Hotel Oosterpark Amsterdam is a small, simple hotel opposite Oosterpark, in the east. It has a garden, a terrace and free Wi-Fi. It is a practical base if you want to sleep near a large park and head into the centre by tram or bike.
Location and getting around
It is 2.6 km in a straight line from both Dam Square and the Rijksmuseum, and 2.7 km from Amsterdam Centraal station. Some will walk it, but in general the tram, metro or a bike is better. According to the hotel, Artis zoo is a 17-minute walk and the Theater Carré 1.7 km away. Schiphol Airport is 11.8 km away.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Staff speak Arabic, English and Dutch, according to the hotel. There is a shared garden and terrace, and the whole building is smoke-free. There is no information on a lift, air conditioning or parking. There is also no clear information about breakfast. If you are driving, look for public parking beforehand, because the hotel does not offer its own spaces.
Who it suits
- Travellers who want a park on the doorstep for walking or running.
- Anyone looking for a small hotel rather than a chain.
- Visitors to Artis zoo and the Theater Carré.
Good to know
Check-in runs from 13:00 to 00:00 and check-out is from 06:00 to 11:00. Ask about breakfast if you want it included. Its star rating is not confirmed; you can compare it with others in the accommodation section.