With a 24-hour reception and a private bathroom in every room, Budget Hotel Ben Amsterdam is on Beursstraat, about 350 m from Dam Square according to the hotel. It does not serve breakfast, but it has drink and snack machines. It is a simple option for sleeping in the centre.
Location and getting around
Dam Square is about 5 minutes away on foot and Amsterdam Centraal station about 10, so you can walk with your suitcase. The Anne Frank House, Rembrandtplein and the Flower Market are around 15 minutes away. The hotel notes that the Red Light District starts about 50 m away and that the shopping streets Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijk are very close. The Rijksmuseum is about 30 minutes on foot and Leidseplein about 25.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are functional:
- Private bathroom in all of them.
- Carpet flooring and heating.
- Drink and snack machines in the lobby.
From reception, open 24 hours, the staff can help with museum tickets and guided tours, according to the hotel.
Who it suits
- Anyone who wants a private bathroom without paying for services they will not use.
- Those arriving late who need a reception at any hour.
- Travellers who prefer to arrange museum tickets at the hotel itself.
Good to know
You can check in from 12:00, useful if you arrive on a morning flight. Check-out is until 10:30. There is no breakfast, so you will need to find a cafe. The area is next to the Red Light District. More options in Amsterdam.