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title: "Breitner House vs Hotel Arena: which hotel is better?"
description: "Breitner House or Hotel Arena in Amsterdam? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-04
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# Breitner House vs Hotel Arena

Both are in Amsterdam, 580 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Oostpoort
## [Breitner House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/breitner-house-amsterdam/)

- **Guest rating:** 10.0 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1226623/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Plantage
## [Hotel Arena](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-arena-amsterdam/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.4

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1563982/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Arena

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 580 m apart.

### Choose Breitner House if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 2 / 141)

### Choose Hotel Arena if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.0 km / 2.6 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 141 / 2)

### Why is Breitner House better than Hotel Arena?

1.  Higher guest rating (10.0 vs 8.5) (+1.5)
2.  Has 24-hour room service
3.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00) (−2h)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)
5.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (2 vs 141 rooms) (−139)

### Why is Hotel Arena better than Breitner House?

1.  More guest reviews (663 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable (×83)
2.  18 more sights within 1 km (+18)
3.  5 more listed amenities (20 vs 15) (+5)
4.  Has a gym
5.  Has an on-site restaurant
6.  A larger hotel with more facilities (141 vs 2 rooms) (×70.5)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Breitner House | Hotel Arena |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 10.0  (+1.5) | 8.5 |
| Location | 7.8 | 8.4  (+0.6) |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.0  (+0.8) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5  (+1.5) |
| Public transport | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 10.0  (+1.5) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 8 | 663  (+655) |
| Rank in Amsterdam | top 30%  (+3%) | top 33% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.8 | 8.4  (+0.6) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.6 km | 2.0 km  (−570 m) |
| To public transport | 480 m | 450 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 92  (+14) | 78 |
| To the nearest food shop | 260 m | 350 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 13 | 11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 14 | 32  (+18) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 2 | 141 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 20  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−2h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Van Gogh Museum | 3.0 km | 2.4 km  (−570 m) |
| Defence Line of Amsterdam | 2.7 km | 2.2 km  (−470 m) |
| De Nederlandsche Bank | 1.7 km | 1.1 km  (−570 m) |
| Rembrandt House Museum | 1.9 km | 1.4 km  (−480 m) |
| NEMO Science Center | 1.8 km | 1.6 km |
| Heineken Experience | 2.3 km | 1.7 km  (−570 m) |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Breitner HouseHotel Arena

           

-   Hotel Arena is cheaper in 10 of 10 months
-   Breitner House: €551 a night on average · Hotel Arena: €207 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Amsterdam by month](https://stayversus.com/en/netherlands/amsterdam/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Hotel Arena prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-arena-amsterdam/prices/)

## Location

580 m apart

Breitner House: city centre: 2.6 km, nearest station Station Amsterdam Muiderpoort: 480 m, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): 12 km, 92 places to eat within 500 m, 14 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Arena: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Station Amsterdam Weesperpoort: 450 m, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): 12 km, 78 places to eat within 500 m, 32 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Amsterdam

[Amsterdam weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/netherlands/north-holland/amsterdam/weather)

## Breitner House or Hotel Arena: common questions

### Which is better, Breitner House or Hotel Arena?

Hotel Arena leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Breitner House is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Breitner House or Hotel Arena?

Over the year Hotel Arena costs about €207 a night on average against €551 at Breitner House, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Arena is closer: 2.0 km from the centre, against 2.6 km for Breitner House.

### How far apart are Breitner House and Hotel Arena?

The two hotels are 580 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/breitner-house-amsterdam-vs-hotel-arena-amsterdam/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/