Hotel Hestia

I had travelled with 2 friends to Amsterdam for the first time in the year of 2013. We stayed at Hotel Hestia and loved it! I personally loved going down in the mornings for the breakfast just to see their little, beautifully quaint garden. I had no qualms about the size and basics of the hotel, I think it is perfect for young people to stay in, especially if they will be out most of the day and only require a comfortable bed and good way to start the day. The staff were also very friendly and helpful! The location is great, only took 10-15 min to reach the main areas of the city, so it is very worth it!

I was told that this hotel will be closing on November 1, but I'll write the review anyway because credit where credit is due. This is a wonderful little hotel in the heart of Amsterdam. The single room I had was a bit small but having said that it suited me fine. It's within reasonable walking distance to Amsterdam's attractions and the staff were more than helpful during my stay. If you're planning a last minute trip to Amsterdam in the next few days then I highly recommend this hotel. Thanks again to all the staff and the best of luck to you all.

I cannot recommend this hotel for a visit. The rooms were old, looked very worn. The beds were ok, altho when booking we purchased king size bed, we got separate beds put together. The bathroom was falling apart and the shower water was completely random, varying from scolding hot to freezing cold in seconds. In addition, the walls seem to be paper thin, as we woke of our neighbours talking every morning. The location is good enough for it to get the hotel up from a 1 rating, but considering Amsterdam is so easy access there are a lot of other hotels in good locations. You can find better.