Hotel Vossius Vondelpark

Ideal location right beside Vondelpark. Bars, coffee shops, gift shops. Casino all nearby. Quieter area away from the centre part but not far from Central station and Dam Square a short walk or a 5/10 min tram journey.

Great mid-range hotel. Good price for what it was, which was a clean, safe, private room and bathroom; no glitz or glam. This might seem like a lackluster review but I mean these things in a good way. Hotel is pretty much exactly what it claims to be and it's a great option for solo-travelers or folks on a budget. Property: Door to the hotel is locked all times of day, only open with keycard or buzz in through the front desk, which felt safe. Check-in and out were easy. Location is great, right near Van Gogh Museum, Vondelpark, shopping, city center, everything. Hallways often had bags of housekeeping things (towels, sheets, etc) which makes it look a bit unkempt but it was fine. Room: Bathroom and shower were small but fine. Came with a hairdryer. Housekeeping kept it tidy and stocked. No fridge or microwave in the room. Walls were paper-thin but no one was excessively loud. Stairs were super narrow and steep (as seems typical for Dutch buildings) but there is a lift that works fine.

The double room I was in was fine for one person though two would have been cramped but probably manageable. Location was great with a bus line direct to the airport right out front. Only downside was the wifi was pretty spotty for me. Would not recommend for remote work.