
Axel’s take
A friendly, clean neighborhood base, with street noise the main compromise.
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Axel’s rating: 8.6/10 · a small, independent 3-star in Amsterdam’s Oud-West
Hotel Larende is a small, independent 3-star in Oud-West, and a strong pick for travelers who value friendly service over fancy surroundings. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the staff and cleanliness, while recent reviews describe a neighborhood full of cafés and restaurants rather than tourist crowds. Foodhallen is nearby, and trams make sightseeing straightforward. It delivers the essentials well for its class.
The compromises are compact rooms, beds several guests find firm, and street-facing rooms that can catch traffic and tram noise; light sleepers should request the back. Breakfast generally earns praise, though some recent guests report limited choice or slow replenishment. The hotel explicitly says its evening restaurant is closed, despite booking sites still advertising one. We'd skip it for spacious rooms or a doorstep location among the main sights.
- Rooms
- Simple, air-conditioned rooms; some have balconies, but size and mattress firmness divide guests.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent guest accounts.
- Service
- Warm, accommodating staff are the clearest recurring highlight; reception operates around the clock.
- Amenities
- Lift, free Wi-Fi, breakfast, bar and bike rental; the official site confirms evening dining is closed.
- Fees and surprises
- Public parking is metered; check breakfast inclusion, since booking channels describe it differently.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
The location
De Clercqstraat 115, Amsterdam
Oud-West cafés and Foodhallen nearby; allow roughly 25–30 minutes to walk into the center, or use nearby trams.
Amenities and check-in
Lift, free Wi-Fi, breakfast, bar and bike rental; the official site confirms evening dining is closed.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- No pool
- Breakfast (free)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Parking
- Full-service laundry
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Hotel Larende: from $223 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $223 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Larende on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.
Hotel Larende is a small, independent 3-star in Amsterdam’s Oud-West in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Address: De Clercqstraat 115, Amsterdam. Property ID: 1179695. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/amsterdam/hotel-larende-1179695
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/amsterdam/hotel-larende-1179695/2026-11-21/2-adults
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Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $305 | $321 on Expedia | $16 less (5%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $223 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $376 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $521 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $666 USD
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5 nights
Total price: $816 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $972 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
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14 nights
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#2 of 8 hotels in Oud-West by Axel's take. Oud-West is #5 of 12 places to stay in Amsterdam. The best hotels in Oud-West, ranked · Where to stay in Amsterdam
Axel's take: 8.6/10
A friendly, clean neighborhood base, with street noise the main compromise. a small, independent 3-star in Amsterdam’s Oud-West, scored for what it is.
Hotel Larende is a small, independent 3-star in Oud-West, and a strong pick for travelers who value friendly service over fancy surroundings. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the staff and cleanliness, while recent reviews describe a neighborhood full of cafés and restaurants rather than tourist crowds. Foodhallen is nearby, and trams make sightseeing straightforward. It delivers the essentials well for its class.
The compromises are compact rooms, beds several guests find firm, and street-facing rooms that can catch traffic and tram noise; light sleepers should request the back. Breakfast generally earns praise, though some recent guests report limited choice or slow replenishment. The hotel explicitly says its evening restaurant is closed, despite booking sites still advertising one. We'd skip it for spacious rooms or a doorstep location among the main sights.
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Best for: couples on a neighborhood city break; solo travelers who prioritize helpful staff; sightseers happy using trams
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Watch out for: traffic and tram noise in street-facing rooms; compact rooms and firm beds; evening restaurant closed
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Location: Oud-West cafés and Foodhallen nearby; allow roughly 25–30 minutes to walk into the center, or use nearby trams.
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Rooms: Simple, air-conditioned rooms; some have balconies, but size and mattress firmness divide guests.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent guest accounts.
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Service: Warm, accommodating staff are the clearest recurring highlight; reception operates around the clock.
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Amenities: Lift, free Wi-Fi, breakfast, bar and bike rental; the official site confirms evening dining is closed.
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Fees and surprises: Public parking is metered; check breakfast inclusion, since booking channels describe it differently.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Larende, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About Hotel Larende
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- De Clercqstraat 115, Amsterdam
- Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 421 reviews (location 4.1/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: 19 min by taxi · Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam: 7 min by taxi · Ikaria Park: 7 min walk · Van Gogh Museum: 8 min by taxi · Moco Museum | Amsterdam: 8 min by taxi · Royal Palace Amsterdam: 13 min by taxi
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Parking, Full-service laundry, Wi-Fi (free)
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Amsterdam
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
- Room features: Fridge
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Standard Single room
- Room features: Fridge
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Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge
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Standard Twin room with courtyard view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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