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The Veteran

Herengracht 561, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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The Veteran
2.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

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Vancouver, Canada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We stayed here for 4 days in August of 2010 when we couldn't find anywhere else to stay. The location was quite beautiful, but the room itself was disgusting. Old, dirty, the bed linens looked like they hadn't been washed ever, and the door was flimsy and barely attached to the frame. There was a single shared bathroom for the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

i would never stay here again the worst place i have stayed at in 30 years. the rooms where dusty. electric wires where unsafe in the room. the bathroom was not cleaned properly & they moved me into a single room with bunk beds half way through my stay when i payed for a double room with a double bed.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

I had perfect understanding of what I`ll have for this money. This place was perfect for my trip to Amsterdam Documentary Film Festival. Family, who owns the Hostel was very open to me and helped me in anything. Smell of Coffee shop followed me in any place of the Hostel, even when I moved to the side of the river... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

The location of this hostel is very central: right near Rembrandt Square and on one of the main canals. Given that this is a square with many bars, it also means there can be streetnoise throughout the night. It's a loud but safe area. Coming in can be a bit of a climb, with typical old-fashioned Dutch staircases (narrow and... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011

Typical house in Amsterdam - according to my Dutch partner. Great location, lovely building. Yes, the room is small, but cosy and comfortable. Yes, the stairs are a bit challening, but we rather found it interesting and funny than annoying. Yes, it is next to a club, but this hostel is in the CENTRE, if you want a quite place,... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011

Perfect location for people going out drinking smoking and need to stumble home but other than that its laughable really, the size of the room you couldnt swing a cat in, the bathroom was disgusting, dirty razors, hair dirty mop and bucket and its a safe bet that those items are still there, we had to wear carrier bags on... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

My friend and I just got back from the Veteran Hotel this weekend. It was recommended by a friend who stayed there a few weeks earlier. I did become a little worried after reading some reviews (after I had booked) that this may not be a clean or safe place. However, we were very pleased with what the Veteran had... More

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Herengracht 561, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Price range (per night):* S$93 - 235

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