Reviews of hotel calisto
Haarlemmerdijk 61, Amsterdam City Centre, 1013 KB Amsterdam, Netherlands
#186 of 463 hotels in Amsterdam
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 132 hotel reviews
8.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.7
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
7.9
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Staff
8.5
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Value for money
8.1
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Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Frans
Spain46 reviews8.0“Great place in the Jordaan area of Amsterdam, just next door to nice restaurants and bars”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The stairs are steep, so if you take a heavy suitcase with you, be prepared as you have to go one floor up.
Although there were vouchers in the hotel room to get a coffee and croissants in a nearby bakery, we didn't use these. So I have no comments here.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Amori
South Africa3 reviews8.0“Very happy overall.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No lift, small steps. Hard to get around with luggage, but i guess thats Amsterdam for you.
Very nice rooms. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Andreas
Austria40 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Cozy hotel in central location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The smartphone door key did not work, but staff was helpful. Stairs are small and steep so if you have large, heavy baggage, this hotel is not for you.
Small, cozy rooms. Central location, lots of restaurants and bars around. Good price. I also liked the free breakfast coffee + brioche at the nearby bar.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Salomé
Belgium2 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great hotel in the center !”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was really nice, with a nice view on the street. We got a great room and we were really comfortable. It was very easy to communicate with the reception prior to our arrival. Check in and check out are easy. Would recommend !
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Catarina
Norway14 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom was way too small.
It was clean and cozy, the location was great and the staff was really nice too.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Adrian
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Enjoyed exploring Amsterdam from this handy location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room on the small side. Shower and toilet very small. Stairs up to room (on third floor) VERY steep and narrow. But overall we enjoyed our stay here. Just avoid 3rd floor if you have mobility issues.
Good location. Very Clean room. Large, comfy bed. Lovely food in restaurant. Friendly staff. Shower hot and powerful enough. Towels renewed daily.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Sian
United Kingdom14 reviews7.0“A relaxing time spent in Amsterdam.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed was massive, far too big. A normal size bed would give you room for a chair. Sloping ceiling meant you couldn't sit up in bed.
The location of the hotel was excellent in the quieter part. Very clean and was checked daily.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Filippo
Italy23 reviews7 helpful votes8.0“Cozy stay in Amsterdam”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
When checking out, it would be nice to have a defined and easier process to temporarily drop the luggages. Since the restaurant was closed and there is no reception, we ended up leaving them at the nearby caffe which has a partnership for the breakfast.
Perfectly located and clean
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Jennifer
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Lovely hotel, great simple design in a bustling vibrant location, but it comes late night noise”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Unfortunately our room was right above the (really delicious) restaurant just one floor up from street level, and with only single glazing, and not quite fitting thin curtains we heard everything going on, earplugs were provided but this isn't the hotel or room if you want a quiet night sleep - at a weekend anyway, its a bustling all hours neighbourhood which is fab but the noise was an issue, maybe other rooms are quieter so worth asking as everything else was great!
The location was great really bustling vibrant area a short 10-15 minute walk from centraal station with great restaurants, cool cafes, independent shops, and the staff were all lovely and friendly, it had a really good vibe about it, simple modern decor with lovely bathroom and all the beauty of an historical Amsterdam townhouse. The restaurant below is a must while visiting, as is the coffee shop opposite where you get a free coffee/pastry with your stay as your breakfast, you can also easily walk to all the sights / museums across the city within 45 mins.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Richard
Norway2 reviews8.0“We loved the restaurant. And the setting is perfect.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The bedside lamps were fairly weak: not much good for reading.
Good facilities: bathroom, WC. Quiet (except when scaffolding was being moved in a nearby street!). Good kettle. We asked for a second chair, and got it. Above all, everyone was very helpful. The idea of a free breakfast across the street is neat (but we usually walked off before it opened).
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Monk
United Kingdom1 review8.0“For what we paid it was good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not a lot of cupboard space and getting the cases upstairs was an effort
Good location and nice room
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Anna
Germany8 reviews4 helpful votes7.0“I would come back in warmer seasons: spring or summer”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
In January, during the night, it was too cold for me as the heater turned off at 10 p.m. and couldn't be turned back on until 8 a.m. The bathroom and toilet didn't have a heater either, which made it colder than the room. I found this uncomfortable :(
The hotel staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The room had a lovely view, and guests were provided with amenities such as tea makers, water bottles, and a voucher for coffee at a nearby cafe.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Dilan
United Kingdom10 reviews8.0“Great location, clean and tidy.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Perhaps a few door softeners so we do not hear the doors closing, otherwise everything else was fine.
The staff in the restaurant were helpful and friendly on arrival. The location was ideal with quick access to shops, and tourist attractions.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Lucie
Germany1 review9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
It was a bit noisy at night, but the hotel provided ear plugs so it was manageable.
The room was nice and comfortable, bathroom was nice as well. Hotel was well located.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Jordan
United States1 review9.0“Great stay. Would stay again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was difficult to find space for 2 people’s worth of luggage, but that’s to be expected in the city center!
The hotel was clean, well managed and very nice. We had an excellent stay!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Gerard
Ireland32 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No coffee facilities, went downstairs a couple of mornings, the restaurant was closed, and opened late. Might be a great idea to have a kettle and simple coffee facilities in the room. Other than that it was perfect for our needs.
Location and cleanliness of the room.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Ayşegül
Turkey6 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bath and toilet is separated from room but there is no privacy because of glass door. Location is little bit far away to the center ( 20 mins)
Comfortable bed and room. Good stuff .
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Henry
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Great couple of days - liked the hotel a lot.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Only minor niggles - overall very positive and would go back. A problem with the shower drain meant the ensuite area flooded rather quickly… Some contradictory guest info regarding baggage, entry instructions etc. though the new management are probably working on this gradually. Trying to find a human on site / downstairs somewhat tricky and unreliable.
Very nice warm clean compact yet airy room nicely (recently) refitted, large comfortable bed. Convenient location. The staff on site downstairs friendly and helpful (though getting hold of them not always easy/obvious or predictable).
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Anna
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The complimentary breakfast was very nice. The cafe is right across from the hotel and serves great coffee.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Michelle
United Kingdom16 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“We had a lovely stay, room was clean and area was nice.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not really a dislike, but if you have bad knees or mobility. The stairs lol
It was very clean and in a good area
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Nicola
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Easy stay and great location. Would come again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Small stairs and bathroom
Comfortable bed
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Theresa
Netherlands1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Saw some moths
Interior design and furniture Location Very uncomplicated check in and check out Will def come back
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Marinana
Spain2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A bit Noisy , no reception
Location
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Isabelle
France5 reviews7.0“We had a pleasant stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The heating takes time to warm up the room
The location and the breakfast
Stayed in February 2024
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