Hotel Arena vs Hotel de Jonker
Both are in Amsterdam, 700 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Plantage
Hotel Arena
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★★★Plantage
Hotel de Jonker
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Hotel Arena
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 700 m apart.
Choose Hotel Arena if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.8)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 141 / 15)
Choose Hotel de Jonker if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 15 / 141)
Why is Hotel Arena better than Hotel de Jonker?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.8)+0.7
- 2More guest reviews (663 vs 155), so the rating is more reliable×4.3
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (141 vs 15 rooms)×9.4
Why is Hotel de Jonker better than Hotel Arena?
- 1550 m closer to the area centre−550 m
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (15 vs 141 rooms)−126
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Arena vs Hotel de Jonker: which hotel is better? | Hotel Arena | Hotel de Jonker |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.7 | 7.8 |
| Location | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 8.4 +0.3 | 8.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.6 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.7 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 663 +508 | 155 |
| Rank in Amsterdam | top 33% +46% | bottom 21% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Distance to Plantage centre | 640 m | 100 m −550 m |
| To public transport | 450 m | 500 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 78 +11 | 67 |
| To the nearest food shop | 350 m | 420 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 11 +10 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 32 | 40 +8 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 141 | 15 |
| Floors | 3 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 20 +12 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Van Gogh Museum | 2.4 km | 2.3 km |
| Defence Line of Amsterdam | 2.2 km | 1.6 km −620 m |
| De Nederlandsche Bank | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
| Rembrandt House Museum | 1.4 km | 840 m −600 m |
| NEMO Science Center | 1.6 km | 900 m −670 m |
| Heineken Experience | 1.7 km | 1.7 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
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
Hotel ArenaHotel de Jonker
- Hotel de Jonker is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Hotel Arena: €213 a night on average · Hotel de Jonker: €142 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Amsterdam by month
All months
| Month | Hotel Arena | Hotel de Jonker |
|---|---|---|
| December | €133 | €123 |
| January | €141 | €119 |
| February | €137 | €115 |
| March | €179 | €120 |
| April | €267 | €175 |
| May | €239 | €163 |
| June | €251 | €152 |
| July | €291 | €162 |
| August | €222 | €134 |
| September | €226 | €147 |
| October | €204 | €133 |
| November | €264 | €159 |
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
700 m apart
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.
Hotel de Jonker: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Tramhalte Mr. Visserplein: 500 m, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): 12 km, 67 places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Weather in Amsterdam
Hotel Arena or Hotel de Jonker: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Arena or Hotel de Jonker?
Hotel Arena leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Arena or Hotel de Jonker?
Over the year Hotel de Jonker costs about €142 a night on average against €213 at Hotel Arena, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel de Jonker is closer: 100 m from the centre, against 640 m for Hotel Arena.
How far apart are Hotel Arena and Hotel de Jonker?
The two hotels are 700 m apart in a straight line.
More match-ups
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