Oosterparkbuurt Amsterdam, Netherlands
Opened
2016
Price
$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
GeneratorConverted laboratory hostel
The university's former science laboratory runs as an energetic hostel, connecting travelers across cavernous lounges and parkside terraces.
What it’s good at
Notable
A 1917 zoological institute topped with a two-storey glass curtain wall facing Oosterpark.
Notable
The 1917 health sciences building preserves terrazzo floors, stained glass, and marble stairs.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Oosterpark sits right outside the terrace, and the city's historic canal ring is a short tram ride away.
The rooms
Options span shared bunk dorms, capsule pods, and private rooms, and select bedrooms look out over Oosterpark's tree canopy.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Oosterbar
The basement bar takes over the former boiler room, serving cocktails beneath exposed pipes beside a late-night DJ booth.
At the table
The auditorium bar serves drinks from the professor's desk, and Nescio Café pours morning coffee beside the park.
How it began
The building opened in 1917 as a university laboratory, then stood squatted for years after scientists vacated in 1983.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.