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title: "The Bee Hostel vs Wittenberg by Cove: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Bee Hostel or Wittenberg by Cove in Amsterdam? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# The Bee Hostel vs Wittenberg by Cove

Both are in Amsterdam, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Plantage
## [The Bee Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-bee-hostel-amsterdam/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2190408/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Weesperbuurt
## [Wittenberg by Cove](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/wittenberg-by-cove-amsterdam/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2322169/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Wittenberg by Cove

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 180 m apart.

### Choose The Bee Hostel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 115)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2017)

### Choose Wittenberg by Cove if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.8)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 115 / 5)

### Why is The Bee Hostel better than Wittenberg by Cove?

1.  More guest reviews (395 vs 93), so the rating is more reliable (×4.2)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2017) (+5y)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)
5.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (5 vs 115 rooms) (−110)

### Why is Wittenberg by Cove better than The Bee Hostel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.8) (+0.4)
2.  A larger hotel with more facilities (115 vs 5 rooms) (×23.0)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | The Bee Hostel | Wittenberg by Cove |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.2  (+0.4) |
| Location | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Public transport | 8.5 | 8.8  (+0.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 8.9  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.2  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 395  (+302) | 93 |
| Rank in Amsterdam | top 11% | top 5%  (+6%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.5 km | 1.4 km  (−150 m) |
| To public transport | 420 m | 360 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 74 | 84  (+10) |
| To the nearest food shop | 440 m | 410 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 4  (+3) |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 5 | 115 |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022  (+5y) | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 14  (+8) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Van Gogh Museum | 2.2 km | 2.0 km |
| Defence Line of Amsterdam | 1.5 km | 1.5 km |
| De Nederlandsche Bank | 1.1 km | 930 m  (−170 m) |
| Rembrandt House Museum | 760 m | 690 m |
| NEMO Science Center | 890 m | 1.0 km |
| Heineken Experience | 1.7 km | 1.5 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

180 m apart

The Bee Hostel: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Tramhalte Mr. Visserplein: 420 m, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): 12 km, 74 places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Wittenberg by Cove: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Tramhalte Mr. Visserplein: 360 m, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): 12 km, 84 places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Amsterdam

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

## The Bee Hostel or Wittenberg by Cove: common questions

### Which is better, The Bee Hostel or Wittenberg by Cove?

Wittenberg by Cove leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, The Bee Hostel or Wittenberg by Cove?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Wittenberg by Cove is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 1.5 km for The Bee Hostel.

### How far apart are The Bee Hostel and Wittenberg by Cove?

The two hotels are 180 m apart in a straight line.

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-   [The Bee Hostel vs Generator Amsterdam](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/generator-amsterdam-amsterdam-vs-the-bee-hostel-amsterdam/)

## 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/the-bee-hostel-amsterdam-vs-wittenberg-by-cove-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/