Kerkstraat 37,1017 GB Amsterdam
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Guest score 8.3
(14 reviews)
Hotel details
Guest reviews (14)
Description
Hotel The Golden Bear, Amsterdam's most popular place to stay for gays and lesbians, but also straight friendly, in the very centre of the city. This non-smoking hotel is located in two historical buildings backdating from 1737.
In the street where the hotel is located and in the nearby Reguliersdwarsstraat there are several gay bars and clubs. The entertainment square, 'Leidseplein', is located around the corner and is surrounded by several entertainment venues like the city theatre 'Stadsschouwburg' and a casino. The central location of the hotel is perfect to easily reach the numerous interesting museums and nice shops but also gay bars and saunas are just a short stroll away from the hotel. There is also a tram stop around the corner, which enables you to reach all the sights even quicker, although Amsterdam is easy to explore on foot. ... read more
Hotel The Golden Bear, Amsterdam's most popular place to stay for gays and lesbians, but also straight friendly, in the very centre of the city. This non-smoking hotel is located in two historical buildings backdating from 1737.
In the street where the hotel is located and in the nearby Reguliersdwarsstraat there are several gay bars and clubs. The entertainment square, 'Leidseplein', is located around the corner and is surrounded by several entertainment venues like the city theatre 'Stadsschouwburg' and a casino. The central location of the hotel is perfect to easily reach the numerous interesting museums and nice shops but also gay bars and saunas are just a short stroll away from the hotel. There is also a tram stop around the corner, which enables you to reach all the sights even quicker, although Amsterdam is easy to explore on foot. ... read more
Rooms: Select a date to check availability
Room type
ServicesServices:
24-hour front desk,Front desk - fax service,Tourist information
General facilities:
Entire property is non-smoking,Historic building,Multilingual staff,Toilet
Parking:
Paid parking is possible near the hotel.
Parking garages are available in the direct neighbourhood
Parking garages are available in the direct neighbourhood
Internet:
WiFi/Wireless Internet free of charge throughout the hotel
PoliciesCheck-in:
14:00
Check-out:
11:00
Tax:
Included.
Rooms:
17
Hotel The Golden Bear Amsterdam location (Map)
The hotel is located in the very centre of the city near Leidsestraat between Leidseplein and the flowermarket. Excellent public transport possibilities are available nearby the hotel. Shops, museums and gay bars/saunas are within walking distance from the hotel.
How to reach the Hotel The Golden Bear?1.a) By train, from Schiphol Aiport: Every 20 minutes there is a train running from the Airport to Central Station. When you arrive at the airport and you reach the central hall there is a big sign with the train information. The trains to the Central station are running from 05:40 AM to 00:30 AM (go to step 2).
1.b) By bus, from Schiphol Aiport: You can also take the Connexxion bus nr. 370 from the airport to 'Leidseplein'. When arrived at Leidseplein follow the Leidsestraat and turn left at Kerkstraat.
2) By tram, From Amsterdam Central Station: The trams in Amsterdam are normally running from: 07:00 AM to 01:00 AM. Take tram nr. 1, 2 or 5 to 'Keizersgracht' stop. Follow the tram track for another 50 meters and turn right at Kerkstraat.
The guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at
the Hotel The Golden Bear Amsterdam. Below are opinions of guests that reflected their own experiences after their stay at this hotel.
Reviewer type
Purpose
8.3
Guest score
Based on 14 reviews
General impression
8.1
Service & Facilities
7.6
Hotel Staff
8.5
Price/Quality
7.7
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.2
Anonymous
Young couple
08 Mar 09
08 Mar 09
8.7
General impression
8
Service & Facilities
8
Hotel Staff
10
Price/Quality
8
Cleanliness
8
Location
10
Anonymous
Travelling with friends
26 Oct 08
26 Oct 08
6.7
General impression
7
Service & Facilities
7
Hotel Staff
5
Price/Quality
7
Cleanliness
7
Location
7
I requested a room in the back and it was fairly quiet. 
The common areas smell of must, the neighborhood is a high traffice, trash infested neighborhood, the gay ghetto. Middleton
Solo traveller
16 Sep 08
16 Sep 08
8
General impression
8
Service & Facilities
8
Hotel Staff
8
Price/Quality
8
Cleanliness
8
Location
8
It wasn't particularly evident in the web site description that the hotel is advertised elsewhere as being an exclusively gay hotel, and in fact was the first gay hotel in amsterdam back in 1948. having said that, when i stayed every else was attending a big exhibition and were not openly gay, so if you are not gay then don't be concerned about staying there.meijer
Solo traveller
28 Aug 08
28 Aug 08
8.2
General impression
7
Service & Facilities
7
Hotel Staff
8
Price/Quality
7
Cleanliness
10
Location
10
Nice bed, friendly staffShower and toilet on another floorAnonymous
Solo traveller
28 Aug 08
28 Aug 08
7.8
General impression
7
Service & Facilities
5
Hotel Staff
10
Price/Quality
7
Cleanliness
10
Location
8
Helpful friendly staffAnonymous
Travelling with friends
28 Aug 08
28 Aug 08
8
General impression
8
Service & Facilities
7
Hotel Staff
8
Price/Quality
7
Cleanliness
8
Location
10
Great little hotel, nice location, clean and staff nice.The "extensive breakfast" was far from extensive.Anonymous
Mature couple
20 Jul 08
20 Jul 08
8.3
General impression
8
Service & Facilities
8
Hotel Staff
8
Price/Quality
8
Cleanliness
8
Location
10
Good location to various activities. the atmosphere felt more like home than a hotel. was pleased with having my own shower and toilet. breakfast service was very tasty and filling!Only thing was the steep and narrow stair way. i would be traveling in europe for ten days and had a large suitcase. getting it up and down the staircase was difficult! i was shocked to actually see them. i read the comments about the stair but when i saw them in reality i was surprised!!Anonymous
Solo traveller
14 Jul 08
14 Jul 08
10
General impression
10
Service & Facilities
10
Hotel Staff
10
Price/Quality
10
Cleanliness
10
Location
10
I really enjoyed the hotel, peter and the staff really go out of thier way to make you feel welcome. when i go to amsterdam again i will stay here. Trevor Ducherer
Solo traveller
02 Jul 08
02 Jul 08
9.3
General impression
10
Service & Facilities
8
Hotel Staff
10
Price/Quality
8
Cleanliness
10
Location
10
Great friendly staff, great location, beautiful bed and breakfast hotel. i loved it!Nothing at all.Anonymous
Travelling with friends
01 Jun 08
01 Jun 08
9.7
General impression
10
Service & Facilities
8
Hotel Staff
10
Price/Quality
10
Cleanliness
10
Location
10
Very clean and freindly helpful staff.We booked a room that had no on suite bathroom so we had to share the facilities.we didnot realise this when booking.Anonymous
Travelling with friends
17 Apr 08
17 Apr 08
7.7
General impression
7
Service & Facilities
7
Hotel Staff
7
Price/Quality
7
Cleanliness
8
Location
10
Patrick Vanbeggelaer
Solo traveller
20 Mar 08
20 Mar 08
7.5
General impression
7
Service & Facilities
8
Hotel Staff
7
Price/Quality
7
Cleanliness
8
Location
8
Situation: next of the leidensplein. The stairs are very dangerous