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The Bulldog Hotel - Nothing is Normal, Everything is Comfortable!

(Please read the 'House Rules' before booking for details on our policies, payments and booking conditions ('things to note'). All Guests must be 18+.

The Bulldog Hotel has been completely renovated in 2024 with brand new facilities that set The Bulldog Hotel as the standard for others to follow. Smart TV's (excl dorms). En-suite rooms, top of the range mattresses and linens and a style like no other..

Located on the edge of Amsterdam's legendary Red Light District in the centre of the old city, walkable to almost every attraction in Amsterdam and only 10 minutes walk from Central Station. Our smoker friendly (no tobacco 😉) Lounge Bar is always lively and always fun. Enjoy the laid back living room concept that makes The Bulldog Hotel Lounge Bar the place to be.

Enjoy Live DJ's, Bands, Pool and Game tables and an unbelievable selection of cocktails, beers, drinks and food where you'll meet travellers from around the world, maybe bump into a celebrity or two and definitely have some stories to tell!

24/7 onsite staff, and a dedicated security team make sure that your visit to Amsterdam is safe and one to remember.

In addition to the most comfy beds and linens, we offer free towels for our guests, free luggage storage on arrival and departure, free use of lockers in shared rooms and free wifi.

All of our rooms (dorms and private) have en-suite bathroom and shower. No running down the hallway for a shower!

Need some fresh air? Our Rooftop Terrace is accessible only for our hotel guests! Kick back with gorgeous views of the Old Church (founded in 1213), grab a drink from the Lounge Bar, something from The Energy Coffeeshop next door or bring your own. Get some rays and meet some peeps.

For our guests that require some extra accessibility, please enquire with us about availability in our rooms with fully accessible facilities. Our entrance, Lounge Bar and rooms are suitable for everyone.

Book Now & Get ready for a trip to remember!

Linkup Events

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Live DJ's!
31 Jul
Live DJ's!
1 Aug

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Housekeeping
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Reviews

9.4Superb(7428)
  • Value for Money
    9.1
  • Security
    9.7
  • Atmosphere
    9.1
  • Cleanliness
    9.6
  • Staff
    9.4
  • Location
    9.8
  • Facilities
    8.9
Summary of traveller reviews

The Bulldog in Amsterdam offers a fantastic location, praised for its central position and proximity to attractions. Guests frequently highlight the cleanliness and comfortable beds. The staff are generally described as friendly and helpful. Some recent feedback notes that rooms can be small and may lack privacy curtains.

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Stayed in Jul 2026
8.9
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Shannon
Female, 18-24, England
I had a really nice stay, my dorm was really comfortable and the lockers were really good. There was no kitchen though, but there was bar and they served food. Staff were really really lovely and helpful
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
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Jack
Male, 31-40, England
Staying here for 20 years! Will come back time after time.
Stayed in Jul 2026
7.1
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Jamie
Male, 18-24, Scotland
No fridge in the room. Now if I’m paying hotel prices I expect a mini fridge. The breakfast is a joke and the amount of non hotel guests wandering around is mental. Way too expensive. It’s a hostel period and a very expensive one.
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Location

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 220, Amsterdam, Netherlands
0.2km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

It?s no exaggeration to say this is one of the best known hostels in the world. Most will know of its legend simply by word of mouth. It?s located right in the centre of the city smack bang in the middle of all the action, with the red light district and Dam Square mere steps away. The place is lively without being unbearable. It doesn?t accept stag or hen do?s, sports groups or massive marauding all-male parties, so you can expect the hostel bar and overall atmosphere of the place to be fun and lively, but not too boisterous.