Visited Netherlands for 12 days. Solid experience. Scene is quieter but worthwhile. Pricing up slightly.
Spent $78/day. Best part: GFE quality.
Overall: 8/10. Would return.
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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8 Mar 2026 at 09:26
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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9 Mar 2026 at 05:22
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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9 Mar 2026 at 16:39
100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
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11 Mar 2026 at 05:42
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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11 Mar 2026 at 16:17
I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $66/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $66/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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13 Mar 2026 at 03:33
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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13 Mar 2026 at 21:37
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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15 Mar 2026 at 09:09
Quick question — how was the wifi?
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15 Mar 2026 at 14:38
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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15 Mar 2026 at 23:39
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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17 Mar 2026 at 02:45
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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