We stayed as a group of 19 on a stag weekend, although we were a little rowdy at times the staff were very good and if we did get a little loud they reminded us of the other guests which is good as they showed they cared.Great budget hotel in which I would stay again.Thank you hotel hortus :)

A great hostel to spend a couple of days in Amsterdam. It was very quiet and clean, the staff helpful and friendly. Attractions are at a fair distance. We had a double room with a private bathroom, small but well equipped. The shower is inside but the toilets are shared. The breakfast was good and the atmosphere was cheerful. Would... More

The hostel was very basic and small but overall absolutely live-able for the two nights we were there. The staff were very friendly and all was clean. The breakfast was very basic also but can't go wrong with toast and cereal so again no complaints. Eggs were also offered. We knew it was a hostel and wasn't sure what to... More

Just returned from this budget hotel after a hen weekend. I was a bit dubious about staying in this hostel but it turned out to be very good value for money. The guy greeting us looked a 'bit rough' but he was so helpful and friendly as were all the staff, nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was adequate and... More

We stayed here as a group of 5, in our own own room. The room was clean and we had a shower and basin in the room, the toilet is shared on the corridor which was also very clean. Possibly one of the comfiest beds that have stayed in for a budget place! You can ask for towels at reception... More

The Hortus hotel is perfectly located very near the city centar, when you get off at the Amsterdam Central station just take tram number 9 and get off at the Artis zoo station, turn back and walk 50 m then turn left and you will be in the Plantage Parklaan street, the hotel is on the left side of the... More

I was disappointed to find that after believing that my room was paid for upon arrival (as are all the rooms I book via my procedure) and come to find it is seventy euro a night cash with shared facilities. The shared facilities were very tight and cramped (along with most things in Amsterdam) and the room was worse. For... More

i stayed here feb 2013 for 4 nights. in all we had 2 double bedrooms with a shared toilet and shower. there were 4 rooms sharing the facilities on the floor. it was clean and warm! i didnt have to wait to use the bathroom at any time during my stay. beds are very comfortable, slept great. small tv, a... More