Name: Allure Garden Apartments
Address: Plantage Muidergracht 35a Amsterdam City Centre, Amsterdam, NL

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Brad

Nice, good value apartment with just enough space for our family of four. Appreciated the kitchen facilities, especially the coffee pad machine and two bedrooms was a bonus. The steps up to them are steep though and would be a challenge to the mobility impaired, and as someone mentioned, the ‘exit’ light is ridiculously bright - we thought it was time to get up at 2am! Everything else is a positive though including the appealing location which is close to transport, eateries etc. Recommended!

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2025

Marie

Didn't enjoy staying at this apartment, bedroom very tight, bed stuck to wall, tiny bathroom, no air condition, rudimentary kitchenware, uncomfortable sofa.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2023

michael john

apartment was nice air condition made a regular loud noise and the nieghbors could be loud all in a good stay

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2023

Ryan

Sleeping with the Lights On...

Have you ever wanted a permanent night light if your room, the size and color of an emergency exit sign? Well, this is your place. In case you forget where the door is in the small, studio apartment, the management (or likely local building code organization) wanted to ensure you were completely safe. We taped a pizza box and a scarf over the sign to make it dark enough to sleep, but definitely an annoying part of the apartment.

The shower also had a bad smell. We had a maintenance guy throw some chemicals at the bathroom after day one. After another 36 hours or so, the smell came back.

The place is not the finest establishment, with water marks on the walls, patched holes not painted, broken TV, insufficient utensils (we were given only one spoon), and old furniture...but the price was one of the more affordable places in the area. You get what you pay for.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Sep 2022

Verified traveler

It is not bad considering the locations but it could be better on cleaniness and the amenities part.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

13 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

Nice location but uncomfortable in summer

Location was great in a beautiful neighborhood. The apartment was very quiet being within a courtyard. The apartments really lack air circulation and light as the only way to get either in the apartment was to leave the front door open which in the summer isn't ideal with the bugs but was way too hot. Windows in bedroom are hard to open as the beds block them.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2022

Amanda

As Advertised / Really Comfy

The garden apartments were as advertised. Very clean with some supplies provided. The staff communicated well and were very responsive.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

11 Dec 2019

DAVID

Very bad experience :(

Really don’t recommend!!!
I stayed there with 3 of my friends,
On our first night there we got robbed!
We were sleeping and some one got in to our apartment, opened the safe, stole all our money and phones. The owner didn’t even care and nothing was
Done from his side to assist us.
We come every year to Amsterdam but something like that never happened.
They opened the door and the safe while we were sleeping. Very terrifying experience.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2019

Alexandra

Cozy and quirky

The apartment is very cozy and quirky. The bathroom had a slight smell (they came to fix it, but it came back), and the entrance could use some remodeling. However, I would recommend it for a family traveling together.

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Private and quiet during 3 day stay. Good facilities especially shower.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Layout of the apartments were very unique and private for each party

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

09 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Nice Location

The hotel is in a great location, walking distance from many restaurants, coffee shops and public transportation. The check in location and the apartment were a few blocks a part which made checking in with luggage a bit of a hassle. Check out is easier since you can just leave the keys on the table. Our biggest complaint is the smell from the bathroom, our bathroom smelled like a porta potty on a hot summer day. When we walked all the way back to the main hotel the woman stated that they were sold out the next day so we could not change our room. Someone came to assess the issue and just dumped some chemicals in our bathroom, it masked the smell for the first night but the smell returned. Also the room was dusty with some spider webs. Our TV didn't work and they were able to fix it the next day. Over all we were satisfied with the location of the apartment but nothing else. I would not recommend staying here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Very clean and comfortable location. The location is very close to everything.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Really nice tidy apartment
Had everything we needed
Check in and check out was very easy

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jan 2019

Ian

3 days in Amsterdam

The apartment is not big and there where a lot of noisy neighbors, and picking up the keys at a different location was a pain when you have luggage

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Just right in size for a family of four, well designed and comfortable within walking distance of main tourist areas of Amsterdam.
Perhaps more cooking items (varied pans, oil, sugar, salt, cleaning surface cloth, etc) would be ideal

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Oct 2018

Nathan

Nice location & clean- very warm & stuffy.

The apartment was in Avery good location-approximately 10 minutes walk from the centre of town. The keys have to be picked up at a different address (3 min walk away) as advertised within the booking confirmation. The apartment was spotless and had just about enough room for 2 x adults and 2 x teenage children. The stairs up to each bedroom were extremely steep and would be a serious worry for any parent with young children. In addition the shower drained very slowly so the wet room/bathroom easily flooded. The best advice though is to not book these apartments in the summer-as others have said, they are unbearably hot and no windows open. Our apartment was very very warm in late October with the air temp about 10C.

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

I would stay again

The area is very safe. The tram is only a few blocks away. The space is a bit tight but its modern and clean at check in. The only con is that it does not get cleaned on a daily basis.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 Aug 2018

John

Cosy but could be better

Cosy apartment but l bit noisy on first night and would benefit from instructions in the apartment, TV which is properly tuned in and air con.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2018

David

Small apartment, noisy and very hot (May 2018)

First the good bits: ok location, fairly quiet area and only a few mins walk to the zoo. Easy enough to get trams to all the main parts of Amsterdam. It's clean and modern with modern appliances in the kitchen area. Now the not so good bits: I know it sates the apartment is compact but it really is very small. The very steep steps make it difficult to get bags or suitcases upstairs and when we stayed the weather was very warm which meant the apartment was boiling hot. There is no aircon in the one we stayed in. We opened the windows (as much as was possible, which wasn't much as the bed is in the way) at night but the apartments across the courtyard have aircon and the expelled air blows out directly across and is very noisy, which means you then have to close the windows and get even hotter. The caretaker guy said he would ask the residents to turn it off at night but don't think he did. We stayed here with children and they struggled to get to sleep at night as there is a fair bit of noise from people sitting outside drinking and smoking. It is a mixture of people that stay here and one night the apartment next to us appeared to have invited about half a dozen people round for drinks/smokes. The entrance from the road is easy to miss but if you look for the building site nextdoor, you will find it. This didn't cause too much disturbance by the way. Wouldn't stay here again, mainly due to noise levels at night and no ability to cool the place down.

Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2018

Cal

Cosy accommodation in a brilliant location

The accommodation was cosy, ideally suited to the four of us stopping there and the location was ideal as it was a short walk into the centre of Amsterdam. The seating area outside was a lovely addition, but could perhaps do with a couple more chairs. The only down side was the lack of air conditioning as the bedroom area on the mezzanine level got quite warm.

The hotel staff were incredibly helpful throughout and have responded to and questions quickly and clearly. I would definitely recommend.

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2018

Nicole

Not suitable if you like an early night.

The appartment itself is attractive, quite spacious, with a glass roof under trees. There is everything needed in it, and I was brough an extra duvet when I requested one. The staff was very pleasant and helpful.
However, people in the surrounding appartment were noisy and even when they tried to be quiet we could hear every word from the inner yeard, which is pleasantly designed for conviviality, so residents do use it to drink and smoke and talk. One day We were woken up before dawn by drunk residents banging and shouting just ourside our door .What I thought would be a quiet place for older people turned out to be used by large groups of noisy youg men . However they were gone on our last night and we did sleep , inspite of The bright EXIT sign over the door which keeps the room in almost daylight . The bed was confortable, but the bedding didn't look or smell very fresh, the heating was perfect, the room kept at all time at a pleasant temperature. Not quite the standard I had expected.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Small but perfect location

Small living space but bigger than a family hotel room. TV was only analogue but Netflix was HD. Location pleasant easy access to central Amsterdam within 10 15 min. Would recommend .

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2018

rachel

Amazing hotel.

Had a problem paying the deposit when first arriving as my card got declined numerous time as I didn’t let them know I was in Amsterdam so they thought was fraud. Women as the desk couldn’t have been anymore helpful and understanding. Room was absolute stunning, not what I was expecting, couldn’t doubt the staff or the hotel at all. Highly recommend!!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2018

Daya

Lovely stay

Lovely stay in this apartment. The apartment itself was clean and warm, and secure access to end the apartment complex. The apartment was quiet and very comfortable. There isn't much storage space, but that was not a problem for a short stay. The location was convenient, with easy access to trams and a short walk to Rembrandt Square. It is about a 30min walk to the Central Station. This is not a touristy area, but there are restaurants and bars within a 5-10min walk, and a great bagel place close by for breakfast (also cooking facilities in the apartment). The staff at check in were friendly and helpful.

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2018

miss

Lovely neighbourhood away from the crowds

There is no on site check in so you have to go first to the Hotel Allure to get your keys. It's about 10 mins walk. The hotel staff were very nice and most helpful. The apartment itself is on quiet residential street near one of the canals and the area is lovely. Away from the noise and biz of central I found it peaceful and realaxing. There is a good supermarket not too far away and a nice selections of cafes and restaurants a few minutes walk from the apartment. A local coffeeshop nearby has friendly staff and is very quiet. I really liked the apartment as it was clean and comfortable. The only negative thing I can say is that it's pretty small and the bathroom/showeroom is tiny. Apart from that I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and would definitely stay again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

30 Dec 2017

Amanda

Dirty and overpriced

Accommodation was poor, apartment was dirty and for the price I paid it was well below what I would have expected. It was a reasonable size and not too far from the main tourist attractions butI would not stay here again due to the filthy conditions

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2017

Cara

Nice location, compact loft but windows don't open

The apartment was in a great location -- close to the Amstel River and the \"girdle\" of canals in the center of the city and easily accessible by public transit (Metro and tram). We had 4 people in a loft apartment during the summer. My biggest complaint was that none of the windows opened, so the only way to cool off the place was to open the front door (although they did provide a fan.) The beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was nicely equipped for a small space. The Apartment Manager was really nice as well.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2017

Kimberly

Apartment style in quiet neighborhood

There were definite positives and negatives about our stay in this apartment style hotel in Amsterdam. The location was a quiet neighborhood with short walks to metro stops, grocery and coffee shops. The complex is about a 5 min or so walk from the hotel where you check in. Check in was pleasant, however the staff that takes care of on sight issues is not quite as friendly. We stayed in the Daisy building of apartments, which open into a small courtyard linked to all the Plantage apartments available. The courtyard itself is cute, set up with many small tables. The unit itself was in good shape, however we were unaware that there was no AC. With the high temps during our stay, we were quite miserable unfortunately. There are no opening windows for ventilation (only the front door), only skylights with shades, and the shade over our bed was missing. So not only could we not get a breeze, but the sun shown in all day. We had to leave the door open to try and keep the place as tolerable as possible, but during our stay loud groups of younger customers were making use of the courtyard for partying and smoking a lot, so it was difficult. The place was cute and maintained well, if our stay would've been during cooler temps I feel we would've enjoyed it much more. Beds were decent, bathroom large, small efficient kitchen...very steep narrow stairs to loft beds above. We would recommend for a quiet neighborhood feel, just not during hot weather!!!

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2017

James

Comfortable apartment in friendly neighborhood

Although not luxurious, the apartment was comfortable and met our needs. However, there is no way to close off the 2 bedrooms from the living room/kitchen. So if anyone is talking or cooking or watching tv, the people in the bedrooms can hear and not sleep. The neighborhood is full of good places to eat and easy to get to trams to anywhere in Amsterdam. If traveling with children, the zoo and a park are very nearby.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2017

Helina

Group holiday to the Dam

Had a lovely stay with a group of friends. Lovely apartments within walking distance of the centre of Dam. All staff we encountered were helpful and friendly and it was really easy checking in and out.

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2016

DubbelBok

Lovely apartment, excellent location.

Excellent location, close to the centre - a brisk walk away, but also near a tram stop. Apartment was lovely - all the amenities we required and very clean. Staff were polite and helpful.

Would give this venue full marks if it weren't for the noise levels at night. It is a great venue for families and couples, but not designed for stag/hen parties who spoil it for everyone else and run the risk of expulsion for breaking the terms of their contract (the CCTV will find you out).

So, a word of advice for stags/hens - make sure your accommodation is appropriate, or you may well run into difficulties.

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

The apartment was nice and cosy and suited perfectly for myself, my boyfriend and my two mates. We did struggle to work out how to use the combi microwave grill but everything else was really nice and simple to use.

4/10

Poor

05 Sep 2016

Susie

Not suitable for young people

We booked the Duplex (4 person Maisonette) for Pacha festival for me and 3 girlfriends and upon arrival we had to check in a different location to the apartment which meant lugging our suitcases around the streets. When we checked in and got to our apartment we realised they had not given us the apartment we booked. This was a dingy one bed apartment with a sofa bed which isn't even an option on Expedia. We wanted an apartment with separate bedrooms to the living room but this isn't what we got. They didn't even advise us when we checked in that it was a different apartment. We called them to complain and they advised that the apartment was double booked and that we couldn't move. The apartment itself was completely impractical. It had one wardrobe in the living room and one tiny coffee table. No cupboards for clothes, draws, didn't even have a kitchen draw! No windows apart from one in bedroom and the door to outside. Security felt it was ok to come in whenever they pleased as did the day staff who said they had noise complaints as we were playing some music during the day! We felt like we couldn't relax that we was being told off for making the slightest noise. Also quite far from main square and red light so will not be returning to this accommodation.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

We got a very new apartment in a good place (near to tram stop, city center 10 minutes by tram, 15-20 by walk).
Short Stay Group service at the airport was very kind and helpful, and the apartment was nice and clean.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Plantage Amsterdam

Wonderful

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2026

Thomas

Das Zimmer ist ruhig und zentral gelegen. je nach anderen Gästen kann es aber auch laut werden im Innenhof.
in der Dusche war der Wasserhahn defekt und aber etwas schwer zu bedienen. dazu war der Bewegungsmelder des Lichtes im Bad wahrscheinlich auch defekt. er ging an und stellte nach 2-3 Sekunden gleich wieder ab, um dann nach 2 Sekunden Dunkelheit gleich wieder anzugehen, so wie in einer Disco. wir nahmen einen Regenschirm als Verlängerung und konnten so am Bewegungsmelder abstellen am Tag, volllicht machten m Abend, und für die Nacht wieder abstellen. zum Glück haben wir das herausgefunden, weil es sonst sehr unangenehm gewesen wäre. besonders irritierend was, was im Schlafraum über der Eingangstüre ein grosses Notausgangs-Licht montiert war, das konstant leuchtete. wie fanden das recht irre , so was in einem Schlafraum zu montieren, mit diesem grellen unangenehmen Licht, das man nicht abschalten konnte. Wir banden ein Schwarzes Tuch darum, dann konnten wir schlafen. wir waren eine Woche dort und hatten nicht herausgefunden wie es möglich ist die Schmutzigen Badetücher zumindest einmal wechseln zu können. durch unsere Anpassungen in der Unterkunft war es dann okay, ohne diese wäre es eine Zumutung gewesen.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2026

Marie

Det kunde vara bra med lite mer glas, bestick mm. Annars fanns allt vi behövde.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

PURI

si los utensiolios de cocina eran los justos para dos personas.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

neus

Zona de descanso muy còmoda. Cocina equipada.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2025

Dimitri

Logement propre et équipé correctement, manque juste un Grill pain.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

28 Oct 2025

STefany

Het slechtste hotel in heel Amsterdam, het enige hotel waar je het afval moet weggooien in de kamer waarvoor je betaalt, slechte service, enzovoort.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Oct 2025

Martin

Leider nicht wirklich sauber, abgewohnt, WC/Bad wirkte nicht sauber, Abfluss hat gestunken, Handtücher waren vergilbt, zu wenige Wassergläser (3), zu viele Weingläser, Schlafzimmer auf Galerie und dadurch sehr laut und hell, Sofa für max 3 Personen

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

18 Sep 2025

Mariana

The person who checked me in was very kind, but everything else was extremely disappointing.
The address listed on the booking was only for picking up the keys, and afterwards we had to walk about 15 minutes to the actual apartment.
When we arrived, the place was dirty, very noisy, and looked nothing like the photos shown on Expedia.
I have already opened a claim with customer service because I feel misled — the pictures do not reflect the reality of the apartment I was given. If I don’t receive a solution or refund, I will dispute the charge with my bank, as the description and photos do not match what I received.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2025

Fred

Missing international TV channels, CNN, BBC, sky, etc. But realy not need TV, Amsterdam is good. Might a little to hard bed. Overall verry happy. I will be back😀

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2024

Maria

The worst point was that the garden was in building. Few menage in the kitchen.
The best, near the centrum , calefaction and new furniture in the apartment.

6/10

Pleasant

04 Dec 2023

Giovanna

annullato

il volo è stato annullato quindi non posso giudicare la struttara non mi è venuta incontro per cambiare date

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2022

robert

Emplacement idéal. Commodités correctes. Pas d'aération / tres tres chaud a l'intérieur.