Botel vs Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam
Both are in Amsterdam, 400 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.0
- Score by category
- 4 of 5
The short answer
Pick Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam
It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 400 m apart.
Choose Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.7)
- breakfast included
- free parking
Why is Botel better than Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam?
- 1More guest reviews (552 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable×110
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2017)+4y
Why is Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam better than Botel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.7)+1.2
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Has free parking
- 56 more listed amenities (20 vs 14)+6
- 6Earlier check-in (13:30 vs 15:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Botel vs Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam: which hotel is better? | Botel | Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.9 +1.2 |
| Location | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 5.8 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.0 +1.0 |
| Public transport | 4.6 | 5.7 +1.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.2 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.9 +1.2 |
| Number of reviews | 552 +547 | 5 |
| Rank in Amsterdam | bottom 17% | bottom 45% +28% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.8 | 5.0 +0.2 |
| Distance to NDSM centre | 250 m | 180 m |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 940 m −200 m |
| To the airport | 13 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 17 | 15 |
| To the nearest food shop | 250 m | 340 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 181 | – |
| Floors | 4 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 +4y | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 20 +6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 13:30 −2h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Van Gogh Museum | 4.7 km | 4.6 km |
| Defence Line of Amsterdam | 2.9 km | 2.8 km |
| De Nederlandsche Bank | 4.7 km | 4.5 km |
| Rembrandt House Museum | 3.6 km | 3.3 km |
| NEMO Science Center | 3.3 km | 3.0 km |
| Heineken Experience | 4.8 km | 4.6 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
BotelCrane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam
- Botel is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Botel: €583 a night on average · Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam: €912 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Amsterdam by month
All months
| Month | Botel | Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| December | €169 | €937 |
| January | €194 | €937 |
| February | €211 | €1,137 |
| March | €212 | €1,000 |
| April | €781 | €905 |
| May | €776 | €848 |
| June | €776 | €848 |
| July | €776 | €848 |
| August | €776 | €848 |
| September | €776 | €848 |
| October | €776 | €848 |
| November | €776 | €937 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
400 m apart
Botel: city centre: 3.9 km, nearest station Amersterdam Central Train Station: 1.1 km, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): 13 km, 17 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam: city centre: 3.7 km, nearest station Amersterdam Central Train Station: 940 m, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): 13 km, 15 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
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Botel or Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam: common questions
Which is better, Botel or Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam?
Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam leads in 4 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Botel or Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam?
Over the year Botel costs about €583 a night on average against €912 at Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Botel and Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam?
The two hotels are 400 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score