Hortus - Amsterdam, Netherlands     

Cheap and cheerful is the best description. A hostel, but a with seperate rooms, which made it better than a hostel. Rooms were ok, basic but with a sink and mirror, we had a shared shower which was ok, ive been in worse halls of resisdence and some did have en-suite. Staff were very friendly, with the attitude of 'do what you like, just clear up afterwards' and you were always greeted in the morning with 'would you like schum eggsh? Free internet access, a pool table and beer vending machine made it all quite livable. Its in a good location, about 20mins from dam square in a safe neighbourhood, with some nice resturants and bars close by. For £30 a night, I wouldnt stay anywhere else.

Most people who give this place a bad review are obviously expecting too much. Yes its basic, but the rooms are of good size , theres a friendly atmosphere and then theres the nice breakfast too! beerstocked machines always available and theres also free internet! me and 7 mates stayed for just the one night and everyone liked the place. Only slight disadvantage is the distance to the center...but it literally only took us 5 minutes to walk there,so cant complain! Definitley recomend this place to any one who just wants a good time,nice room and comfy bed!