MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam Amstel

Awesome 9 days stay here for a family of 4! The rooms and beds/bunk beds is comfy. We had the top floor with a view of the train station that my son love! Water was strong and hot water didn’t disappoint. Amstel Station less than 5 minute walk. Amsterdam station is less than 10 minutes away by Metro. No.12 Tram is also such a blessing, also runs to Centraal but w a more scenic route. Jumbo supermarket and Macdonalds is across the street! We didn’t even need to go to Buno Coffee ( a Cafe nxt to the hotel, which we always wanted to drop by but didn’t) The kitchen is great and the fridge is well maintained. All the guest was respectful of each other . The Arcade area is a hit w the kids! The only small cons, The laundry online app and the usage of it can be better. Other than that, it’s the perfect stay for us. Thanks to everyone, Regina especially for making our stay as warm as their hearts!

Second time staying in this chain. First being in Berlin. This was a fantastic stay. It’s conveniently located next to the train station, a Jumbo (market) and a McDonalds across the street. There is also a couple cafes and restaurants adjacent to the hotel. We traveled with kids and this was a very kid friendly establishment. Rooms were quiet, albeit had some quirks (sink drain was clogged and would fill with water) but outside of that, it was a very comfortable, very safe and relaxing stay. We paid for breakfast and the spread was very nice. Your typical European breakfast fare (breads, rolls, cheeses, meats, grains, veggies, coffee and teas, etc) kids loved the little pancakes and waffles and the chocolate… all those carbs and fats kept them energized during our walking tour of Amsterdam! Staff were very professional, courteous, and kind. Felt very welcome. We will continue to book with this chain throughout the rest of our 4-year long European trip!

Overall, this hotel was good. The location is excellent, only a 2-minute walk from the metro, which makes getting around very easy. There is also a McDonald’s right across the street, which is quite convenient. The room was exactly as shown in the photos, and the bathroom was clean. Overall, it was a pleasant stay, mainly thanks to the location and cleanliness.

-Breakfast was poor but descent. Could be better. -Could be better referred as a hostel rather than a hotel according the services it offers. -Strict and queer hotel/chain policies, like charging on site the clients for a 2 hours earlier check in (at 12.45pm instead of 3pm as per hotel policy) for 15euros, even when the room was ready, cleaned and available, are far away of hospitality spirit or philoxenia terms. This worked as an unexpected surprise and as a bad first impression of the property, to me.

Our stay at MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam Amstel was an absolute success from start to finish. Although it was my first time leading a group in Amsterdam, choosing this hotel turned out to be a brilliant decision. The location by Amstel Station couldn’t have been more convenient — perfectly connected yet calm enough to enjoy a good night’s rest. Thanks to the excellent transport links, we could easily reach every attraction in our itinerary, and most places were just a short tram or metro ride away. My group couldn’t have been happier with the choice. We didn’t waste a single minute on long transfers across the city — everything we needed was within easy reach. All planned visits went exactly as scheduled, which made our stay both smooth and stress-free. The staff at MEININGER truly deserve recognition. Communication before arrival was first-class, especially when it came to arranging rooms for our youth group. On site, everything ran seamlessly — hearty breakfasts, clean and modern facilities, and exceptionally helpful reception staff. One small gesture really stood out: after I returned soaked from a sudden downpour, the receptionist kindly offered to dry my shoes. That simple act of kindness summed up the hotel’s atmosphere — warm, genuine, and professional. I’d rate our stay as outstanding, well beyond expectations. I’ll definitely return to MEININGER Amstel with future groups, whether young travellers or adults. Highly recommended for anyone looking for the perfect balance between comfort, convenience, and authentic Amsterdam charm.

I’d like to stay in this hotel again if I visit Amsterdam again! Its location is very convenient with train and metro station as well as several bus lines starting stations. The public kitchen and laundry are plus, with a large supermarket on the other side of the street. Everything is just perfect!

Uncollected carbage from other residents on the corridor close to our room door for 2 days and counting...Room cold with supposably maintenance to check thermostat still coming...Pity as it's a modern hotel and in good location. However after my initial 1 * rating was published , garbage was collected and service improved significantly which leads me to increase the rating to 4*

Terrible place terrible staffa d terrible service.Tehey do not help if there is a issue. There is no guest service. This not a qualified bu budget place with low payed employees who do not know het to do. While travelig comfort and guest service is verry important and normal for your vacation experience during holidays. This is a "only for the budget" hotel. For te price you pay I would recommend some other hostel/hotel with comparable prices and better service.

This place is amazing! It is right next to the bus and train station which is perfect and the building is so clean and well kept. We even have our own bathroom in a 4 person twin bed room. It is a great value for Amsterdam and so easy to get in and out of the city.

I stayed here during a recent visit to Amsterdam in a private two person room. Well it was supposed to be for two people but it had four beds so I'm just assuming they had no more two person beds available. It was pretty tight quarters for two so I can't imagine sleeping four people in it. It was pretty clean and they relished towels daily so that was nice. Location wise there wasn't much within walking distance but it was literally steps away from the Amstel train station and just a few stops to city center so it was very accessible. I felt super safe walking from the train station at night even though during my visit there was a ton of construction. Only one of the planned towers were done so I'd love to come back when it's complete to see the rest. The lounge area on the first floor was spacious and clean and the kitchen area was well stocked and really useful to have. I didn't get a chance to use the bar during my stay but those who did seemed to enjoy it. The staff was really helpful and friendly. We needed assistance using the appliances, directions and assistance on the best train tickets to buy and each time they were more than happy to assist. Even going above and beyond at some times. It was also nice when staff remembered faces, it made me feel very welcomed when they recognized me coming and going. The stay was also very economical in comparison to other hotels we looked at in the area. It may not be as centered as I would have liked for a first visit but I really enjoyed my stay!

Pros: It's a beautiful hotel, everything is brand new, modern, clean, sexy. Close to both the bus and train for 10 minute easy access to the city center, 15 minute bike, or 40 minute walk. Cons: The front desk refused to hold my luggage even though it was clearly stated in Conditions I was emailed that they could store my bags for no additional cost. As a result I had to pay an extra fee to use a locker, and lug my bag that wouldn't fit around Amsterdam all day. They refused to review the conditions, citing a 2 day old policy change. It would have taken 10 seconds to unlock the baggage room located 5 feet away. It seems like basic hospitality to make this accommodation, especially since they advertised and agreed to this policy.

Good cheap option for students/people traveling on a budget. The hotel was really clean, and the staff was relatively friendly. It's close to public transit, which is nice because it's a bit far from the city center. Like the other reviews said, you have to pay to store your luggage, which is definitely frustrating, but the room was cheap and clean, so it just depends on what you're looking for when you travel. The WiFi is also pretty spotty if you're not in the lobby. For us, it worked pretty well, though, and would be stay here again when traveling to Amsterdam on a budget.

Payed for a private quad room. Sheets and bathroom was clean. Room wasn't very spacious but enough to move around. Super close to the Amstel metro/train/tram/bus stops (like within 1 min), which is ideal getting to central station. Lockers were available but a little pricey for bags before or after check out. Major drawback was that the windows don't open, so rooms can get a little musky and warm. Air con is available but really not the same as fresh air.

worst hotel ever !!!!!!!!!!! i am so confused ! do not waste your time !!!!! first of all they have hidden fees thats nowhere on their website!!!! it says online that groups can leave their luggages for free !!! we where 6 people they told us that a group had to be 30-50 people!!!!!!!!!!!!! they want us to pay extra 50 euros to store our bag and it only takes coins!! mind you we already paid over 600 euros!!!! worst fucking customer service ever!!!!!!!!! nasty people ! On top of that the lady at the front desk told us that if we have a complaint to wait for our checking time to make it because now they cant do anything for us because its not our checking time!!!

This hotel is super basic, not all that exciting. They seemed to charge for everything, from laundry to storing our bags when we arrived a few hours before check in. However, there are 3 saving graces! The bathrooms were large and immaculate, even in our small room. The hotel was air conditioned even in the rooms which is hard to find in Europe and saved us during a record breaking heatwave. Finally, the hotel is directly next to the Amstelstation (which connects to buses, underground, and trains)! So convenient. While it was luxurious, we would definitely recommend!