Hotel van de Vijsel

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8 (2512 reviews)
Overtoom 13-17 , Amsterdam , NL
+31 20 810 0890

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent/central location
Friendly, helpful staff
Comfortable beds
Clean rooms and pleasant ambience
Attractive design
Cons:
Small or dark rooms (some basement rooms) and limited storage
Poor value for money / high price
Limited amenities (no fridge, no iron/steamer, basic hairdryer)
WiFi issues in some rooms
Poor sound insulation
Breakfast quality inconsistent

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Multiple guests describe the hotel as very clean and with a pleasant warm ambiance; overall cleanliness is consistently praised.
Service
9
Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and attentive; assistance was noted for specific issues (noise, check-in), supporting a strong service score.
Location
9.5
Location is repeatedly highlighted as excellent/central and a primary positive across many reviews.
Room Quality
7
Mixed feedback: some rooms are spacious and comfortable, but many guests report very small, dark or basement rooms, limited storage and poor sound insulation.
Amenities
6.5
Several complaints about missing or minimal amenities (no fridge, no iron/steamer, basic hairdryer, WiFi issues in rooms) lower this score.
Value for Money
6
Explicit comments about poor value (price considered high for what is offered) lead to a below-target rating for value.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast receives mixed notes — some guests praise it as nice, others find it poor or limited; overall slightly below target but acceptable.
Overall Experience
10
Overall experience leans positive due to excellent location, friendly staff, clean rooms and appealing design; despite room-size and value issues many guests would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:44

Property Description

Charming Hotel in Oud-West, Amsterdam

Luxurious Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in comfort with our rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms, ensuring a relaxing stay during your visit to Amsterdam.

Delicious Buffet Breakfast and Expert Local Guidance
Start your day with a delightful buffet breakfast, setting the tone for a day of exploration in the vibrant city. Seek recommendations from our knowledgeable reception staff to make the most of your Amsterdam experience.

Prime Location near Popular Attractions
Conveniently situated near Leidseplein, our hotel offers easy access to the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, and Vondelpark Open Air Theatre, allowing you to immerse yourself in the cultural delights of the city.

Book your stay at Hotel van de Vijsel for a memorable Amsterdam getaway.

Important information:

When booking 9 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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
Based on 2512 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 10
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PCO • couple • br
10
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Margriet • couple • nl
8
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
Вероника • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
M
Manuel • couple • es
10
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Khaled • solo_traveller • kw
7
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Gianluca • couple • mx
8
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
M
Martyna • couple • ie
10
Pros:

It’s very convenient and in a great location, very friendly and helpful staff, good facilities

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
J
Juan Manuel • family_with_children • ar
10
Ubicación perfecta y muchísimas comodidades!
Pros:

El hotel es muy lindo, con aire rústico, de madera. Se ingresa siempre con la tarjeta de la habitación apoyando en un lector de la entrada, lo cual lo hace muy cómodo. Hay recepción las 24 horas y todos los que nos atendieron era gente muy servicial y atenta. Algunos hablaban español y otros solo inglés. Llegar al hotel es super fácil, con el autobus 397 desde el aeropuesto nos hemos bajado a 3 minutos del hotel. La ubicación es essspectacular, un barrio hermoso cerquísima de los museos y de muchos sitios para comer. Casi al lado del Voldenpark y en la entrada de donde comienzan todos los canales de Amsterdam. Al centro se puede llegar caminando en 30 minutos o sino puedes tomar tranvía, que pasa a dos calles de allí. La habitación es cierto que es pequeña, pero no es para nada grave. La mía daba a la ventana de la calle, pero estaba insonorisada, no se oía nada. Si vas con una maleta muy grande puede ser que sea un problema, ya que no hay un armario, pero yo no tuve problema con el espacio. La limpieza era excelente, el baño igual, la ducha muy bien. Yo estaba en un segundo piso con ascensor. Recomendaría este hotel siempre por su calidad-ubicación-precio. La cama era muy cómoda al igual que las almohadas. Muchas gracias por todo!

Cons:

Lo único que puedo decir que no me gustó fue que no aceptasen efectivo. Entiendo que estemos en un mundo y un continente en el cual se hace todo con tarjeta, pero creo que la opción de pago en efectivo debería contemplarse, pero es una humilde opinión. Al mismo tiempo, la persona que estaba en recepción fue muy empática y me ayudó a modificar la forma de pago con mucha paciencia.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Ramez • extended_group • ae
10
I would definitely come back to stay there again !
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
H
Haaijer • family_with_children • nl
10
Pros:

Goede ligging
Goed bed

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Klaudia • couple • de
6
Pros:

Die Ausstattung war gut, Kaffeemaschine im Zimmer.

Cons:

Zimmer sehr klein, Zustieg ins Bett für zwei Personen nur von einer Seite möglich.
Zimmer zur Straße gelegen, sehr laut und mit Ausblick auf Müllcontainer.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Dawna • couple • us
8
GREAT value, tiny room. Would stay again.
Pros:

This stay was a great value. The hotel is located very close to public transportation, just a few stops from many central attractions. Walking distance to great restaurants and coffee shops. I appreciated having 24 hour staff and a secure building. Just a short walk to the park.

Cons:

The room is tiny. Just room for a full size bed and a short hallway for the bathroom. I've stayed in hotels in Europe before, but this was the tightest fit. If my partner was there or if I carried a full-size suitcase, it would have been a big headache. Fortuantely the bathroom itself was a decent size.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Ruby • couple • gb
7
Nice hotel but basic for the price we paid
Pros:

Lovely staff and well located. Bed comfortable and room well sized.

Cons:

Poor value really for a €200 a night hotel. No storage for clothes or shoes etc. Very basic hairdryer and no iron / steamer. Duvets weren’t feather. No natural light into the room which was also very overlooked and we were tucked away in the basement of the hotel.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Alessio • solo_traveller • it
8
Ottima posizione, ambiente gradevole e pulito. Stanze piccole e minimali. Il letto era comodo, internet appena sufficien
Pros:

Posizione

Cons:

Prezzo elevato, stanza piccola

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Krystyna • couple • pl
2
Nie polecam
Pros:

Lokalizacja

Cons:

Ciemny jak piwnica malutki pokój z widokiem na okna hotelu , ciasna jadalnia za mała do ilości pokoju uboga ubogie śniadanie

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Nazreen • couple • gb
10
Perfect location
Pros:

Very clean
Close to town centre
Comfortable room
Friendly staff

Cons:

Always fully booked
Wanted to extend our stay but no rooms available

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Nina • couple • de
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • couple • au
3
We were very disappointed. The pictures on Bookings.com were mot a true to the room.
Pros:

The staff were helpful. The location wasn't too bad with access to transport.

Cons:

The room was terrible. Very small, unable to put cases anywhere except alongside of the bed after unpacking putting the cases on the bed to unpack a few things for the next day. Had to crawl into bed from the bottom. Being older and having a knee replacement last year this was very difficult. Had a balcony but couldn't open the door to get onto it and if you had been able there were no chairs to sit on. There wasn't a chair in the room, probably because it wouldn't have fit.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Liv • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Comfy bed, spacious room, nice bathroom. Staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

The WiFi didn’t work in the room and the sound from other rooms was so loud that I could hear the tv word for word from upstairs. A member of staff did help me with this issue, which I appreciated! However, overall poor sound insulation in this hotel.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Harry • solo_traveller • au
7
We were very happy with your service and landmarks made it easy returning home
Pros:

Location is excellent

Cons:

Needs a refrigerator

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee