The Bolster, in central Amsterdam, features helpful staff praised by guests. This smoke-free property offers practical touches like a front-desk safe and reliable in-room WiFi to keep travelers connected throughout their stay.
Located in Amsterdam City Centre, a neighborhood in Amsterdam, Adam Downtown is in the entertainment district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Vondelpark, while Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena. Visit our Amsterdam travel guide
Thorbeckeplein 3, Amsterdam, 1017CS
What's nearby
Rembrandt Square
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Flower Market
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Dam Square
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Amsterdam Museum
8 min walk - 0.7 km
The 9 Streets
8 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Rembrandtplein Stop
2 min walk
Rokin Station
7 min walk
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
24 min drive
Restaurants
Coco’s Outback
1 min walk
SNOB
1 min walk
Eetsalon Van Dobben
2 min walk
Club Prime
1 min walk
Tante Roosje
1 min walk
About this property
Adam Downtown
Hotel near Dam Square
Close to Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, Adam Downtown has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Express check-in, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Adam Downtown feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
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Air conditioning
Heating (climate-controlled)
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
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
Private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
National rating
This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
Bolster Hotel Amsterdam
Bolster Hotel
Bolster Amsterdam
The Bolster Hotel
The Bolster Amsterdam
The Bolster Hotel Amsterdam
Frequently asked questions
Is Adam Downtown pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Adam Downtown?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Adam Downtown?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Adam Downtown located?
Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Rembrandt Square, The 9 Streets, and Amsterdam Museum. Dam Square and Rijksmuseum are also within 15 minutes. Rembrandtplein Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Muntplein Tram Stop is 3 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Adam Downtown Reviews
7.8
Good
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Staff was kind and accomodating. When you walk out of the door of the hotel, you are right at Rembrandt’s Square. Theee are several coffee shops nearby within a minute of two walk, several excellent restaurants. We would stay there again.
Easy to check in, nice and quiet considering there are bars all around the hotel.
Fantastic location in the middle of Rembrandtplein, relatively quiet area and very close (walking distance) to the city centre
Niall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
8 August 2024
The lady at front desk was so helpful the entire time we were there. Great location
The room was very clean and well presented when we arrived, and cleaned every day after with new towels.
It is in a very convenient location to travel into the city centre, with lots of bars and food places nearby to try. The nearby area is very busy at night, but where we stayed on the top floor we could not hear any noise when trying to get to sleep.
The stairs are very tall and thin so accessibility may be an issue for some, but we saw them in the hotel pictures, so we expected this, and had no issues transporting our luggage. Less-abled visitors should keep this in mind
We would definitely stay here again when planning another break to Amsterdam.
This was our first time visiting Amsterdam and loved our stay at The Bolster. The hotel is conveniently located by the tram with access to the entire city. There are bars and restaurants right by the hotel as well as walkable options. The accommodations were right what we expected.
Great location in the heart of a busy historic district. Very unique place to stay. Other than the tricky staircase to go up to the rooms, everything was better than expected.
Serena the manager is helpful, entertaining, and very accommodating!
DANIEL
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Sonia
30 March 2025
This is a good small hotel to spend the night. Centrally located to a lot of restaurants. Near public transportation. But is an old house converted to a hotel and is very noisy because bars stay open until very late at night. And there is no elevator and very small steep steps so hard to take big luggage to the 2nd and 3rd floor… but is no luggage and can go up the stairs with no issues. Good hotel. Great staff.
Would stay here again, staff very friendly & helpful. Bed was really comfortable and room really clean. Was a bit noisy as we had room on the front and on top of a bar but still didnt stop us from falling asleep. Im a great area to ive stayed in a few hotels around this area before. I would recommend this hotel.
As three 18 year olds the room was perfect and the location amazing, we were able to walk everywhere we wanted, and the beds were very comfortable. The only improvement I can think of is if there was another mirror included in the room, thanks for a lovely stay.
Saskia
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Luke
16 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Review was a nice walkable distance to everything and the staff were super friendly. The frustrating part was the A/c was actually turned off and having the window open to cool off room brought in the smell of fried food from restaurants nearby and loud music till the early am hours.
We had a great time at Bolster! Room was tiny but just what we needed. Area is great but definitely not quiet, so if you are looking for calm gateway then I would chose somewhere else. Plenty of food options and coffeeshops in the area. Also be prepared to climb some stairs! No elevator, but it had its European charm :)
The woman who checked me in on Thursday afternoon for my three day stay was very nice. I never saw anyone at the desk again.
The room was fine (small European style room) and everything worked. It was clean and quiet on the back side of the building. The front side would have been noisier as the hotel is right on Rembrandtplein which has many pubs and restaurants. The location is quite convenient.
One thing to know is that the stairs are very steep and narrow and I wouldn’t recommend carrying more than one bag at a time up those stairs which are not very well lit.
Overall a very nice stay!