi. Hemen yanında metro ve Albert Heijn marketi var. Onun dışında zaten pek bir artısı yok.

Cons:

Herkes merdiven dik demiş ama amsterdamda merkezdeki çoğu otel böyle. Günde zaten iki kez kullanıyorsunuz. Ben hiç sorun etmedim. Hiç önemli değil bence.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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maturana • solo_traveller • cl
9
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Fevziye • solo_traveller • tr
7
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • es
8
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Hülya • solo_traveller • tr
9
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Bo • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Akiko • solo_traveller • sg
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Jozan • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Forster • solo_traveller • ch
4
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Domenico • solo_traveller • it
7
Ottima posizione e prezzo competitivo
Pros:

Posizione ottima, a pochi minuti dal Rijksmuseum e dal Pijp. Stanza pulita.

Cons:

Purtroppo 3 piani di scale ripidissime e strette (c'è l'informazione sul sito, ma non credevo fino a questo punto.. ) che portare su una valigia è un'impresa.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee