Bastion Hotel Amsterdam Noord

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Michael

Quiet location only 10mins walk to metro noord which takes you straight to centraal

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Leena

The staff was great super friendly and helpful- room was very clean and AC worked perfectly.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2026

Stephen Muendo

The rooms were clean and spacious . The staff were great and helpful . Breakfast was not that great . Despite the staff and notices everywhere indicating NO smoking, everywhere was smelling weed

Business

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Chloe

Lovely hotel conveniently situated outside of the centre, allowing for a quieter stay and better night sleep. The beds are very soft, you just sink in to them which makes them comfy but made me a bit too warm, still got good enough sleep so can't complain too much. The room was spacious and bathroom clean. I did drop my pen on the floor at one point and the floors under the bed did not look to have been cleaned recently. The transport into the centre was easy once you do it once. You take a bus from just around the corner (2 mins walk from hotel) and this drops you off right outside the train station where you get a train from there in to the centre. The staff were lovely and provided us with a kettle upon request, quick and easy check in and check out.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2026

Tashan

Nice clean room

2/10

Poor

29 Apr 2026

Ricky

Room was not cleaned properly, staff had no interest on who is checking out or in.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Apr 2026

Natalie

The staff were very helpful and friendly, and the room was clean. It is a basic hotel, somewhat dated. I did not eat there so can’t comment on the breakfast or restaurant. The complementary beverage was a nice touch. The hotel is close to the Norde train terminal which was convenient.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Georgian

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel was also just like it mentioned.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Cesar

Nice staff, and the rooms were clean

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Guy

Friendly staff and everything as expected for the price. Great value

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Guy

Clean room and helpful friendly staff. All as described and great value.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Jordan

All staff were very helpful

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Nov 2025

Domenico

Room was basic but adequate and nice and clean. Could have done with more coffee in the room as two pods was too little. Staff were pleasant. Location just a tad too far from city centre.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2025

MARK

Very disappointed no bottled water spotted a mouse in the restaurant last night poor location

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Fernando

Nive customer service

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2025

Felix

From the moment I arrived until the moment I checked out, the service was absolutely exceptional. Every staff member I interacted with went above and beyond to make my stay memorable. Ricardo, Jayline, Vobina, and Rene were incredibly professional, friendly, and attentive. Each of them brought a warm, welcoming energy that made me feel right at home.

A special mention goes to Rene, who truly stood out. He was not only efficient and knowledgeable, but his kindness and genuine care made a lasting impression. He took the time to ensure everything was perfect during my stay, and you could tell he takes great pride in his work. It's rare to come across someone who balances professionalism with such a personal touch, Rene absolutely nailed it.

Check-in and check-out were smooth and pleasant, and even the manager made the experience more delightful by warmly greeting me with a smile and engaging conversation. It set the tone from the very beginning, and the great service continued consistently throughout my stay.

I honestly can’t wait to return. This team made my trip something special, thank you all for the amazing hospitality!

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Tammy

it is a easy walk to the public transportation. Room is small, but clean. Coffee is excellent,

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

13 May 2025

Evangeline

It was far away from everything. Just taxis and very expensive. No food the first day it was awful and you charge more than they did

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Sabrina

Since my last stay at this property a couple of years ago, I have to say, what a difference! My last experience wasn't that good but this time it was excellent! The hotel and room were super clean and the staff were very friendly, major improvement!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2025

Lama

It is close to the public transportation, but noisy and not very clean.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Mar 2025

Lola

The shower in our room had large amounts of black mold.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

09 Dec 2024

Ajay

Not that good.

Rooms are very small. Bathroom and toilets are even smaller.

Business

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2024

Harriet

Excellent staff. Always accomodating. Within close walking proximity to supermarkets and fisher's market. Would recommend for outskirts of Amsterdam - 15 minutes by public transport.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2024

scott

Loved every moment clean and quiet

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2024

Gordon

The staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2024

Daniel

EAsy and no frills.

It is a fine low cost- no frills hotel.



Very quiet. Staff is very nice and helpful.Great neighborhood.

Business

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2023

James

Very short walk to bus. Took no. 38 and from the station no. 52 train to Central
Very quiet and beds were comfortable
Only 1 tiny pillow, however on request received another.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

30 Aug 2023

Verified traveler

Not recommended

Worn out hotel, poor housekeeping, no daily cleaning, bad service, overpriced.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2023

Paul

Good size room and bed, bathroom no exhaust fan, mould around tiles in shower, no fresh towels daily

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2023

Claudia

Friendly

My train was cancelled so I spent the day there chilling and organising the next part of my travels. Angel was awesome!! She spent ages talking with me, made the wait go fast! She also let me use the dryer for my washing! The young guy who does the late shift was awesome too, sorry can’t remember his name!

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2023

Jeremy

Much more economical that staying in the middle of Amsterdam night life. Just a short bus ride and subway ride from central station. We got all the experience and half the cost.

I mean seriously. You are there to tour, not pay for a room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2023

Karen

Short walk from the Metro and a short journey into Amsterdam. Great place to stay for visiting the city. Really helpful staff and comfortable stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2023

Jane

Very comfortable, spotlessly clean. A lovely stay, highly recommended.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

05 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

Overpriced, rundown hotel

Old rundown, dirty hotel. Far away from subway station. Pictures are not correct. If at all 1 star. No computer work station. Tv doesn’t work. No A/C . Front desk employee very rude and not helpful.

Business

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2022

Lily

Location is close to a bus station, however it's personally not at a beautiful location. Hotel looks a bit old, but got a charm to it. Rooms are clean and quiet. AC works fine. Staff is courteous

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

26 Apr 2022

Sabrina

It was a very disappointing stay at Bastion Noord Amsterdam, I have stayed in other Bastion properties before and this one is the worst I have stayed in.
Cleanliness is very bad, corridors were dirty and with a smell of tobacco (staff was smoking outside at the end of the corridor with the door open). During my whole stay, they didn't clean the corridors for 4 days (the same dirt was lying there for 4 days) and they did not clean my room either, neither make up my bed during my whole stay, I also found some hairs in the bathroom.
Breakfast was terrible, when food was finished on the buffet they simply do not replace it, so you pay 15 EUR per person for breakfast but if the guests before you finish the cheese, eggs, bacon, fruit or bread you won't be not able to get it anymore. I came in to breakfast on a Saturday at 09AM (breakfast until 10.30AM) and the eggs and cheese were finished.
Also, on weekdays breakfast is until 9AM which I found very early.
Location is convenient, public transportation to the city takes only 15 min. and there are some restaurants around.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2022

LUCAS

My stay at Bastion Hotel

It was okay. Although we've booked a non-smoking room, it had a terrible cigar smell.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Apr 2022

Farhat

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Business Self

2/10

Poor

16 Feb 2020

Stephane

cam

I had to pay the city tax more than what was advertised. I sent an email to get clarifications but didn’t get an answer.
Hotel is fine, not really the location.

Self

4/10

Poor

12 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

No smoking please.

A very old building, to be expected, but many people smoking dope in their rooms on all floors. I am sure against the law but in a very old building extremely dangerous for a fire.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2020

Chokri

Nice hotel in a very good location, close to everything :)

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

The parking is not free, it is paid street parking.

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

A good balance of cost & location

Chose the hotel mainly due to cost and location not too far from Amsterdam. Although in Amsterdam Noord it is a really easy journey - about 8-10 minutes walk to metro and a 5 minute metro ride to Central station. Rooms were comfortable although fridge was offered but switched off and full of smelly water and no racks. A free drink was offered which was nice to have and fresh bottles of water each day. Overall happy with the hotel and its location.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2019

Mike

Coming back as soon as I can

Great place, won’t stay anywhere else :)

Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

The room in my floor was dirty and sticky from the person before. The corridors smelled of old lockers. The terrace outside the restraunt was dirty and full of rubbish and old cigarettes--it was like this during my whole stay and was not a one time thing.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

A very quiet place. A litte Outside the city. Not easy to found as the entrance its behind other buldings. But theres free parking , you need to take a bus from metro station to get there. Staff very friendly and and helpfull, all speak english. Cleaning had some issues as towels arent replenished and overal cleaning was a bit careless.
Stayed for 3 days in September 2019.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2019

LD

Very clean, and friendly staff. Short walk to a metro stop that takes you to the city center.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

The bed was terrible. Low and soft. I had tremendous back problem afterwards

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2019

Anthony

OK

Location to Nord Station 15 minute walk then train to Amsterdam. Accommodation and service above average

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2019

LESLIE

Easy access

The hotel is right next to a bus station that takes you directly to the metro station, which is very helpful getting around the city. I would recommend this hotel for any first timers, it's affordable and convenient.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2019

Verified traveler

Quite place out of the hustle of Amsterdam, yet with good location to transportation.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2019

Verified traveler

Parking should have been free for hotel guests. We stayed in Bastion in Haarlem last year, free parking and free breakfast. The personnel in the Amsterdam one very friendly and helpful. Room a bit small and Canadian and American hotels have 2 queen size beds , we had 2 single beds.

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2019

Verified traveler

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Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

11 May 2019

S

Good location, not a good hotel

No one to serve in the bar,ights in the corridor were not working, bed was uncomfortable, remote for the TV not working.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2019

Cia

Happy

Everyone was so helpful - they went above and beyond! Thank you for making it a wonderful stay.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

15 Apr 2019

Jacob

Not so bad.

Decent location not far from downtown. Metro station a 10 min walk away. Very quiet and calm. Staff are busy and not really interested in making themselves available to help guests. The cleaning staff didn’t clean the room on one day. Another they just folded the wet towels and didn’t replace them.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

23 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Room was nice housekeeping staff were nice some of the reception/bar staff were nice but the manager was very sharp and cold also one night a member of staff refused to give us coffees sugars and milk for our room said she was too busy! Breakfast is way overpriced so didnt have breakfast.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2018

David

Great for business trip

Friendly staff with clean rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2018

Kerry

Great location and friendly helpful staff.

Brilliant location, very quick and easy to get into central Amsterdam. Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Hotel room was very comfortable and clean. The ONLY thing I could maybe find fault with is the cost of the breakfast. €14.25 a day is a bit steep in my opinion. However, the eggs were freshly cooked and not sitting around for ages. Overall extremely happy 😊

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

30 Sep 2018

Hans

Bathroom no good: Washbasin to small, console above misplaced you bump your head into it.

Partner

4/10

Poor

10 Sep 2018

nadia

Nice location, not far to drive to the centre

Rooms deceiving to photos, was not provided with room service had the same bed sheets and coffee/ milk for three days and beds were very uncomfortable.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Aug 2018

Jim

This hotel is advertised as free breakfast. So we booked it through Orbitz. Now they say that there's only free breakfast if we book through them. That's false advertisement. If something is free than its free, no matter through who you book. They wanted 14 euro pp for breakfast, which of course, we refused. Room to get in shower is very narrow, and same goes for toilet between shower and wall. The tiny sink makes you wet the floor, because its so narrow you can hardly use it.
Hotel looks nice inside but overpriced if its without breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Super peaceful! Great location, good food and lovely staff. The perfect hotel.

2/10

Poor

25 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Terrible hotel, deformed beds.

Deformed mattresses, ended up with a terrible back Paine, couldn't get an extra towel or pillow

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Breakfast remarkably expensive. Instructions for operating room coffee making facility would have been helpful. Very comfortable beds and very quiet surroundings.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2018

Dave

Convenient location for getting into Amsterdam with the bus stop only 100 yards from the hotel.
The bus cost only 6 euro for 2 adults return journey to Amsterdam central station and back.

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2018

Nael

Good value of money

Good hotel and great value of money, its 3 stations from the main train station with the bus

Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Avoid like the plague

Not one of the colleagues understand the meaning of customer service. The room was okay and the hotel was 10 minutes away from the centre as stated. I had read previous reviews about the poor service but I always tend to ignore reviews and make my own mind up. However the reviews were similar to my experience and I would not advise anyone to stay there!

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2018

Mike

Good Hotel only a few minutes away from Centre

A very quiet and friendly hotel in north Amsterdam only 7 minutes from the centre by bus, and they run every 8 minutes.

rooms are spacious and clean and well equipped. Breakfast is fine with a reasonable choice and freshly cooked eggs available.

Would definitely stay again when visiting Amsterdam

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2018

Hamid

Very good

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2017

Darren

Nice hotel but too far from Central area

Place is good and price is right. I personally like the complimentary welcome drink and bottled water, which is free to take from the lobby.

However, the main point that is a let down is the distance from the Amsterdam Central. After the ferry cross over, it is still at least minimum 35mins walking time to the hotel. There's public bus to the hotel, which is about 15 mins away, but for tourists, it will be difficult to find out the location of the bus stop and which particular bus to take from the ferry terminal.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Dec 2017

Jo

Standard hotel close to centre

Easy access by road and 10 minute bus journey to Dam square. Standard hotel, clean. 2 beds pushed together to make a double. Only stayed one night, was overlooking the busy road so it was slightly noisy but bareable. Limited parking.

4/10

Poor

03 Dec 2017

bianca

Hotel with bad facilities

No hot water at all throughout stay. Didn't get greeted when arrived, no fresh towels given, bed sheets weren't changed just straightened out, sink in bathroom not fully accessible, toilet roll not replaced, no change govento get water from the machine

6/10

Pleasant

19 Nov 2017

Lemuel

You pay for what you get!

If you need a temporary place to crash, it’s doable for a few days but nothing longer. The rooms with city view are decent size but furniture hasn’t been updated. Night staff are unfriendly & no amenities. They do laundry but no room service available. The location is decent. This hotel location is not in the city center but its only a 10-15 min max bus ride to Amsterdam central station. There is no shopping near the hotel until you reach Amsterdam central station. Hotel food is generic! Don’t expect a great hotel chef!

8/10

Excellent

18 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Nice hotel with convenient transportation

Nice stuff with delicious breakfast, and the location is also good with convenient transportation.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2017

Inna-Esmira

Good price and location

Overall we enjoyed our stay. Hotel is just 3 bus stops away from central station and there is a night bus if you stay late in the city. Wifi worked good in our room although some of my friends said they had problems with internet connection in their rooms.
We enjoyed it and would definitely come back

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Quality and value

Affordable, , quiet, quick and easy check in, its a non-smoking but still smells all over the place, didnt clean our room one day

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Nice staff, mediocre hotel. over priced

Staff was very polite and friendly. The place could use some renovations and investments to upgrade it. The bathroom was small. The vending machine only takes coins and the staff won't give change some bills for you to coins. The 32 bus gets you to central station in about 20 mins but there is literally nothing else around there that is walking distance. Probably only ideal for a business traveler spending one night. Staff was nice but hotel is very limited and doesn't have enough amenities to even be a 3-star hotel. I stayed at a days-inn motel in California which was much nicer for less money. Obviously The Netherlands and California are very different but my point was you don't have to charge a lot to offer a little bit more comfort. The electricity went out at one point and my coffee/tea maker was broken.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2017

bruce

This is a great location, five minutes to the bus to central station and you can get a tram or bus anywhere from there.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2017

pete

Nice hotel

Stayed here for 2 night's for short break , liked that it had free parking , their is a bus stop just outside which takes about 10mins into Amsterdam and are regular also had a walk into town which took us about 25 to 30mins where you can get something to eat and drink

6/10

Pleasant

24 Sep 2017

Martin

Bastion Hotel AMS-North.

The employees are very courteous and friendly however the hotel itself doesn't provide bell boy service. There is no elevator so for old folks it will be difficult to carry their luggage upstairs. The make up of the beds is bad. One night we came back and the bedscarfs were on the floor. Only one handtowel was provided for 2 people. The last day of our 4 nights stay they even forgot to put the 2 bodywash/shampoo tubes. Where was the Supervisor. The location is fine.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2017

Spike

Friendly helpful staff with knowledgeable information on local transport system which was useful as 1st time visitors to Amsterdam.
Nice clean room with good basic facilities.

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Good experience, the room was clean, the staff always help with good disposition.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2017

Lianne

Great stay

Had a lovely stay at the hotel was good location right next to bus stops with 5 minute journey to the centre which was fine for us comfortable beds and nice friendly staff

Family

2/10

Poor

30 Jul 2017

David

Staff oblivious to customers requirement !

We received conflicting information from staff and then they blamed the client.
Definitely would not stay again.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2017

richard

Nice hotel about 15 mins from central Amsterdam

Bus stop out 3 mins from hotel, to get to center, friendly staff, breakfast is an extra 14 euro, there is a night bus that can get you home to. Taxi cost about 15 euro to town, more expensive if you get through the hotel tho. Overall, a nice cheap hotel to stay at.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2017

Daniel

Super friendly and helpful staff. Room was clean and comfortable.

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Jun 2017

Norman

Indifferent Appearance & Facilities in N Amsterdam

Staff were quite friendly but this hotel lacks facilities. The reception area is combined with a bar, so unless you want to sit on a bar stool there are just a few armchairs close to the front door to relax in - much too cramped. There are some tables on a terrace outside the dining area which could be a good exterior dining area, but is completely unscreened from the adjacent bus road junction. On my first morning nobody made my bed; instead the chambermaid just dumped clean towels and loo rolls in a plastic bag outside the room. The hotel is a 1970's system-built design in an industrial/ commercial area close to two busy main roads. However access to Amsterdam Central station by bus is by a quick and frequent service (7 minutes only)

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2017

Vipin

Fair

it was decent. The rooms could have been more spacious and missed a double bed instead of 2 twin beds

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2017

Gregg

Mediocre at best.

The hotel is clean, comfortable but located in a high density residential area. There are no restaurants with in a half hour walk. The service at the hotel's restaurant was very poor. They brought the wrong meal and asked if I would like to have in instead of what I ordered. I said no and waited over 20 minutes for the pasta dish I originally ordered. No apologies offered!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2017

Barbara

Quiet, Clean, Comfortable

The hotel was clean, comfortable and quiet, in a lovely area north of the city. The bus stop is very close, a 10 minute ride, or you can walk about 30 minutes to the ferry which is a 5 minute ride and very frequent. That is fun to do if you are a walker. I would definitely stay there again.

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

was good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2017

val

Nice hotel close to transport. quiet area.

Nice clean basic room. Comfy beds. Great food. Very helpful staff. Bar area. Smoking area if required. Close to transport to Central area. Very happy guest.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Excellent holiday in Amsterdam

It was amazing. I know that the Hotel tax of 5 Euro per room per day is charged everywhere else but it would be nice if we knew how much it is in advance. Otherwise everything else was excellent.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2017

Helen

Awesome awesome Awesome

Had a really great time staying here. Bus just outside to go to central and it comes regularly with a 2 minute journey. Everyone was lovely and said hello to us every morning. Great place to stay :D

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2017

nansulhun

Stas\nFfs\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuper kind staff

Staff was very kind. Free drink voucher was nice, too.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2016

Molouda

Nice and cosy

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2016

Adam

Good, Comforting, Filling, Friendly.

It Was good, for peacefulness of my mind, while i need peace to work on the computer. it was fun as to the stuff that are very kind and friendly. was not my first visit, hope fully it will not be my last visit. food was good. and location is very fine. and in total it was very good and fine. i always love my time in Holland, great for shopping and great lovely Dutch folk.

2/10

Poor

14 Nov 2016

Yenny Alejandra

Try to avoid

Very poor service
Rooms smelling of cigarette smoke
Spider webs
Smoke alarm gone off at 5am

Please try to avoid!! Pretty shocking this hotel is still in business

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Nov 2016

Jenneke

Needs work

This hotel needs more attention:
1. Bathroom was dirty (walls were covered with toothpaste splashes)
2. Folder on desk was dirty
3. Room temperature was too high; couldn't adjust the thermostat
4. Refrigerator in the room made noises during the night; it woke me up
5. The front desk didn't have an adaptor for USA plugs