A stay at Ciao Papa Hotel Amsterdam Central Station places you in the heart of Amsterdam, within a 15-minute walk of Dam Square and The 9 Streets. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Amsterdam Museum and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Van Gogh Museum.
What's nearby
Herengracht Canal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Sexmuseum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Dam Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Anne Frank House - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
The 9 Streets - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop - 5 min walk
Amsterdam Central Station - 6 min walk
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Café Karpershoek - 2 min walk
FEBO Amsterdam - Nieuwendijk 50 - 1 min walk
Blarney Stone - 1 min walk
Sango - 1 min walk
Lost in Amsterdam - 1 min walk
About this property
Ciao Papa Hotel Amsterdam Central Station
Hotel in Amsterdam, 9-minute walk to Dam Square
Ciao Papa Hotel Amsterdam Central Station offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and microwave in a common area.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Things to do
TV in common areas
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
No elevator
More
100% renewable energy
Communal living room
Double-glazed windows
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Hydromassage showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses wind and solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
Property Registration Number KVK Number: 83460543
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
National rating
This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Ciao Papa Hotel Amsterdam Central Station Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 449 reviews
10 - Excellent
218
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 449 reviews
8 - Good
138
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 449 reviews
6 - Okay
46
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 449 reviews
4 - Poor
28
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 449 reviews
2 - Terrible
19
8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Christopher
Nov 20, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location (hard to find - over a liquor store on very busy street), comfortable room, not meant for those with mobility issues as too may stairs and no elevator, room had heating issues where controls seemed not to work, bathroom very small where shower water goes all over place, rooms not well soundproofed but hotel staff accommodating. Hotel suited to younger travellers.
The staff was friendly but unfortunately, in one of the two rooms that I booked, my son found a bed bug. I shared this with their management team and they said they would address the situation. Clearly not desirable.
The property is close to the Central station. The hotel has very steep steps and the rooms are small. This hotel is okay if you’re staying for a short stay & not looking for luxury.
The room does not have much space for storage or hanging your clothes
The reception staff were very helpful, but think twice if you have any mobility issues for this accommodation.
Ciao Papa is a small hotel that occupies upper floors of a building a short walk from the central train station of Amsterdam. The area is pleasant, has many dining options, and is near other sites like the Dam Square area. The hotel has older but well-maintained rooms with up-to-date bathrooms. It is well air conditioned. The staff is always available and is helpful. Our main issue as older travelers was the steep, narrow, and even curved stairs one must negotiate to get to the office and then to a room. If you are nimble and your luggage is not bulky, you’ll be fine.
Room condition is bad. They don't have a proper bed, it's a sofa bed with a dirty and piling mattress placed on the top. Wall has visible stains and water damage marks. Clearly lack of proper mantenance and cleanliness.
The location of Ciao Papa Hotel Amsterdam Central Station is good, but the stairs inside the hotel are very narrow and the rooms are extremely small without a private bathroom. If you have luggage or mobility issues, it will be very hard to stay here.
This is the worst hotel I have stayed my whole life. I booked it because of their ideal location but its a tourist trap. No elevators and you have to climb (my case) 4 stories in a narrow and steep stairs with luggage. Room is so small that there is only space for your bed with the worst: bedbugs (check other reviews). Price is too high for such a bad experience. Please do your self a favor don’t book this
Carlos
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Audrey Gwen
Traveled with partner
Aug 28, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff are great with service but we found bedbugs in our bed. Glad it was just a overnight stay
OMG ! one of the worst hotels I've ever stayed in. Place was dirty and unkempt everywhere the rooms are tiny beyond belief, light fittings were hanging off the wall !,the laminate coating was peeling off the floor,moths had been eating holes in the curtains! And last but no means least was the shower only got lukewarm and was also ready at any time to come off the wall ,bloody disgrace.
Ricky
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Michelle
Aug 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was great, short walk from train station, close to sightseeing attractions and red light district. Lots of stairs to get to lobby and rooms but staff was helpful with luggage.
Small clean rooms. Staff insisted on daily room cleaning all spare towels and sheets were clogging up halls during cleaning time. It made it difficult to get in and out of our room.
We enjoyed having a room Juliet balcony looking over the street although it appears Amsterdam is a city that never sleeps.