Hotel Aalders

Just perfect! Would recommend 100% and would definitely stay here again. ❤️ First and foremost, all the staff was very welcoming and kind, gave us useful restaurant recommendations, and even gave us a free upgrade upon arrival, to accommodate a request that was not possible at the time of making the reservation. We’ve been pampered even after check-out: they kept our (huge) luggage in a safe room, let us charge our phones, use the bathroom, and chat in the lobby as if we were at home. This is truly a boutique hotel, with fine decor, real attention to guests, and a feeling of being part of the family overnight. They even have a honesty bar! 🛏️ Beds are very confortable too, which has become a rarity these days. The pricing is different for 160cm vs 180cm double beds, so look out for that when booking. The room was spotless, and we had more towels than we could use. The only downside was the extremely tiny bathroom. Also appreciated the rechargeable shampoo/shower bottles - lovely smell and a lower carbon footprint. 📍It is also conveniently located in the museums area, in a residential and quiet street (a luxury, in busy Amsterdam). A very pleasant 20/30 mins walk will lead you to the city centre (tram available too), and the tram links the hotel directly to the Central Station in about 30 mins. Can’t ask for more. New favourite, will return ASAP.

We had a great stay at Hotel Aalders. The rooms were very clean and offered enough space for a short trip. The reception is staffed 24/7, which made everything easy and convenient, and special requests were handled quickly and kindly. For example, we received an extra blanket on short notice without any problem. At night the hotel was pleasantly quiet, and we always felt safe thanks to the permanently closed entrance door. The location is excellent, with very easy access to public transportation, and many important museums are within walking distance. One small note: the smallest room only comes with a 140 cm bed, so for two people it can feel a bit tight. Still, we truly enjoyed our stay and would be happy to come back again in the future.

My husband and I had an incredible stay at this hotel for our 5 day trip in Amsterdam. We found it to be conveniently located next to all of the museums we wanted to go to, while also having great access to public transportation to access other parts of the city when we were too tired to walk. The hotel was beautifully designed, clean, and the rooms were spacious and quiet. We loved the breakfast and found it to be exactly what we needed at a very fair price. Would definitely recommend!

This place is great. The hotel itself is adorable, and very clean. The staff are friendly and responsive. It's close to museums, but a bit of a walk (or short tram ride) from the city center and other touristy areas. I like a more quiet location for where I stay vs where I visit, so I loved the immediate area which was never very busy.

The hotel staff are super friendly and helpful with all the questions for me as first timer to Amsterdam. Hotel location is wonderful which can be easily commuted to various major attractions by light rail and buses. Hotel is very clean and in a quiet and safe neighborhood. Strongly recommended!

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!

A simply superb hotel in a quiet location with the most cheerful, friendly and helpful staff I have ever come across. The continental breakfast was always very fresh with a good choice. Very comfy bed and the hotel was immaculately clean. Highly recommended!

It was an amazing stay at this sweet family hotel just in the middle of the museum quarter of Amsterdam. The room e got was cozy and had an amazing view of the sunrise. The shower was great and we sure would come again to Aalders when we’ll return to Amsterdam.

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.