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  • 5/5 Danii B. 7 months ago on Google • 63 reviews
    Great place! The food, the coffee is great, and so are the staff. As an aged 30+ woman I was thrilled to have found out I was on the top bunk. But i was pleasantly surprised to find the beds were so comfy! The shower was also great! And there is a "shop" only next door so you don't need to hunt for somewhere to buy from.
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  • 5/5 DD B. 1 year ago on Google
    I knew this hostel but stayed at other hostel always. On this time, I stayed for the first time, and understand why they got good reviews. Friendly staffs and well organized system. Average high teens - 20s, so if you don’t like high school atmosphere, better other hostel. Kids are always playing on the corridor.
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  • 5/5 Daniel H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great base for wandering the city with a chip shop and burger store for those who hardly leave the coffee shop and have exhausted the bar menu. Rooms looking a bit dated and a few minor repairs required here and there but if you just crashing and showering it's about what you'd expect for the money. Perfectly good for afew days in the city !
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  • 5/5 Regilio B. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is the best! It's smack down in the city centre with a lot to do. The staff is amazing (especially our waitress Maria!) and they create a really chill atmosphere. With nice music really a place to come back to!
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  • 2/5 fesgue1 7 months ago on Google • 51 reviews
    This review is a bit perplexing for me. Excellent water pressure and water temperature, and a good size comfortable room for Europe, with comfortable beds. However, all of this is undone by what appeared to be an open air night club next door. The noise from this establishment was outrageous. It certainly made sleeping hard on our arrival night which was a Sunday, however on Monday the establishment was not open thus there was no noise coming from there. In addition to that most of the patrons of the “hostel” (and I say hostel because that is how they refer to it in the lobby at check in) are of a young age, and as expected they tend to be loud. Unfortunately our room was near the elevator and you could hear loud people at all hours of the night. It also did not help that I was on the 4th floor where there is a roof top terrace and it tends to be busy. The location of the hostel is also great and bad at the same time. It’s walking distance from grand central, with lots of restaurants and stores in the area. But then you have it right across the river from the red light district and it is located on a block full of coffee shops, so you sorta have to know what you’re getting into. However, right behind it is the royal palace and tons of great shopping areas. If noise was not an issue, this would be a great place!
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  • 5/5 Ivan O. 4 years ago on Google
    Will definitely be coming back. Awesome vibe and central location. Security is friendly and trustworthy, and their private rooms are stylish and comfortable.
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  • 5/5 Pedro V. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice hostel, good location and good bar inside.
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  • 5/5 Cyndi G. 6 years ago on Google
    I really loved this place. It is the most central hostel in the Red Light District. I stayed in a 8-female room and my bed was right in the windowsill so I could watch people walking down the street while sitting on my bed. The staff is incredibly nice and accommodating. And the breakfast is good with bread, meats, cheese, eggs and juice. They have live jazz bands during the week in the coffee shop and it was one of my favorite things I did while in Amsterdam.
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  • 5/5 tRaVeLeR Brasil 7. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I didn't stay, but the hotel has a very nice coffee shop on the ground floor. It serves the external public as well. I was very well attended. Tourist place, prices may be a little higher than in other areas, but it is worth visiting the region and the hotel's own coffee shop. (Original) Não me hospedei, mas o hotel tem um coffee shop no térreo muito bacana. Atende o público externo também. Fui muito bem atendido. Local turístico, os preços podem ser um pouco mais altos que em outras zonas, mas vale a pena conhecer a região e o próprio coffee shop do hotel.
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  • 4/5 Conor C. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place to chill, smoke, eat. Thumbs up
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  • 5/5 Inês S. 3 years ago on Google
    The lounge bar is a must.
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  • 5/5 Ben S. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place to go for a drink, pool or even to use the smoke room!! Drinks are really cheap with sports on the tvs and a really friendly atmosphere. Would highly recommend this place
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  • 5/5 Serena B. 5 years ago on Google
    Must stop at place when in Amsterdam. Went a few times during one trip there. Great staff, excellent selection of product and chill environment.
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  • 5/5 Angie B. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely staff, they can't do enough for you, we will definitely go and stay there again. The food is outstanding a truly lovely hotel.
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  • 5/5 Alex F. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant hostel. Super warm greeting by the lady at check-in. The rooms were airconditioned (shocking for Europe!) and the bedding was really comfortable and the private lockers were spacious. The rooftop smoking area was a nice spot to hangout. Super central and in walking distance to pretty much everything you need to see/do.
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  • 5/5 Lyuboslav K. 1 year ago on Google
    Coffee shop is great. Wide selection. Staff is very polite, especially one of the guys - Ben. It’s quite busy usually, but that is to be expected considering the location. Pricing is similar to other coffee shops.
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  • 3/5 minttu m. 10 months ago on Google
    Location was ideal, very close to many pretty places. Beds were comfortable but the floor and bathrooms didn't feel the cleanest. Most of the staff were very nice and I felt safe while my stay there and it was cool that we got a sticker with the logo of the place on it when we checked out. Over all not a bad place to spend a few nights, but wouldn't stay for longer than 3-4 nights.
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  • 5/5 Jake M. 6 months ago on Google • 774 reviews
    Having visited The Bulldog Hotel many times over the years and tried their different rooms I feel ready to submit my review of what I think of the hotel in Amsterdam. Firstly it is in a very good location but do not bother getting a taxi here because on the narrow roads, it's better just to walk from the Centraal train station and it's about a ten-fifteen minute walk. The receptionist is always very friendly and is happy to help where they can, they are very knowledgeable about the area and can even sell tickets for you to go on a boat tour. There is a restaurant/bar deeper inside the hotel and you can smoke cannabis there but no tobacco. You can order some of the best food in Amsterdam here and I like that there are plenty of places I can charge my devices and it's great to be able to chill after a long day of travelling. Going upstairs there is a choice of dorm rooms or private rooms. You can use either the stairs or the lift. The dorm room is spacious and you have a toilet there to share with everyone. I didn't mind people there and I found the place to be safe while I can understand that there were strangers in the room with you everyone kept to themselves and no problems were caused. When I stayed in the private room I thought this was lovely and the bed was very comfortable and there was a lot of space especially to put my luggage in. They use euro plugs but they are easy to get and I once forgot to bring any and the reception were so kind to get that for me.

  • 2/5 Carly R. 7 months ago on Google
    When we arrived at this hotel we got our keys straight away and went up to our room, we were so disappointed with the quality of the room altogether. The walls were disgusting with stains, dirty marks and chips out of the paint. The carpet was filthy and the bathroom floor looked as though it had a layer of limescale over it. The overall interior of the hotel was just so old and run down it’s in serious need of a refurbish. We eventually got reception up to have a look at our room and she proceeded to tell my partner and I that all the rooms were like this but she would have a look for another room. We got moved to a room which was slightly better, still not great but better. It had a bath and shower and a lot less dirty stains on the wall. The aircon worked great and the tv also. Although we were on the first floor we couldn’t hear a lot from downstairs which was good too. The facilities of the hotel were okay, there is a bar restaurant which serves decent food and drink. It also has a pool table and gaming tables. In addition, you can also smoke in the bar restaurant until 1/2am and on the balcony on the top floor which is very handy. The location was 10/10, however my partner and I were devastated at the amount of money we paid for this hotel and this was the outcome, nothing in the hotel was really of the standard for what they are charging per night.
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  • 5/5 Craig M. 4 months ago on Google • 270 reviews
    Really good location. Nice staff and great bar area. Didn't have any issues in the 10 person room. Towels included and lockers are big enough but bring your own padlock. Could do with one or two more communal toilets and showers. Rooftop terrace is nice

  • 3/5 Shannon 6 months ago on Google • 99 reviews
    Pros: excellent location, luggage storage before/after checkout, security, comfy beds Cons: dirty carpet in room along with foul smell, they took the buttons off the AC unit in the room so we couldnt use it! the “hairdryer” is literally just a dryer for your hands, extremely noisy outside when trying to sleep, 1 male employee working with glasses was so unpleasant upon check in, no common space for guests to hangout besides the rooftop, no kitchen, no guests allowed in rooms.

  • 4/5 Nick S. 6 months ago on Google • 75 reviews
    Pretty solid hostel. Bar was fun and had pool. I really liked the 4th floor terrace where you could hang out. Everything is pretty close to the hostel. Mixed dorms were noisy but that’s to be expected

  • 5/5 James S. 4 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    We didn’t stay in the hotel but visited the lounge bar. Couldn’t recommend it more highly! The staff and the vibe are amazing and the prices are fair! We will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Luiz Otávio de Oliveira L. 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    We were there for the bar. Absolutely amazing experience. The bar is cozy and employees are friendly. The only bad thing is it closes 2am. We would be there drinking for the whole night if they let us 🤣

  • 1/5 Adam A. 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    I regularly visit Amsterdam and was told this would be a nice place to stay as the coffeehouse is with the hotel. I was very rudely turned away by Security when I went to check out the lounge. If this is how customers are treated I wouldn't recommend

  • 5/5 Zoe K. 4 years ago on Google
    This was such a fantastic hotel. The rooms are spartan and simple, like any hostel. But the amenities, vibe, restaurant, and staff make it like a really nice hotel. Matthew in the coffeeshop part of the Bulldog was incredibly helpful and so nice. Everyone spoke English and was very friendly.

  • 5/5 Ankit R. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a great hotel to stay in Amsterdam. They have rooms ranging from budget friendly dorm rooms to private rooms as well. The staff is super friendly and super helpful. The bar is the "happening" place in the city. If you're staying here, there is complimentary breakfast as well. I highly recommend this place to anyone travelling to Amsterdam. You will meet people from all around the world!

  • 5/5 James M. 4 years ago on Google
    I spent four (4) nights here. I had a great time. The staff was always helpful, made recommendations to places to eat or see. I stayed the 12 person dorm and met some great people during my visit.

  • 5/5 JJ J. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a hotel but it has a very robust lounge area with a bar, ample seating, and is mj consumption friendly. I went in by myself as a guy and the male bartender was very friendly (which is rare these days). I’ve been here many times over the past 18 years and it’s always a chill spot to have a drink and toke. Also a pool table which almost always has a lot of activity around it. Also good ventilation considering the consumption. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Robert R. 4 years ago on Google
    Really friendly atmosphere. Definitely no judgement present from staff and/or patrons. Became a regular hangout the two weeks I was there. The muffins are incredible also.

  • 5/5 Ritobroto C. 4 years ago on Google
    Probably the best hostel to stay at in Amsterdam, great location, ambience and service. Has their own coffee shop right next door!

  • 5/5 Julia W. 4 years ago on Google
    Stayed here Thursday-Saturday, I love this hostel! Clean and organized, I felt safe (although I would recommend for solo female travelers to request an all female dorm.) Gorgeous views of the river from certain rooms. Perfect location for exploring the city by foot. Weak morning breakfast for gluten free people. Extremely nice and attentive staff! Easy check in/out. Call on the phone to make a reservation.

  • 5/5 Purple M. 4 years ago on Google
    Right in the centre, close to the train station. Warm and welcoming staff. Clean and good food. My friends and I really enjoyed our stay :)

  • 5/5 Kelly 3 years ago on Google
    I won't spoil the magic of this place! Love it, you must go!

  • 5/5 Billy S. 4 years ago on Google
    My room is always super clean when I show up. The staff are always friendly, even when it get a little crowded. Any time I had questions I’ve sent Email’s an always got responses. Quickly even.

  • 5/5 Neil A. 3 years ago on Google
    The Hotel is not only run professionally, but perhaps more importantly, it's run as a friendly establishment. The staff will help out all day long, a really nice team. Rooms have the mod cons although I stayed in a twin & a double so don't know re the dorms. Great place, location is unbelievably convenient for everything.

  • 5/5 Sebastian G. 3 years ago on Google
    Freundliche Mitarbeiter alles cool immer wieder gerne

  • 5/5 William W. 3 years ago on Google
    Could not be more central, the receptionist was fantastic and always addressed us by our names which was massively impressive. Clean rooms and awesome bar.

  • 4/5 arpan b. 3 years ago on Google
    A nice hotel with a cool and hip bar, we were there at around 1 and its one of the places that is open till late at night during this covid times. Ambience was nice and staff was friendly.

  • 5/5 Ryan Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Brought a gast to this hotel

  • 4/5 Salvo P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quick staff and ability to speak in multiple languages ​​(English Dutch Italian) clean room centrally located in Amsterdam Very good price for the quality of the accommodation (Original) Personnel rapide et possibilité de parler en plusieurs langues (anglais néerlandais italien) chambre propre situé au centre d Amsterdam Prix très correct pour la qualité du logement

  • 4/5 Kenneth M. P. 3 years ago on Google
    Allways a pleasure to stay at the Bulldog! Kind and helpfull personel and the location is great for both sightseeing and party!!

  • 5/5 Dr. N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A friendly atmosphere, although the prices are high, it is a place where you can have a good time (Original) Un ambiente amistoso, aunque los precios son elevados, es un sitio donde puedes pasar un buen momento

  • 5/5 Ju M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Easy and good (Original) Locker und gut

  • 3/5 Julia H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The location is in the middle of the city. Cannabis can be consumed in the restaurant, but without tobacco. However, a kind of replacement will be made available. We had a club sandwich which was delicious. The room is good. For me personally not the cleanest, therefore no 5 stars. (Original) Die Lage ist mitten in der Stadt. Im Restaurant kann Cannabis konsumiert werden, allerdings ohne Tabak. Es wird aber eine Art Ersatz zur Verfügung gestellt. Wir hatten ein Club Sandwich, welches sehr lecker war. Das Zimmer ist gut. Für mich persönlich nicht das Sauberste, daher keine 5 Sterne.

  • 1/5 Omar B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The rooms are dirty, stinky, I did not exceed 30 seconds in the room, I returned the keys then I went away, it is really deguelasse run away !!!! (Original) Les chambres sont sales, puantes, je n’ai pas depassé 30 sec dans la chambre, j’ai rendu les clés puis me suis en allé, c’est vraiment deguelasse fuyez!!!!

  • 5/5 Justin B. 3 years ago on Google
    Always good

  • 5/5 Martijn S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great srrvice and Food!

  • 1/5 Mario B. 3 years ago on Google
    Hotelbar is only one hour for tours, no respect service. You can not leave and go inside again.

  • 5/5 Gergő O. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place.

  • 5/5 Inga J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was a pleasure (Original) Immer gerne wieder

  • 5/5 D E. 3 years ago on Google
    The only place to stay in Amsterdam. Fantastic friendly staff who were very helpful.

  • 4/5 Salvatore D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good location (Original) Buona posizione

  • 5/5 Jofer b. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice place. The crue is superb, polite and helpfull. It's close to the Redlight zone and many pubs.

  • 4/5 abdel Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool

  • 5/5 Hempessy 4 years ago on Google
    The food and the drink and the pleasure of having the top shelf as desert

  • 5/5 Fraser M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing everyone in the whole world has to visit and I'm not kidding ?

  • 3/5 Tom B. 4 years ago on Google
    There's currently a global pandemic and your dorm rooms don't have soap in their bathrooms. Get a grip and sort this out. Otherwise an okay place. Breakfast is poor, but free.

  • 5/5 dom b. 4 years ago on Google
    Probably one of the more spacious places to smoke in amsterdam

  • 5/5 Yossi H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 5/5 Katy S. 4 years ago on Google
    Such an amazing atmosphere and very good strains in the coffee shop x

  • 5/5 2hipster4u 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unavoidable .... (Original) Incontournable ....

  • 5/5 Stephen H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place, really nice atmosphere and food had a great time ?

  • 3/5 Nicolas K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The rooms are good and clean but very expensive for what you know. The prices of weed and hash are all at the same price which seems rather honest. They accept the mastercard credit card. The place is too small for its popularity. (Original) Les chambres sont bien et propres mais très cher pour ce que sait. Les tarifs de la weed et du hash sont tous au même prix ce qui paraît plutôt honnête. Ils acceptent la carte de crédit mastercard. L'endroit est trop petit pour sa popularité.

  • 5/5 Kelevra G. 4 years ago on Google
    We didn’t stay in the hotel but the cafes are always great fun, get there early if you want a seat and to stay for a long. Staff are super friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 Manon 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent hotel ideally located for exploring Amsterdam. The staff were lovely. The rooms conform to what is announced on the site. No bad surprises! No complaints, quality accommodation for a fair price. (Original) Excellent hôtel idéalement situé pour découvrir Amsterdam. Le personnel était charmant. Les chambres sont conformes à ce qui est annoncé sur le site. Aucune mauvaise surprise ! Rien à redire, hébergement de qualité pour un prix correct.

  • 5/5 Laura H. 4 years ago on Google
    Been to The Bulldog many times. It's a bit touristy but I love the atmos. If you're going to The Dam, you gotta go to The Bulldog....

  • 5/5 David B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 5/5 Josh A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice hostel in the center of Amsterdam with free breakfast and bar on the ground floor, recommended if you are planning a trip to Amsterdam. The rooms could be somewhat renovated. (Original) Bell'ostello nel centro di Amsterdam con colazione gratuita e bar al piano terra, consigliato se state pianificando un viaggio ad Amsterdam. Le camere potrebbero essere un po' rinnovate.

  • 5/5 Anais A. 4 years ago on Google
    ?

  • 5/5 Aswini R. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, good breakfast, great location and price!!

  • 1/5 Debbie W. 4 years ago on Google
    It's dark and smells lol

  • 4/5 The F. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to hang out. The atmosphere was a bit dark tho. But that's probably just me.

  • 5/5 Camila-Belen T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Hostel. great location and staff is very very friendly. Breakfast was good. Buffet style. Menu of the restaurant is good and prices are reasonable.restaurant open for non-guest of the hotel too. weed friendly and good music. sometimes there's a live band playing. There's a pool table too.

  • 5/5 Vicky&Ted E. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly door staff, great service bang on place to relax chill watch world go bye.

  • 5/5 Andy B. 5 years ago on Google
    What a fantastic experience. The rooms are basic but clean. The staff are super friendly and always happy to help. Breakfast is included and spot on, again it is basic but essentially all you can eat and delicious which is great when you look at the price you're paying. Situated in the centre of the city this is an ideal base for exploring the city and right on the edge of some of the more risqué places without it being on your doorstep (more like next doors doorstep). The bar is well stocked and if you're interested in having a smoke you can but I didn't find it uncomfortable as a non smoker. There is a roof terrace if you don't want to sit down stairs and lots of local info in the lobby to make sure you get the most out of your stay.

  • 5/5 Kalle N. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place, right in center of red light district area. In the night or in the morning, it have same magical beauty. This place is amazing, and great thing about this hotel is it’s location, it is close to all good places you should visit in amd. Great pub is in the ground level. And if you are hungry thay serve nice meals, food is really tasty. Hotel is clean and have very interesting interior. All recomendations, you will feel sorry to leave this lovely place.

  • 4/5 Rowan H. 3 years ago on Google
    Just came to smoke and have a coffee and it was busy but service was fair

  • 5/5 Guru M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top hotel cheap and cozy (Original) Toppie hotel goedkoop en gezellig

  • 5/5 DJ E. 3 years ago on Google
    Sill with smile and utterly good vibes 👍

  • 5/5 okko Y & K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant atmosphere. (Original) Приятная атмосфера.

  • 5/5 Michiel S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best Weed Ever! (Original) Beste weed ooit!

  • 3/5 Deborah B. 3 years ago on Google
    Good location but the staff can be very annoying

  • 4/5 Manolo C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great location but Mario is not very friendly! (Original) Très bien situé mais Mario n'est pas très sympa !

  • 5/5 Alessandro C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Exceptional staff, courteous and helpful, clean and accessible hotel 👨‍🦽👏coffee shop, longe bar and kitchen open until late in the evening, with an extensive menu and fair value for money. Another gem is the always open terrace where you can smoke comfortably and even eat. One of the few structures located in the historic center with a lift. (Original) Staf eccezionale, cortese e disponibile, hotel pulito ed accessibile 👨‍🦽👏coffee shop, longe bar e cucina aperta fino a tarda sera, con un ricco menù e giusto rapporto qualità prezzo. Altra chicca è la terrazza sempre aperta dove si può fumare comodamente ed anche mangiare. Una delle poche strutture situata nel centro storico dotate di ascensore.

  • 1/5 Sam B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very poor service... ordered 4 shots and the bartender charged 300 euros for it...never visiting the place again.

  • 5/5 Torsten K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The hostel is great, minimalist and steeped in history, in the middle of the hot spot Amsterdam. (Original) Das Hostel ist toll, minimalistisch und geschichtsträchtig, mitten im Hot Spot Amsterdam.

  • 5/5 Loeva M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) At the top, great staff at the Coffee Shop, the Buddha Haze is really a good product with an interesting value for money! One of the waiters spoke French, the atmosphere was really great, staff attentive and smiling. We were going to the Bulldog the first just before where the staff stole a bag of new clothes from us so the other is to run away! (Original) Au top, personnel super au Coffee Shop, la bouddha haze est vraiment un bon produit avec un rapport qualité prix intéressant ! Un des serveurs parlait français, l'ambiance était vraiment géniale, personnel a l'écoute et souriant. Nous étions aller au Bulldog the first juste avant ou le personnel nous a volé un sac de vêtements neufs donc l'autre est a fuir !

  • 5/5 Ganja K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Simply super nice (Original) Einfach mega nice

  • 5/5 طائر �. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent

  • 4/5 Vitaliy p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not bad considering the location (Original) Не плохо, с учётом места расположения

  • 5/5 Apologyze L. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice bar, very nice coffe shop and nice hotel

  • 5/5 Esteban P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place, if you are the kind a person who wants a up close, and personal experience with the night life, of Amsterdam!!

  • 5/5 Jan R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) What can you say nich geoss ... speaks for itself! (Original) Was soll man nich geoss sagen... spricht für sich!

  • 5/5 Charlotte G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really friendly staff, great location, cool and comfortable rooms. Price performance really fair. (Original) Echt freundliches Personal, super Lage, coole und gemütliche Zimmer. Preis Leistung echt fair.

  • 5/5 MG Matics L. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place 😍😍

  • 3/5 Kathryn S. 2 years ago on Google
    This place wasn’t bad - the staff was nice and attentive (appreciated them checking our security passes). The room smelled like smoke, and the bathroom was OK. Fantastic location for those wanting to be in the hustle and bustle. The price was right, and we had a nice time.

  • 4/5 ezequiel t. 2 years ago on Google
    Great staff! Slept horribly unfortunately due to the matress. Good rooftop, unless you sleep right next to it (my case).

  • 5/5 Emmy A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great hostel to stay. Great bar downstairs with good music. Breakfast is plentiful and affordable

  • 5/5 Warren Gregory f. 2 years ago on Google
    I know personally the staff is very attentive and will do anything to please.

  • 5/5 Fiammetta B. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic location right on a beautiful canal, really great staff and security too! My sister and I enjoyed our stay and hope to be back!

  • 5/5 Arjin van A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place, great people. Don't forget to book a tour on The Bulldog Boat when you visit the hotel!

  • 4/5 Andre 2 years ago on Google
    Nice clean room, nice rooftop garden, a little bit noisy

  • 5/5 Danny W. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice Place,nice People

  • 5/5 Colin K. 5 years ago on Google
    Good vibes and good music on a Saturday night. You can smoke inside but the venue does not sell anything herbal.

  • 4/5 Parikshit S. 5 years ago on Google
    The place is in the red light district and one can love the place.... different energy you will find here.

  • 5/5 4kamanimal 5 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere staff very friendly

  • 5/5 Francesco D. 5 years ago on Google
    Went during ADE week and this place was buzzing. Great place to hangout and have a drink.

  • 5/5 Scotty T. 4 years ago on Google
    The bulldog bar is a quality spot in Amsterdam, good atmosphere, decent tunes, fairly priced. One of the best spots to chill with a beer and have a smoke.

  • 4/5 arun b. 4 years ago on Google
    Cafe at it best .... had the best smoke.... and ginger tea ober here was so good and relaxing

  • 5/5 Philipp 2 years ago on Google
    Our stay in the bulldog was very comfortable. The employees,especially mario from the night reception,was very friendly and a welcoming guy. Mario was the best!

  • 5/5 Sol R. 2 years ago on Google
    Pretty cool hotel, located in the Red light district. Everything is near, you can walk everywhere

  • 5/5 Charlie B. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff were so friendly and accommodating!! The bar downstairs was also ton of fun and stays open late for hotel guests. One of the members at the desk even went out of her way to write out a list of things for us to do. Also great location! Highly recommend. ♥️

  • 4/5 Mina S. 2 years ago on Google
    Some aspects of my stay there was perfect, some were naah. There are rooms for improvement especially the bathroom and its cleanness. Also, maybe a curfew doesn't hurt, at least for some rooms so that people can choose to stay there and get some sleep (people were making noises till 2-3 in the morning and also from 6). The staff were friendly and there was an elevator so no worries about stairs. The location was great and there was a bar and a rooftop terrace to spend some chill time in.

  • 5/5 Silvia S. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff was helpful and the food was good. We went there for breakfast. Coffee shop next door.

  • 2/5 E C. 2 years ago on Google
    We were in the bar one night with a group of 7 people, I and another one of my party do not drink alcohol. We asked for a coke or a heinken 0 and we were told NO we had to order something alcoholic, we tried to explain that we don't drink alcohol but she just stared at us blankly until I was forced to order a coke with a shot on the side. I had to pay for a shot just so I could have a coke?? Last time I checked, you couldn't force people to consume alcohol. The other 5 people in my party were drinking anyway. For the second round of drinks we had another man ask for our drinks order, when I asked him for something non- alcoholic he had 0 issue with it? Had great experiences in Bulldogs before this so was really disappointed.

  • 4/5 Vik K. 2 years ago on Google
    All in all a great hostel with an amazing location - the bathrooms weren't super clean but I guess that's normal for hostels? Recommend to anyone who is visiting Amsterdam for a few nights and wants to be in the middle of everything

  • 5/5 jeff s. 2 years ago on Google
    Superb ! When in Amsterdam you need to experience the coffee shop vibe

  • 5/5 Julian 2 years ago on Google
    The bulldog hotel is very simple and it has everything most of the young people in amsterdam need. Simple rooms and a good hotel lounge. Mario at the night reception even let us sit inside till the morning, when everything else was closed. A very friendly guy. We enjoyed our stay at the hotel and will come back! Hopefully when mario's at the night reception again.

  • 3/5 Thomas M. 2 years ago on Google
    Its a bit of an iconic place. Staff is nice and the dorms are spacious. We found them a bit strict on their house rules but overall a pleasant stay. Avoid the bar area tho, there's much better places to explore in the city

  • 5/5 vansh m. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect place for backpackers. Located right in the heart of Amsterdam. The staff is very helpful and the toilets and bathrooms are clean as well. The bunker beds are nice and comfortable as well. I think they don't provide locks for the lockers so you should bring them yourself. It would hav been even better if they would've provided towels, liquid soaps etc. I recommend trying the bar ONLY for free coffee, otherwise its too expensive

  • 5/5 Teresa F. 2 years ago on Google
    Great hotel, great atmosphere, all you need in the one place! 10 of us stayed and all loved it!! Staff are so nice too!! We'll definitely be back!!

  • 5/5 Gardo N. 2 years ago on Google
    Early check-in was available, the two guests private room was comfortable and clean altough a little dark. The Bathroom was perfect.

  • 5/5 Donna M. 2 years ago on Google
    Love, love, love. I've stayed about 8-10 times here. Definitely not for everyone, but it feels like home to me every time I come back.

  • 5/5 Jessica P. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was so fun and the staff were super friendly and helpful! It’s in a great exciting location, the room was super comfortable, the bar lounge was a great place to hang out, and the vending machine has Heineken. All in all I can’t recommend it enough and will definitely stay here again when I come back.

  • 3/5 Phoebe S. 2 years ago on Google
    I really enjoyed my stay, the rooms were clean and vibe was fun, the bar and lounge is a good area to chill and the hotel is in a perfect location. Only reason for not full marks is I was greeted by a horrible lady who was very judgmental about where I was from and was very passive aggressive towards me upon arrival being the only negative experience during my whole trip in amsterdam):

  • 4/5 Vineeth D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great hotel. Dorm room beds are on the softer side. The hotel is great to get your "coffeeshop" fix as it's next door. Excellent service from the staff.

  • 5/5 Gianni B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great vibes down there, I will come back for sure once I come in this beautiful city named Amsterdam ❤️

  • 4/5 Neil M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good smokers bar, though not open as late as it states, as an hour earlier than it states on the website they only allow guests into the bar. Decent drinks, not always clear if table or bar service, but a good place to hang out, coffeeshop right next door as well.

  • 5/5 Logan W. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic hotel!! Wasn't terrible priced given the location (got the twin beds en suite for 75 a piece per night). None of my group smokes, but people really enjoy it for that stuff. Only caveat is if you can't sleep with backnoise - the great location lends itself to people hollering (to a manageable but noticeable volume) for a good portion of the night

  • 3/5 Pato V. 1 year ago on Google
    Location has to be the best part of this hostel. Beds could be better, the bathroom is kinda small and sharing them with 11 more people is not ideal.

  • 4/5 Thomas M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a great hostel for those who are die hard stoners. Whilst the rooms are clean, the bathrooms less so. The general vibe of the hostel is chill too. But the bar downstairs can be very overwhelming. I don't reccomend having your first experience in their coffeeshops as the person serving didn't take much time to explain anything or chat to us and check on us. I would suggest taking the 20 mins on the train to go to sloterdijk and the coffee shop there is fantastic. Would stay again if with a bunch of friends and the main reason is to party, but I wouldn't stay again if it was a weekend away.

  • 5/5 Clare 1 year ago on Google
    I've stayed in this hostel twice in the 8-10 person mixed dorms and I really recommend it. The staff are so welcoming and friendly, the beds are comfortable and the rooms are clean. It was really hot when I stayed there recently, but there was air conditioning in the room which was amazing. The lockers in the rooms are big but you should bring your own padlocks as they don't come with any. Really love the common areas such as the rooftop and the bar, very chilled atmosphere. The location is brilliant too, right in the centre and not far from all the main attractions.

  • 1/5 Caoimhe b. 1 year ago on Google
    If I could give zero stars I would. I booked a female only dorm in the hostel with three friends. We were put in a 12 person dorm with 8 men. Also one of our beds was filthy dirty from the previous guest. We went downstairs to complain and we were told we booked a mixed dorm room and nothing could be done for us. The staff member was a bald man with glasses he severely lacked communication skills and simply did not want to try move us into female only dorms even though it is what we booked and we voiced we felt unsafe. Poor service. Cleanlinesses clearly is not something they thrive themselves on. If you are booking a female only dorm make sure you have it in writing in a confirmation email from the hostel or they will simply lie and say you’ve made a mistake and will not help you. We ended up having to book another hostel last minute.

  • 3/5 Ezequiel P. 1 year ago on Google
    The hotel is good if you want to stay on party. Maybe it’s a hostels Breakfast is cheap. Rooms has no mini bar. They don’t do the bed. The staff is nice.

  • 5/5 Adriana C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice hostel in the city near all main touristic places. You can go everywhere walking. Good double room, nice shower, bed sheets etc. There is a restaurant at the ground floor, with good food, drinks, perfect to relax and rest. All staff friendly and helpful.

  • 1/5 Wael R. 1 year ago on Google
    If it’s your first time in Amsterdam I’d recommend checking out the iconic Bull Dog! It’s a decent spot and always packed! Went multiple times in a week but the 5th night was told needed a room and the security was extremely rude - won’t return there as many options

  • 2/5 Lucía A. 1 year ago on Google
    The hostel has a good centric location but it wasn't worth the money. The hostel was seriously lacking in cleanliness. The carpets looked as if they had never been cleaned, and had only 1 shower and toilet to be shared with 12 other people in the room

  • 5/5 alice P. 1 year ago on Google
    Very clean, very secure, quite cheap (26€ a night), nice staff members! With possibilities of women-only rooms, which is nice There’s a coffee shop within the hostel where you can chill, eat some good food and of course smoke if you want. Cute rooftop as well

  • 3/5 Talia K. 1 year ago on Google
    Clean beds, nice lockers, great location. However, the carpeting does not seem to be clean, the beds are very close together, and the shower looks like something’s out of a prison. The drinks at the bar lounge were very expensive. The breakfast was great and at least there is an elevator.

  • 4/5 William P. 1 year ago on Google
    Rooms were basic but comfortable, nothing to complain about. Beds comfy, bathroom has all you need. Rooms very red themed. Hotel location was great, right in the middle of everything. Coffee shop wasn't the cheapest but that's expected. Attracts a certain type of folk and definitely not the cheapest around...

  • 5/5 Blake W. 1 year ago on Google
    Never too crowded in the coffee shop. Bulldog feels like the Starbucks of green coffee shops but the quality is great (🥬). This company is consistent with this quality and has very friendly associates. Did not stay/visit the hotel.

  • 3/5 Mert Y. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is good for hanging out but terrible if you are looking at a place to stay. The staff was very chill and friendly. They work a little bit slow but i think that is a general thing. The room was half-clean. There were no soap in bathroom. Yok can hear literally any sound from surroundings. Roommates are generally drunk/high tourists which are about to disturb you in the middle of the night. The reception bar was cool and the musics were fine.

  • 4/5 Elizabeth D. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved this place mostly for the area. So many food options, shopping options and other things to see and do. I would recommend staying here if you want some place close to the attractions of Amsterdam. The video are just the area around the hotel and not the hotel itself.

  • 4/5 Hugo R. 1 year ago on Google
    Top and super friendly front desk staff and security guards. Hotel well located in the center of everything with many options to eat, drink and smoke nearby. Lounge area was the place of choice, top location, fantastic space to smoke, drink and eat. The table service and some of the employees (not all) of the Lounge were the weak point, some were a little unfriendly and many times we wanted to order and they said they couldn't take orders and you had to get up to go and order directly to the bar, other times they said they couldn't take orders because they could only clean the table and that it had to be with another colleague not even making the effort to warn the other colleague and leaving immediately. Overall it was a very positive stay due to the location of the hotel the room and front desk staff. I would definitely return but just note that the service in the Lounge has much to improve.

  • 5/5 Caroline H. 1 year ago on Google
    Staying at the Bulldog Hotel was my favorite part of being in Amsterdam. Yes, Amsterdam is great and cool, but getting to know the people who worked at the Bulldog was the highlight of my trip and I was only there for a total of 4 nights (spread apart). I would definitely suggest staying here! Gave 4 starts for the room just because of how the bathrooms are designed. Anything I brought in the bathroom would get soaked while I showered because of how the bathroom was designed. Other than that, the beds were comfy and clean. The hotel was clean. The staff were incredible and the location was amazing!!

  • 5/5 manos a. 1 year ago on Google
    A very nice Hotel in the center of Amsterdam, The rooms are very clean and have all facilities, TV, internet and hot water , There is also an elevator to go up to the floors, on the ground floor there is a fully equipped bar where you can enjoy a snack or a drink or even get a breakfast which is amazing The staff is polite and willing to serve you with any question,Especially the hotel managers Jim and Robert are simply the best. Thank you for your hospitality. I hope to meet again sometime.

  • 5/5 Kenza A. 10 months ago on Google
    Great staff and clean dorms! The location is great too, 1 min walk to the red light street and 15 min walk to the train station. The breakfast buffet is worth it, 6 euros and you get eggs, bread, cheese, meat, milk, coffee, juice, etc. strongly recommend!

  • 5/5 Chelsea M. 10 months ago on Google
    We went to the lounge for food and drinks to smoke a joint. The food and drinks were really great, we had the cheese croquettes and the bitterballen. We drank a few cocktails which were very well made. The clientele was laid back and there was a pool table available for 2 euros.

  • 4/5 Bartosz B. 9 months ago on Google
    The location was great, the room had working AC and clean bed/towels. The hotel was generally quiet and no problems with any outside noise. The hotel also had a good bar where you can smoke, drink and eat. The only downside is the breakfast, yes it’s cheap but all you get is basically a hand and cheese sandwich.

  • 5/5 Lhasa C. 4 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Visited with my boyfriend. We stayed in the deluxe suit room at the top of the hotel which was clean & very nice with a beautiful canal view window. Amazing location and atmosphere, truly welcoming and friendly staff (Manuel and Fatu where both so lovely!) Ideal for smokers and younger couples who want a comfortable and fun holiday. Thank you so much for our amazing stay! P.s the bar and waiting staff in the lounge where also very kind :) definitely coming back soon!


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  • Hotel
    • ✓ Free Wi-Fi
    • ✓ Paid breakfast
    • ✓ Accessible
    • ✓ Air-conditioned
    • ✓ Restaurant
    • ✓ Bar
    • ✗ Parking
    • ✗ Pool
    • ✗ Business center
    • ✗ Pet-friendly
    • ✗ Fitness center

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