Hotel Hortus Amsterdam, Amsterdam ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Plantageparklaan 8, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1018SR

Budget Hotel Hortus is located in the Amsterdam City Centre district, just steps from the historic Hortus Botanicus. This budget-friendly hotel is notable for its proximity to prominent attractions like the Artis Zoo and Hermitage Museum. With a commitment to providing essential amenities and a convenient base for exploring the city, it caters mostly to budget travelers.

Location

The hotel is conveniently situated near tram 14, offering easy access to various parts of Amsterdam. It is within walking distance of notable sites such as Waterlooplein, the Red Light District, and the NEMO Science Museum. Schiphol Airport is approximately 12.5 miles away, and the hotel can be reached via public transport including a train and tram.

Rooms

The hotel offers basic non-smoking rooms that can accommodate up to six people. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a safe, towels, and bed linen. Bathrooms vary by room type; some have private showers while others share facilities located in the hallway.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served daily and includes two kinds of cereal, scrambled eggs, assorted lunch meats, and toast with various spreads, such as peanut butter and chocolate spread. Coffee and tea options are available until 11:00 PM. The shared lounge area provides vending machines for snacks and drinks.

Leisure & Business

Hotel Hortus features a shared lounge with a TV, board games, and storage options for luggage. Guests can also hire bikes to explore the city. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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Max:

1 person

10 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Twin Room

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2 persons

15 m²

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2 Single beds

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2 persons

15 m²

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Amsterdam4300 ft

Airports

Schiphol (AMS) 11.1 mi

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM) 44.6 mi

Train

Amsterdam Centraal Station5000 ft

Metro stations

Waterlooplein1700 ft

Weesperplein2000 ft

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfy Room!

I loved the comfort of the room, especially having our own sink, which made brushing my teeth and washing my face so much easier.view full review

Charming View!

The small room offered a lovely view of the botanical gardens, and I enjoyed the delightful sounds of the surrounding birds.view full review

Clean & Cozy!

My room was clean and comfortable, providing a perfect space to relax after a day of exploring the city.view full review

Thoughtful Design!

The initiative of providing a separate sink in the room shows great thoughtfulness in ensuring guests have easy access to personal hygiene.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
No pets allowed
Security
Baggage storage
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Children

Board games

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Garden furniture

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Plantageparklaan 8, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1018SR

Map view

Plantageparklaan 8, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1018SR

City landmarks

Museums

Van Gogh Museum

1.3 mi

Art object

Anne Frank House

2.2 mi

Museums

Rijksmuseum

1.2 mi

Zoo

Artis

3800 ft

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Red Light District

3400 ft

Museums

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam

1.1 mi

Museums

Amsterdam Vodka Museum

1.1 mi

Museums

Hermitage Amsterdam

3400 ft

Museums

Museum Het Rembrandthuis

3400 ft

Thorbeckeplein Intersection Reguliersgracht/Herengracht

Thorbecke statue

3100 ft

Museums

Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder

1.3 mi

Church

Oude Kerk

3400 ft

Gedempte Begijnensloot

Begijn

1.1 mi

Museums

Jewish Historical Museum

3400 ft

Tower

Beurs van Berlage

1.3 mi

Square

Rembrandtplein

3400 ft

Parks

Vondelpark

1.6 mi

Museums

Willet-Holthuysen Museum

3400 ft

Museums

Body Worlds

1.1 mi

Museums

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

1.4 mi

Bridges

Skinny Bridge

4300 ft

Church

The New Church

1.1 mi

Monuments and Landmarks

National Monument

1.1 mi

Herengracht 573

Museum of Bags and Purses

3400 ft

Museums

Torture Museum

1.1 mi

Nearby

Museums

The National Maritime Museum

1400 ft

Museums

Dutch Resistance Museum

1400 ft

Museums

NEMO Science Museum

1400 ft

Botanical Garden

Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam

1400 ft

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Jewish Corner

1400 ft

Restaurants

Burgermeester

1000 ft

Utrechtsestraat 8 just around the corner of Rembrandt square

Coffee Company

800 ft

69 71 Plantage Muidergracht

Zirve

900 ft

Plantage Middenlaan 32

Verse Pannekoeken en poffertjes

1200 ft

Plantage Kerklaan 49a

Coffee & Bites

1100 ft

Plantage Middenlaan 44

Bagels & Beans

1400 ft

Roetersstraat 2A Plantagebuurt

Eetkunst Asmara

2400 ft

Jonas Daniel Meijerplein 8

T Eten en Drinken

1500 ft

Roetersstraat 4

Ranked eSports

1700 ft

Valkenburgerstraat 8

Broodje Valk

1900 ft

Valkenburgerstraat 6

Scharrebier

1700 ft

Rapenburgerplein 1

De Tokoman

2600 ft

Waterlooplein 327

Crea Cafe

2300 ft

Nieuwe Achtergracht 170

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

84%

liked the hotel and would stay again

friendly staff

great location

hanging curtain

pricey dining

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

8.2

Location

9.3

Service

9.2

Dining

7.7

Rosalind

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.6/10

The hotel is perfectly located in a quiet area but still close to everything, offering a serene stay with easy access to various attractions. The rooms are spacious, providing a comfortable stay with lovely lighting and all the necessary facilities. The service is exceptional, with top-notch hospitality making guests feel truly welcomed. However, the dining options are somewhat limited, yet the complimentary amenities like plentiful coffee and free luggage storage are a nice touch.

Rooms

9.0

I loved the spacious room with great lighting and all the necessary facilities.

Service

10.0

The hospitality here is outstanding; the staff made my stay truly memorable.

Location

9.0

The hotel is perfectly situated in a quiet area close to everything, ideal for exploring the city without the hustle and bustle.

Dining

7.0

While the dining options are a bit limited, the included plentiful coffee and free luggage storage were a nice addition.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers great facilities, including complimentary amenities that enhance the overall stay.

Dennis

United States of America, December 2023

8.4/10

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The location is perfect, nestled in a quiet area but still close to everything. The rooms were cozy, but the skylights without curtains made it a bit bright in the mornings. The service was top-notch with great hospitality. The dining experience was delightful, especially with the homemade pastries. Overall, a great value for the price paid.

Rooms

8.0

The room with comfy beds for six was cozy and clean, but the lack of curtains on the skylights was a bit bothersome.

Service

9.0

The hospitality from the staff was outstanding, making me feel welcomed throughout my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a quiet neighborhood, yet conveniently close to public transport into the city center, offering the best of both worlds.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was lovely with eggs on toast and plentiful coffee. The free luggage storage was a nice perk as well.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were well-maintained, providing a comfortable and enjoyable overall atmosphere.

Carl

United States of America, December 2023

8.6/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were cozy and had an excellent heating system; the air fresheners added a nice touch. However, the hanging curtain was a bit inconvenient. The hospitality was top-notch, making me feel really welcomed.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were comfortable and had an excellent heating system with lovely air fresheners.

Service

9.0

The hospitality was exceptional, making my stay even better.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in a quiet area but still close to everything, making it very convenient. The beautiful neighborhood added to the charm.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good value, offering plentiful coffee and free luggage storage. The eggs on toast were delicious.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were great, especially the free luggage storage provided.

friendly staff

hanging curtain

Michael

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.4/10

This hotel is a great choice! The rooms are spacious and comfortable with fresh towels available on request, and the facilities are top-notch. The service is outstanding with very good hospitality. The location is ideal, near the botanical gardens and in a beautiful part of the city.

Rooms

8.0

I loved the spacious rooms with fresh towels available on request. Very comfortable and clean.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional with very good hospitality. The staff went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is perfect, right next to the botanical gardens in a beautiful part of the city, close to restaurants and bars.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good with plentiful coffee and free luggage storage, but the options were somewhat limited.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers great facilities to enhance your stay, making it very convenient for travelers.

William

United Kingdom, August 2023

9.0/10

I loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were cozy with fresh towels available on request and a fluffy duvet on the comfy bunk beds. The service was outstanding with very good hospitality. The location was perfect, nestled in a quiet neighborhood near the city center and just a stone's throw away from the Botanical garden. The dining experience was delightful, especially with the plentiful coffee and free luggage storage. The facilities were top-notch, making my stay even more enjoyable.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were cozy and well-equipped with basic facilities.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional with very good hospitality.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was superb, nestled in a quiet neighborhood near the city center and the Botanical garden.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was fantastic, especially with plentiful coffee and free luggage storage.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were top-notch, adding great value to my stay.

Daniel

United States of America, June 2023

8.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The location was perfect, situated in the heart of Amsterdam and close to everything. The rooms were cozy, equipped with a shower and balcony – although missing curtains on the skylights. The service was exceptional with top-notch hospitality. The dining experience offered plentiful coffee and free luggage storage, a great value for the food served, but could use more variety in breakfast options.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were cozy with a shower and balcony. The only drawback was the lack of curtains on the skylights.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent with top-notch hospitality.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in the heart of Amsterdam, making it easy to access all the attractions. The quiet neighborhood offers a peaceful stay.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was great with plentiful coffee and free luggage storage. The value for the food provided was good, although more breakfast choices would have been appreciated.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provided freshly squeezed juice and had air fresheners, although not always very fragrant.