Located close to Dam Square and Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, De Herbert Amsterdam (Formerly France Hotel) provides a terrace, shopping on site, and a bar. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Molly Malones Irish Pub, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Located in Amsterdam City Centre, a neighborhood in Amsterdam, De Herbert Amsterdam (Formerly France Hotel) is near the airport and near a metro station. Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit The 9 Streets and Flower Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena. Visit our Amsterdam travel guide
1012 AL, North Holland, Amsterdam, Oudezijds Kolk 11
What's nearby
Amsterdam Chinatown
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Warmoesstraat
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Dam Square
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Sexmuseum
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Berlage Stock Exchange
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Amsterdam Central Metro Station
2 min walk
Amsterdam Central Station
4 min walk
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
40 min drive
Restaurants
Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
1 min walk
VOC-Café De Schreierstoren
2 min walk
De Haven van Texel
1 min walk
Omelegg - City Centre
1 min walk
Hudson's Terrace & Restaurant
2 min walk
About this property
De Herbert Amsterdam (Formerly France Hotel)
Hotel near Dam Square
Close to Passenger Terminal Amsterdam and Rembrandt Square, De Herbert Amsterdam (Formerly France Hotel) provides a terrace, shopping on site, and a bar. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Molly Malones Irish Pub, offers breakfast and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
A vending machine, an elevator, and luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 57 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property class
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 3 stars.
Frequently asked questions
Is De Herbert Amsterdam (Formerly France Hotel) pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at De Herbert Amsterdam (Formerly France Hotel)?
As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at De Herbert Amsterdam (Formerly France Hotel) on Sep 19, 2026 start from ¥54,367, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at De Herbert Amsterdam (Formerly France Hotel)?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at De Herbert Amsterdam (Formerly France Hotel)?
Check-out is at 11:30 AM.
Where is De Herbert Amsterdam (Formerly France Hotel) located?
Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Amsterdam Chinatown and Dam Square. The 9 Streets and Flower Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Amsterdam Central Metro Station and Amsterdam Central Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
De Herbert Amsterdam (Formerly France Hotel) Reviews
7.0
Good
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7.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
7.4
Staff & service
6.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 600 reviews
10 - Excellent
118
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 600 reviews
8 - Good
210
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 600 reviews
6 - Okay
140
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 600 reviews
4 - Poor
80
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 600 reviews
2 - Terrible
52
Reviews
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Geoffrey
Apr 19, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent- super friendly and they truly appreciated our business! The location is in the heart of the city and is considered one of the busiest areas. Our room was in a quiet spot on the second floor facing the back courtyard. Although the room was basic and in need of some TLC, the hotel has started a large renovation and I'm sure the summer guests will be treated to refreshed rooms.
It is very well located, near Central Station, and in walking distance of the main attractions, the only negative point is that there is a bar next to it, so it is a little bit noisy.
Nice, helpful employees. Perfect for our one night stay before our cruise. Easy to find, middle of everything and very close to the port and train station.
Great location in the heart of the oldest districts. Easy acess/walkable from train station and close to Viking's port. Clean, well appointed room. We found a jazz bar around the corner after dinner in the neighborhood.
Weak aircondition in 4th floor during intense heat at France hotell, made the last night air difficult to sleep. Otherwise come and friendly people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Kenneth
Oct 23, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The Hotel France is in a convenient location, very walkable and close to the train station. Staff are very nice. Here goes my first bad review ever….for quite a high price, it is more average (at best) hostel in vibes than luxury hotel. It is very old, but there is no excuse for the very dirty carpeting in the entry way and mouldy shower curtain and shower as well as the sporadic room service. The laminate flooring in the room was also very worn and lifting up. The beds were not uncomfortable and clean, however. As Amsterdam is very expensive, I would pay more for a nicer hotel next time, or better yet spend much less at a beautiful airport hotel and take the train in daily if that is not too inconvenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Manfred
Dec 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hot water not working in shower on the 2nd day but staff members responded quickly
Two good features: convenient to Centraal Station and staff kind and friendly. Not so good: room and bathroom tiny. Not very clean. Bed hard, pillows lumpy. Minimal amenities; no free coffee. Most important, the listing online promised air-conditioning but it was just weak air-circulation without cooling. With 32 C / 90 F temps outside, the room was so hot and stuffy I hardly slept at all.
For the price this was crazy. Very old hotel bed extremely uncomfortable. Tired and just not nice. The guy at reception was adamant that I was going to smoke in my room for some reason. No idea why I have no intention doing so. Neither do I smoke
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
clayton
Oct 6, 2025
Shower was retrofitted into room and leaked onto floor. WiFi was hit or miss.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Jul 5, 2022
Average stay, nothing to write home about
It looked better than it was on the pictures. A tad expensive for what it was.. Overall nice staff and convenient location
Hotel is very close to central station and that was the only advantage.
Hotel building is very old and outdated. Rooms are kind of renovated but very very small.