🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Voyagers
📍 2, Geldersekade, Amsterdam, 1012BH
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Your stay — Voyagers
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The Property — Voyagers
Voyagers is a compact, no-frills 3-star hotel in Amsterdam's De Wallen district, two minutes' walk from Centraal Station. The lobby is small and functional — a tiled floor, a single sofa, and a reception desk where staff hand you a key and a map without fuss. Rooms are clean and minimal, with soundproofed windows that block the street noise; this is a place for travellers who want a safe, cheap base and are out all day. It suits solo backpackers and budget couples who prioritise location over amenities.
Chronicles of Amsterdam
Amsterdam began as a 12th-century fishing village around a dam on the Amstel River, chartered as a city in 1306. In the Golden Age (17th century), it became a global trading hub, building the concentric canal ring — now a UNESCO site — to manage goods and defence. After the war, the city centre was reconstructed with sober brick buildings; today it balances a UNESCO historic core with a reputation for liberal policies, cycling culture, and crowded tourist streets. The Damrak and Rokin still follow the original river course, and the central station sits on three artificial islands.
Best Time to Visit
Full Amsterdam guide →Best months
April and May (tulip season, mild 10-15°C, gardens in bloom) and September (warm 15-20°C, post-summer crowds).
Peak / festival surge
July and August; school holidays fill the city, hotel rates often double. King's Day (27 April) is a one-day peak. Prices for a single night in July at Voyagers typically range £120-180.
Budget shoulder season
March, October and November: lower rates (often £70-100), shorter queues at museums, temperature 5-12°C — pack layers and a rain jacket.
Weather & packing
Amsterdam has a maritime climate with year-round rain — even in July it rains one in three days. Pack a waterproof jacket (not an umbrella) and layers; shorts are optional but a light jumper is essential.
Live City Briefing — Amsterdam
- The Rijksmuseum main galleries are open until 9pm on Fridays; pre-book a slot online to avoid long daytime queues.
- Amsterdam's city-wide ban on smoking cannabis on the street in the Red Light District (from May 2025) is still enforced; fines start at €100.
- NS night trains from Schiphol to Centraal run hourly until 2am; after that, use night bus N97.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Voyagers, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the hotel, away from Geldersekade. These upper floors minimise street-level noise and are less affected by the bar/restaurant activity downstairs.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or 1st floor facing the street—Geldersekade is a busy canal-side road with tram and foot traffic. Also avoid rooms adjacent to the lift shaft if you are a light sleeper.
Best views
Rooms at the front (facing Geldersekade) give a canal view of the Geldersekade canal and the bridge—worth it for the daytime sight but come with noise. Rear rooms look onto a quiet courtyard or neighbouring buildings.
Quietest floors
3rd to 4th floors—higher but still within walk-up (likely no lift to top) so less foot traffic past your door.
🔊 Noise notes
Geldersekade is a main road along the canal, so early-morning delivery trucks, trams (tram lines run on Damrak nearby), and cyclists are constant. The hotel's entrance is at street level, so lobby/bar chatter can drift up. No indication of double-glazing, so pack earplugs for front-facing rooms.
Insider tips
1. If you're arriving by car, avoid parking on the narrow streets nearby—use the central Oosterdok parking garage (5-min walk) instead of street parking. 2. Check in after 3pm when the lobby is less busy; the staff may help reseat you if the first room is too loud. 3. Request a fan or portable heater—older buildings here are prone to stuffiness, and a minimum-star hotel may not have AC in all rooms.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Voyagers
Free WiFi for all guests, speed about 20 Mbps; no login, simple network selection.
One small lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections required to reach rooms.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. Building is a former 17th-century canal warehouse; original wooden beams visible in some rooms.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed if room not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 for €30, subject to availability.
Free for guests on check-in day; after checkout €2 per bag per hour, stored in a locked room.
No step-free entrance – two steps at main door. Lift is narrow; no wheelchair-accessible rooms. Not suitable for guests with mobility issues.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Q-Park Nieuwmarkt, 5-minute walk, €35 per 24 hours. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 7% of room rate per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full first night charged at booking; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Co-kathedrale Basiliek van Sint Nicolaas (79 m · ~1 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Fo Guang Shan He Hua Tempel (417 m · ~5 min walk)
- Synagogue: The Tabernacle (431 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Dominicuskerk (778 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Magna Plaza — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Tolhuistuin — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Het Majoor Bosshardthuis — 242 m · ~3 min walk
Mascini — 157 m · ~2 min walk
Speeltuin De Waag — 629 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 288 m · ~4 min walk
Apotheek H.W. van der Meulen — 326 m · ~4 min walk
Albert Heijn to go — 255 m · ~3 min walk
Centraal Station — 183 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs from major banks like ABN AMRO or ING for decent rates; avoid airport and GWK Travelex bureaux which charge high fees.
Contactless debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are accepted almost everywhere, including markets and public transport; mobile pay works too but some small cafés prefer cash.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% if service isn't included. Taxis: round to nearest euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag for porters, no need for daily housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a standard café around €2.50-3; espresso €2.20-2.50.
A broodje (sandwich) from a bakery or to-go shop: €5-7.
A main course at a casual eetcafé or Indonesian warung: €12-18.
Albert Cuypmarkt (10 min south) for cheap herring, stroopwafels, and poffertjes; also Febo automats for fried snacks.
Albert Heijn (smaller AH to Go and regular stores) and Lidl are common in this area.
Waterlooplein flea market (10 min walk) for second-hand; chain stores like H&M on Kalverstraat.
Single GVB tram/bus ticket €3.40 on OVpay, but a 24-hour pass (€8.50) is best for multiple trips. From Schiphol: take bus 397 (€6.50 single) instead of NS train (€4.90 but to Centraal only, then add tram).
1) Buy groceries at Lidl or Aldi rather than Albert Heijn. 2) Use a personal OV-chipkaart for 40% cheaper tram fares than paper tickets. 3) Eat lunch at supermarket salad bars (€4-6) rather than sit-down cafés.
Good to know — Amsterdam
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
AmsterdamFor police non-emergencies, call 0900-8844. General non-emergency medical assistance: 088 123 1234 (GP service). Tourist help line: +31 20 551 3366 (Amsterdam Tourist Information).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Amsterdam, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Voyagers
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 288 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheek H.W. van der Meulen — 326 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) → nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel
💡 Direct bus service (route 397). Requires advance booking online for best rates. Luggage space guaranteed, good for groups.
nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel → City center / Amsterdam attractions
💡 Buy day pass (GVB €8.50/24hrs) for unlimited trams/buses. Hotel is on direct Tram 4 line to Dam Square. Skip taxis in city center; trams are faster and cheaper.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) → nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel
💡 Most economical option. Take train to Amsterdam Central, transfer to Tram 4 towards Centraal Station direction, get off at RAI stop directly in front of hotel.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) → nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel
💡 Book in advance via Uber app for fixed pricing. Avoid peak hours 8-10am and 4-6pm when traffic is heavy on A4 motorway.
About Amsterdam
Wikipedia ↗
Amsterdam (Dutch: [ˌɑmstərˈdɑm] ; lit. 'Dam in the Amstel') is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amst...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Voyagers?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the hotel, away from Geldersekade. These upper floors minimise street-level noise and are less affected by the bar/restaurant activity downstairs.
Which rooms should I avoid at Voyagers?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or 1st floor facing the street—Geldersekade is a busy canal-side road with tram and foot traffic. Also avoid rooms adjacent to the lift shaft if you are a light sleeper.
Is Voyagers noisy?
Geldersekade is a main road along the canal, so early-morning delivery trucks, trams (tram lines run on Damrak nearby), and cyclists are constant. The hotel's entrance is at street level, so lobby/bar chatter can drift up. No indication of double-glazing, so pack earplugs for front-facing rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Voyagers?
Rooms at the front (facing Geldersekade) give a canal view of the Geldersekade canal and the bridge—worth it for the daytime sight but come with noise. Rear rooms look onto a quiet courtyard or neighbouring buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Voyagers?
1. If you're arriving by car, avoid parking on the narrow streets nearby—use the central Oosterdok parking garage (5-min walk) instead of street parking. 2. Check in after 3pm when the lobby is less busy; the staff may help reseat you if the first room is too loud. 3. Request a fan or portable heater—older buildings here are prone to stuffiness, and a minimum-star hotel may not have AC in all rooms.
What time is check-in at Voyagers?
Check-in at Voyagers is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Voyagers have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests, speed about 20 Mbps; no login, simple network selection.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Voyagers?
7% of room rate per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Voyagers?
A broodje (sandwich) from a bakery or to-go shop: €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Voyagers?
Single GVB tram/bus ticket €3.40 on OVpay, but a 24-hour pass (€8.50) is best for multiple trips. From Schiphol: take bus 397 (€6.50 single) instead of NS train (€4.90 but to Centraal only, then add tram).
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
April and May (tulip season, mild 10-15°C, gardens in bloom) and September (warm 15-20°C, post-summer crowds).
Top Attractions in Amsterdam
💡 Take the lift to the 7th floor roof terrace for the best free view of Amsterdam's eastern docklands. Open to everyone, no library card needed.
💡 Go early (before 10am) to avoid crowds. The English Reformed Church inside opens at 11am for a quick look.
💡 Silence is requested—no loud talking or photos of residents. Entry via the gate on Spui, not the church side.
💡 Take the lift to the top floor café—coffee is cheap (€1.50) and the terrace overlooks the IJ river, a great free alternative to expensive rooftop bars.
💡 Enter through the arch on Spui—be respectful, as people still live here. No loud groups or bicycles allowed. Visit the chapel's wooden ship models hanging from the ceiling.
💡 Silence is required. No photography inside the courtyard. Go early morning to avoid tour groups – they start arriving around 10am.
💡 Respect the residents — no photos inside the courtyard, and keep your voice down. The English Reformed Church inside has free entry on Saturdays.
💡 Keep your voice down and don't take photos of residents. The hidden Catholic church (Houten Huys) at number 34 is one of Amsterdam's oldest surviving wooden buildings.