Spec me some Amsterdam!

badcompany · 30 May 2011 at 07:32

A2Z said:
Those prices are a joke, I stayed in the NH Hotel and Movenpick, both 4 star, for less then that. Not right in the center but not too far either.

Forgot to add how - www.priceline.co.uk

loads of info here

I thought it was priced ok ? Get what you pay for at the of the day

badcompany · 30 May 2011 at 07:35

Make sure you go down filth alley. Lol

Lobovski · 30 May 2011 at 08:39

With the tram service over there mate, I wouldn't worry too much about staying in the red light area itself. Save yourself a few quid and stay somewhere like Leidseplein , which is a great area of the city for nightlife and has trams running every five minutes into the centre/red light area (trams 1,2,5,7 and i think 10) . Smoker friendly hotel with a lot of character - http://www.rookies.nl/uptown/ ..sure you'll have a great time wherever you choose.

wilko49 · 30 May 2011 at 09:00

Lobovski said:
With the tram service over there mate, I wouldn't worry too much about staying in the red light area itself.

TBH, Amsterdam is small enough to walk - I stayed in a hostel in Zeeburg and walked over to the red lights for 4 days (epic long weekend). Took about 45 minutes, but there's all sorts of interesting stuff in 'Dam to see. Don't get ripped off by cabbies either, ask a local how much fares should be or you'll get charged tourist rates.

Ahleckz · 30 May 2011 at 11:16

TwistedDefekt said:
When your sharing a room with people other than your friends what do you do with your bags? Big lockers? Bit worried, have major trust issues lol

Some hostels have lockers for your bag, often at the end of the bed. Otherwise you can chain it to your bed. It's worth taking a padlock with you when travelling. The hostel website should tell you more.

However, I've never had anything go missing from my bags. If I did, it wouldn't be a big problem anyway - I wouldn't travel with anything expensive. All cards/passport/money stay on my person at all time.

Just remember, everyone is there for a good time so it's very unlikely anyone will be on the rob. Travellers/backpackers often look after their own.

Rotty · 30 May 2011 at 11:44

Psycho Sonny said:
this is where i stayed

http://www.nh-hotels.com/nh/en/hotels/the-netherlands/amsterdam/nh-grand-hotel-krasnapolsky.html

its 5 star hotel, literally 1 minute walk from some red lights and 1 minute walk from some coffee shops, the hotel is on DAM square, so its bang in the middle of the city centre.

its expensive, but if your going for 2 nights and sharing a room with a mate, it brings costs down. just dont use room service or the mini bar/fridge.

Stayed at the Kras several times, location is perfect you do have to be careful re rooms though as they are very variable in terms of size/quality

Deadbeat · 30 May 2011 at 11:47

You won't have to worry much about walking or getting taxis, trams will take you most places you need to go. Buy a travel card at the airport, it'll start from the first time you use it.

Malakite · 30 May 2011 at 11:55

Me and a couple of friends rented our own houseboat.

Perfect location about 5 mins walk from Central Station so near most everything else. Also perfect as you have the place to yourself dont need to worry about other guests or hotel staff stopping the party late at night

http://lovingapartments.com/Amsterdam-Music-Houseboat-self-catering-3-bedroom-apartment-Centraal-Station-Great-value-centrally-located-houseboat-id-1224-en.html

sk82jack · 30 May 2011 at 12:03

TwistedDefekt said:
When your sharing a room with people other than your friends what do you do with your bags? Big lockers? Bit worried, have major trust issues lol

In the Flying Pig there are drawers under the bed you can use if you have your own padlock or there are electronic lockers which you have to pay for.