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Hans Brinker Budget Hotel Reviews

Kerkstraat 136-138, 1017 GR Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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77%

Rating
2559 Total Reviews
  • 79%Value For Money
  • 77%Security
  • 86%Location
  • 78%Staff
  • 79%Atmosphere
  • 70%Cleanliness
  • 72%Facilities

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66%

It is a good stay if you are young and just looking for a bed to sleep on. They provide breakfast which was a nice addition. The bathroom's were gross and cramped and the beds didnt have any ladders which became a problem, especially after long hours at the coffee shops...if you know what i mean. The lockers werent too safe since you could easily pry it open with your hands if you wanted to but they did make you show your key before entering the hostel which made you feel more safe. good locatio

  • 02 May 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

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Hi Adena, Thanks for your review! We hope to welcome you again soon in Amsterdam and at the Hans Brinker hotel! Greetings, Hans Brinker

37%

except for the breakfast and staff's kindness, all the things of this hostel was awful. I RELLY HATE THIS HOSTEL

  • 02 May 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Hi Suejeong, Thanks for your review! Sorry to hear about the inconvenience you've experienced. We hope you've had a great stay in Amsterdam after all. Greetings, Hans Brinker

91%

Amber at the front desk was excellent. Very friendly and very helpful! And remembered my name every time I saw her! Thanks Amber, -steve from toronto-

  • 02 May 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)

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Hi Steve, Thanks for your review! We hope to welcome you again soon in Amsterdam and at the Hans Brinker hotel! Greetings, Hans Brinker

69%

The hostel is really close to the center. About the hostel itself, one morning some guy decided to play guitar and sing loudly at 9 in the morning in the courtyard and the staff of the hostel didn't manage to get him quiet..this was really annoying. Also, we had twice breakfast and the woman from the staff was extremely rude without any reason, she was screaming at us and other guests just because they were out of coffee.. However the staff from the reception was nice.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Hi Mickael, Thanks for your review! Sorry to hear about the inconvenience you've experienced. We hope you've had a great stay after all. Greetings, Hans Brinker

83%

Good central location, small rooms but with own private bathroom!


51%

Staff very rude. No friendly atmosphere. Cleaners came in room each morning very loudly waking everyone. Only plus side was ok breakfast if you had a long time to wait for food to be replenished each time it ran out. Wifi didn't work in rooms.


74%

Given their marketing strategy focusing on being the worst hotel in the world, I guess there's no so much to say! :)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Hi Francesca, Thanks for your review. We hope you've had a great stay! See you next time in Amsterdam and hopefully at the Hans Brinker Hotel again! Greetings, Hans Brinker

89%

Everyone could enter and exit the luggage room. Should be more controlled.

  • 28 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


86%

Very good breakfast, very good location in the center.

  • 28 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Bulgaria
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


51%

There was one bathroom for 8 people. The bathroom smelt bad,and was dirty. There should have been at least a seperate toilet to shower. or even another hand basin. We also had to wait half an hour for check out. There was only one person on reception, it shouldnt be too hard to get another member of staff to give back the euro deposit.

  • 28 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Hi Gail, Thanks for your review. Sorry to hear about the conditions of the bathroom. The bathrooms get cleaned every daily, but if you share the bathrooms with 7 other people sometimes it can get dirty after usage from other guests. Thereby it's normal when you book a bed at a dorm you have to share the bathroom (in fact, in many other hostels you have to share the bathroom with many more guests). Besides this we hope you've had a great stay in Amsterdam and at the Hans Brinker hotel! Greetings, Hans Brinker

100%

very good hostel ,hold on

  • 27 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

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Hi Alens, Thanks for your review! We we hope to welcome you again soon in Amsterdam and at the Hans Brinker Hotel! Greetings, Hans Brinker

57%

Too small room, the bathroom is not very clean,but breakfast is good.

  • 26 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


77%

A cleverly marketed budget hotel, setting expectations far lower than the reality - a well-located, clean, relatively cheap backpackers-style place to stay with a great atmosphere. If you like your home comforts however, you may wish to go for somewhere a little more upmarket. But if all you're looking for is a bed (& basic breakfast) - you can't really fault it!

  • 26 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


86%

It's great that most rooms have their own bathroom, plus a locker for each person. Beds were very comfortable. Reception staff could have been friendlier. Ground floor common/eating area was fab, colourful and cool!

  • 26 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

I thought the Hans Brinker is a great place if you're in Amsterdam an you want to spend one or two days there. You might not get too much sleep but you don't want to slep too much once you are in Amsterdam. The Hostel is a great place with a nice club and a good atmosphere. You do not have to spend much money there and it is very central, clos to the great music club "Paradiso"! Just try it, you won't regret it.

  • 26 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)

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Hi Georg, Thanks for your review! We we hope to welcome you again soon in Amsterdam and at the Hans Brinker Hotel! Greetings, Hans Brinker

86%

Good hotel at many levels. Two points may be improved: 1. The quality of the breakfast (no juice, coffee quality.....) 2. The noise in the corridors after midnight. A group of german fellows was extremely noisy up to 4am. This should be controlled by the staff.

  • 21 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Hi Karim, Thanks for your review! We we hope to welcome you again soon in Amsterdam and at the Hans Brinker Hotel! Greetings, Hans Brinker

100%

Great location, breakfast included, secure rooms at a cheap price. Better than most of the hotels in the area :) have stayed here twice and would go back again. Good work Hans Brinker!

  • 19 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


71%

Very good location, unique character, but the hostel could make an effort to improve security. And it should be less noisy.

  • 18 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Hi Isisdro, Thanks for your review! We hope you've had a great stay in Amsterdam and at the Hans Brinker Hotel. We hope to welcome you again soon! Greetings, Hans Brinker

89%

Girls weekend in Amsterdam was amazing! The hostel is in the centre of Amsterdam. The lively bar is good for drinks and meeting people. Get tickets for the pubcrawl! It's worth every penny. See you nxt year Brinker! :)

  • 17 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


89%

Nice self-service breakfast. No surprise extra charges. Amazing disco and bar. Too much noise at night, though.

  • 16 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Hi Miguel, Thanks for your review! We hope you've had a great stay in Amsterdam and at the Hans Brinker Hotel. We hope to welcome you again soon! Greetings, Hans Brinker

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