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The Bolster

3.0 star property
Adults-only hotel in Amsterdam

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Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Basic Double Room
Triple Room
Staircase

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Thorbeckeplein 3, Amsterdam, 1017CS
  • Rembrandt Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dam Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Rijksmuseum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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City Double Room (Nightlife experience room)

City Double Room (Nightlife experience room)

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Amsterdam

The Bolster places you steps from Rembrandt Square and within a short 5-minute stroll of Flower Market. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a front desk safe. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Amsterdam City Centre hotel include The 9 Streets and Amsterdam Museum.

What's nearby

  • Rembrandt Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dam Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rijksmuseum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Van Gogh Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Anne Frank House - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco's Outback Apartments - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪St. James' Gate - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Smokey - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Snob - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪De Nachtwacht - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Bolster

Adults-only hotel in Amsterdam
The Bolster offers its guests a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Amsterdam hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • No smoking on site
The Bolster offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

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

Languages

Dutch, English

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Bolster?

The Bolster offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bolster?

As of 9 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bolster on 10 Mar 2025 start from NZ$216.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Bolster?

The closest beach to The Bolster is Blijburg Beach (8.5 km).

Is The Bolster family-friendly?

No, The Bolster is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bolster?

No, The Bolster does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bolster?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bolster?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Bolster Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 197 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Hudson

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ciara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Georgia Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We really enjoyed our stay at the Bolster. I would advise people that this is located in a very busy/touristy part of Amsterdam with outdoor restaurants and clubs. You can hear the noise slightly even 2 floors up. The staff were friendly and polite, they allowed us to enter our room early and to leave our luggage with them at check-out. Very comfy bed, with a tv and a/c. Would recommend a stay if you are going to explore the city as its in a great location making everywhere easily walkable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaudia, Linden

Travelled with partner
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

DANIEL

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very loud during the weekends
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for our Amsterdam trip
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about it. Lady on reception was lovely and very accommodating! However those stairs are a killer, especially after a few drinks!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

2/10 Terrible

Piotr

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful as we needed to check in after they had left for the day, so we arranged to pick up the cards using the lock box. The room was nice, although if you have any mobility issues, you may find the typical Dutch steep staircases quite hard to navigate. The bathroom door didn't close properly but the staff explained how the old buildings in the area shift a lot and this was why. The AC was a little noisy and you heard footsteps on the stairs but other than that it was quite quiet (except a faint sound of music from nearby bars). For the price I am pleased with the accomodation and really liked the colour schemes and it was fantastic being so close to a town centre by Rembrantplein and plenty of places to go for food and drink nearby. It's also very close to tram links which is very handy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Luciano

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Great location and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023