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Hotel Tamara

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 144, Amsterdam, Netherlands View Map

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Hotel Tamara

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Hotel Tamara is set in the Amsterdam City Center district of Amsterdam, and is a 3-minute walk from Royal Palace Amsterdam. Around a 3-minute walk from Dam Square, the property is also 984 feet away from Beurs van Berlage and offers free WiFi. Anne Frank House is a 6-minute walk from the hotel. At the hotel, all rooms are accessible by steep stairs. The rooms have a wardrobe and are equipped with a shared bathroom. Bed linen are included.. Regardz Zilveren Toren Amsterdam is 2297 feet from Hotel Tamara, while Basilica of St. Nicholas is 2297 feet from the property. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 6.8 mi from the accommodations.

275 Reviews

5.7Fair
Cleanliness
6.0
Staff
8.4
Location
9.0

What Guests Say

  • “For the price , for a solo adventurer I was perfectly happy with my accomodations, might not be for someone looking for the Ritz but if…”
  • “Hello, It is really a budget hotel, because of its very good price and 3 steps from Dam Square.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Family Room1/4

Family Room

216 sqft • 7 Bunk

  • Heating
  • Linens
  • Shared bathroom
  • Smoke alarm
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom1/2

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

194 sqft • 3 Single

  • Closet
  • Heating
  • Linens
  • Shared bathroom
Family Room with Private Shower and Shared Toilet1/2

Family Room with Private Shower and Shared Toilet

237 sqft • 5 Single

  • Closet
  • Heating
  • Linens
  • Private bathroom
Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom1/1

Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

216 sqft • 1 Double, 2 Single

  • City view
  • Closet
  • Heating
  • Linens
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom1/4

Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

162 sqft • 1 Double

  • Closet
  • Heating
  • Linens
  • Shared bathroom
Single Room with Shared Bathroom1/1

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Single

  • City view
  • Closet
  • Heating
  • Linens

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    What Guests Loved

    5.7
    Fair

    Based on 275 reviews

    Location

    9

    Cleanliness

    6

    Staff

    8.4

    Overall Quality

    5.9

    Pros +

    • For the price , for a solo adventurer I was perfectly happy with my accomodations, might not be for someone looking for the Ritz but if you need a place to wash , sleep and use the toilet then for the money I paid I couldn't ask for better .
    • Hello, It is really a budget hotel, because of its very good price and 3 steps from Dam Square.
    • Easy to find, very centrally located and the hosts were welcoming.

    Cons -

    • Other people were sometimes loud but that's on them not the hotel.
    • Room small, very high and very narrow stairs (of course no elevator), I had to use service for luggages. By the way, if you do not have IBAN for your bank account, the deposit of the key (that you paid by cash at your check-in) might be hard to be reimbursed. That was my case.
    • Room was small and the bed sheets stained/discoloured meaning they don't look clean even if they are. Rooms are up steep narrow stairs so may not suit those with large heavy suitcases.
    Business Traveler (37)Solo Traveler (213)Traveling as Couple (105)Family with Young Children (30)Family with Teens (2)Senior Traveler (5)Group Traveler (264)Total (968)
    10RometPosted on: 11-1-2025

    For the price , for a solo adventurer I was perfectly happy with my accomodations, might not be for someone looking for the Ritz but if you need a place to wash , sleep and use the toilet then for the money I paid I couldn't ask for better .

    Other people were sometimes loud but that's on them not the hotel.

    5HOANGPosted on: 10-6-2025

    Hello, It is really a budget hotel, because of its very good price and 3 steps from Dam Square.

    Room small, very high and very narrow stairs (of course no elevator), I had to use service for luggages. By the way, if you do not have IBAN for your bank account, the deposit of the key (that you paid by cash at your check-in) might be hard to be reimbursed. That was my case.

    8SCOTTPosted on: 7-21-2025

    Easy to find, very centrally located and the hosts were welcoming.

    Room was small and the bed sheets stained/discoloured meaning they don't look clean even if they are. Rooms are up steep narrow stairs so may not suit those with large heavy suitcases.

    4RobertoPosted on: 6-5-2025

    The location were great, close to all the places you want to visit, supermarket, bars, restaurantes and train all are walking distance

    I don't think you can ask for much when you go to a low-cost hotel.When you get to the hotel they ask you for 20 euros deposit, they should give it back to you in the end of your staying.When I left, they said they did not have money if they could transfer it for me later that day, I was naive enough to believe in them and so far, I DID NOT GET THE MONEY BACK.So, if you are going to stay in this hotel, please, don't leave without your money, otherwise you will never see it again.

    1WidnyanaPosted on: 5-18-2025

    Room to small, and less of the anmenitiesIf you come with your friend make sure that you make a great deal. Because if not, the owner will charge you with additional money. Not worth it for the price.

    10AngelPosted on: 4-28-2025

    Room was small, but cozy and comfortable. I bought the wrong adaptor for the plug ? in, but the front desk clerk let me borrow his. Very kind staff, helpful and accommodating. They gave me a coupon to save money on renting a bike to sightsee the city.

    No stairs, but the staff helps you with your luggage, don’t really have nothing to complain about.

    4ArootinPosted on: 4-26-2025

    Just the location is good.

    The shared bathroom on the 3rd floor had no light, making it difficult to use. There was no hand soap, and the space was extremely small. No hairdryer was provided. Overall, the cleanliness was poor — both the toilets and common areas were not well maintained. Good Staff.

    9AbhinavPosted on: 4-22-2025

    Location,people and the whole thing about hotel is very good for the price.Yes, there sre steep stairs but again for the cost and location it.does not matterThe staff, they are super super amazing.Early baggage keeper and late check out bag keeper.Thank you

    Nothing as such..Just the washroom on 3rd floor is nice compared to top floorAlso, toilet rolls were missing.Rest no problem

    8LouisePosted on: 4-7-2025

    Always a pleasure to stay here. Mario is lovely and Rooms are clean. Very good location This is the 2nd time we have stayed and will be back

    1ErikPosted on: 4-6-2025

    Friendly staff.

    This is the most run down and horrible place I have ever slept. Due to its general distress, with everything from walls, windows, heaters furniture and floor being so used and dilapidated, everything feels really, really dirty. And I was literally given half a towel that looked like it had been torn over. The wash basin in my room offered no more than cold water, and only one working lamp.

    10LlobetPosted on: 3-25-2025

    We have really enjoyed our stay in Hotel Tamara. The place is located in the centre of Amsterdam, just in front of a tram stop. Therefore, it is very easy to move around the city from here. Mario and the rest of the staff have been very kind, helpful and nice with us. The room was equipped with a private shower and a nice heating system.

    1DukanacPosted on: 3-24-2025

    The location is really good. All the main attractions are nearby, and everything can be visited on foot.

    I was simply shocked by what people are willing to rent out. The conditions in the room are completely inhumane; the space is very small, there’s only one bed and a sink, with no closet or anything to store your things, just one outlet to charge electronic devices. I know that prices in tourist destinations like Amsterdam are really high, but this is not human to rent out. It is absolutely not worth the money the hotel is asking for. I do not recommend it.

    5MagdalenaPosted on: 3-17-2025

    Close to main train station, tram stop directly outside of property, friendly staff, overall good experience.

    Lots of steep stairs to climb

    10RobertPosted on: 2-25-2025

    Proper oldskool hotel. John Lennon was there in the 60s. Solo. Room 7. Perfect for 1 or 2 nights getting lost in Amsterdam

    Steps if your feeling "lazy". Bed if your super tall.

    7RichardPosted on: 2-6-2025

    Friendly staff, great location, great value for money

    The sink could have had a working tap

    10AmaniPosted on: 1-6-2025

    Amazing location literally right in the centre Mario and the other host were really sound, felt very safe as a woman in this hotel and the room was nice

    The shower was missing a head but an easy fix x

    7BellPosted on: 12-2-2024

    Location wise fantastic and staff very helpful and friendly. Nice basic cheap digs in the heart of Amsterdam. Perfect for a couple of nights. Close to good coffeeshops and bars

    The shower was a bit dodgy however water was very hot and was available all time

    8WilbertPosted on: 11-30-2024

    60 euros is cheap for a room in the center of Amsterdam. De bed was comfortable, with soft-touch bedding. The pillow could be improved, but it always helps to take the towel, fold it in some parts and put it underneath the pillow. The shower worked, but it was not possible to hang the show head on the wall, would be good to repair this. the staff was very friendly.

    See above.

    4ChristinaPosted on: 11-18-2024

    The host was friendly and welcoming. And the house itself is only a 7 minutes walk away from Centraal Station. There are tons of little shops, restaurants etc around. So because if that even at night the streets are quite busy so it was safe to walk around as a woman by myself even when it was already a bit later.

    The planks of the floors were in such a bad state that at one point I feared I might break through the floor and end up in the room underneath. The rooms were dirty and mold was in the room and in the bathroom. The shower head was not cleaned and there was mold in the bathroom, too. The bed was so old, had a metal frame, and unstable that I feared I might break it. Which was not the case, thank God. The window was also very delicate and I dared not to manipulate it in order for it not to break off its frame.I believe the host did his best, but this place needs a thorough investment. Because in itself it has potential.

    8KrisztinaPosted on: 10-28-2024

    Perfect location,.everything is close by. Bed is comfy. Amazingly kind receptionist (thank you Mario). You can leave your bag there. Yes it's a small room, but this is Amsterdam. You wanna go out anyway.

    Stairs -With big luggage it would have been harder to get up on the stairs. Wc- There is 1 toilet on each floor but you can use the one on other floor. Noise- it's quite central, noise calms down around 1-2 am.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 1:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren are not allowed.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that guests are recommended to print their Booking.com confirmation and bring it with them, as this will speed up the check-in procedure. Please note that a EUR 10 key deposit is applicable. This deposit will be refunded when guests return the key. Please note that rooms are accessible by stairs in a building without a elevator.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    Location

    Hotel Tamara

    Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 144, Amsterdam

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