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Hans Brinker Budget Hotel

1.0 of 5
Kerkstraat 136 - 138, Amsterdam 1017 GR, The Netherlands
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    2.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    2.5 of 5 stars
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Senior Contributor
47 reviews 47 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Pricewise cant complain €18 a night is really cheap in Amsterdam and you get breakfast as well.If you just want a roof over your head its good.If you want to relax after a long day around the town forget this place. Bar staff are nice. Shower not so good.Big downside was the students who were in the hotel what a... More

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HansBrinkerAms, Manager at Hans Brinker Budget Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Hi! Sorry to hear the inconvenience you've experienced during your stay with the fire alarm! Hopefully you've had a great stay in Amsterdam after all! Greetings, Hans Brinker More

Milan, Italy
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26 reviews 26 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The only thing to say is that without their funny and intriguing marketing strategy they would be just a common low-quality budget hotel. Yet, they've been smart, and by definitely lowering your expectations, they ensure you to be happy and feel safe with what you find! Besides this, it's a good place to spend a few nights in Amsterdam: perfectly... More

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HansBrinkerAms, Manager at Hans Brinker Budget Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Hi!! Thanks for your review!!! We hope you've had a great stay in Amsterdam and we hope to welcome you again next time you're visiting Amsterdam! Greetings, Hans Brinker More

Donadea, Kildare, Ireland
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

First of all, the 'Worst Hostel in the world' title is clearly just for marketing purposes! Organised a college trip for 18 friends here in April 2013 for 2 nights. Picked the place as somewhat of a last resort but it worked out well. Lockers in the rooms were also supplied at no extra charge. Rooms, bed linen and bathrooms... More

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HansBrinkerAms, Manager at Hans Brinker Budget Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Hi Cillian, Thanks for your great review!!!We hope you've had a great stay in Amsterdam and at the Hans Brinker Hotel!! About the distance to the centre: we are located in the middle of the centre, between the canals. From the hotel it's a 3 minute walk to the famous Leidseplein entertainment area. To the museum district (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh... More

Poznan, Poland
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17 reviews 17 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Ok- it is very specific hostel so it is hard to rate it... This hostel is known as a most dirty hostel in the world ( owner wrote it on describtion ;) ) so you what you can expect... And this is right- everythoing is terrible- the rooms are very small and it looks like in the jail ;) everywhere... More

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HansBrinkerAms, Manager at Hans Brinker Budget Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Hi! Thanks for your review! True, we don't offer many luxuries but we are one of the cheapest hostels (especially with our continental breakfast including) in Amsterdam with the best location! We hope you've had a great stay in Amsterdam and we hope to welcome you again soon! Greetings, Hans Brinker More

Adelaide, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

My partner and I stayed here over newyears last year when we were backpacking around europe, the hotel itself is in an Okay location, the food is decent and the staff arent terrible, But, I am pretty sure it used to be an insane asylum.. There is lino everwhere, the beds are about 10cm thick, the toilet is below the... More

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HansBrinkerAms, Manager at Hans Brinker Budget Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Hi Angie! Sorry to hear you've experienced some inconvenience during your stay. In fact we are a youth hostel for schoolgroups, backpackers and young adults, so we do not offer many luxuries (that's why we can offer low prices). The bathrooms may be small, but you don't have to cross the hallway for a shower or restroom. We hop you've... More

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HansBrinkerAms, Manager at Hans Brinker Budget Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Hi! Sorry to hear the inconvenience you've experienced! About the bathrooms: they get cleaned daily, but if you share a bathroom with 7 other people sometimes it can get wet and a bit dirty (depends on the cleaniness of your roommates). About the checkout: sometimes during high season it can be really crowded at the reception during peak hours. We... More

San Diego, Texas
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

It was a great experience, really. Me and my boyfriend spent 3 nights in this hostel (we discovered had a great and funny campaign of the worst hostel). Simple, cheap and funny. Good position. It's an hostel and we think that it doesn't need better stuff.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Stayed with group of friends for two nights across the weekend, and found this hostel fine. Bunk- beds were OK, bedding was clean, bathroom was clean - bit small. there was a large common room / bar where you can eat and drink and get the breakfast (I missed it). Fairly noisy hostel, but with good location. I would stay... More

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HansBrinkerAms, Manager at Hans Brinker Budget Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Hi! Thanks for your great review! We hope to see you again soon! Maybe you get to join breakfast next time ;) It is great! Greetings, Hans Brinker More

Cardiff, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

The beds were clean, the bathrooms were clean and it was a lot of fun at the time. I don't think I'd enjoy staying there these days. If you want privacy and peace and quiet, don't stay here. If you want a bed, a shower and a great location then you can get it at the Hans Brinker for a... More

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HansBrinkerAms, Manager at Hans Brinker Budget Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

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

Ipswich, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Not the best hotel in Amsterdam, I will give you that. Once said that, we went there for Holland Queen's Day and we have the time of our life. And although rooms are very basic, beds are clean and comfortable. Bathrooms are basic but clean. Breakfast is superbasic, but for an extra you can have some hot food. We met... More

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HansBrinkerAms, Manager at Hans Brinker Budget Hotel, responded to this review
25 April 2013

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

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Hans Brinker Hotel
Address: Kerkstraat 136 - 138, Amsterdam 1017 GR, The Netherlands
Region: The Netherlands > North Holland Province > Amsterdam
Hotel Style:
Ranked #75 of 137 Speciality lodging in Amsterdam
Price range (per night): RM145 - 314
Hotel Class:1 star (1*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Hans-Brinker is one of Amsterdam's most famous hostels...also known as 'The Most XXXclusive Budget Hotel.' Here you will find: NO PARKING, NO SAUNA, NO BELLBOYS, NO AIR CONDITIONING, NO MINIBARS, NO ROOM SERVICE....but you will find clean basic rooms in the centre of Amsterdam! In short, this is a very good money for value hostel, and promises a very pleasant stay and a good and happy feeling for the duration of your stay. We would happily recommend it to anyone. ... more   less 
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