Budget Hotel Ben

Hotels
6.5 (3851 reviews)
Beursstraat 21 , Amsterdam , nl
+31 20 330 1401

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Vending machine - drinks
Vending machine - snacks
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 3851 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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Loix • couple • be
4
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Draicchio • solo_traveller • it
6
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ana maria • extended_group • nl
8
Es un laberinto podría ser mejor porque está bien ubicado
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Podría mejorar

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Del Palacio • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Beatriz • solo_traveller • pt
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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MANUEL PEDRO • couple • es
1
Pros:

Cerca de la Estación de Tren

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Zwiep • solo_traveller • nl
1
Te duur voor het ongemak
Pros:

Ligging in het centrum

Cons:

Kamers waren veel te klein
Gangen waren veel te krap en stijl
veel traplopen
Het was net een doolhof
Veel te duur

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Prakash • family_with_children • dk
3
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Belandria • extended_group • es
8
buena ubicación
Pros:

Tiene muy buena ubicación y pudimos entrar temprano a la habitación, super bien.

Cons:

Las camas creemos que tenían chinches de cama pero de resto todo bien

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Desy • solo_traveller • ch
8
Buono
Pros:

Posizione. Gatto all'entrata. Rapporto qualità/prezzo

Cons:

Un po' di pulizia in piu non guastava

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Angie Lorena • extended_group • co
7
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Habitación y camas muy pequeñas

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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LUCI • solo_traveller • br
7
Pros:

Localização excelente, próximo da Estação Central.

Cons:

Quarto pequeno.
Muitas escadas para subir com bagagem.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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ahmed • solo_traveller • sa
10
Pros:

Good stay good location

Cons:

Stairs

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Marcos • extended_group • es
5
Buena ubicación
Cons:

El lavabo estaba roto y no paraba de salir agua.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • es
8
Cons:

El baño estaba muy mal, se salia el agua

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • couple • es
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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MioNomeUtente • extended_group • it
6
Pros:

Posizione ottima. C'è tutto l'essenziale per sopravvivere un paio di giorni.

Cons:

Costo eccessivo, come tutto nella città di Amsterdam. Molto rumorosa l'area esterna.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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MIKHAIL • solo_traveller • ru
7
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Nacho • extended_group • es
6
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Lola • family_with_children • es
7
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee