Hotel Library Amsterdam

3.0 star property

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Exterior detail
Lobby sitting area
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 18.50 per person)
Interior
Library

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Prins Hendrikkade 144-145, Amsterdam, 1011AT
  • Place, Nemo Science Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, ARTIS
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dam Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Small Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Quadruple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

Basement Double Room Limited View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Single Room (Basement, Limited View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Amsterdam

With a stay at Hotel Library Amsterdam, you'll be centrally located in Amsterdam, within a 10-minute walk of Oude Kerk and Nemo Science Museum. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from ARTIS and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Madame Tussauds.

What's nearby

  • Nemo Science Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • ARTIS - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dam Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Madame Tussauds - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Anne Frank House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Central Metro Station - 7 min walk
  • Amsterdam Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪oba cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪A Beautiful Mess - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪ibis Amsterdam Centre Stopera - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ontbijtzaal Amrâth Amsterdam - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Library Amsterdam

Hotel in Amsterdam, 10-minute walk to Nemo Science Museum
Hotel Library Amsterdam offers 48 accommodations with minibars and safes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a library.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 18.50 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: EUR 50.00 per stay
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 18.50 for adults and EUR 12.5 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Library Amsterdam Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 414 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very disappointed with my stay at this hotel. The entire property feels rundown and poorly maintained, giving the impression that it hasn’t been cared for in a long time. The layout of the building is confusing and impractical — more like a badly designed rabbit warren than a comfortable hotel. This place is definitely not suitable for families or elderly guests, as the stairs are extremely steep and narrow, making it difficult to move around safely or carry luggage. The room itself was also underwhelming. The bed was made up of two single mattresses pushed together instead of a proper double, and they constantly shifted apart during the night, leaving an uncomfortable gap in the middle. The mattresses felt like cheap foam, similar to budget IKEA beds, and provided very little support or comfort. The bathroom was in particularly poor condition — water-stained, damaged, and generally unappealing. It clearly needed a thorough renovation, as the fixtures and tiles were old and worn, giving the whole space an unhygienic feel. The only positive aspect of the stay was the hotel’s location. It’s conveniently close to the train station and within walking distance of the city center, which makes getting around quite easy. Overall, while the location is great, the hotel itself is in dire need of renovation, better maintenance, and more attention to guest comfort. I would not recommend staying here unless major improvements are made.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all very friendly and helpful, room was a good size and reasonably clean. Great location near to the train station and within walking distance to a large part of the central city.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sireesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was perfect for my one night stay. Very close to all the important landmarks and easy transportation options from the location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Royhid, Nuneaton

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm the centre, 10 mins walk to station/ Damrak. Free coffee 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel was clean. Not an elevator. Close attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for getting into the center.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location. Very clean.

We really enjoyed our stay! Very centrally located. Very clean. Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay at Hotel Library in Amsterdam. They let us check in early, which was amazing after an overnight flight from Boston. The room was spotless, and the reception staff were super friendly. It’s also in a really central location, which made it easy to get around. Honestly can’t fault anything. Only small suggestion would be to have a glass in the bathroom for brushing teeth, otherwise, everything was perfect!
Room 101
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel does not have AC so it gets VERY hot and sticky in summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tout était parfait à l’exception du monte chargé qui n’était pas en état de fonctionner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Due to a change in travel plans had a book a last minute hotel. This one was close to our next hotel. We were very pleased with the affordability yet location and quality of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rica, Toronto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is walking distance to the old town. Breakfast was reasonable good. Rooms has all necessities, all l would say bathrooms need more attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and the staff were all wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Library

A convenient location not far from the train station and close to the city centre. The concept of the library is charming. Once you stay and walk around you'll see how they were inspired for the theme of the hotel. Everything was good with the room (clean, nice toiletries for your stay, you can feel safe with luggage storage, etc.) Staff are helpful and pleasant. A quick stay for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Devki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was clean, but a bit tired looking. However, the pillows were great, and the bed comfortable. The bathroom had been updated and the water pressure was amazing. The location was great and close to everything, especially Centraal.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Staff & service

Ghost room, bad attitude, no refund... Just awful

Turned up having booked shortly before to be told it was impossible I made a booking for that night. When I showed the reservation, they then realised it was POSSIBLE! Maybe, they should have asked to see the reservation first before telling me I was wrong (when I clearly wasn't). Anyway, they were sold out... So, took my money, told me I was wrong (when I wasn't), failed to apologise at all (for the lack of room or for telling me I didn't make a reservation), couldn't provide a room, and I had to request a refund. Absolutely pathetic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vinh-Thach, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You can hear the noise from outside...no AC...but it well located...the breakfast was good...no pankekes...but with eggs, Bacon's, beens... coffee and more
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and accommodating staff. A bit unclear what the setup with breakfast is and this was not explained, and lots of good local places to eat. There were steep stairs inside and the lift was then out of action during my staff. (of course, a feature of many similar buildings and not the fault of the property)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

joannis

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First, the hotel facilities, entrance, and reception are very run-down and very small. Second, the elevator is also very small. It’s common during the summer season to have air conditioning. We didn’t see any air conditioning in the rooms, nor was it specified. There is a small fan, but there's nowhere to plug it in. Then, the rooms are very small. The reception service is terrible. The reception and entrance are quite deteriorated. Third, when trying to leave today, I had several suitcases. I was on floor minus one and tried to come up with the luggage, but it was almost impossible due to the limited space. And the elevator don't work. This is definitely a hotel I would not recommend again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Branson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff. Cabinet was faulty though
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

BIJUN

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025