Sphinx offers no-frills hostel accommodation in the centre of Amsterdam. It’s a five-minute walk to the Heineken Experience attraction and Centraal Station is around two miles away. The basic rooms offer up to five single beds alongside a television and a DVD player. Some of the options feature an en-suite toilet and a shower; the rest make use of shared facilities located on each floor. Free Wi-Fi access is offered in public areas and the computer in the 24/7 reception is handy for surfing the Internet. Guests can also request the use of safe deposit boxes and purchase refreshments from on-site vending machines. A tasty Dutch breakfast is served in the attractive dining room and, next door, An Restaurant serves hand-made sushi and other authentic Japanese delicacies. Under half a mile from Sphinx, world-famous Rijksmuseum showcases the nation's cultural history. To explore the life of one of Holland’s most famous painters, the Van Gogh Museum is 14 minutes' walk away.
Guests who stayed mention the breakfast was actually pretty enjoyable. Even people who were critical of the hostel often commented that the breakfast served did fulfil the basics so they didn't see any reason to complain.
If you're visiting Amsterdam on a budget, guests remarked that the location is quite affordable. While it's true you get the basics, most visitors who enjoy this hostile expected just that - the basics. That means if just want a place to lay your head and
Near the Museumplein and Sarphatipark areas, this hostel is within walking distance of lots of things to do and see. There are Amsterdam attractions nearby but it's also public transportation if you'd like to move around further in the city.
Some guests had issues with the fact not all rooms have ensuite features. Some of the bathroom facilities, such as the toilets and showers, were outside some guestroom. They also assert that the areas were dirtier than they expected.
Visitors mentioned that the staircase is rather steep, particularly when you get to the upper floors. So if you have difficulty manoeuvring any kind of stairs, then you may want to make sure to ask for accommodations on the lower levels.
Minor cleanliness issues were mentioned by some guest. They weren't impressed with the bathroom facilities, towels, sheets, etc. Again, visitors who were expecting just the basics didn't seem to have an issue with the linens or the common areas.
No, Sphinx doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, Sphinx doesn’t allow pets.
No, Sphinx doesn’t provide parking.
Check-in at Sphinx is available from: . Check-out time is by .
Sphinx is located in Weteringschans 82, 1017 XR, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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