Hotel Manofa

The location is fantastic, just a few hundred meters from Central Station. You simply walk straight down the main road for a few minutes and you're there. The only thing is the entrance is a bit hidden, and the front desk is on the second floor. They offer complimentary self-service coffee, tea, and hot water, which is a rare find! The gentleman at the front desk was very welcoming. We arrived early and our room wasn't ready, but he kindly let us store our luggage in a cabinet in the room so we could head out and explore unburdened. The room itself is quite small, and the stairs are narrow, which could be a challenge if you have large suitcases. Downstairs, there's a highly-rated fries place, a popular spot since 2018, and it's still there with a line every day – definitely worth trying, it's really good! This time, we also happened to catch a parade, which was an interesting experience; even the front desk staff came down to watch the excitement! Lastly, about the weather: it hailed in May, which was unexpected, but it wasn't cold inside at all! When traveling, cleanliness and safety are paramount, and the convenient location meant we spent most of our days out exploring. Oh, and it's only about 500 meters from ***, so it was super convenient to watch the festivities! Haha!

I’ve never seen a hotel this bad. Don't stay here, don't stay here, don't stay here! I booked a twin room, but when I got in, it was a single room. The front desk guy, who was really rude, said, 'Isn't a single room fine for just one person?' I had booked for two nights but checked out after one, not even bothering about the refund. It was impossible to sleep because of the noise. The stairwell offered zero soundproofing, and people were still walking up and down, talking loudly until 3 or 4 AM. The stairs in this hotel are incredibly steep and shaky, and there's no elevator. The hygiene was terrible too; I could see black dust on the comforter, and the room had a strange odor. The weirdest part was that even though the air conditioner wasn't on, it would suddenly make strange blowing noises several times in the middle of the night, and a foul-smelling draft would come out. I was so exhausted after one night that I just left the next day.

The room was tiny, but perfectly adequate. The location is absolutely fantastic, right out of Central Station and a straight shot to all the main attractions. It was also very clean. You can get hot water and coffee at the reception. They also offer luggage storage. It's a great spot if you're transferring through Amsterdam. You can take the train directly from the airport to Central Station and walk right over – super convenient!