Sign in with FacebookHans Brinker Hotel
Hotel Class: 
1 Star - 21 Reviews and 220 Opinions
Kerkstraat 136, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, 1017 CR, The Netherlands
Check Rates and Availability
of people enjoy staying here
241 Opinions
- Excellent
- Very Good
- Average
- Poor
- Terrible
Our Members Say
-
Lizy_Morris
- Reviews: 1
User Rating
Value for money
I stayed in the Hans Brinker Hostel in January 2010, I think people are exaggerating a lot about the conditions of the Hostel, YES its very basic, but for the money you pay, you cant expect 5 star accommodation can you? I've stayed in a lot of Hostels and Ive paid more money for much worse conditions. We stayed in a large student group of about 100 and they looked after us really well, the breakfast room and bar is a nice place to all eat together in the mornings, and its central location is really great. Amsterdam is very much a site seeing, doing things kind of city, so all you really need is somewhere to sleep and wash and if your doing it on the cheap then I would definitely recommend this hostel we had a really fun time !!!
-
Greatwalk0
- Reviews: 280
User Rating
Helpfulness
Not a Hotel - A Hostel
The Hans Brinker is an interesting experience. If you are looking for an inexpensive bed in Amsterdam, this might be your best option. The hostel (I dont think that the Hans Brinker qualifies as a "hotel.") has a good location, is inexpensive, and has reasonably friendly staff. A completely uninspired breakfast is a part of the room rate.
Some of the draw-backs include the fact that the hostel is not particularly clean and can be extremely loud, especially in the late evenings when many of the Amsterdam revelors are returning home. All this being said, the Hans Brinker makes no illusions about the quality of its hotel. This is truely a case of "you get what you pay for."
I never felt unsafe at the hostel, but I probably would not stay here again.
Unique Quality: Bar/dance club in the basement is interesting.
- Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
- Related to: Budget Travel
Hans Brinker Hotel Photo: One of Amsterdam's Many Canals
-
JennysTravels
- Reviews: 188
User Rating
Helpfulness
Hans Stinker Hotel
I don't even know where to begin. We had just arrived from CPH and we didn't have a bed reserved in AMS. We ended up in this seth pit of rancid, loud stink!! Kids of ALL ages running wild, their welcome sign should have been a huge warning ... turn around ... sleep in the park. We booked in to an 8 Bed Dorm for 28E each (there was three of us traveling), you could barely turn around between the beds. We had an ensuite which was ok ... kinda. We returned later in the evening to find human poo on the floor. We called and complained for someone to come clean it. We ended up sleeping the night in this stink, all the while teenagers played nickynickyninedoors down the hall. We changed rooms the following night to a triple for 33E each. Still loud but no poo.
Unique Quality: Ha, ha. Now that is funny.
It's far out, there are better places closer to Centraal Station.
- Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
- Related to: Safari
Hans Brinker Hotel Photo: RUN RUN RUN RUN
1 more images-
hannahlou
- Reviews: 1
User Rating
What a place, I loved it!
After reading some bad reviews of the Hans Brinker, I decided to go there with an open mind and low expectations, not knowing quite what to expect.
Fair enough the rooms are quite small and very basic, but that's what you pay for! The beds in my room were comfy and it was all pretty clean. It has such a good atmosphere and there is no curfew which is great! The bar is alright, some good deals at happy hour and the 'nightclub' downstairs is pretty good if theres quite a few people there. The free internet access is a bonus! :]
We did not encounter any problems whilst we were there and the maids and staff were generally very friendly.
The only down side to the hotel is the breakfast (again, if you dont pay alot dont expect alot) but you can pay a few euros extra for something decent. The shower wasn't the best but was bearable and you could have a decent shower.
It is close to the centre, good nightlife is nearby and a decent supermarket is about 5 mins walk away. It is close to some of the museums and Dam square and the red light district are about 15 minutes walk or 5 minutes on a tram!
I'd reccommend hiring a bike (theres a bike rental place next to the hans brinker called mikes bikes which we used) to see the city, its a great way to explore, its a great laugh and you can get around a lot quicker than walking :]
-
flyingscot4
- Reviews: 69
User Rating
Helpfulness
Amsterdam's "Least" Friendly (and they mean it)
Amsterdam is a super city (see my Amsterdam page in progress), and I truly enjoyed myself. It has to be my favorite walking city in the world. In fact, next time I go I will take my life in my hands and rent a bike. My ONLY negative comment about the city is in regard to the Hans Brinker Budget Hotel AND that I actually stayed at the place on 3 different occasions (probably afraid that the next one would be worse). I was first directed there by the TI at Centraal Station. I was given a regular dorm room (I think it was an 8 bed room), which had 8 metal bunks. One of the bunks was missing a mattress which seemed odd until I found that one of the guests was using 2 mattresses. I wish I had followed his example. The bunks had a metal bar under the spring that was inescapable. One of the other guests said that I would get used to it. I didn't, and still can't believe that I went back there on 2 other occasions. The hostel prides itself on having the most unfriendly staff, and there they do not disappoint. In fact, when I asked about a particular place I wanted to go, the staff member said, "I told you once yesterday. Now you have to find it yourself." I thought she was kidding. She wasn't! Some of the staff were much better (I have to remind myself). The rooms and bathrooms (ensuite) were not spotless, but not dirty either. Sheets were included but towels were extra.
Not everything was negative (depending on one's point of view). The breakfast (included) was pretty standard (bread, jam, cereal, lunch meats and cheese, etc., but they did have peanut butter. You could order eggs and bacon for an additional charge and they didn't seem to mind if you made a sandwich or two for your lunch. The meals were pretty good and the portions were large. The cigarette smoke wasn't too bad. The bar was open until 3:00 AM and there was lots of activity all night.
All in all, if you're looking for a party hostel and don't plan to sleep, the Hans Brinker is for you.
Unique Quality: Good party hostel. If you are looking for a place where you can have a good time and pass out, this is for you. That way you won't notice the bed until you wake up at noon. Check out their website for information and ambiance, especially the cams.
-
TandyO
- Reviews: 18
User Rating
Worst place in the universe
The Hans Brinker hotel will get you affordable accommodations on anybody's budget, but it ends there. The hotel actually jokes about the incredibly poor level of accommodation it provides in its advertising, and while someone who has not stayed there thinks it may be a joke, it really isn't.
Nothing in this place was clean, the sheets had holes in them, the lockers where you keep your things had obviously been broken into several times, and there was absolutely no feeling of security there.
We actually had a cleaning person come in and go through our things WHILE WE WERE IN THE ROOM.
Stay at the Hans Brinker hotel only if you can't find a sheltered doorway to get into, I am not kidding.
Unique Quality: This place has the unique quality of somehow managing to be dirtier than thatched roof huts with dirt floors that which I have stayed in in rural locations.
-
lpitta
- Reviews: 4
User Rating
Helpfulness
Very bad experience
This place is run by really bad professionals. I'm speaking seriously.
We stay here for a couple of days and changed after some really bad attitude of the staff. One of them (a big guy) the threat me because I asked for the complaint book.
We did reservations from home and at the arrival one fat girl tell us there were no vacancies. I showed her the printout of our reservation and she just shrugged and said there were no vacancies except dorms until the next day.
The other incompetent girl named Cassandra. Pay attention and tray to avoid her.
Don’t waste your time staying in this uncharacteristic place. There are a lot of places with the same prices and with much more good wave and great staff.
-
JohnniOmani
- Reviews: 550
User Rating
Helpfulness
Hippie Heaven
Hans Brinker is a great place in the center of the city located near Kaisergracht. You can get off the tram in the city center and it is easy to find. It has a great staff and great location and it is pickup site of www.busabout.com company. Overall, it was a great hotel and for mid range prices it offers a lot including tourist information.
-
6aruna
- Reviews: 196
User Rating
Helpfulness
for the young budget travellor only
advantages
heart of the city
active bar
mostly youngsters
relatively cheap
no curfew
was clean when i visited
basic breakfast can suppliment if you add a few euros
disadvantage
boisterous youngsters
sleep difficult due to the constant movement of people
lockers inside the room don't close and not safe
-
crostudent
- Reviews: 21
User Rating
Helpfulness
Good place for meet others
This place is great! You can meet a lot's of people from all over the world! I was there with my friends and we met people from USA, Australia, New Zeland, Israel,.... Only problem is that they are closed after 3. Also my experience is that place is very safe, and clean, so if you go to Amsterdam, be free to stay here!
- Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
- Related to: Backpacking, Study Abroad
Hans Brinker Hotel
Sort by: Most recent | Most helpful
More about Hans Brinker Hotel
Forum Posts
Hans Brinker Hotel (Hostel is more like it?)
A school nearby is planning to organize a trip to Amsterdam and they chose to bring their teenage students to Hans Brinker Hostel. I read a few reviews about the hostel and they were not so nice. Has anyone been there lately? How are the surroundings? Will it be safe for young teenagers to roam around that area at night? I will really appreciate some responses. Thanks.
***bell
Re: Hans Brinker Hotel (Hostel is more like it?)
The area is OK.
The hostel is one with no thrills: low cost and you can have a sleep. Don't expect more.
The Leidseplein is the closest attraction (in the eyes of a teenager) with many many bars, smaller restaurants.
PJ
Re: Hans Brinker Hotel (Hostel is more like it?)
Sounds as if you have concerns about this trip. Perhaps you should speak to the organisers for reassurance?
From reviews here:
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g188590-d236055-Reviews-Hans_Brinker_Budget_Hotel-Amsterdam_Noord_Holland.html
and here:
http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Hans-Brinker-Budget-Hotel/Amsterdam/646/reviews/
and here:
http://www.hostels.com/Reviews/Hans-Brinker-Budget-Hotel/646
it seems like a perfectly standard European one-star hotel/hostel. Not luxurious by any means, but typical of the type of accommodation school groups often use (mainly to keep parental costs to a minimum). If you google the hotel name plus 'reviews'you can even se a couple of youtube videos.
I doubt any responsible school would allow young teenagers to 'roam around' at night on any school trip, so you need not worry about that aspect....and Amsterdam is a very safe city anyway.
Re: Hans Brinker Hotel (Hostel is more like it?)
Thank you both for your responses. Yes, I am a bit concerned because it's the first time that I've heard about this hostel. I am a little less anxious now. Thank you so much.
Re: Hans Brinker Hotel (Hostel is more like it?)
I think the best way to assuage your concerns (although I do not think they are in any way founded)is to speak to the school/organisers of the trip.
Speaking as a teacher myself, I can assure you that the very last thing any teacher would do is put his/her career at risk by not fully researching and planning for the safety of pupils in his/her care during a school trip.
Explore the World
- Holiday Inn PARIS-REPUBLIQUE
- Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya
- Verbena Pension House
- Grand Sierra Lodge Mammoth Resort
- Q1 Resort And Spa
- Red Roof Inn Clearwater Beach
- The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club at the Flamingo
- Sofitel Fiji Resort And Spa
- Westgate Vacation Villas
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
- The Country Club De Goa
- Hotel de la Montagne
- Travelodge Brentwood East Horndon
Travelers also viewed
The Place
The People
Our Members Say
This place has the unique quality of somehow managing to be dirtier than thatched roof huts with dirt floors that which I have stayed in in rural locations.
2009 members live in Amsterdam
- Hans Brinker Budget Hotel: Beds for all Budgets!
- Hostelworld.com Sleep Easy on your travels Read 1 million+ ratings & reviews
- Hans Brinker Budget Hotel: Low rate guaranteed!
- Otel.com No booking or cancellation fees! Book with otel.com & get 5% bonus
Sponsored Links
Hotel Helper
Amsterdam
Near Hans Brinker Hotel
Step Up from Hans Brinker Hotel
Cheapest in Amsterdam
Great Hotels for Less
- Hans Brinker Budget Hotel: Huge discounts - Book online!
- Hotelsclick.com The Best Hotel Rates on the Internet Great rates always include taxes. Secure booking.
- Amsterdam: Save money, Book now !
- Booking.com Excellent choice, Low rates
Sponsored Links
Latest Amsterdam hotel reviews
- Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
- 935 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 18, 2013 - Terminus Hotel Amsterdam
- 323 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 18, 2013 - Luckytravelers Fantasia Hotel
- 93 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 11, 2013 - Intercontinental Amstel Hotel
- 234 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 17, 2013 - Marriott Amsterdam
- 845 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 19, 2013 - Rho Hotel Amsterdam
- 521 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 20, 2013 - Hotel Groenhof
- 89 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 9, 2013 - Crowne Plaza Amsterdam City Centre
- 972 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 19, 2013 - NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky
- 1089 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 20, 2013 - Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre
- 924 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 20, 2013 - Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
- 592 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 20, 2013 - Mercure Amsterdam Arthur Frommer
- 337 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 20, 2013 - The Greenhouse Effect
- 128 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 12, 2013 - NH Amsterdam Centre
- 463 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 18, 2013 - Eden Hotel Amsterdam
- 697 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 15, 2013
- Amsterdam: Save up to 50% off Hotels Everyday
- Expedia.com Photos, Reviews and the Guaranteed Lowest Prices
- Amsterdam: Book now for big savings!
- Hotels.com Outstanding choice of hotels all over the world at fantastic prices.
- Amsterdam: Great Rooms. Great Rates.
- Travelocity Hotel rooms at up to 50% off.
- Amsterdam: Book without the gamble!
- Tingo.com If prices drop after you book, Get Money Back automatically!
Sponsored Links
- Save money, Book now !
- Booking.com Excellent choice, Low rates
- Save up to 50% off Hotels Everyday
- Expedia.com Photos, Reviews and the Guaranteed Lowest Prices
- Book now for big savings!
- Hotels.com Outstanding choice of hotels all over the world at fantastic prices.
- Great Rooms. Great Rates.
- Travelocity Hotel rooms at up to 50% off.
Sponsored Links