Hotel Amsterdam Huis Ten Bosch Review: My Family’s Experience
Last Updated on August 20, 2026 by Kay
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Visiting Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki, Japan, and wondering whether you should stay at Hotel Amsterdam?
I stayed at Hotel Amsterdam for one night with my family, so I thought I would share our honest experience so that you can decide whether it’s worth your time and money.
Our Experience at Hotel Amsterdam (Huis Ten Bosch)
Hotel Amsterdam is best known for its excellent location, which is why we booked it.
Huis Ten Bosch has five official hotels, but Hotel Amsterdam is the only one that’s located in the park. Even better, it’s right inside the Miffy area, making it perfect for families with kids and Miffy fans.
Most of the guests we saw during our stay seemed to be families with young children, which makes sense considering the location and how family-friendly the hotel is.
I think Hotel Amsterdam is especially worth considering if you want to head straight to Miffy Wonder Square first thing in the morning. Hotel guests are able to go on Miffy rides and attractions, as well as Huis Ten Bosch’s famous three-floor merry-go-round, an hour before the park’s official opening time!
And if you’re a huge Miffy fan, there’s another reason to stay here: Hotel Amsterdam has actual Miffy Rooms. There are currently two versions, with Miffy-themed furniture, decorations, amenities, and other details throughout the room.
I haven’t personally stayed in one of their Miffy rooms (I’ll be honest, it was too pricey for me), but if Miffy is the main reason for your Huis Ten Bosch trip, this would probably be a good choice.
Note that since Hotel Amsterdam is located inside the paid Theme Park Zone of Huis Ten Bosch, you typically need to purchase either an After 3 Passport or 1 Day Passport to get to the hotel while the park is open.
We purchased an After 3 Passport, which actually worked out perfectly because we could get a feel for the park that afternoon and evening and then decide what we wanted to do the following day. When we checked into the hotel, we received a complimentary 1 Day Passport from the hotel for our second day.
However, Hotel Amsterdam has a pretty great exception if you’re arriving late. If you arrive after Huis Ten Bosch has completely closed for the day, you don’t need to purchase an After 3 Passport or 1 Day Passport on your check-in day, and you’ll still receive the complimentary 1 Day Passport for the following day.
Hotel Amsterdam is the only one of the five official hotels with this late-arrival exception, so this can be quite a good deal if you weren’t planning to visit the park on your arrival day anyway.
If you arrive after Huis Ten Bosch has closed, go to the hotel baggage check-in area near the main entrance and use the phone there to contact Hotel Amsterdam. Hotel staff will then come pick you up in a private car and take you to the hotel.
The Hotel Amsterdam Lobby
I wasn’t expecting Hotel Amsterdam’s lobby to be quite so grand. My daughter and I probably spent a few moments here just staring at everything. It had enormous chandeliers hanging from a very high ceiling, columns, marble-style floors, and lots of seating.
There was also a quieter lounge area in the hotel with big sofas and armchairs. It really reminded me of European-style hotels abroad. Listen, I’m Grandma Core, so I LOVE floral and any other cozy patterns and furniture you’d likely find in a grandma’s house in the 90s. I think this has rubbed off on my daughter because she also adored the decor. (My husband and I like to joke that she’s a reincarnation of one of our grandmas.)
When we checked in, we received two adorable Miffy parfaits, which were super adorable. We enjoyed these in our room, but found that just one parfait alone was honestly too big for even the three of us to share.
The first bite tasted good, but I got tired of the flavor quite quickly. I think there may have been some cream cheese in it, which made it quite rich. I also wasn’t a fan of the cookie crumbles on top.
And although the Miffy sitting on top looked adorable (I believe it was gelatin), there was simply too much of it. I actually preferred the parfait underneath.
So yes, very cute and very Instagrammable, but a bit of a waste because we didn’t even eat the second one! Granted, we’re not a very sweets-loving family.
Our Room at Hotel Amsterdam
We stayed in a Superior Twin Room at Hotel Amsterdam, which was very spacious and had plenty of room for our luggage. All of the rooms here are at least 45 square meters, so if you’re looking for space, this hotel won’t disappoint.
The room was very Western-style, with two large beds, a sofa, a coffee table, an additional chair, a desk, and wooden furniture.
There was also plenty of wardrobe and storage space. The wardrobe contained pajamas for adults and slippers.
We had to get PJs and slippers for our kiddo from the lobby. I believe the PJs are only one size (120 cm).
There was also a small television set, a small desk and a kettle:
As well as drinking glasses, TWG tea, and cute floral teacups:
If you need wine glasses or an ice bucket, they have that covered, too!
The beds were fine, although nothing particularly special. We slept fine, nothing felt uncomfortable but it wasn’t the most luxurious hotel we’ve stayed at.
Our window looked out over trees and other greenery. There were some yachts in the distance, but it was obscured by the shrubbery.
Bathroom
I really liked that the toilet was in its own separate room, which is always a must for me now that I’ve been living in Japan for almost two decades. The washlet was a little dated but this wasn’t a big deal.
The sink and vanity were separate as well, so we weren’t all trying to use the same bathroom space at once. As you can see in the image below, the sink is quite old. Everything was clean, though, so this didn’t bother me, although I don’t like separate cold and hot water handles. This makes it a little hard for kids as well, especially if they don’t know the difference between the two.
As you can see in the image below, there were also plenty of toiletries. We had to get our daughter’s toothbrush from the lobby.
Interestingly, there was also a drinking water dispenser.
The bathtub was very Western-style, with the shower inside the bathtub and a shower curtain.
I personally wasn’t a fan of this because I’m used to Japanese bathrooms where the shower and bathtub are separate, but considering Hotel Amsterdam is supposed to make you feel like you’re staying in Europe, I suppose it makes sense!
There was also a sink next to the bathtub, so plenty of space to put whatever you need for your bath.
Breakfast at Hotel Amsterdam
The breakfast buffet, which was included in our stay, had a decent selection of both Japanese and Western food.
There were eggs, sausages, bacon, salads, vegetables, curry, rice, fish, bread, pastries, fruit, and plenty of other options.
I also liked that there were some Nagasaki specialties, including sara udon and castella cake.
For families with younger children, there was a children’s section with Miffy plates, bowls, and cups, as well as packaged baby food.
The food itself was fine (I know, I know, I’m saying “fine” a lot, but that’s truly how I felt), but I thought the taste overall was pretty average.
The buffet also felt a little chaotic when we went. There were lots of families and it felt a little crowded, so breakfast didn’t feel particularly relaxing.
However, we did really like finishing up breakfast and heading straight to the Miffy rides, which are less than a minute from the restaurant.
Laudromats
One downside to Hotel Amsterdam is that there is no laundromat in the building. You need to walk about six minutes to a building that has coin laundry, and it’s technically outside the park, so you need to have your park pass on you.
Hotel Amsterdam with Kids
I think Hotel Amsterdam is one of the most kid-friendly hotels at Huis Ten Bosch.
It’s located right in the theme park area of Huis Ten Bosch, specifically in the Miffy area, so it’s super convenient. And of course, it has Miffy welcome sweets and Miffy cutlery and plates for kids.
Is Hotel Amsterdam Worth Staying At?
I think Hotel Amsterdam is a good place to stay with kids if you want to be right in the Miffy area.
If you’re staying at Huis Ten Bosch because you want to spend as much time as possible in the park, it’s a great location. You can get back to your room relatively easily during the day and don’t have to walk a lot or take a bus to get there, unlike the other hotels at the park. The rooms are also enormous, which is a major plus for families.
I would consider it if you’re visiting with young children or if Miffy Wonder Square is one of the main reasons for your trip.
Check availability and rates for Hotel Amsterdam here.
But if I were choosing purely based on which hotel I enjoyed staying at more, I would choose Hotel Europe over Hotel Amsterdam. I felt like it was nicer overall and looked less dated. You can read about my experience at Hotel Europe in this article.
If you’re visiting with children, make sure to read my detailed article about Huis Ten Bosch with kids.