MEININGER Amsterdam City West

Pros: Located right next to the train/ bus/ metro/ team station makes it super convenient. Has laundry available Has kitchen available Bar Good breakfast spread Locker rooms Good bathrooms in the room Cons: Small beds in single room Air con/ thermostat takes a long time to come to right temperature. Bed bugs Overall good for short and budget stay

Room floors was a bit dirty and dusty. Needs a proper sweeping. the room walls also showed signs of wear and tear like stains. One bed had bedbugs otherwise sheets and bathroom were clean The laundry and luggage storage is convenient. Conveniently located near train station Breakfast restaurant near it was good too. Lots of young people and families were there.

Originally posted a good review (in order to get the free coffee for a review) but subsequently have discovered our room had bed bugs. The front staff overcharged us for breakfast and were generally unhelpful for any tips around the city. The kitchen also was poorly equipped with rarely any bowls, glasses, forks and only a 4 burner stove top for the whole hostel. Would only say it has an excellent location next to the station (expensive train trip for 1 stop to central station), nice area for small kids to play, and the lovely cleaning staff but otherwise would not return.

My reservation for a 7-bed dorm room was 'upgraded' (downside for a lone traveler looking to meet people) upon arrival to a single hotel room without extra cost. The bfast was solid/standard for upscale hostels. The place is right next door to the tram and rail station making it a good starting point for day trips outside of Amsterdam or to head into the city. Unfortunately, my stay here was my worst of my Euro trip because of a nasty bed bug infestation. I was left with rashes all over most of my body, that itch terribly and left my ankle infected, swollen, and oozing. The handling of the situation was most disappointing as I am accustomed to good customer service. The manager of the hotel stated the investigation of my room discovered no bugs and therefore she could not give me a full refund for my stay. However, she did acknowledge that my bites looked stereotypical of bed bugs. Additionally, bed bugs can be difficult to find as they hide in furniture and wood during the day. If not for this incidence, I would recommend the hostel for people looking for a quiet area outside the city from which to explore the city.

The service was good, some of the female staff on reception are not very kind. Despite my second bed had bed bugs the attention received on reception was quick and carefull. Although I understand the type of hosting the hotel provides, for the price and reputation the care on this kind of incidents should be higher as it required personal investment on medicine to prevent issues on my skin due to the bites and its itching. Also for bookings that exceed certain time the breakfast should be a hotel courtesy.

Great hotel for budget travelers. Everything was good except beds. Bedbugs should be exterminated.

Staff was great, it's a modern and clean hostel. But since my stay I'm covered in bed bug bites, itching the hell out of me. Room 837, first bottom bunk bed on the left. Apart from the bed bugs the rooms look clean. Shower and toilet en suite, which I personally don't really like in a dorm since it just causes noise. The guest kitchen is a bit on the small side. Payment of tourist tax on arrival is a bit awkward, just include it in the price online.. Location next to Sloterdijk station is great. 4/5 without the bed bugs. Recommend the chain, just not the Amsterdam City West if there are bed bugs. Would not stay again at that hostel, despite planning on staying a night a week in Amsterdam.