The Backstage Hotel Amsterdam is a music-themed hotel on the Leidsegracht canal, two minutes from the Paradiso and Melkweg venues, according to the hotel. It has guitars on the walls that you can play, record players to take to your room and a bar with a pool table. It is a good fit if you are in town for a concert or like live music.
Location and getting around
Leidseplein and the main entrance to the Vondelpark are about 5 minutes away on foot. The Rijksmuseum is about 10 minutes away, and the Bloemenmarkt flower market and the Van Gogh Museum about 15. Dam Square is around 20 minutes’ walk. The hotel notes good connections to the Ziggo Dome, the large concert venue in the south-east.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have industrial-inspired decor, an LCD TV and a Bluetooth speaker. You can ask for a portable record player with a selection of vinyl. The BackStage bar has a pool table, local beers, whiskies and information about concerts in the city. Reception is open 24 hours. Breakfast is continental, with fresh fruit.
- Guitars available to guests.
- Record players and vinyl for your room.
- Bar with a pool table and a 24-hour reception.
Who it suits
- Guests with tickets for Paradiso, Melkweg or the Ziggo Dome.
- Friends travelling together who want a bar with a pool table in the hotel.
- Guitar players who fancy playing while travelling.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:00; if you arrive later, let the hotel know. Check-out is before 11:00. Wi-Fi is not listed among the facilities, so confirm it when booking. There are more hotels nearby on our page of hotels in Amsterdam.