Bickersbed
First Impressions Bickersbed sits on a quiet street in Amsterdam City Centre, and honestly, you'd walk right past it if you weren't looking.
First Impressions
Bickersbed sits on a quiet street in Amsterdam City Centre, and honestly, you’d walk right past it if you weren’t looking. It’s tucked into a traditional Dutch building that feels more like someone’s well-kept townhouse than a hotel — which is exactly what makes it special. The entrance is understated, almost residential, and that’s your first clue that this three-star place is going to be different from the typical tourist traps around the canals.
The Neighborhood Feel
Schiemanstraat is one of those streets locals actually use, you know? There’s a genuine neighborhood vibe here that most visitors never experience. You’re still in the city center — I mean, you can walk to Dam Square in about ten minutes — but you’re away from the crowds stumbling between coffee shops and tourist restaurants. The street has that authentic Amsterdam residential feel, with bikes leaned against every building and the occasional local café that doesn’t bother translating its menu.
Your Room Experience
The room I stayed in was compact but thoughtfully designed, which seems to be the Dutch way of doing things. Everything has its place, and somehow they’ve managed to fit in everything you actually need without making it feel cramped. The bed was surprisingly comfortable for a mid-range place, and the windows — well, they actually open properly, which is more than I can say for a lot of hotels these days. The bathroom was modern and clean, though you’ll want to mind your head if you’re tall (typical Amsterdam building quirks).
What Sets It Apart
Here’s what I really appreciated: the staff actually knows the neighborhood. When I asked about places to eat, they didn’t just hand me a tourist brochure — they sent me to this little Indonesian place around the corner that I never would’ve found otherwise. The breakfast isn’t elaborate, but it’s fresh and local, and you can eat it in this cozy little area that feels more like a friend’s dining room than a hotel restaurant. They’ve got bikes you can borrow too, which in Amsterdam is basically essential.
Why Guests Keep Coming Back
Look, Bickersbed isn’t going to wow you with fancy amenities or Instagram-worthy lobbies. What it does is give you a genuine Amsterdam experience without the tourist markup or the noise. You’re staying in a real neighborhood, in a building that feels authentically Dutch, with people who actually care about making your stay comfortable rather than just profitable. For the price point and that 9.4 rating, it’s pretty clear they’re doing something right — it’s just done quietly, in that distinctly Dutch way.
Rooms & Suites
Choose from 2 room types
| Room | Type | Beds | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Popular Standard Double Room | Max persons: 2 | 2 single beds, 1 large double bed | From $191 /night | Select → |
| Deluxe Double Room | Max persons: 2 | 1 large double bed | From $197 /night | Select → |
Standard Double Room
Max persons: 2 2 single beds, 1 large double bedSpa & Amenities
View
1- View
General
10- Carbon monoxide detector
- Non-smoking throughout
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Kitchen
6- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Toaster
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Bathroom
9- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Living Area
2- Sofa
- Seating Area
Food & Drink
1- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility
1- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room Amenities
1- Socket near the bed
Languages spoken
3- German
- English
- Dutch
Safety & security
1- Smoke alarms
Media & Technology
2- Cable channels
- TV
Reception services
1- Invoice provided
Great for your stay
7- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- View
- Non-smoking rooms
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Cable channels
Other for your stay
1- Linen
What Our Guests Say
A quiet, well-connected location with a great room and exceptional hospitality. The location was perfect. A little out of the way and quieter (which we like) but still well connected. Maria was incredibly kind and helpful as it was our first time in the city. The room was great and quiet even though it’s near the train lines.
What could be improved: Nothing!
A lovely and peaceful place to stay in Amsterdam. We’d definitely come back! We felt truly welcomed, the host was warm and attentive. The room was clean, cosy and had everything we needed.
What could be improved: Honestly, nothing to complain about. Everything met or exceeded our expectations.
Home away from home Very clean and Maria is very responsive and helpful.
The room is big and immaculately cleaned. Every things are thoughtfully presented.
There are capsule coffee machine and kitchen facility.
Location is convenient.
We really enjoy our stay.
What could be improved: None.
Really lovely apartment! Maria was wonderful in her welcome of us, and the place is pretty, clean, cozy, and perfectly equipped. It's a lovely hideaway for two, close to all necessary transportation (bus, tram, ferry)
What could be improved: The main train line is literally outside the windows, so be prepared for train noise when you open the windows. When windows are shut, though, the sound was really not a big deal.
Cozy apartment in the center of Amsterdam
Vuoi aggiungere dettagli o mantenerla semplice così? Quiet location, close to public transport stops and several places to eat or have breakfast. Cozy and spacious apartment, with a small living room, bathroom, bedroom, and a kitchen shared with the other bookable room. Clean and cozy. Maria is very kind and helpful.
What could be improved: In my opinion everything was good.
So clean ,kind owner , awesome location It was soo clean. Maria was soo helpfull and kind. The bed was soo comfortable and the location of the place is soo good. We are definitely going to stay for our next amsterdam visit
The place was clean, quiet in a nice area We really appreciated how clean the place was, and having a fridge was a great bonus. It was also very quiet with no noise from outside, which made for a peaceful stay. The host was excellent—friendly and helpful throughout our visit. Would definitely recommend!
Spacious base in Amsterdam Great location, only 100yards from no.5 tram down into the Jordaan and Museums or 18or21bus to or from the centre and station.
Lovely and clean with plenty of space and extra space for a dining area. We appreciated the comfy bed and lots of helpful extras such as toiletries, coffee pod machine and jars with starter supplies for a great coffee. The flat is very close to a small supermarket which was remarkably well stocked with all we needed including fresh salad and fruit, tubs of sauces and pickles, cubed cheeses and picnic fare. The store is in a small square with other shops and cafes, and leading off the square is a long , main street with several dozen shops and yummy bakeries which is great to explore. Look out for the paper craft store and their beautiful hummingbird and butterfly, bee and insect kits which flat pack into slim envelopes- great gifts to take home for family or frame for yourself.
Chloe and Maria were great hosts. They helped with maps and directions and took the time to make sure how everything worked.
There are loads of small cafes nearby, but our favourite was Tasca Bellota, no more than ,5or 6mins walk from the flat. Brilliant tapas to build an amazing feast. Staff are smiley and really helpful, and the wines were tasty and very reasonable, but more importantly everything from the seafood to the vegetarian cannelloni to the Spanish toast dessert was delicious. Have fun.
What could be improved: Everything was great. In common with most Dutch houses the stairs are very narrow and steep, which we expected and took care with.
Exceptional The house had everything we needed and was very clean. The host Maria was very helpful. She gave us a lot of information about the house and Amsterdam. She was the most caring host we have ever seen. We even had to call her when we had trouble finding a taxi to go to the airport at six in the morning via Bolt and Uber. She took care of it immediately and got us a taxi. If we go to Amsterdam again, this will definitely be the place we will stay. Thank you very much for everything.
What could be improved: -
Exceptional The suite was very clean, well furnished and all was in working order. Maria was very welcoming and informative.
Location & Surroundings
What's Nearby
What's nearby:
- Westerpark450 m
- Willemspoort100 m
- Houtmanstraat150 m
- De Speelslinger1 km
- Pakhuis de Kroon900 m
- Westergasfabriek750 m
- Modelwoningenblok200 m
- West-Indisch Huis950 m
- Piramide Speeltuin850 m
- Keukenhof : Visite Guidée en Français600 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Apostrof50 m
- Restaurant Gezondigd100 m
- Restaurant Queen of Tarts550 m
Top attractions:
- Artis Zoo3.4 km
- Dam Square2 km
- Leidseplein2.8 km
- A'DAM Lookout2.2 km
- Rembrandtplein3 km
- Rembrandt House2.5 km
- Anne Frank House1.6 km
- Beurs van Berlage1.7 km
- Royal Palace Amsterdam2 km
- Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder1.8 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake IJsselmeer8 km
- Forest Amsterdamse Bos8 km
Public transport:
- Metro Rokin2.3 km
- Metro Centraal Station1.7 km
- Bus Amsterdam, Elandsgracht2.1 km
- Bus Amsterdam, Centraal Station1.7 km
- Train Amsterdam Central Station1.6 km
- Train Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station3.7 km
Closest airports:
- Schiphol Airport16 km
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport74 km
Bickersbed
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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