Hotel Asterisk - Amsterdam
Den Texstraat 16 - 1017 ZA Amsterdam
Double room from
€ 75 (Tax included)- Cleanliness of rooms
- Quietness of rooms
- Spaciousness of rooms
- Quality of service provided
- Hotel surroundings
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18 Mar 2008 read hotel reviewsHOTEL OVERVIEW
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The Asterisk Hotel is located in a quiet street in the heart of Amsterdam, just a 2-minute walk from a wide choice of restaurants and bars and within walking distance of Amsterdam's main attractions, such as the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Floating Flower Market.
The buzzing nightlife of the Rembrandtplein and the Leidseplein squares is also close at hand. Alternatively, numerous tram lines around the corner will take you anywhere in the city.
Ask the reception for information about restaurants, shops, sightseeing, events, museums or anything else you are interested in. At the reception desk you will also find Internet access and parking cards.
Hotel Asterisk offers a 100% smoke-free environment.
LOCATION
City Area:Eastern Canal Ring
Position of the zone in the city
General map
GUEST ROOMS
double room
Although fully renovated and restored, the 19th century building retains much of its original character and offers a friendly and comfortable atmosphere.
The hotel offers a wide range of accommodations for one to four people, some of which have shared bathroom.
All rooms are equipped with heating, cable TV and direct dial telephone. On request you can also have a mini safe, ironing facilities and a hairdryer.
Baby cots and high chairs are available on request.
- Cable TV
- Cot available upon request
- Direct dial phone
- Hairdryer available on request
- Heating
- Iron and ironing board available on request
- Non-smoking rooms
BREAKFAST
breakfast room
A traditional Dutch breakfast buffet is served in the cosy breakfast room from 7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.
You can have different types of bread, corn flakes, fruit juices, jams, coffee, tea, crackers, as well as a choice of cold cuts and cheese.
HOTEL FACILITIES
- Credit card accepted
- Entire property is non-smoking
- Historic building
- Lift/elevator
- Recently renovated
- City maps
- Front desk - fax service
- Front desk - safety deposit box
- Luggage room
- Tourist information
- Baby sitter
- Internet/Email services
HOTEL REVIEWS
Single traveller
Russia, Jul 2008
There is quite comfortable hotel well suited for the tourist's needs. It was the reason of my stay there.
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Japan, Jun 2008
Great hotel for it's price. Staff was welcoming and breakfast was very good too.
Family with older children
USA, Jun 2008
We booked two rooms for four adults and were told when we got there that they had the booking as 2 single rooms so we ended up paying more than half again as much to get the rooms we thought we had booked in the first place. I don't know whether this was Venere's problem or the hotels but that was very frustrating.
Single traveller
Germany, Jun 2008
Hotels in Amsterdam sind normalerweise schlecht, laut und teuer. Dieses war preiswert, ruhig und gut - sauber, freundlich und bot ein gut betreutes holländisches Frühstück. Ich werde gerne wiederkommen!
Family with older children
USA, Jun 2008
This hotel appeared in advance to be somewhat remotely located, but it became obvious that the location was really quite good overall, because it is quiet, safe, close to good restaurant clusters and commercial areas (including the market), very near to key tram lines, and close to the museums. Staff were very helpful. Twin beds were actually separated. Bathroom facilities excellent. Note: they did ask to be paid in advance and in cash, which for a multiple-day stay might maxed out our cash machine limits.
Single traveller
USA, May 2008
This was my first stay at Hotel Asterisk. It was perfect for my needs, and an extremely good deal, especially with the full breakfast included. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The quiet residential neighborhood was a blessing, and I slept quite well. I shared a bathroom, which was always very clean, and I never had to wait for people. I was expecting a budget hotel, but Hotel Asterisk was only budget in the size of the room and my choice of a shared bathroom. My room was perfect to come back to get a great night sleep for my next day out in Amsterdam.
Young couple
China, Apr 2008
In this hotel everything will be charged,such as late check in.In hotel,there is no elevator,and the staircase is very steep and small.I think hotel quality is not match the price,but the quality in amsterdam is better.There is no bottle to cook the water.
Single traveller
Singapore, Apr 2008
It's really nice Hotel. The staff are helpful. It's so close to public transport. I can move anywhere by tram and not far from attractive places. The room is so small but the share shower is clean. The breakfast is nice. I would like to stay here again if I come back next time. I recommend this hotel to Budget traveller like me. One more thing the staff can arrange tour trip for u as well. I recommend for someone who never been to Amsterdam to buy I amsterdamn card and u can save much as u can in transportation most of Museum will be free and 25% discount with your card including free ticket for Canal cruise as well.
Single traveller
France, Mar 2008
EVERYTHING OK BREAKFAST STAFF LOCATION
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Georgia, Mar 2008
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Young couple
France, Mar 2008
One drawback: smoking joints in the room is not allowed :-(
Young couple
Spain, Feb 2008
I imagine that each room is different, but the price of our room, without shower facilities, was excessive compared to its size (the smallest one).
Young couple
Austria, Oct 2007
Obwohl wir kein eigenes Badezimmer hatten, war es ein toller Aufenthalt. Alles war sauber. Die Mitarbeiter freundlich, das Frühstück köstlich. Der Preis dafür in Ordnung und die Lage war wirklich gut.
Young couple
France, Aug 2007
Nous avons été reçu de manière fort sympathique ; le personnel d'accueil est très arrangeant.L'hôtel s'étend sur deux bâtiments de part et d'autre de la rue.Nous n'étions pas dans celui où se trouvait le bureau et la salle du petit déjeuner mais ce n'était pas plus mal car notre grande chambre, même située au rez-de-chaussée, était vraiment tranquille.La rue est adorable et en qqs minutes à pied ou à vélo, on découvre de grands sites touristiques ou des quartiers plein de vie.Une très bonne adresse pour un séjour génial. En plus, c'était la gay-pride, DEMENT!!!ps : allez au musée des tropiques, dépaysement garanti!
Single traveller
Greece, Apr 2007
This was my first trip to Amsterdam so it's difficult to compare, however, for the pricing I would say it's a good place. The room is VERY small and noise travels in the hotel. I consider myself lucky to have had a top level room and quiet neighbors. All in all my stay was satisfactory. I wouldn't recommend this to a traveling couple. The double bed was pushed up against a wall so someone would have to crawl over the other to get out of bed for a late night pee. (And don't forget to bring a robe for the out of room toilet.)
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Australia, Jan 2007
The staff (particularly at reception) were fantastic, breakfast was good, the building quite beautiful and very clean. We expected a small room from other comments posted but we didn't expect a small bed. The double bed was more like a king single. Our room was next to the stairs which was very noisy and there was jackhammering in the building outside our window. Perhaps paying the extra for an ensuite room and asking for a room at the front of the building would be better.
Single traveller
France, Dec 2006
Strange practises (lunch offered if you pay cash, something like 4 % of extra taxes if you pay with a credit card !, room must be paid at the check in and not at the check out) Very small room without toilets and shower. Otherwise good location and good breakfirst !
Group
Norway, Nov 2006
We were 5 friends who shared 3 rooms for a long weekend in Amsterdam. The twin rooms in the main building were spacious enough - and much bigger than they looked in the photos. The location is perfect - within walking distance from museums, arkeds, shopping and nightlife. We had a great stay! (But the hotels coffee is very poor...;-D )
Young couple
Italy, Sep 2006
Nel complesso per esser un 2 stelle è un buon albergo,certe camere non sono raggiungibili solo da persone con difficoltà motorie.Personale simpatico e disponibile,ottima la colazione!Nelle camere basic con la valigia aperta non ci si muove.Consigliato
Mature couple
USA, Aug 2006
The small rooms are REALLY small. Two people bump into each other constantly. Go for the larger ones.
Young couple
Spain, Aug 2006
El precio no se corresponde con lo que ofrece este hotel. Aunque en la descripción aparece que las habitaciones tienen baño, esto solamente ocurre con las de precio más alto. Las habitaciones básicas no tienen baño en la habitación y son minúsculas. Las habitaciones grandes son para tres personas porque para dos el precio es demasiado caro. Un hotel muy muy corriente.
Young couple
France, Aug 2006
A very clean room, quite small but very quiet, a very good service, good breakfast, very stiff staircases. Quite expensive (85 euros) but this is Amsterdam. I really recommend this hotel.
Group
South Africa, Jul 2006
We booked a double room via Venere, the rate quoted was 80 Euro, the map said Den Tex Str - the map today shows a completely different location and the rate is now 69 Euro !! The Hotel was perfect as far as location was concerned, and the staff were excellent, the breakfast was fine BUT the room was totally different to the picture - a double bed squeezed length wise into the room with not even a cm on either side and to open the window you had to climb onto the bed. Our understanding was that we were to get private bath - turned out the Venere booking was for a basic at the rate quoted, and to upgrade to private would cost us 40 euro extra, but the hotel was full. If you pay by Credit Card you get charged 4% extra. All said - we would return to the Asterisk, the position was perfect for exploring Amsterdam, close to Rijks, trams and restaurants.
Mature couple
South Africa, Jul 2006
Our room was MINUTE, despite booking a double room (see photo on website!). We hardly had space to move! However, the service was good and the location is good - 5 min' walk from Rijksmuseum and very close to transport systems.HOT TIP : If you go by car, park at the Olympic Stadium outside the city for 6 euros for 24 hours (incl 2 free return tram tickets to hotel).
Mature couple
USA, Jun 2006
Great value for the price!
Group of friends
United Kingdom, May 2006
Overall, I found my stay enjoyable. We did request a twin room, if possible, when we booked. We were therefore slightly disappointed to have a double room. An e-mail could have been sent to let us know.
Heterosexual Couple
France, May 2006
At the exception of 4% on credit card it's more than OK. They also refused some friends because they planned to stay only two days.
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Mar 2006
Great value for the $$. I think it should be more than two stars. Has just what you need and nothing you don't. I really needed the lift! Thanks!
Single leisure traveller
United Kingdom, Jan 2006
I recommend the Hotel Asterisk as a budget hotel in Amsterdam. Our room was large and clean, and was serviced daily. The only downside with the room was that it smelled of cigarette smoke. The smell was quite strong and could not be gotten rid of even with the windows open all day. The Hotel is on a quiet street and the staff are very helpful. It is close to public transport and a supermarket is in walking distance.
Heterosexual Couple
Brazil, Jan 2006
Friendly staff, clean and quiet rooms. Bathroom should be refurbished. Good location, near the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh museum and the main tram lines. Credit card payment are surcharged in 4%. Prices at Venere.com are only for cash payment. We have enjoyed our stay, however, next time we will try to find a hotel a little bit nearer city center.
Heterosexual Couple
Italy, Jan 2006
Good quality location!!!! Suggested!
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USA, Sep 2005
This was our first time to use the internet for room reservations in Europe. We were very please with our hotel choice for the following reasons.....cleanliness, staff cooperation, and location. It was near to public transportation. Plus some museums were within walking distance. It certainly make our visit to Amsterdam a very comfortable experience.
Gay Couple
France, Aug 2005
Beaucoup trop cher pour une chambre minuscule sans douche ni toilette et relativement bruyante. Mais pas de quoi gâcher tout de même le séjour !!!
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Germany, Jun 2005
The room was very small, not to say tiny (definitly less than 9 square meters). All doors slam automatically and are hence very loudly, so that your neighbours will wake you up at night. Which is a pitty since the hotel is in a very quiet and beuatiful street near the very city center.nThe room also heats up which was in early June already close to being unbearable.
HOW TO REACH THE HOTEL
By car
Coming from the Hague (Den Haag): from the A4 highway, take Amsterdam's Ring Road A10 and drive westwards in direction of Zaandam, until turn-off for the S106. Drive along this road until the S100, and turn left at the Heineken Brewery. Immediately at the Heineken Brewery (where there is a sign for the hotel) drive over the bridge to the roundabout and take the first street on your right (by the Carrousel pancake restaurant). The first street on your left is the Den Texstraat. Mind that this is a one-way street.
Coming from Utrecht: from the A2 highway, follow straight until Amsterdam. Keep following the direction Centrum until you get to the S100 exit, turn left into Stadhouderskade and then right at the Heineken Brewery. From there, follow the indications above.
Coming from Hilversum and Amersfoort: from the A1 highway, takeAmsterdam's Ring Road A10 until the turn-off to the S112 road. Follow the direction Centrum. This road takes you to the S100, where you turn left at the Heineken Brewery. From there follow the directions above.
By train
From Amsterdam Central Train Station, take tram line 16, 24 or 25 and get off at the Wetering Circuit (Wetering Circle) stop. Walk along the left hand side of the roundabout and turn left before the Carrousel pancake restaurant. Walk through the little park directly into the Den Texstraat street, where you will see the hotel lies on the right.
By airplane
From Amsterdam's Schiphol airport there is a shuttle bus service for all the hotels of the city. Tickets cost €11,00 per person.
TRANSPORT SERVICES
Ample public parking facilities are within walking distance of the hotel. Parking costs €3,00 an hour from 9 a.m. until midnight.
Parking cards valid around Amsterdam for the whole day can be purchased at the reception.
HOTEL
reception
ROOMS
double room
HOTEL FACILITIES
breakfast room
A traditional Dutch breakfast buffet is served in the cosy breakfast room from 7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.
You can have different types of bread, corn flakes, fruit juices, jams, coffee, tea, crackers, as well as a choice of cold cuts and cheese.
GUEST PICTURES
HOTEL POLICIES
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Venere.com does not debit your credit card for your reservations. You will be asked to insert your credit card details which will be sent to the property only as a guarantee of the reservation. The bill will then have to be settled directly at the hotel. In case your chosen hotel needs a deposit, this information will be included in the "Cancellation policy" section and the deposit will have to be settled directly with the pre-selected property. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in: the rooms are available from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Later arrivals will be charged €8,00 per hour.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than 11 a.m.
INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Credit card payments incur a 4% extra charge.
Use of the Internet Point is not included in the price and costs €0,50 for 10 minutes.
The mini safe in the room is not included in the price and costs €1,50 a day.
Parking cards cost €28,00 each and are valid for the whole day.
Breakfast is included in the price.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you do not cancel your reservation at least 48 hours
prior to check-in you will be charged for the 1st night.
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 2 days before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".








