Independent, 2 star Hotels in Amsterdam

Located near central station and all the main sights but very quiet. Delightful hosts who are happy to offer advice and recommendations and prepare a good breakfast and free minibar. Each of the 6 quirkily designed rooms is clean and spacious for a city hotel. The stairs are typical of Amsterdam ie narrow and steep so first floor only if you have difficulty with stairs.

Very nice hotel, great location, very clean, the staff was is very cooperative and supporting. The room was very tiny but enough for me.

Stayed overnight in Hostel Cosmos in late August 2016. Straightforward, no frills, non-smoking, non-drinking hostel. Late check in available. Easy to get to using directions stated in the website. Very close to the museums and Vondelpark. Plenty of good eateries nearby. The hostel itself has a vending machine for late night snacks and drinks if required. Check in and check out was smooth with no problems.

We stayed one night here. Room was very small, but suited our needs. Staff was very friendly, except for one girl who tried charging us 5€ (cash) for a room key. We disputed it and she dropped the issue pretty quickly. Good location, close to Jordaan.

Everything was excellent. The staff was extremely helpful and breakfast was the best continental breakfast was the best I've ever had! They stair were a bit of a challenge as I was on the top floor, but manageable.

Anyone with mobility issues would have difficulty on the stairs as there are no elevators. Rooms located on the street are not quiet until midnight or later. Best to limit luggage as they need to be carried up narrow steep stairs

Great location, nice breakfast and very nice help.

Hotel very good, able to check in early. Stairs are narrow and no lift so carrying cases could be difficult for some people, but you know this when you book. The room was spacious with plenty of sockets. Wifi was free and of a good speed. The bathroom had a shower and toiletries provided. Breakfast is taken in the room, it consists of cereals, bread, meat and cheese. A coffee maker is in the room. The only downside is that as we were travelling with friends we couldn't eat together, plus side I could read my paper in peace. The location is good, but can be noisy due to several bars in the location. Plenty of restaurants and shops around the area, about 15 minute walk to central station, 5 minute walk to museums. 197 bus from airport drops you about 3 minute walk from hotel. Well recommended.

The hotel doesn't have elevator, it had narrow stairs, so it was hard and difficult to bring you luggage to our room located in the 3rd floor. But it had a reasonable price.

Super close to Anne Frank House, Red Light District- which is a tame tourist attraction. Close to the best museums. Lots & lots of great canal-side restaurants. Felt very safe there as a solo traveler. Would easily and happily recommend it. It does have insane steep steps - but it only adds character and a sense of history to the setting.