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Reviews of Recharge Hostel

Witte de Withstraat 41, Centrum, 3012 BM Rotterdam, Netherlands

#71 of 74 hotels in Rotterdam

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Review score

Based on 113 hostel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.5

  • Comfort

    6.3

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    6.3

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    6.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    5.0
    alright
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the fact that there wasn't a place to safely keep my bag

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    7.0
    Staff great, clean… but steep stairs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs… very steep and had to be right at the top 😬

    Staff member was friendly and informative! They kept my case for me as I arrived early.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    6.0
    Thank you. It was nice all in all.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    very steep stairs, just ok clean, quite loud - ok for the (not to low, but that seems Rotterdam) price - i was in a 4 women boxed shared room

    the host was very nice and friendly the location is super central in the art & gastronomy district (and very loud) but in the middle of nice shops and bars etc. Witte de With Straat is legendary.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    6.0
    Enjoyed my short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights

    The stairs

    Cooperating members at the time and peceful

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Tiny hostel bed with a non-working light and only one bathroom for 6 people. Extremely steep stairs to get to the room

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    6.0
    Fine place for a day in a nice part of Rotterdam.
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet was hidden behind the vanity. Shower cabin was full of black mold. We did not take a shower there.

    Nice apartments in food street of Rotterdam. Bed slept perfectly.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stiff stairs, tiny room, dark and hot

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    5.0
    Beds clean and comfy. Good security system. Staff nice. Showroom could be cleaner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The showroom facility could have been cleaner. The bath mat was very damp and did not look like it had been exchanged for a while. There was a lot of lime build up in the shower. I paid 88 Euros for one night so I expected a little higher quality for the money.

    The staff were helpful with information regarding access and key for a locker. The bedlinen and towel were clean. Bed was comfortable enough with personal light and phone charging facility. Good security system.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    5.0
    Mediocre
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Steep stairs to get to the room. Not handy with large luggage

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room didn’t look like the photos at all

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too expensive, but maybe it's the same everywhere in Rotterdam. There was a plant placed in the hallway, of which the water seemed like it wasn't cleaned for a whole month or so, so it stinked a little.

    City center, next to a big art museum It was clean. Every bed had a curtain which made me feel protected privately. There is a small safe available in each room, but you have to ask for it at the welcoming desk. It took a while for the owner to find the keys.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC

    Location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    7.0
    Apartment location was amazing, could have been cleaner though.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty… stairs were filthy, bathroom bin still had the last guest’s rubbish in it.

    Loved the location. The manager was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and Staff

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    7.0
    Recharge Rotterdam
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very steep stairs, no AC, the fridge wasn't working, it was hard to climb the bunk bed ladders.

    The location was great, the street is full of cafes and restaurants, close to the city centre.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    5.0
    Central, private - with the worst staircase known to man
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sadly the central location also meant the noise volume was ridiculous up until early morning hours. The room was scorching hot, and the box-like beds - while very private - only worked to trap all the heat in, making for a very uncomfortable nights sleep. Furthermore, the stairs. The stairs! I've never had to carry luggage up a worse staircase - it was extremely narrow and steep. I had to carefully plan how many times I'd need to leave the hostel just so I could minimise the amount of stair climbing involved. I was on top floor too! Also the rooms are a fully separate entrance from the reception, which was locked when I arrived. I never saw anyone inside besides when I checked in - and that's fine if you don't want to interact with anyone, but it kind of misses the communal spirit of hostels entirely for me. I could get past all of that and maybe, at a push, go again - but I won't. Because of the stairs.

    The location is very central, right next to lots of great bars and restaurants. The beds were very contained and private, and checking in and out was very easy online.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs is not suitable for large luggage

    staff is helpful

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The street is too noisy at night since it is very central. The mat in the shower was always wet maybe because the shower curtain was not blocking the water properly. The staircase is too dirty. I got the upper bunk, since I'm a short person I had some trouble going up and down the ladder. If one person moves around the bed , everyone can feel it lol

    Sheets and towel were clean. Hot water was always available.Had shower gel. Had a charging port near bed and a big mirror and lockers in room. But had to ask for keys tho. Central location, considerably near to the port and the central station.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although the location is very central, the street is really noisy until very late at night. The room was perhaps rather small for the four of us and the stay could have been improved with social areas and/or a kitchen.

    The room was really comfortable and the bed felt like heaven after a whole day of walking. The staff was very helpful. The room had a private bathroom.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2022

    6.0
    A bit expensive for it’s value but the bunk beds are cool
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the heater in my room wasn’t working (0 degrees outside) and we got a replacement only in the evening. there was barely any natural light. to get to the room the stairs are really narrow

    the location is super central and the bunk beds are quite cool, giving you a lot of privacy

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coffin bed's for backpackers?🙃

    Nice helpful owner,

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of natural light in a room

    Wifi, warm water

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    5.0
    Many times I saw worst things for more money so not regret and the end.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately my sheet was dirty, so I'm pretty sure they don't change it every time. I decided to put towel on my bed and slept on it anyway. Also the room is very loud from the busy pub street, so I highly recommend you earplugs. No cettle there or any bowl or plate. So forget even for cereals for breakfast :(

    Comfortable beds, good and clean bathroom. Good pressure under the shower and hot water. For this money it was ok if you just want to sleep, take shower and go out for all day long. There was also a fridge :)

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Gooood overall!
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was in the 4-person female room on the top floor, the facilities in the bathroom are little bit old but functional.

    Very easy-going and friendly staff at the reception; Ca. 6mins walk to Depot museum, easily access to Markethal&Cube house; Comfortable bed with clean bedlinen; Enjoying peaceful night from Sun. to Thur and the bar-time on Fri. & Sat. night; Luggage storage.

    Stayed in April 2024

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