Hotel Hortus

The Budget Hotel Hortus is located on the east side of the city center in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The hotel is just behind the Botanical Gardens and a short walk from the zoo, Waterloo Square, the Red Light District, and the Hermitage Museum. Both the tram and metro stop near the hotel for access across the city. The hotel is eight miles from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport and 34 miles from Rotterdam Airport. It has 33 non-smoking guestrooms.

The rooms at this hotel accommodate up to six guests and include basic amenities including a television, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet, an in-room safe, bed linens, and towels. Shared bathrooms are located in the hallway and rooms are accessible by stairs. There are free tea and coffee available all day long and guests can leave and return as they wish. This is a non-smoking hotel, but there is a designated smoking area available and a 24-hour front desk to meet guest needs.

There are many places to dine near the hotel with all sorts of cuisines on offer. Café Smit & Voogt serves Dutch and international meals, Box Sociaal offers Australian and European gastropub fare, and De Pizzabakkers Plantage has a menu full of Italian food.

There are also attractions and entertainment options in the area. The Olympic Stadium is less than five miles away, as is Van Gogh Museum. Other places to visit include the National Holocaust Museum, Lau Mazirel Bridge, Amsterdam Boat Adventures, Escape World Woterlooplein, Heritage Amsterdam, and the Dutch National Opera & Ballet.