MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam Amstel

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!

We are a family with two teenagers and this hotel was ideal for us. It’s in a great location - next door to the metro station and just a few stops from the centre. Our room was clean and modern with two single beds pushed together to make a double and bunk beds for the kids. The bathroom was spacious and, again, lovely and clean. The shared spaces were fab - airy, modern and with great facilities. And we enjoyed our buffet breakfast, although more hot savoury options would have been welcome. The staff were friendly and helpful. My only criticism is that I paid to leave our cases for a few hours after checking out. We weren’t given any sort of ticket, so, technically, anyone could have claimed my cases as their own and no one would have challenged this. (Hence my lower mark for hotel security.) We’ll definitely stay here again if we return to Amsterdam and I’ll certainly look out for the chain when visiting other cities.

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.

Extremely nice place which delivers great value. Located walking distance from the metro ans department store. They have there kitchen and you have your own kitchen to eat from them and cook your own food. Very friendly staff. Fantastic views if you get the right rooms.

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*

My experience was goods but there’s two things this hotel could improve:||-I think they should refurbish the guest kitchen. Was too small given the amount of people who used it. ||-The temperature of the room. It’s always the same temperature and if you feel cold or warm, you can only change upto 3 degrees, up or down. Sometimes We were cold, and couldn’t put the temperature more than 23 degrees.

Overall decent, only became better once my partner and I switched rooms. For the shared rooms, imagine that you are sharing a hotel bedroom with strangers. It could be made better by curtains on the beds and a kitchen that actually worked properly as promised. Would stay again only if I booked a private room.

Very bad experience. The checking was good. The staff were very Inconsiderate noisy at midnight with talking and laughing out loud like it's 3 pm and they are having their break. I was this close to go tell them off. How come somebody could be this out of touch with reality not to understand people that come to a hotel often are tired and need tranquility. Breakfast is mid-low tier. Yogurt+mini pancakes. 2-3 types of bread, fake juice, ham And cheese.

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!