The Arcade Hotel

A brilliantly modern hotel with a retro touch. The rooms were large and our bunch beds were sturdy and spacious. A games console was provided so we could watch TV. The bathroom was clean and featured a large shower with RGB lighting. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. It was roughly a 20 minute walk to the city centre and public transport was accessible to reach.

Very cool rooms with a console you can play, games downstairs and a very lovely cat. Would recommend this as a good place to stay. The morning breakfast is good but a little small for the price, but it was the best croissant I’ve ever eaten. Would definitely recommend this hotel for gaming fans as there’s loads to do.

Amazing experience! My girlfriend booked me the suite and it was awesome! Super friendly staff and great service. The breakfast was basic but good! I highly recommend this hotel! I will come again

The concept is nice if you like 80s video games, or if you come with children. The hotel is well located. We had a room for three which overlooked the street. The insulation is poor and you can hear a lot of street traffic. But the decoration is nice and the room clean. The people at reception were all very professional and friendly with the exception of the one present during the evening and night of Friday 11/10/24 who was especially rude. On returning to the hotel around 7 p.m., the door having been opened for us by someone who was leaving, we told him on returning that we had a room, to which he replied with: "of course you have a room” while rolling his eyes. I then went to the playroom with my son. He curtly demanded that we close the door (we hadn't entered yet). My wife asked for a drink for me and a glass of water for her, which seemed to annoy her. He placed the glass of water on the bar and spilled half of it next to it. Not a "hello", "good evening" when we left, not a smile, we really felt like we were bothering him. The icing on the cake: he was eating and burping at the same time... I reported this gentleman's behavior to the receptionist who was there when we left on Sunday the 13th in the afternoon, asking him to report the matter. He replied: “I’m not a snitch.” It left me speechless...

Stayed here with my partner as we are big gamers and thought this would be ideal. We thought the man on the desk throughout our stay was quite rude and we felt uncomfortable when checking in or asking for a drink from the bar because he had to stop whatever game he was playing to get it. Room was okay but shower was great, however the linen closet was right next to our room and we constantly heard banging from cages being moved and this would happen very early morning and late at night so we struggled to sleep a lot! Location is ideal however. 5–10 minutes walk from all key locations in any direction and tram services right on the Main Street in front of the hotel!

I stayed at this hotel for my birthday on December 4th, and it was an amazing experience! A huge shoutout to Pedro, he thought I’d forget his name or skip writing a review, but he truly deserves the recognition. Pedro went above and beyond by ensuring my room was ready before I even landed, which was such a thoughtful touch. He was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making my stay even more special The hotel itself is spotless, with a fantastic retro vibe that brought back some great memories. But the highlight of my stay was when Pedro saved the day literally. I had left my passport in the room and was on the verge of missing my flight. Pedro quickly stepped in and ensured I got it back in time Thanks to Pedro and the rest of the staff for making my birthday trip unforgettable. I’ll definitely be coming back!

The accommodations were fine, I liked the shower. However I felt the pillows were oddly thick, and WiFi did not work for so much as a second the entire time. The location is great though, especially with a food market so close. I'd stay here again, but plan for no internet if you're looking to sit around the room resting.

Great hotel, very unique! Rooms very clean, it was my boyfriends birthday and they set the room up so lovely for him! So many different game options, retro arcade and gaming areas, also a 24 hour bar and free wifi. Location is a short journey on the metro, lovely park opposite the hotel and a busy high street just around the cornor. We really enjoyed our stay here

What an awesome find in the adorable De Pijp neighborhood! We were coming to Amsterdam from Germany for my bday weekend and my friend had recommended this neighborhood. I literally just tooled around on Google Maps and happened to find this hotel. As soon as I saw the website, we were sold and I booked the last remaining L&L room for that weekend! Located in De Pijp, it was very easy to get to from Centraal station. Hotel is across the street from a big park with lots of cute shops and restaurants nearby. Lobby was super welcoming, filled with nostalgia and vidya games, and the staff was lovely! We pre-purchased the breakfast for our stay as well as access to the arcade room. We were a little worried because our room was crammed under the stairs and next to the laundry room, but we had no issues with noise or anything during our stay. The room was narrow and a little hard to navigate with not much storage, but we made do. Bathroom was meh, our sink faucet was about ready to fall off and they really could've added a little storage stand or something. These were really the only downsides, we weren't planning on being in the room much. The beds were SUPER comfy and we both slept later than we normally would due to how comfy and cozy we were. The breakfast every morning was the best investment (only $10 per day - SO WORTH IT!). We loved getting to change up our options from day to day. They have lot of room for hanging in the lobby with various games, plus a bar too, and the arcade room which was super fun! They also have an outdoor area which we didn't use since it was on the chilly side. Staff was phenomenal! It was fun chatting to them while they were there. And my friend was trying to arrange for a beer delivery while we were there and they were so nice to help us coordinate/keep the beer safe for us while we were out. Great experience at this place and it was the perfect landing spot for our weekend in Amsterdam!

If you are visiting Amsterdam where does one stay? An AirB&B in Centraal, a hotel near Museum Plein? It is a costly endeavor and for many travelers who breeze in and out, you may stay in your hotel room for seven hours to sleep and shower. On a recent trip I decided to stay in De Pijp, a nice neighborhood outside the ghastly tourist bustle. I found the Arcade where location and price met. This hotel is on a quiet stretch across from a park. When I checked in, I was surprised to connect the name of the hotel to arcade games. The lobby has couches with game consoles, a dedicated room with larger arcade machines and a small bar, I sort of felt like the movie Casablanca with a motley crew of hotel characters. The elevator has character playing cards which slowly takes you up to small hallways with quirky arcade drawings on the walls. The rooms are about 80 square feet with a bed, small desk and open bathroom. It was clean and quirky. The hotel staff are personable. The hotel is fairly quiet but if you have an open window you will hear cars, trams and occasional street conversations wafting into your room. Overall it is a simple hotel with character and well located. If you want an authentic experience, this place will deliver in spades.

DO NOT STAY HERE. Absolutely uninhabitable rooms and rude (to the point of being hostile) staff. There is no AC, which is not usually an issue in Amsterdam, but it's also impossible to open the windows, which effectively turns the room into an oven even when it's not very hot outside. The hotel was also completely unwilling to cancel the reservation after it was impossible to stay there due to the temperature of the rooms, and they completely ignored requests from the booking agency to process a refund. Absolutely avoid this hotel at all costs.

Disclaimer: I did not stay here, but had to give them 5 stars and a review for saving my skin! Few things cause more panic than an almost dead phone while travelling. After visiting 3 coffee shops and finding no hope, I walked in to the Arcade Hotel, and without hesitation the owner pulled up a chair for me and plopped me in front of the outlet. They let me charge my phone and portable battery up, and wished me a good rest of my trip with a smile. Thank you so much!

Please be warned before you book off of their website make sure you book for the Arcade hotel (upgraded rooms) or you will be stuck in rooms only a teenaged boy may like. The rooms on the website only show the upgraded rooms. Trust me I know from experience! I felt like I was socked in the stomach when I saw the room. I couldnt believe it ! The television was miniature and when we checked in only one outlet was working. This is not convenient when you are traveling with technology. The tub is an accident waiting to happen. The Tub is slanted up so in order to take a shower you have to twirl within the tiny circle that is flat to get water on you. The sliding door to the bathroom was only hanging on by one screw I was just hoping it wouldn't fall on me when I was asleep. When we asked if there was a possibility for an upgrade the manager was a bit snooty and said she would put us in another room but it would be the same as the room we have now. Then when we asked her if she can make a call for us and she said, "why"? Well it's because there is no phone in the room either! I always like pointing out some positivity so here it is: Pedro who works the front desk was super helpful with finding us the tours to Brugge and Keukenhof gardens. He sets a great example for his manager. The guy who sets up breakfast in the morning was also very nice! The breakfast is 9 euros if you buy it the night before. There is a nice selection of breads, cold cuts, juices and fresh waffles. It beats walking a couple of blocks trying to find a place that is open. The comic book theme is cool but they need to execute the idea in the rooms with class. A graffiti mural says to me hostel not hotel.

This hotel is lovely! Its quaint, off of the main drag, but has very easy tram access to all of Amsterdam's main attractions. The room was very clean and the bathroom functioned well. The staff we so so helpful. We asked for recommendations for somewhere local to eat and were directed to a brilliant Turkish restaurant just 7 minutes from the hotel. Also, we asked for directions on how to get to the Van Gogh house and were given a map and correct directions. In addition, we asked for a recommendation on a place that did pancakes. When the man on reception didn't know of anywhere, he made a conscious effort to go and ask one of ladies in the housekeeping team who knew of a fantastic place which we found with ease. The only downside is the steepness of the stairs, believe me, they aren't comfortable to trip down and are difficult to manage with suitcases. However, there is a lift. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone with mobility problems or young children, but apart from that, I loved the whole ambience of the hotel and would definitely go back.

The price is good, but the accommodations are terrible. The walls and ceiling are paper this. We were kept up all night by stomping and furniture moving above us. We asked the hotel staff to intervene but he did not. Couldn't even sleep in the next day, as there is a school behind the hotel, so starting very early you can hear the loud kids shouting and playing. The stairs between floors are very narrow and winding, and you will geth every person that climbs them, plus their 2am conversation, in your room. No windows, only a door outside you have to leave cracked for temperature control, so you get bugs since there's no screen. The beds are low quality, cheap mattresses on a cheap, rickety stand. Unless you're compelled by the video game schtick they have going on, there is absolutely no reason to stay here.