Pension Homeland

Pension Homeland was a delightful and slightly quirky stay! The building is a repurposed naval office building located directly beside what is now a park, and right on the water near the riverboat docks, all of which give it that slightly quirky, but thoroughly enjoyable, vibe. The staff could not have been more accommodating and helpful to those on their first visit to Amsterdam. They helped us manage jet lag by allowing us to check in several hours early, aided us in planning transportation to area sites, warned us about issues we might not otherwise have expected, loaned us electrical transformer plugs when ours did not fit, and were generally warm and welcoming. The room was very clean, but basic. No AC, but with windows that open wide, as well as fans it was very comfortable for us. Nice shower with ample hot water. The restaurant served excellent cappuccino and very good dinner and breakfast—and was obviously well-liked by the local community so make reservations for dinner! The only drawback is that because of its proximity to a popular local park, on a Friday night there is a lot of noise. Not annoyingly loud, but pretty constant and well past 10 pm since the sun doesn’t set until 10:30 in July!! All in all, we felt we had a more authentic Dutch experience by staying here—we recommend it!

Staff was absolutely amazing. Bar and restaurant was great. Please be mindful that the building is historic and does not have AC. It was quite brutal during a heat wave. However a small desk fan was provided, staff and location made up for the heat. Would definitely stay at this property at a different time of the year again.

Perfect!

The staff is really nice and available at all times. The location is very convenient near bus stops that take you downtown in a few minutes. It has a beautiful lake next to it to enjoy a walk. The room was comfortable and spacious enough for two people. The restaurant is really nice although I didn't like the snacks we order, but their beer is great!