Apollofirst Boutique Hotel

-Close to tram 5 and 12 going to Central Station, DAM , Rijk and Van Gogh museums and canal tours departure points. - Resraurants were at a walking distance. - Very peaceful environment. - It was more like home than staying at a hotel. - Excellent breakfast -Friendly and very helpful staff and management.

Hotel's location is excellent , using the two tram lines - 5 & 24 - who's shared tram stop is only a 5 min walk from the hotel, provide direct access to Amsterdan South and Central train stations respectively, and also in the case of tram 24 direct access to Amsterdan city centre, so access from Schipol airport or by if coming to Amsterdam by main rail lines couldn't be easier. The Apollofirst is a very nice family run boutique, staff very friendly and especially so the two older gentlemen at breakfast, breakfast was excellent, hotel very clean and tidy and to top it off a lovely bar to enjoy a relaxing evening after a long day in Amsterdam

Lovely hotel, has so much character. I loved the decor, reminiscent of 1930s style. Very nice bar area with comfortable red velvet chairs you can lounge in while enjoying a drink or two before bed. Room was nice, very clean with a comfortable bed and pillows you can snuggle into after a long day of exploring the city. Breakfast was a buffet with a nice and delicious selection of food to eat. Hotel is in a nice quiet area of the city, so you can get a good night sleep. It's a very short tram ride to the city centre (tram no. 24) and even shorter ride to the museum quarter (tram no. 5). Both trams leaving from the same stop, that is 3 minute walk from hotel, called Beethovenstraat (as the name of the road). Museum Quarter is 15 min walking distance if you want to walk it. Book tickets in advance (online only) for Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum as they get sold out really fast. From Schiphol Airport, using public transport, take any train going to Station Zuid (South Station, just 1 stop with train no.3). When you come out of the station walk straight, climb the stairs and you'll come out onto the road with tram stops. Catch tram no. 5, ride for 2 stops to Beethovenstaat and walk for 3 min to Apollofirst Hotel. You can also catch Airport Express Bus 397 from Schiphol that stops near the hotel. If it's your first time in Amsterdam, be aware, there are A LOT of cyclists. It's amazing and I loved it, but some of them are so fast, you wouldn't see them until it's too late, so be aware of what is happening around you. It was a wonderful stay, in a great hotel and a city that is very unique indeed.

Great location, courteous staff, nice old-world look. Also, intimate hotel. Felt well taken care of.

1. Everyone on the staff was super helpful and welcoming, and worked fast to get our room ready earlier than expected 2. The room was small but had everything we needed, comfy soft beds 3. A lot of sights and museums are within the walking distance from the location of the hotel. For everything else, the place is excellently connected with the inner city by trams 4. Lots of great restaurants and bakeries in the vicinity of the hotel All in all, a great stay!