Conveniently set in Amsterdam, The Elephant Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is close to several well-known attractions, a 11-minute walk from Royal Theater Carré, 0.9 miles from Dam Square and 1.1 miles from Beurs van Berlage. Certain units at the property include a balcony with a city view. Speaking German, English, Spanish and Dutch at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Artis Zoo, Rembrandt House and Dutch National Opera & Ballet. Schiphol Airport is 11 miles away.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Amsterdam, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
5 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Amsterdam

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Itsnotmechi
    Spain Spain
    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.
  • Lengyel
    Hungary Hungary
    The rooms and bathroom are very clean! Staff was very nice and helpful! Everything was great, had a wonderful stay! Great location too!
  • Siobhan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This hostel is still new (Dec 2024) so everything feels very fresh and clean. The lobby/reception/bar is part of a protected part of the building and is a nice place to spend some time. The staff were very friendly and there were some late night...
  • Daria
    Russia Russia
    The most comfortable bed👍 , enough space for luggage!The bathroom was clean, a lot of space and hot water! Laundry for reasonable price! Also, staff was extremely nice and helpful:) Close to the metro station, the tram to the central station is in...
  • Алёна
    Ukraine Ukraine
    The staff is really friendly and helpful, you get to make your own bed this is how you make sure it’s clean, the bathroom is clean as well
  • C
    Chiraqa
    Spain Spain
    it was a really good hostel, very clean, comfortable , the staff are nice and helpful, the facilities are really good, and its very near to the center. it was a very good experience.
  • Efeziya
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The internal decorations of the building was amazing. The gym was small but very good. The room was clean and everything about the room was perfect.
  • Ghebremicael
    Germany Germany
    The people in the reception were kind. The people who shared the room with us are quiet.
  • Nigel
    Ireland Ireland
    Recently opened. Fresh and clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Tram stop outside, it’s close to the city centre ✅
  • Felix
    Germany Germany
    Everything is new and the staff is very kind and helpful. Extremely clean, great location and great value for the amazing things you get. The gym is a small room but has everything you need for a good workout (again, everything is new)

Area info

Amenities of The Elephant Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Baggage storage
  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • View

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Strollers
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Fitness

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Dutch

House rules
The Elephant Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Elephant Hostel

  • The prices at The Elephant Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Elephant Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bar crawls
    • Fitness
    • Bicycle rental
  • Check-in at The Elephant Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Elephant Hostel is 0.8 miles from the center of Amsterdam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.