Hotel Zandbergen - Amsterdam

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: 

stayed in Apr 2008

Great stay...will probably return despite the soft bed and the stairs!!

Guest name: DR, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Apr 2008

A wonderful friendly athmophere at Zandbergen, we felt like real guests in the house. The owner went out of his way to make everybody happy.

Guest name: Simon A. Lindberg, Norway

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Apr 2008

That's the first time that we have been to Amsterdam with our pet and we have finally found this hotel. The manager was very kind with both of us and our dog. Juste a little story. In fact, there was some problem with my watch and we have woken too late to take the breakfast according to the service time. But the manager have made un exception for us and we do appreciate very much. The room is very quiet and the hotel is near from the museum center. Next time i go to Amesterdam, i'll make the same choice.

Guest name: YL, France

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Mar 2008

The Zandbergen is an excellent place to stay. The room we had was small but nice and quiet. The hospitality is near to perfect, everybody is nice and helpful. Breakfeast (included) is varied and good quality. The location, near the big museums and the concert house makes it easy to walk to places, and the number 2 tram takes you to the center in ten minutes. So I absolutely recommend this place on all accounts. The only thing is that it does not have an elevator, and the stairs are steep, but staff helps you with the bags if need be!

Guest name: SN, Spain

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Mar 2008

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff was helpful and friendly. We showed up at 7AM to drop off our bags, but since our room was ready, the receptionist checked us in a eight hours early and offered us breakfast. After a full day of travel, we were thrilled with the Zandbergen's hospitality. Although our room was very small, it had everything we needed. The bed was one of the most comfortable we've encoutnered! The included breakfast buffet is excellent; there are meats, cheeses, boiled eggs, cereals, and fresh yogurt. The croissants and coffee were really outstanding. The staff were very helpful in securing restaurant reservations for us at local, non-touristy places that they recommended, and they had good advice on places to visit and sites to see. We walked to the city center many times, but when our feet were tired or the weather was bad, we appreciated how close the hotel was to the #2 tram.

Guest name: Steven And Melissa McCall, USA

Average rating:  5.9

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Feb 2008

Great location and nice street (restaurants, shopping), but busy street so noisy at night if you have a room on the street - take ear-plugs. Nice facility, but EXTREMELY steep stairs to get to the rooms, no elevators, but they do help you carry stuff up. Don't use this hotel if you have a problem climbing stairs. Didn't stay long enough to check out the dining room, so no idea of the quality of the breakfasts. No night clerk and breakfast was a bit late in the AM (7:30) which meant that I had to hit the street with no breakfast or coffee in order to catch an early flight. Overall, I felt the rate was a bit expensive for the quality of the facility

Guest name: JH, USA

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Dec 2007

I do travel a lot. This is an absolutely lovely hotel. will come back and would recommend it to friends. there are also lots of nice restaurants in the neighborhood, so dont hurry to the very center for a tourist treat. very easy/cheap to get from the central station by tram, dont waste money on a cab :).

Guest name: NS, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jun 2007

A very nice hotel on the tram line; close enough into the city to be convenient but far enough away to be enjoyable at the same time. Definitely for the able-bodied by virtue of the lack on an elevator and the pitch of the stairs but otherwise most enjoyable.

Guest name: Ian Gardner, Canada

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Nov 2007

An awesome hotel because: free computer/Internet access, comfy beds, clean, friendly staff, good breakfast, tv with good number of channels, good rate, great location. The only thing that was bad-- the soap/shampoo/conditioner was awful, bring your own.

Guest name: JA, USA

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Nov 2007

This hotel had almost everything - very helpful staff, good breakfast, clean and comfortable accommodation. For us the only problem was those very steep stairs and the lack of a lift, although to be fair previous reviews have pointed this out and the hotel staff were willing to carry our cases upstairs.

Guest name: JC, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2007

Hank and Anita provide first rate hospitality at a reasonable price. They were very helpful with helping me when I was not feeling 100%. This included calling a cab and helping me put my bags into it. Very nice people who are dedicated to what they do. The highest rating!!!

Guest name: Will Watson, USA

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Oct 2007

We had a wondeful large studio with a beautiful quiet terrasse facing a wondeful garden, large and well equipped kitchen and bathroom. The staff is very friendly and helpful, definitely a beautiful play to stay. We recommend it to everybody wants to stay in Amsterdam.

Guest name: SB, France

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

it was my first stay at this hotel. If I come back to Amsterdam, I will choose this hotel.

Guest name: JB, Canada

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

We were in a very small room (#18) though some rooms were significantly larger. Breakfast was excellent. Free computer terminal for internet, email, etc. was wonderful. "Henk" the owner was extremely pleasant, hospitable, and helpful. Easy connections to downtown or elsewhere via Tram #2 (every 15-20 min.) Hotel good for mature singles and couples. Because of steep stairs, I would not recommend for elderly or disabled. In residential area near a couple of OK neighborhood cafes.

Guest name: Neil Luebke, USA

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Aug 2007

Stayed 3 nights for leisure break with teenage neice. Proprietor a fantastic character who made us feel very welcome the moment we walked in. Van Gogh museum easy walk down road and centre within tram ride from virtually outside door. Hotel facilities and decor not the best but did not spend much time there as so much to do in town. Breakfast good, staff great.

Guest name: Diane Tillman, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2007

This is an excellent small hotel, with friendly staff and we really enjoyed our short stay. The hotel is in a good position on the edge of the Vondel park and it is easy to get into Amsterdam centre either by walking through the park or getting a tram. The street is quiet at night and so there was no noise in our room. Breakfast consisted of a choice of 2 cereals, juices, yogurt, bread and croissants, cold ham eggs and cheese. Our room was quite small but OK given that we were out for most of the time. The staff were very helpful. We were surprised however to be charged for a tourist map - all other hotels we have stayed in have given these away -and to be charged a surcharge on our tram tickets. All in all though an excellent hotel.

Guest name: BF, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Aug 2007

Very enjoyable hotel, very competent and helpful staff. Strongly recommended.

Guest name: Kevin Elliott, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in Aug 2007

We received a very pleasant welcome to this pleasant hotel situated not far from the Van Gogh Museum. Breakfasts were of a high standard, catering for international visitors, although breakfast room was fairly small. Free use of the hotel's laptop allowed us to check e-mails. Conveniently situated for trams to centre and Schiphol. Staff very attentive and friendly.

Guest name: LP, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Aug 2007

Das Zandbergen ist ein kleines, feines, sauberes Nichtraucher-Hotel in angenehm ruhiger und doch zentrumsnaher Lage. Zum umfangreichen Frühstücksbuffet gabs klassische Musik. Zum Abendessen muss man nicht unbedingt in die Stadt, die Umgebung bietet viele nette und gute Lokale in walking distance. Die Betreuung der Gäste ist exzellent, z.B. radelte der Besitzer Henk de Lugt nach dem checkout extra zur Straßenbahnhaltestelle, um mir ein vergessenes Koffer-Schloss nachzubringen! Mein Zimmer war vielleicht deswegen nicht ganz ruhig, da es direkt neben der Rezeption lag und infolge Schönwetters die Schiebetüren offen waren, der Ausblick in den rückwärtigen Garten hat mich jedoch völlig entschädigt. Für Familien oder Langzeit-Gäste gibt es auch ein Penthouse apartment. Ich werde bei meinem nächsten Aufenthalt sicher wieder hier wohnen und kann das Hotel nur empfehlen!

Guest name: Gertrude Irod-Marsam, Austria

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Group

stayed in Jul 2007

Very pleasant staff and Manager went out of his way to be helpful. Rooms are typical European size and very clean and comfortable. Staircase is very steep and there is no lift. Request room at back (garden) as street rooms do get a bit noisy. Location didn't appear very appealing upon arrival, but it's only about a 15 minute walk to Rijksmuseum and is on the tram line. (You can buy tram tickets on board or front desk has booklet.) I would definitely recommend this hotel.

Guest name: Cynthia Eck, USA

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jul 2007

Overall the Zanbergen was everything we wanted and required from a hotel. Highly recommended

Guest name: Gary And Brenda Steele, Australia

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Oct 2006

- Great place to stay - Clean rooms - Very pleasant area and an easy 10 min tram ride into town on the Number 2 - Very helpful staff - Delicious breakfast; especially the croissants

Guest name: Simon Tart, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2006

It was an excellente place to rest, very good service, and very confortable hotel, wasn´t very big hotel, but it was better for us, very quiet. The hotel is near the Museum´s zone. Our rate is ten points. And Amsterdam is a beatifull city. And Holands are very kindly. Only one think hasn´t goot elevator, but only has three levels ( I say abaut the people with babies). We love Zandwergen Hotel. ( And I promise I´m not family of the property)

Guest name: Beatriz Rodriguez De La Flor, Spain

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

One of the greatest hotels that we stayed in while on our trip to Europe. This hotel is even more comfortable than the 4 star we stayed in while in Rome. The hotel staff gave us a friendly welcome and even brought our luggage down to our room. A little bit out of the way, but a short walk to the nearby tram stop. If you want to stay in a part of the city less frequented by American tourists and don't mind spending a little more than the low budget hotels, than stay at this hotel you will not leave unhappy.

Guest name: James Leard, USA

Average rating:  6.4

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

A pleasant hotel in a nice area. Rooms are small and staircases steep but overall quite acceptable and I would re-book if returning to Amsterdam.

Guest name: David Took, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.4

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2006

Die Angestellten waren nicht sehr freundlich. Unser Zimmer lag im Keller und war trotz der frühen Jahreszeit nicht geheizt und somit kalt. Dies gilt auch für das Badezimmer. Reklamationen deshalb wurden sehr unfreundlich entgegengenommen.

Guest name: Christiane Bastian, Germany

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Nov 2005

I was warmly gretted on arrival and offered an upgrade as I had booked for a single room but a double was avaialabe at a good price. My room was nice and clean but the bathroom was finished to a very high standard. The Van Gogh Museum was just down the street and I was able to buy a ticket from reception. The Scottish lady who owns the Hotel is a very nice lady and the staff are excellent. I really appreciated the free internet service, lovely breakfasts and a beautiful English designed park 2 minutes walk away. Getting from the airport to the Hotel is really easy, double decker train from the airport, cross the raod and catch the number 2 tram and the Hotel is just across the road. Very secure front door with CCTV. I was attending the World Trade Centre which was only two tram rides away and easy to locate. Very enjoyable stay and made to feel at home, highly recommended, nice quiet area of the city with lots of restaurants close by. Geoff Settle November 2005.

Guest name: Geoff Settle, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Oct 2005

Rooms facing the street are noisy. No lift, and the stairs are narrow and steep.

Guest name: MC, Australia

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Oct 2005

I stayed at the Zandbergen with my mother. I asked the hotel if we could have a room without many stairs and were given a ground floor room facing the garden. We thought the facilities were excellent and were very impressed by the warmth and efficiency of the service. I would definitely recommend the Zandbergen to anyone.

Guest name: Susan Mashford, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

This was a wonderful hotel in a nice quiet location not too far from the city center. The owners were very friendly and professional and the service was excellent. The rooms were clean and there was plenty of space for two people. We highly recommend this establishment.

Guest name: Pamela Sousanes, USA

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

Great hotel in a great location. Very nice owners, clean and well laid out room and quiet neighbourhood. Easy access to everything by trams (get a 24, 48 or 72 hour pass), or by walking.

Guest name: IM, Canada

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2005

Very friendly and welcoming. Located in quiet area of Amsterdam near Vondel Park, but within 15 minutes of the city centre by tram. Not suitable for disabled people as there are steep stairs and no lifts. Otherwise I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel.

Guest name: Brian Marsden, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

We only stayed for one night at the end of our honeymoon, but we were impressed by this hotel. When we arrived we were upgraded at no cost to one of the suites which was very spacious. The major museums are just up the street and there is a wonderful park a couple blocks away. The Centrum area is a little bit longer of a walk, but if you are out for the day it is to very far at all. Overall we were very happy with our short stay.

Guest name: Reid Bianco, Canada

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

Lovely area of Amsterdam with good local shops and restaurants. Good tram service to city centre. Museums within reasonable walking distance. Friendly and accomodating staff.

Guest name: Dennis Wilson, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

The hotel is very nice. Located in a very quiet area not far from the center of the city. A couple of minor things that were unpleasant: a) in a two-bed room, it's very hard to have sex on the beds because the beds tend to slide apart for some reason; b) if the windows look on Willemsparkweg, it's very noisy when the windows are open.

Guest name: Sergey Kryazhimskiy, USA

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

It is more suited for family and couples, if you are with friends stay in the city! This hotel was a plus because it was a little away from the main scene and provided a quiet and romantic getaway from the crowded center of Amsterdam. It was only a 10 minute ride anywhere in the city and the hotel provided free internet access which was a plus. The rooms were small but breaskfast was one of the best we have had. I would recommend this hotel for the price. Be aware that amsterdam charges hotel tax it usally hikes the price up 6-12E a night.

Guest name: Bryan Anthony, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Aug 2005

On the outskirts of Amsterdam so nice and quiet but within a few yards of the tram stop at Emmastraat and a short walk from the lovely Vondelpark. Owners and staff were very welcomng and helpful. Free Internet access a boon. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. The room was quiet with access to a small patio garden - lovely. I have already passed on details of this hotel to friends and would stay there again if/when I return to Amsterdam.

Guest name: JS, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

Location of this nice and clean hotel is perfect, next to a nice park and main museums, and just 10 min walk from city center. Service is nice and unobtrusive. I have already recommended it to colleagues and we will certainly return.

Guest name: Odile Charles, France

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Jun 2005

Appreciated the cleanliness. The location is great in a nice part of the city. Very close to the park. Can easily walk to many parts of the city. The single room is very, very tiny - like a dorm room but had everything needed. The double room is a little more spacious.

Guest name: RP, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

The Zandbergen Hotel was a wonderful find! The location is great, the rooms/bathroom were impeccable, and the staff was very helpful. Free internet usage is a plus too. It would be nice if the hot chocolate and coffee were free throughout the day, but a small complaint for an otherwise wonderful hotel. We would definitely stay there again!

Guest name: Susan Blair, USA

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Mar 2005

Friendly, efficient hotel in a convenient location. Non smoking throughout a plus. Stairs would not suit all.

Guest name: Ian Leonard, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Feb 2005

What a great little hotel! It's so clean and the staff are very helpful and friendly - the service is VERY good - as is the substantial breakfast! It's so nice to find a completely non-smoking hotel - particularly in Amsterdam! The location is very good too - Willemsparkweg is a smart street in a quiet part of town - very close to the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum with easy access to the rest of the city via the tram system - the number 2 goes right past the hotel. If you want a nice quiet walk the Vondelpark is just round the corner. We will definitely choose to stay at Zandbergen again and will recommend it to others without hesitation.

Guest name: Marian Walker, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Nov 2004

the couple who's ruling the hotel is really kind and who got a very warm welcome. the hotel is what we were looking for: clean, quiet, close to the city centre( it takes just a walk to be there),just in front of the tram stop and with a great surrounding.If we have to find something not so good: the room is not exactly huge and the stairs are very very steep. But the breakfast that you are offered makes you forget this. we'll definitely choose Zandbergen next time we are in Amsterdam!

Guest name: Alice Mollica, Italy

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2004

Owners were very helpful and courteous to us. I would stay again when in Amsterdam.

Guest name: RICHARD RILEY, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2004

Great little hotel in convenient location with friendly, helpful staff.

Guest name: LE, USA

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2004

Small hotel located in a residential area close to Vondel park and museums. We spent two excellent nights in a small but cosy bedroom, on the rear of the hotel, so it was calm also. Pleasant welcome and good breakfast complete a nice overall picture. The price is not too high given the location and the standard of the hotel. I would happily recommend it to my friends.

Guest name: AL, France

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2004

A pleasant, immaculately clean small hotel, excellently situated in the quiet Oud Zuid area, but very convenient for the tram to the city centre - and within easy walking distance of the main museums, the Concertgebouw, etc. The buffet breakfast (included) was more than adequate - even for the American guests at the adjacent table who made seemingly endless return visits to the serving area! The staff were very friendly and helpful and the free broadband internet connection was a useful bonus for booking concert tickets, etc. The surrounding, mainly residential, area is peaceful, but still with plenty of nice cafes, restaurants, etc. If we return to Amsterdam, we will certainly stay in this area again and would have no hesitation in recommending the Zandbergen to others. The only drawbacks (though neither affected us at all) might be (a) the lack of an elevator, since the fairly steep stairs - though by no means the worst we've encountered in Amsterdam - might be a concern for people with mobility problems and/or lots of heavy bags and (b)the rather small public lounge area - but for a small, friendly, reasonably priced hotel in a nice area of Amsterdam, it would be hard to find better.

Guest name: John Gillies, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in May 2004

A beautiful, small neighborhood hotel. Service was excellent, the rooms very well appointed. We were accommodated early in the morning, many hours before the usual check-in time. Highly recommended.

Guest name: KH, USA

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Jun 2004

Very nice hotel with a really good location (15 minutes walk or 5 minutes biking from the city centre). Very nice staff, kind and helpful. Confortable and clean rooms (only a little bit narrow). A very pleasant stay!

Guest name: AV, Italy

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jan 2004

We really enjoyed this relaxing break! The hotel is friendly and welcoming. Facilities are good and being on a tram line- Number 2, access to the city centre and beyond is excellent. We also were very pleased the Zandbergen is a non-smoking hotel!

Guest name: Ian Grant, United Kingdom