Hotel Aalders

Location: This hotel was in a prime location (close to major museums, shops, restaurants, etc). You can pretty much bike or walk to any of the major locations. We walked as far as the central station and back. ||Ambience/Vibe: Homey, welcoming, similar to bed and breakfast or an inn feel. ||Staff: Very friendly and gave great recommendations (really appreciated it as it was our first time in Amsterdam). We also got a cute little ceramic keepsake to take home when we left (very thoughtful).||Room: We booked the Comfort Double Room and felt like it was the perfect size. I was nervous because I saw some reviews comment how small the rooms were but it was more than enough for us two. We didn’t spend much time in the room anyways but it also was more than enough to lounge in when we wanted to relax in the room. Yes, the hotel does seem older but everything is well kept and clean so we didn’t see any issues or have any issues. ||Tips: I will say I do think they should get a do not disturb sign like most hotels have to limit housekeeping coming into rooms when people are still sleeping. We had that happen one time and it did kind of freak us out. ||Overall great stay, we would stay here again.

What a lovely place! This small-scale hotel is located in a quiet area and has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful — they go out of their way to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The breakfast is simple but tasty and more than enough to start your day.|The hotel also offers great recommendations for delicious places to eat nearby. Getting around is super easy: the tram stop is just a short walk away, and it takes you straight into the heart of the city in no time.

My family and I stayed at Hotel Aalders for six days during our trip to Amsterdam. The location was perfect—close to museums and easy to get anywhere in the city. But what made our stay really special was the kind and helpful staff. The room was even more cozy and comfortable than the pictures on website. One of the most memorable moments was when my son got hurt. The staff helped us by calling the hospital and making an appointment. They truly cared, and thanks to their help, my son got treatment quickly. The next day, they even sent us a kind message and some snacks for him. We were so touched every time someone at the front desk asked how he was doing. Thanks to their support, we were able to enjoy the rest of our trip. We will definitely stay here again next time we visit Amsterdam. I highly recommend this hotel to everyone!

We had a great time. The facility is very nice and the staff is wonderful. The hotel is in a great neighborhood (museum area), situated between the Van Gogh Museum and a high end shopping street (Pieter Cornelisz Hoofstraat). The area is quiet and peaceful but a quick walk to the Museumplein transit station which gets you to the heart of the city in minutes!

We had a very positive stay at Aalders Hotel. We were in a family room and were pleased to find it spotlessly clean with lovely big windows. It is in a really nice area of town within walking distance of many attractions. The staff were really welcoming and friendly with lots of helpful advice about the surrounding neighbourhoods and how to get around the city.

A lovely hotel, spacious room and great location. It’s only a minute away from the tram stop which is just a few minutes away from the city centre. And the hotel is also only a very short walk from all the great museums. ||Lovely helpful and cheerie staff. And the breakfast was an added bonus.

We loved this gorgeous boutique hotel in a prime museum square location, on a quiet street + very helpful and friendly staff. Tram nearby as well as a few good cafes + close access to Vondelpark. Highly recommended!!

The hotel and staff were amazing! From restaurant and sightseeing suggestions, to helping us find ponchos for rainy days at the F1 race. Rooms wee very clean and quaint. We loved our stay at Aalders!

The location is perfect for visiting the museums, but it only natural to pay extra for that. It was still worth the price for the convenience. NB: You must book reservations for the Van Gogh museum and the Anne Frank museum in advance! I wasn't aware of that and so I had to "settle" for only visiting the Rijksmuseum which is only a few steps away. There are numerous shopping and dining places, all within walking distance. The hotel is located very near to a tram line and bus lines. The hotel also rents bicycles, which I loved, but walking around is also a great way to see things if you're a true "Flaneur"!

My family has stayed here on two separate occasions. I had a computer glitch while booking through a travel company. The hotel staff not only fixed the issue but also apologized for the other company. The hotel staff is helpful and friendly and I noticed a high attention to detail in cleanliness not only on the sleeping quarters but also the breakfast room and the bar. This staff should be proud of their hard work. It shows. This hotel is close to museums, malls, food, and entertainment. Other than some current light construction in the street we found this hotel easy to get to. I highly recommend you stay. Thank you.

The location is perfect for visiting museums (the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh, and the Stedelijk are all a short walk away), the Concertbegouw, and even a small underground supermarket across from the Stedelijk cafe. Good restaurants are also nearby. The reception staff is friendly, but the room was frustrating: no shelves or drawers to unpack luggage, only a pullout bar that held a few hangers in a standing armoire, so we had to live out of our suitcases for 4 nights. Using the coffeemaker required unplugging a lamp since there weren't adequate outlets for both on the same wall.There are no washcloths, only bath and face towels, and there are no towel bars (only a small rack that holds folded fresh towels; if you hang the smaller towel from the rack if you want to use it later, it hangs down over whatever you've put onto a small tiled area below it, making it hard to get at your toiletries. Otherwise, there's only a narrow shelf over the sink. You can't put things on top of the toilet tank because the flushing mechanisms are built in there. The beds are provided with only one pillow per person, though staff quickly provided more on request. The breakfast buffet is adequate, but the only fruit offered there wasn't fresh--canned pineapple with a small amount of some other fruit in it. There's a bowl of apples by the reception desk, one floor down. The rooms lack "Do Not Disturb" signs, and twice we returned to our room immediately after breakfast to find that they were being cleaned. When I said I wanted to use the bathroom, one cleaner insisted she would "only be another 5 minutes;" and told me to use a bathroom 4 floors below (except there wasn't a guest bathroom; a staff member had to unlock the staff one for me). Another insisted she had to keep working (at 10:00 am) because of when she got off work. Finally, we spoke to management so we'd have privacy to brush our teeth and gather our things for the day. But the location is great, and the street is a pretty residential/small hotel street.

At first, I gave Aalders three stars, but I just couldn't keep it that way, as it is a very nice hotel in a gorgeous and convenient location. Without any warning, however, on day 2 of our stay, construction workers set up a ledge outside our window, obstructing the garden view, making noise (though not too much: the polite Dutch aren't going to be barking away), and causing a loss of privacy during the daytime. The room was big, beautiful, and comfortable, though, and the view, when we had it, was outstanding. Breakfast is adequate but not memorable. There isn't any muesli but apple granola, and the croissants do not seem fresh. First-world problems, I know, and it's a small hotel, so you're not going to get a hot buffet. The staff are pleasant and the rooms couple cleanliness with old-world charm. The location can't be beat; you're in a fancy neighborhood right next to the museums. You could do much worse.

This was our first stay in Amsterdam. The hotel is in excellent location. Walking distance to major museums such as Van Gogh museum. If you are expecting Las Vegas luxury in Europe I suggest you look for different accommodation. But if you understand that most buildings here were built in early 20th century then you will be more understanding. They also offer complementary breakfast that will fill you up for a good start.

A gem of a hotel in the best part of Amsterdam for a stay. Good price and friendly staff!

I stayed at Hotel Aalders for two nights and it was lovely. I wanted to go to the Van Gogh museum in the morning and this hotel is in a great location for the museums. It's a bit of a walk to Dam Square, but I did not mind the walking in Amsterdam because it is so lovely everywhere you go. It's tucked away and rather quiet in that area, but still not far close by canals and restaurants and coffee shops. I would recommend and go again.

Stayed at Hotel Aalders for 3 nights. My single room was probably the smallest hotel room I've ever stayed in! But I knew in advance that it would be small, was traveling alone, and was not planning to spend any time in the room anyway, so it didn't matter to me. The room was very comfortable and looked out on a beautiful garden in the back. The location is perfect - literally around the corner from Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh museum, one block from an extremely upscale shopping street (think Rodeo Drive), and within easy walking distance of many excellent restaurants, shopping districts, and tourist attractions. Also, one of the excellent electric trams runs right past the end of the street, and an ING ATM is about 100 feet away at the other end of the street (just around the corner). Free Wi-Fi worked well, breakfasts were excellent (although all cold food as is usual in Europe), and the staff was all-around helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay here again.

What a delightful hotel. It's a very old building, but well kept and with lots of great atmosphere. The location is wonderful, so close to museums, shopping and dining. (The only drawback to the location is that most of the tours start at hotels closer to the Central Station which is not withing walking distance, although there is good trolley service.) The breakfast is typical of Europe: bread, cheese, sliced cold meats, cereal and warm hard boiled eggs. The only fruit was a bowl of fruit cocktail. But they had a wonderful coffee machine that dispensed not only coffee and hot water but cappuccino, cafe au lait, etc. Everyone at the hotel was very friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome. Just one word of warning for Western tourists: the hotel doesn't supply toiletries, which may be standard practice in some European hotels, so bring your own shampoo, etc.

Nice room in a clean hotel. We only stayed one night but it was very quiet. Close to the tram and lots of activities.