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Hotel Tamara

Hotel

Down-to-earth property featuring 6 compact, simply furnished rooms, some with bunk beds, plus a bar. People often mention room, stairs, experience, hotel, stay, building,


Address

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 144, 1012 SJ Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

recommendedbymauricio.com

Contact

+31 20 624 2484

Price rating

$77/night

Rating on Google Maps

2.50 (244 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: room (9) stairs (8) experience (7) hotel (7) stay (6) building (6)
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  • 1/5 Edvinas M. 7 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    An Unforgettable Adventure in Filthsville Hotel Well, where do I even begin with my "stellar" experience at the Filthsville Hotel? If you're looking to relive the thrill of childhood germs or experience a unique form of torture, this place should be at the top of your list. I stayed there recently, and boy, did it leave a lasting impression – mostly in the form of bacteria and a longing for a hazmat suit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a sight that could only be described as an artistic masterpiece of dirt. It's like the hotel staff had a competition to see how much grime they could cram into one room. I've seen dust bunnies doing the cha-cha under the bed that were more lively than the "cleaning" they attempted. I even thought I saw a mold colony holding a family reunion in the corner – quite the social scene, I must say. Now, let's talk about the stairs. Ah, the stairs. If I wanted to work on my mountain-climbing skills, I'd have gone to the Himalayas. The stairs in this hotel were so narrow and steep that I half expected a sherpa to appear out of nowhere and offer me some oxygen. I couldn't decide whether I was climbing stairs or auditioning for a slapstick comedy where the main character perpetually stumbles. And don't get me started on the shared bathrooms. It's as if they had a sign that read "Toilets and Showers of the Damned." I'm convinced the hotel hired a gremlin as their bathroom attendant – only explanation for the state of affairs. I'd have had a cleaner experience if I had bathed in a swamp. The soap scum was so well-bonded to the tiles that I contemplated naming it after me. The best part? Sharing the germs with fellow travelers! It's like we were all part of a twisted microbial exchange program. "Hello, fellow victims of hygiene negligence! Let us bond over the trauma of communal grime." Just to make matters worse, you will be greeted by a man who will request 3€ for every night you stay per person. You can just about make out what he says. Also don't expect memory foam mattresses either. Sleeping on that metal bed transported me back to the austerity of the old USSR times, where even dreams had an industrial edge. In conclusion, if you're looking to experience life on a microscopic level, the Filthsville Hotel is your ultimate destination. It's the kind of place that makes you yearn for a quarantine just to escape from the hotel's "charm." I give it zero stars and a lifetime supply of disinfectant wipes. Cheers to memories – and possibly infections – that will last a lifetime! This just slightly beats it better than sleeping outside, but next time I'll make sure to bring a tent.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Bálint D. 1 year ago on Google
    Worst experience ever, do not ever book a room here. During the 1st night of my stay I woke up to mice running on the floor of my hotel room among my luggage and personal belongings. Scandalous hygienic conditions. I checked out immediately. The owner refuses to refund me and the manager claimed this is absolutely normal in Amsterdam center. WORST HOTEL EVER!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 DG Y. 2 years ago on Google • 142 reviews
    Pros: Close to Centraal and easy access to public transportation. Cheaper than others in the vicinity. Cons: No lift yet stairways are steep. Shared bathrooms only. Wifi is inaccessible from the upper floors. In my particular case, the pillow reeked of tobacco which made me doubt the cleanliness of the place in general. Friendly and helpful staff, but I doubt I'll be staying here again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jstars 2. 8 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Not recommended. Great location, but that's where the good things end. Not even worth 1 star. The whole building is in a terrible state, could even call it unsafe/unsanitary to stay in. Rooms are small and cramped. Furniture looks like something straight out of the garbage outside, from the Soviet Union era. The ceiling is leaking and falling apart in few places, The floor is also broken in few places. The price is definitely not worth it, beats sleeping outside, but just barely. Stay far away from it if possible, pay a little bit extra for something else as it's definitely not worth the money they're charging for this skip of a place, not to mention the exorbitant charges for "tourism" and €20 deposit for keys
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Corinne M. 4 years ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I saw a lot of negative reviews and was a little apprehensive about our stay. But, if you’re looking for something central, not too expensive and just a place to sleep, then this is a really handy place to go. The building is old and looks a little worn but that is to be expected and there are lots of stairs but nothing too excessive. I would stay here again for sure. Don’t let reviews put you off. It had everything we needed at a reasonable price.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 P l. 1 year ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Old building. room / shower / bathrooms for 2 small. Do not expect luxury, wifi does not work in the rooms, steep stairs. However there was always paper in the bathrooms and they were clean. The staff was very friendly . the location is incredible

  • 1/5 Stuart H. 1 year ago on Google
    Pay for what you get . If you want a shower , comfortable bed and easy access to the room , book somewhere else.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pablo M. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff was incredibly nice he helped us get accommodated and allowed us to do an early check in. The facilities are just good and the bathroom is shared. Overall the experience has been nice

  • 4/5 Gergely R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location, very affordable. Absolutely no frills, and not the easiest place to access, but good value for money.

  • 4/5 Olivier de B. 1 year ago on Google
    A very nice place. Friendly personel, very clean rooms, perfect hotel and not too expensive. You can walk everywhere because it's in the middle of everything.

  • 4/5 Zygmunt H. 10 months ago on Google
    Cool place to stay on 1 night We found this place from the street so room was a surprise for us. Owner quite weird funny experience next to the plug coffee shop

  • 3/5 Jorge B. 11 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Location is amazing, right in the center of Amsterdam and the shared bathrooms were clean. The room’s floor was not clean, but we had clean sheets and towels. The stairs you see as soon as you enter the building gave as headaches because of the number of steps and the short length and height of them. You get used to them after the first day, and apparently every building in Amsterdam has this kind of stairs, so nothing to do. The owner is a nice guy, gave us WiFi (because 3G and 4G doesn’t work inside the building) and didn’t complain about the noise we did in our room even though it was apparent and our room was right next to the reception. He tries to make the guests as comfortable as possible and that’s something to be appreciative of. Didn’t like that the key deposit was 20€, seems exaggerated. Other than that, everything fine, value for money is a bit de compensated but you’re staying at the center, so…
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Veeraraghavan N. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Don't book the this type off hotel Very Very bad and bad smells. I don't know how the booking. Com took this type of hotel Booking. Com can do for money any type of things.


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