Budget Hotel Ben

Hotels
6.5 (3514 reviews)
Beursstraat 21 , Amsterdam , nl

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Invoice provided
Smoke alarms
Key access
CCTV outside property
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Inconvenient room layout
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
5.33
Multiple mentions of unclean rooms and dirty bedding.
Service
7.3
Friendly staff noted, with good service experience.
Location
8.34
Consistently praised for its central and strategic location.
Room Quality
5.29
Issues with room quality such as dim lighting, small spaces, and complaints about comfort.
Amenities
5.82
Basic amenities available but with notable limitations.
Value for Money
7.78
Good value for location, though standards may vary.
Food and Beverage
6.33
Not specifically mentioned, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
5.8
Mixed reviews leading to an average overall sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 20:18

Property Description

Central Location near Dam Square
Budget Hotel Ben is conveniently situated just 350 metres from Dam Square, offering easy access to Amsterdam's top attractions. Explore the city with Amsterdam Central Station a short 5-minute walk away, connecting you to Schiphol Airport.

Proximity to Popular Shopping and Entertainment
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Amsterdam with the Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijk shopping area a mere 100 metres from the hotel. For a unique experience, the famous Red Light District is just 50 metres away. Let our 24-hour front desk assist you in arranging museum tickets and tours.

Convenient Amenities and Services
Relax in rooms featuring private bathrooms, carpeted floors, and heating for your comfort. Indulge in snacks and drinks from our lobby vending machines, or explore the nearby restaurants and cafés. Book your stay at Hotel Ben for a memorable Amsterdam experience.

Important information:

Guests should provide their expected arrival time when booking in the guest comments box.

Please note that this hotel has steep stairs and no elevator service.

The hotel has the right to charge a deposit for the first night per room from the credit card as a guarantee in case of no shows. The deposit will be returned at check-out.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: AMS

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.5
Based on 3514 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.33
Service: 7.3
Location: 8.34
Room Quality: 5.29
Amenities: 5.82
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 6.33
Overall Experience: 5.8
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Khadzhava • family_with_children • ua
10
Pros:

The staff was extremely polite and friendly. Everything was perfect — we had a great experience. Highly recommended!

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Alyssia • couple • fr
8
Excellent
Pros:

Bien placé

Cons:

Beaucoup d’escaliers , pas insonorisés

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Ilham • solo_traveller • ma
7
Je recommande 👍🏼
Pros:

Le personnel est très très sympa, l'hôtel est très propre et très bien situé au centre ville

Cons:

Beaucoup des escaliers... Eviter les grandes valises pour mon cas j'avais une valise de 24 kg 🙈

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
M
Morival • couple • be
7
Pros:

- L'emplacement
- La ville en elle-même

Cons:

- L'odeur abondante de beuh partout dans l’hôtel même si d'après la réception, il est interdit d’en consommer
- La salle de bain pas nettoyée à notre arrivée
- Le niveau d'anglais moyen de la réception

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Léon • couple • nl
6
Pros:

De lokatie

Cons:

Onaardig en ongeïnteresseerd personeel.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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SILVIA • family_with_children • es
5
Cons:

los ruidos. Se oía todo. Y la ducha no salía agua caliente todo el rato.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
A
Anthony • extended_group • gb
10
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Lorenzo • couple • it
5
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Slowinski • couple • fr
8
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
M
Mehmet Eren • couple • tr
1
Zorunda değilsin seçme
Pros:

Hiç bir sey

Cons:

Odalar sigara kokuyor, koridor sigara kokuyor, odalar çok eski ve pis. Yataklar ranzadan bozma gibi hic rahat değil. Amsterdamdaki en kötü otel deneyimlerimden birisi

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
G
Garcia Fdez • extended_group • es
8
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
D
diego • family_with_children • cl
4
Tócalos con la calefacción
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

No puede ser que prendan la calefacción desde las 2100 y durante la tarde te mueres del frío

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Lanza Lagos • family_with_children • hn
7
Pros:

Ubicación muy buena

Cons:

Muchas gradas y cuarto desnivelado

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
D
Dariusz • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
J
Jurusik • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Super lokalizacja i obsługa,

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
D
Desmond • couple • ie
7
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • extended_group • br
9
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Palmer • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Staff very welcoming

Cons:

I was on the top floor quite a lot of stairs about from that great 👍

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
S
Said • extended_group • fr
6
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Szekeres • couple • hu
2
Sokk
Pros:

Az elhelyezkedése.

Cons:

Nem volt fűtés és melegvíz. Akkor lett csak amikor szóltunk.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee