Nadia Hotel

“Wonderful 1870s Hotel”

This is the neatest, most charming old hotel! It was built in the 1870s, and the owners have maintained all the original windows, trim, ceiling mouldings, hand rails, exterior gargoyles, etc, even some of the old light fixtures in the common areas. It is accessed via a ridiculously tiny and steep… more

This is the neatest, most charming old hotel! It was built in the 1870s, and the owners have maintained all the original windows, trim, ceiling mouldings, hand rails, exterior gargoyles, etc, even some of the old light fixtures in the common areas. It is accessed via a ridiculously tiny and steep staircase (like other old houses in the neighborhood), but the staff are happy to haul your baggage up, so as long as you are reasonably trim and physically fit, the stairs just add to the charm. Simple but tasty breakfast of croissants, rolls, cheese, coffee and tea is included in the plant-filled breakfast room, where you can look out over the street and pretend to be waiting for your carriage to pull up.

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“Just fine for a couple of nights”

Yes, those 49 stairs up to reception are intimidating, and I was a bit nervous because of all the mixed reviews, but decided to go for it anyway. We booked two rooms for 3 nights. I’d asked for a lower level room for my husband and I, which ended up being on the mezzanine level, halfway up to rec… more

Yes, those 49 stairs up to reception are intimidating, and I was a bit nervous because of all the mixed reviews, but decided to go for it anyway. We booked two rooms for 3 nights. I’d asked for a lower level room for my husband and I, which ended up being on the mezzanine level, halfway up to reception. Our room was an odd shape, totally outdated, fully wood panelled, with two old double beds. Flat pillows, lumpy duvets, but everything was really clean, even between the wall & beds. Bathroom was fine. Very clean. Good shower. Our son and girlfriend said their room was great, aside from the 60 stairs they had to climb. The breakfast room is charming, albeit a bit cramped, and had all the standard continental breakfast items. Amsterdam hotel prices are crazy, so this place is decent value for money and, given the amazing Jordaan location, you won’t find a better deal. I’ve stayed in mom & pop hotels all over Europe and Hotel Nadia is pretty typical. Don’t come with high expectations and you won’t be disappointed. The place is clean and well located, and doing some stairs isn’t the end of the world. You’re in Amsterdam after all!

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