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The Elephant Hostel, hotel in Amsterdam

Conveniently set in Amsterdam, The Elephant Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

The hostel was quite nice. The bathrooms were clean and the rooms were big. Honestly, I can't say that I had any big issues during my stay.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
48 reviews
Price from
$122.23
1 night, 2 adults
ClinkNOORD Hostel, hotel in Amsterdam

ClinkNOORD is located in Noord area, just across the IJ River and within 10 minutes from the back of Amsterdam Centraal Station. The ferry ride is free and available 24/7.

It was a pretty spacious hostel with lots of areas to hang out. The staff was great, and helped us with all of our questions. They also got us set up with bikes that are rentable, as well as a hair dryer. We had to rent lockers—we needed the XL storage units located in the basement. I wish it had been slightly better advertised. The rooms themselves were great. We loved how open they felt, and the split shower/toilet rooms were perfect!
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
17,174 reviews
Price from
$112.60
1 night, 2 adults
Via Amsterdam, hotel in Amsterdam

Located 10 minutes by metro from the city center, Via Amsterdam is a design-led hybrid hostel and hotel with street art and urban design featured throughout the building.The property located in the...

Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
17,355 reviews
Price from
$90.75
1 night, 2 adults
ClinkMama, hotel in Amsterdam

ClinkMama is conveniently set in Amsterdam, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. The property is close to Artis Zoo, Dam Square and Beurs van Berlage.

The hostel is on the canal and has a bra window view of the water! This place is super unique and stylish. For a hostel I rank this place a High 7 and a must stay for solo travelers. However, book a private room. The shared rooms are co-ed and I was not comfortable with sleeping with males. They have the cutest swing and chubby cat! I really enjoyed this ambiance and the women staff.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
3,291 reviews
Price from
$101.86
1 night, 2 adults
ClinkCoco, hotel in Amsterdam

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, ClinkCoco is located in the center of Amsterdam, a 7-minute walk from Heineken Experience.

The localization was very good, the zone is nice
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
1,944 reviews
Price from
$111.12
1 night, 2 adults
Durty Nelly's Inn, hotel in Amsterdam

Located in the Red Light District of Amsterdam, Durty Nelly's Inn a 7-minute walk from the Central Station and a 1-minute walk from Dam Square. The property is close to several well-known attractions....

The check in was easy, and the location was central and convenient. There was 24-hour reception available.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
6,171 reviews
Price from
$64.82
1 night, 2 adults
THIS HO(S)TEL, hotel in Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam and with Our Lord in the Attic Museum reachable within a 1-minute walk, THIS HO(S)TEL provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout...

The hostel has a very good location that makes easier to walk around the area. The room is comfortable and clean.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
5,850 reviews
Price from
$74.08
1 night, 2 adults
Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Vondelpark, hotel in Amsterdam

Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam is located in the heart of the Vondelpark and offers a view on the green surroundings. The Van Gogh Museum is an 8-minute walk away.

Atmosphere, games and cleanliness, staff very friendly
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
7,177 reviews
Price from
$92.71
1 night, 2 adults
Hostelle - women only hostel Amsterdam, hotel in Amsterdam

A 20-minute metro ride from Amsterdam’s city center, female only hostel Hostelle offers rooms and beds in an modern designed hostel. This female only hostel offers a laundry service.

Almost every thing, the bed’s curtains that gives you privacy while sleeping, the common area warm atmosphere , the free tea and coffee, access to the kitchen and fridge, women only , leaving the luggage at storage room after check out.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
6,451 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults
Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Oost, hotel in Amsterdam

This design hostel Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Oost is 1.9 mi away from the city center. It shares its building with a cinema and theater and is located in a former school in the Zeeburg district.

It was a wonderful and special stay and it will not be the last
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
4,313 reviews
Price from
$99.56
1 night, 2 adults
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  • THIS HO(S)TEL
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 5,850 reviews

    Located in Amsterdam and with Our Lord in the Attic Museum reachable within a 1-minute walk, THIS HO(S)TEL provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout...

    Perfect location ,clean, comfortable, friendly host

  • ClinkMama
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3,291 reviews

    ClinkMama is conveniently set in Amsterdam, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. The property is close to Artis Zoo, Dam Square and Beurs van Berlage.

    Everything was amazing. This hostel looks amazing.

  • Via Amsterdam
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 17,356 reviews

    Located 10 minutes by metro from the city center, Via Amsterdam is a design-led hybrid hostel and hotel with street art and urban design featured throughout the building.The property located in the...

    I liked the open area around the Dude bar it has a nice atmosphere

  • Train Lodge Amsterdam
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,814 reviews

    Train Lodge Amsterdam is located next to Amsterdam Sloterdijk Train Station.

    Great location and unique recreation of train tracks 😃

  • ClinkNOORD Hostel
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 17,174 reviews

    ClinkNOORD is located in Noord area, just across the IJ River and within 10 minutes from the back of Amsterdam Centraal Station. The ferry ride is free and available 24/7.

    well located, incredible people, and incredible place

  • Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Oost
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 4,313 reviews

    This design hostel Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Oost is 1.9 mi away from the city center. It shares its building with a cinema and theater and is located in a former school in the Zeeburg district.

    Everything was alright clean room good night ls sleep

  • Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Vondelpark
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 7,177 reviews

    Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam is located in the heart of the Vondelpark and offers a view on the green surroundings. The Van Gogh Museum is an 8-minute walk away.

    Anaïs Was super helpful and nice with us! Thank you!

  • Xplore Hostel Amsterdam
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,478 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Xplore Hostel Amsterdam is located in the center of Amsterdam, a 4-minute walk from Royal Palace Amsterdam.

    The facilities were lovely and the location amazing

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Amsterdam

  • The Elephant Hostel
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 48 reviews

    Conveniently set in Amsterdam, The Elephant Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    luogo molto tranquillo e silenzioso, i personali sono cordiali e disponibili

  • ClinkCoco
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,941 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, ClinkCoco is located in the center of Amsterdam, a 7-minute walk from Heineken Experience.

    Location, price, coffee machine in room, apples, drinking water.

  • The Flying Pig Downtown
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4,433 reviews

    This hostel is located in shopping street Nieuwendijk in the center of Amsterdam. The Flying Pig Downtown has a bar and 24-hour front desk. Amsterdam Central Station is a 3-minute walk.

    The location is perfect and it's located in the center.

  • St Christophers Inn at The Winston
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,459 reviews

    This hostel is located in Amsterdam's city center, next to the Red Light District. St Christophers Inn at The Winston offers a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi.

    Comfortable and right in the center to all attractions

  • Hans Brinker Hostel Amsterdam
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 12,186 reviews

    Located in the city center of Amsterdam and only a 2-minute walk from Leidseplein, Hans Brinker Hostel Amsterdam offers a choice of private rooms and shared dormitories for individuals, backpackers...

    The location is perfect and close to the main museums

  • The Flying Pig Uptown
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,852 reviews

    The Flying Pig Uptown backpackers hostel is located right next to the famous Vondelpark and just an 8-minute walk from the bustling Leidseplein area.

    Excellent condition and location...many times I stay that hostel

  • Generator Amsterdam
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6,063 reviews

    Generator Amsterdam is a brand new designer hostel located in the east of Amsterdam near De Pijp. It was a former zoological building and is based in Oosterpark.

    It was clean, well organized and location quite good.

  • Heart of Amsterdam Hostel
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,194 reviews

    This ho(s)tel is located in the lively and central area of the famous Red Light District of Amsterdam, a 5-minute walk from Dam Square, with many tram and metro stops nearby and Amsterdam central...

    Great spot, staff are lovely and the rooms are clean

  • Euphemia Budget Old City Canal Zone
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,760 reviews

    Euphemia Budget Old City Canal Zone is located 2625 feet from Leidseplein and offers private rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    Very nice location, modern bathroom, friendly staff

  • Hostel The Globe
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,572 reviews

    The Globe offers hostel accommodations in the city center only 1312 feet from Amsterdam Central Railway Station.

    Staff were great as allways and a great location 👍

  • Hostel The Veteran
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 664 reviews

    Hostel The Veteran offers budget rooms for up to 4 people near Rembrandt Square, a lively area in the heart of Amsterdam. All of the rooms overlook the Herengracht canal.

    Comfortable. Great location. Recommend for low budget.

  • Hotel Sphinx
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,735 reviews

    The Hotel Sphinx has simply-furnished rooms in Amsterdam, just under a quarter of a mile from the Heineken Experience.

    Helpful staff . Comfortable bed and good hot shower.

  • International Budget Hostel City Center
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 2,686 reviews

    International Budget Hostel City Center is located in the city center of Amsterdam along the Leidsegracht. Leidseplein is only 984 ft away. Each room comes with shared bathroom facilities.

    In the city center, bot expensive and clean hostel

  • The White Tulip Hostel
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 3,807 reviews

    With its top location in the Red Light District, this hostel is a 5-minute walk away from Dam Square. The Irish pub has 6 TVs and serves breakfast until 22:00.

    Such an amazing place. I will come back definitely

  • Hostel Warmoes Amsterdam
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,332 reviews

    Attractively set in the Amsterdam City Center district of Amsterdam, Hostel Warmoes Amsterdam is located a 1-minute walk from Our Lord in the Attic Museum, 500 yards from Dam Square and a 2-minute...

    Reasonably priced, friendly staff and great location!

  • Panta Rhei Boatique Hotel
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 127 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Panta Rhei Boatique Hotel is located in the center of Amsterdam, a 12-minute walk from Rembrandt House.

    Personal foarte amabil experiență nouă și frumoasă

  • Hostel Utopia
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 980 reviews

    Located in Amsterdam, within a 8-minute walk of Anne Frank House and 0.8 miles of Rembrandtplein, Hostel Utopia has free WiFi throughout the property.

    Great location and very handy for public transport

  • Amigo Hostel
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 3,640 reviews

    Amigo Budget Hotel offers private and shared rooms on lively Linnaeusstraat. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Pretoriusstraat tram and bus stop is less than a 2 minute walk away.

    The recepcionist helped me all time that I needed it.

  • Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 1,985 reviews

    Located in the heart of Amsterdam, Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam is only a 5-minute walk from the Van Gogh Museum, The Rijksmuseum and the Concert Hall. Free WiFi is available throughout.

    The location of the hotel is very good, and the staff are very professional.

  • Amsterdam Hostel Uptown
    Scored 5.5
    5.5
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 874 reviews

    Less than 656 feet from Leidseplein, Amsterdam Hostel Uptown benefits from free Wi-Fi and a terrace. The Museum Square with the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum is within a 10-minute walk.

    Location is perfect and the staff are very friendly!

  • Amsterdam Hostel Orfeo
    Scored 5.2
    5.2
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 1,551 reviews

    Just a 2 minute walk from lively Leidesplein Square, Amsterdam Hostel Orfeo features a free Wi-Fi zone.

    everything is good for me! much more than Excellent!!

  • Amsterdam Hostel Sarphati
    Scored 5.1
    5.1
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 1,373 reviews

    This family hotel is set within Sarphati Park and is only 10 minutes by foot from the city center. This location is an ideal base for visiting Amsterdam.

    Near park and WiFi good working near street market

  • Guest House Amsterdam
    Scored 5.0
    5.0
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 471 reviews

    Attractively located in the Amsterdam Noord district of Amsterdam, Guest House Amsterdam is located 1.2 miles from A'DAM Lookout, 2.6 miles from Rembrandt House and 2.7 miles from Dutch National Opera...

    Great Hostel for a short trip. Beds were very comfy.

  • Princess Hostel Leidse Square Amsterdam
    Scored 4.6
    4.6
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 2,399 reviews

    Princess Hotel Leidse Square is located within a 5-minute walk from the well-known Leidse Square, Vondelpark and Museum Square.

    Clean showers with hot water and toilets with paper.

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  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 6,451 reviews
    In the hostel itself we felt super safe and comfortable. I would even say that that was the best hostel I was ever in!
    Wara Danuta
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $151.39
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,332 reviews
    Convenient location close to Centraal station. Staff were helpful as well. Super budget and cheap stay.
    Yun Ting Emily
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $79.24
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,044 reviews
    The properly was very clean and tidy. Staff members were helpful and friendly. The bunk bed in the hostel room was super comfy. The continental breakfast was perfect, plenty of choice. The overall experience was very welcoming. Would definetly recommend. Great location too.
    Zoe
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 6,451 reviews
    Great location, only 15 mins out of the city and 5 mins walk to the train station, felt safe at all times. Variety of shops surrounding the hostel. Staff were lovely and welcoming. Hostel has a great vibe, felt safe and welcomed
    Alyssa
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $102.19
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,727 reviews
    As one of the cheapest options in Amsterdam, this hotel is fine. Great location and has everything you need to survive a few days. No bells and whistles, a weird layout and bathroom but if you want to stay in a hotel on a budget. It’ll do. After staying here we went onto Berlin where we got a room twice as nice for 60% of the price.
    Patrick
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $168.54
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 2,829 reviews
    The room with the bunk beds was very small and dark however the property was very nice and in a great location. The bunk beds rooms however were cheap and comfortable. Would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere affordable to sleep with plans to not spend much time in the room.
    Helen
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $101.16
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6,063 reviews
    Great location in a park! Quiet, beautiful, 40 min walking to the railway station (there is a tram nearby also). The hostel is big and full of people, so it is possible to meet new people from all around the world. Good breakfast, kind staff
    SvitLT
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $130.38
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,459 reviews
    Great Location with a very cool bar which is available to all Customers, not only guests of the hostel, so a great place for meeting people!
    Benita
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $51.61
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,454 reviews
    I felt it was value for money. I got exactly what I paid for. Amsterdam is expensive, and everything I found under the price I paid for Abba was youth hostels with shared bunk beds. Not quite my vibe. But everything that this hotel advertised, it delivered.
    Ι
    Ιάσων
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 6,451 reviews
    The personnel were super cool and helpful. The hostel is pretty close to markets and public transport. The location was not nearly as bad as descibed in some internet forums. There was not a moment when we felt unsafe even during out nightouts. We had certain hesitations when choosing a female-only hostel (what about NBs? etc.), but It was the cheapest option we had and we do not regret it. Also getting rid of the male-gaze was a plus.
    Stella
    Young couple

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