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The Bolster

3.0 star property
Attentive staff make this Amsterdam stay memorable, with perfect positioning for exploring both Dam Square and the entertainment hub of Leidseplein

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The Bolster, in central Amsterdam, features helpful staff praised by guests. This smoke-free property offers practical touches like a front-desk safe and reliable in-room WiFi to keep travelers connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room

In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for City Double Room (Nightlife experience room)

In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

City Double Room (Nightlife experience room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Amsterdam City Centre, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam, is home to The Bolster. Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are cultural highlights, or if an activity is on the agenda, check out Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena. Visit our Amsterdam travel guide
Map
Thorbeckeplein 3, Amsterdam, 1017CS

What's nearby

  • Rembrandt monument on Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Rembrandt Square
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Flower Market featuring markets
    Flower Market
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • www.alamy.com
    Kalverstraat
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dam Square in Amsterdam, top view
    Dam Square
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The 9 Streets
    8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Coco’s Outback
    1 min walk
  • SNOB
    1 min walk
  • Eetsalon Van Dobben
    2 min walk
  • Club Prime
    1 min walk
  • Tante Roosje
    1 min walk

About this property

The Bolster

Hotel near Dam Square
Close to Rembrandt Square and Heineken Experience, The Bolster has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Bolster boast perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and housekeeping

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 per cent 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 any lifts
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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

The Bolster Hotel
The Bolster Amsterdam
The Bolster Hotel Amsterdam

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bolster pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Bolster?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Bolster?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bolster?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Bolster located?

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Rembrandt Square and The 9 Streets. Dam Square and Rijksmuseum are also within 15 minutes. Rembrandtplein Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Muntplein Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

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Reviews

The Bolster Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 238 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant staff and hotel. Very welcoming and so helpful cant fault. Highly recommended 5 *****
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traian

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

6/10 Okay

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the Rijksmuseum. Very loud during nighttime - music until 04.30. Don´t book with children. Great staff - very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Zac

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

Kaila

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

8/10 Good

Graeme

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

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location wasgood
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and well presented when we arrived, and cleaned every day after with new towels. It is in a very convenient location to travel into the city centre, with lots of bars and food places nearby to try. The nearby area is very busy at night, but where we stayed on the top floor we could not hear any noise when trying to get to sleep. The stairs are very tall and thin so accessibility may be an issue for some, but we saw them in the hotel pictures, so we expected this, and had no issues transporting our luggage. Less-abled visitors should keep this in mind We would definitely stay here again when planning another break to Amsterdam.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

Luciano

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

Great place

Great location and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

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

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Ella

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

Amazing hotel! 10/10

The hotel was amazing, in a great location. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful! Would definitely come back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

8/10 Good

Sonia

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

10/10 Excellent

Chinedu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff is very nice. Stairs in the hotel are very steep.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

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

Fantastic Spot!!!

Great location in the heart of a busy historic district. Very unique place to stay. Other than the tricky staircase to go up to the rooms, everything was better than expected. Serena the manager is helpful, entertaining, and very accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!! Couldn’t have asked for a better location. And the front desk was the best. Give her a raise!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lynsey

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

Lovely!

Would stay here again, staff very friendly & helpful. Bed was really comfortable and room really clean. Was a bit noisy as we had room on the front and on top of a bar but still didnt stop us from falling asleep. Im a great area to ive stayed in a few hotels around this area before. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saskia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As three 18 year olds the room was perfect and the location amazing, we were able to walk everywhere we wanted, and the beds were very comfortable. The only improvement I can think of is if there was another mirror included in the room, thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Luke

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

10/10 Excellent

Klaudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at Bolster! Room was tiny but just what we needed. Area is great but definitely not quiet, so if you are looking for calm gateway then I would chose somewhere else. Plenty of food options and coffeeshops in the area. Also be prepared to climb some stairs! No elevator, but it had its European charm :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized rooms. Modern bathroom. Great style. Air conditioning. Clean. Just beware of steep steps.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023