The Hyve Capsule Amsterdam

There's not much to say about this place; the concept is really interesting, but inside, the rooms have a bit of a Dutch style, with carpet and wood everywhere. It's a bit dated, if you can call it that, but it works and works well. It's a shame they don't offer breakfast, and the lobby is quite small. One last thing, which I think only applies to my room: half the bed was covered by the ceiling, just 20cm above it, making it almost impossible to get in. I had to sleep in the space of half a single bed, even though I had a French bed. Weird.

I wish there was free coffee, but its proximity to supermarkets was a plus. You need a car to get to the city center.

The hotel is about a 15-minute bus ride from the city center. If you take bus number 21 from Amsterdam Centraal and get off at Solebaystraat, it's then a 5-6 minute walk. You can also reach the hotel within a 5-minute distance from Schiphol Airport by taking two trams with a transfer. The surrounding area is quieter, not as crowded or noisy as the city center. But since it's still easily accessible to the center, I was very happy with the peaceful location. The hotel operates somewhat like a hybrid between a hostel and a hotel, with small private rooms. Toilets and showers are shared. There are separate ones for men and women, as well as mixed-use facilities. The rooms, toilets, showers, and shared kitchen area were all very clean. As a solo female traveler, I only needed a place to sleep, and I was very satisfied. The rooms are generally very small and windowless. But aside from that, I didn't experience anything negative. If you're just using the hotel to sleep, it's perfectly adequate. All the staff were very sweet and helpful. It's a good option in terms of value for money.