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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marina • solo_traveller • ar
9
Nos encantó!
Pros:

El lugar es muy agradable, la ambientacion es genial. La ubicación es perfecta, cerca de todo. El personal fue maravilloso, especialmente Moe y Asia, super amables y bien predispuestos, nos ayudaron un montón con problemas que tuvimos con la aerolinea y el equipaje.
Volvería sin dudarlo.

Cons:

No me gustaba no tener baño en la habitación. Pero realmente ni lo percibimos. En la habitación había vanitory, uno podía lavarse, cepillar dientes, etc. El baño y ducha afuera, que jamás nos cruzamos con alguien.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Kuhne • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Toffe locatie, vriendelijk personeel

Cons:

De wc was aan de kleine kant, maar prima te gebruiken

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • nl
8
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Adoracion • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Thabo • couple • za
10
Pros:

Love the deco and breakfast was the best. Loved the friendly prompt service.

Cons:

Shared bathroom needs getting used to.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • gb
10
Best stay ever!
Pros:

All of it! Fantastic staff, great room and view. Very clean and comfortable for 5 people in the same room. The kindness was very appreciated.

Cons:

Ohh can we talk about all the stairs in Amsterdam? Hahah crazy stairs don't recommend drinking too much to be able to go up afterwards. But was a amazing experience!

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Paulo • family_with_children • pt
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Mariya • solo_traveller • bg
7
Pros:

The location was great and the bed was comfy, however the price does not match the quality, particularly the size of the room (like on the sleepers train) and the shared toilets/bathroom.

Cons:

The bathroom and toilet were not clean well, and you could expect those shared areas to be very clean and the hygiene on top level. There was bad smell in the toilet all the time and once in the bathroom. The sink in my room was disproportionally large in comparison with the size of the room (not more than 5 sq m).

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Gaston • solo_traveller • ar
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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dagan • family_with_children • il
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Staff,music vibe, quirky, pretty central.

Cons:

Very very noisy from the street. No kettle in the room. No vegan option at breakfast except they did have oat milk

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Gültekin • solo_traveller • tr
6
Pros:

Konum iyiydi

Cons:

Beş yüz eurodan fazla ödedim iki güne ve tuvaleti duşu olmayan bir oda verdiler. Yerin altında bir oda!

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Klaus • extended_group • de
8
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Yurii • couple • ua
10
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Francoise • solo_traveller • be
7
Très bien situé, personnel accueillant mais chambre pas insonorisée
Pros:

Très bien situé, accueil impeccable, personnel sympa.

Cons:

La chambre est petite et mal insonorisée. Pas top la toilette et la douche sur le palier (toilettes pas super propres). Escalier hyper raide pour accéder à la chambre.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandr • couple • ru
8
Pros:

Приветливый и дружелюбный персонал на стойке регистрации (он же бар). Хороший завтрак, пусть и не очень разнообразный. Там же на первом этаже можно купить алкогольные и не очень алкогольные напитки, кофе/чай бесплатные. Хороший вид из общей зоны на первом этаже - прямо на каналы и улицу. Отель расположен не в самой гуще событий, но до всего очень близко и в целом месторасположение удачное. Номер был небольшой, без холодильника и чайника/кофемашины, но с феном в ванной комнате. Сама ванная комната нормального размера для этой категории номеров.

Cons:

Это не минус, но обязательно нужно учитывать при бронировании - в отеле нет лифта, а лестницы на верхние этажи экстремально крутые. Если у вас большой и тяжелый чемодан, затаскивать его наверх будет тяжело. И отдельно отметил бы слышимость - из номера вы будете слышать все что происходит на лестнице и в соседних номерах, буквально каждое слово.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Francesco • extended_group • it
8
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frederic • family_with_children • ca
8
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M W • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Good breakfast.

Cons:

Very steep stairs.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee