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Leidsekruisstraat 12-14, Amsterdam 1017 RH, The Netherlands
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Amsterdam Hostel Orfeo
2.5 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“So-so”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
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CONS: The rooms are very small, not very clean (nor was the bathroom) and a private room I booked had a bunk bed in it which was pretty disappointing for a couple. Narrow flights of stairs with a five floor walk up no lift so if you've got lots/heave luggage I would avoid. It's in the middle of an utter tourist trap area and a bit west of central action. Do not eat at an of the nearby restaurants are they are all bland and overpriced PROS: Friendly staff, helpful, free breakfast (decent continental) and free computers in the lobby.

10$ key deposit.
Also the rooms are this shade of neon green that is kind of hard to look at if you're spending a lot of time in the room.

As I said... it was So-So, it's not clean but it's not horrific.

Room Tip: Not worth booking here if you're ordering a private room.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Denver
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Not clean, Overpriced, stay away.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011
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I had made a mistake with booking this hostel and they wouldn't let me fix it. Ended up charging me for 2 people instead of 1.

The room was smell, dirty, moldy, and overall just not clean in any capacity. I would never stay here again.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Thieving and Dishonest Manager (The bald guy with the glasses)”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011
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Aside from the fact that the hotel rooms and bathrooms were incredibly dirty and small the staff is by far the weakest point. We did not even stay a night before we decided to move elsewhere. I was traveling with a group of friends and from the very beginning the manager tried to squeeze every dime out of us. He tried to charge us additional fees on top of what we already had paid for with our credit cards. Before all of us reached the hotel he managed to get 100 euro in cash from my friend claiming it was a "deposit," which he later never returned.

We modified our trip to 2 nights instead of 3 well in advance and he refused to accept that. Instead he charged us for the night we didn't stay anyway and was incredibly rude. So rude that while we tried to resolve the matter, he gave our group the silent treatment. Not exactly what you expect from a grown man let alone a hotel MANAGER. Upon further investigation regarding the charges we faced, he provided false receipts and when we called him out on it he simply hid the receipt and refused to show it to us again. He also did not return the deposit for the key (10 euro). There was nothing we could do, even his colleague who agreed with us said his hands were tied. He said "there is no convincing this man." We called our credit card company to report this hotel, so heed my warning, STAY AWAY!

We were robbed of a day, over 100 euros, we were treated very poorly but thankfully there were other hostels in the area. Even the managers of those hostels know of Hotel Orfeo's miserable reputation. Budget travelers and hostels go hand in hand and the fact that this place tries to take advantage of that is truly pathetic.

STAY AWAY, PLENTY OF OTHER OPTIONS NEARBY...JUST ASK AROUND!

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Small but good location”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011 via mobile
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As everyone has said good location
But a poor hostel. I can't bring myself to call it a hotel. Rooms are tiny, reasonably clean on inside. Difficult to get bags up stairs.

Biggest issue is that there is only ONE shower and toilet for a whole floor. So queuing is necessary. It really does not work.

You would be better to stay at Hans brinkler because at least you have access to bathrooms there.

I wouldn't think it is good value for money

  • Stayed August 2011
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Dirty, cramped and dishonest”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

DO NOT GO HERE!

1 star is too many.

We arrived for a night's stay and were disgusted by overgrowing mould in the showers, cramped beds with no privacy (and audible bodily functions from the half-cleaned toilet nearby) and, the final unbearable insult to the considerable injury, were charged over double the written price for the stay. I was asked to pay 200 euros upfront for the stay, but when I checked the bill, the cost came to 91 euros. I challenged this and was refused the opportunity to speak to the management, and when I threatened to take this up with the police, the acting manager ripped up the receipt in front of me.

Though no one expects luxury from a hostel, this would be substandard from hygiene alone. However, with the frankly criminal nature of the staff, this is a destination to be avoided at all costs.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Leidsekruisstraat 12-14, Amsterdam 1017 RH, The Netherlands
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