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The Bolster

3.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Basic Double Room
Staircase
Lobby sitting area
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Thorbeckeplein 3, Amsterdam, 1017CS
  • Place, Rembrandt Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dam Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Van Gogh Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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City Double Room (Nightlife experience room)

City Double Room (Nightlife experience room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Amsterdam

With a stay at The Bolster in Amsterdam (Amsterdam City Centre), you'll be steps from Rembrandt Square and 12 minutes by foot from Dam Square. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from The 9 Streets and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Amsterdam Museum.

What's nearby

  • Rembrandt Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rijksmuseum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dam Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Leidseplein - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Van Gogh Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Rembrandtplein Stop - 2 min walk
  • Rokin Station - 7 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco’s Outback - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kitchen & Bar Van Rijn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hotel NH Amsterdam Schiller - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪New York Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SNOB - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Bolster

Adults-only hotel in Amsterdam
The Bolster offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Bolster Hotel Amsterdam
Bolster Hotel
Bolster Amsterdam
The Bolster Hotel
The Bolster Amsterdam
The Bolster Hotel Amsterdam

The Bolster Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 231 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in was not great, rude lady over the phone told us not her problem about the stairwell and no one around to help with the check in, very narrow and steep staircase that is winding. Extremely tiny room, have to step over the bed to get around, no room for any luggage, small bathroom, very hot at night and noisy due to bars that turn into nightclubs all night directly down below. Although, the location is good though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and accomodating. When you walk out of the door of the hotel, you are right at Rembrandt’s Square. Theee are several coffee shops nearby within a minute of two walk, several excellent restaurants. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kourosh, Las Vegas

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had no one to check us in and left us stranded in the streets
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman who checked me in on Thursday afternoon for my three day stay was very nice. I never saw anyone at the desk again. The room was fine (small European style room) and everything worked. It was clean and quiet on the back side of the building. The front side would have been noisier as the hotel is right on Rembrandtplein which has many pubs and restaurants. The location is quite convenient. One thing to know is that the stairs are very steep and narrow and I wouldn’t recommend carrying more than one bag at a time up those stairs which are not very well lit. Overall a very nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The woman at the reception who checked us in was the absolute nicest person and gave us so many recommendations.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place in the middle of town, bring your ropes and hiking gear to get into your room. No lift might hurt elderly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very quaint, however its narrow staircase with no elevator made it daunting when carrying luggage up and down. On check out we did have help upon checkout so it took some stress away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sonia, Arlington

This is a good small hotel to spend the night. Centrally located to a lot of restaurants. Near public transportation. But is an old house converted to a hotel and is very noisy because bars stay open until very late at night. And there is no elevator and very small steep steps so hard to take big luggage to the 2nd and 3rd floor… but is no luggage and can go up the stairs with no issues. Good hotel. Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Zac

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel, in a good location. Rooms are also nicely furnished and fully equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to check in, nice and quiet considering there are bars all around the hotel. Fantastic location in the middle of Rembrandtplein, relatively quiet area and very close (walking distance) to the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

This is our second time at hotel now it’s reasonably priced in a good location to. will probably book again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

renee, medicine hat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Georgia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and decor was very nice. Easy access to surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Luke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Review was a nice walkable distance to everything and the staff were super friendly. The frustrating part was the A/c was actually turned off and having the window open to cool off room brought in the smell of fried food from restaurants nearby and loud music till the early am hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Angela

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The bar below us stays open until 4:00 or 5:00am depending on the night. The dj keeps the music going with a loud bass. Probably 80 people outside the bar chatting, yelling, smoking. Did not sleep properly any night. The room itself was small. There was a fridge which was great. And the bed was decent. Shower spills out into rest of bathroom. Staff were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time visiting Amsterdam and loved our stay at The Bolster. The hotel is conveniently located by the tram with access to the entire city. There are bars and restaurants right by the hotel as well as walkable options. The accommodations were right what we expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Was looking forward to staying here at the bolster being a frequent traveller in Amsterdam I have spent a lot of time in Rembrandtplein but not stayed before, Prior to arrival I had good communication with the hotel to advise of my arrival (they asked) I agreed to arrive at stated booking time of 2pm On arrival I was told check is 3pm and my room Wouldn’t be ready till then, I loaded my booking and other booking providers information that all show booking is at 2pm as well messages from the hotel staff. The staff member on duty blamed in her words errors by low capacity staff that they give second chances too and allow to work. Why on earth this was needed to be told to me. Anyway my plans were ruined I had booked a private boat to celebrate a anniversary for 4pm and now had now where to get ready till 3pm. On return at 3 I was offered 2 miniature soft drinks as an apology this was offensive as firstly they are tiny and what humane person drinks coke. Room cleanliness was 6/10 dusty Coffee machine didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
The lady at front desk was so helpful the entire time we were there. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024