Via Amsterdam, DiemenVia Amsterdam in Diemen, Netherlands has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 4 of 9 hotels we score in Diemen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction.Via Amsterdam is a hybrid hostel and hotel in Diemen, a residential suburb east of the city centre. The metro station is a three-minute walk away, with central Amsterdam roughly ten minutes by metro. The building has 170 rooms, mixing dormitory beds from around €16 with private rooms, all in a minimal, spacious style with 90s urban design and street art. There are large shared areas for socialising, working or relaxing, plus free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception, laundry, luggage storage and lockers. It suits budget travellers and groups who want easy city access without central prices. Being in Diemen means the surroundings are quiet and suburban rather than in the middle of the action.What stands out

Three-minute walk to the metro

Dorm beds from about €16

Many spaces to socialise or work

24-hour reception and free Wi-Fi

Watch out for

Located in a quiet suburb, not central Amsterdam

Can feel very quiet after 6pm

Better-scored in Diemen

Jaz Amsterdam, Diemen: 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $215 a night. Jaz Amsterdam is a four-star hotel from Deutsche Hospitality, opened in 2015 in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam.

Courtyard Arena Atlas Marriott, Diemen: 3.3 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms). Courtyard Arena Atlas Marriott is a four-star hotel situated in the Zuidoost business district of Amsterdam.

Hampton by Hilton Ams Arena, Diemen: 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $166 a night. Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Arena Boulevard is a 3-star hotel situated in the Amsterdam Zuidoost entertainment district.