A-Train Hotel

Medieval Centre & Red Light District


Reflecting its unbeatable location facing Centraal Station, the train theme at this old-fashioned, family-run hotel extends from the clocks, photographs and memorabilia at reception to the train-track-painted floor leading to the breakfast room with railway-carriage-style booths (rates include continental breakfast). Its 34 dark-timber-furnished rooms include two four-person family rooms with kitchenettes.


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