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Located in a monumental building located in the city center, Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Stadsdoelen - Refurbished november 2024 offers free WiFi access throughout the entire property.

The clean and the location
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
292 reviews
Price from
$68.90
1 night, 2 adults

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

Review score
9.2
Wonderful
291 reviews
Price from
$136.48
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Good location
Review score
8.1
Very Good
17,760 reviews
Price from
$152.58
1 night, 2 adults

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...

Review score
8.0
Very Good
17,338 reviews
Price from
$126.59
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Very nice hotel and quiet. Private rooms are good size and confortable. Safe area close to the city center
Review score
8.3
Very Good
3,274 reviews
Price from
$168.12
1 night, 2 adults

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

loved the quirkiness of this accommodation as an alternative to a hostel. super friendly staff and offered great snacks, towels, drinks and communal area. thoroughly happy
Review score
8.1
Very Good
2,963 reviews
Price from
$83.78
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, ClinkCoco is located in the center of Amsterdam, a 8-minute walk from Heineken Experience.

It’s a great place with nice people around.👍
Review score
8.2
Very Good
1,989 reviews
Price from
$168.12
1 night, 2 adults

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 owner is very nice, the place was perfectly clean, the bed is very comfortable and warm. I stayed there at a night that was 6 degrees celsius and I slept pretty well and warm.
Review score
8.3
Very Good
6,387 reviews
Price from
$114.72
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Amsterdam and with Our Lord in the Attic Museum reachable within a 2-minute walk, THIS HO(S)TEL provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout...

A perfect stay for a short-term travel - the value for money is going beyond the expectations! Very centrally located, clean, nice and helpful staff, unlimited very good coffee and tea in the morning. The description on Booking is fully matching, just read carefully before reserving and be aware that the room is small and mostly for sleeping in only. Definitely recommended!
Review score
8.6
Excellent
5,902 reviews
Price from
$118.68
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Good location yet affordable compared to other hostels. Floor was not clean enough and you will have to put your own bedsheets and pillow case. Towels and other amenities are available at the reception for extra euros.
Review score
8.6
Excellent
7,463 reviews
Price from
$104.39
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Review score
    7.8
    Good · 3,962 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.

  • Review score
    7.8
    Good · 4,558 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.

  • Review score
    4.1
    Disappointing · 2,536 reviews

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

  • Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 6,387 reviews

    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.

  • Review score
    7.3
    Good · 1,796 reviews

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

  • Review score
    7.1
    Good · 662 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.

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

  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 291 reviews

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

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 5,902 reviews

    Located in Amsterdam and with Our Lord in the Attic Museum reachable within a 2-minute walk, THIS HO(S)TEL provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout...

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 219 reviews

    Intersail Hostel offers cozy parquet floor cabins in a small houseboat located in the center within a 10-minute walk from Central Station. Rembrandtplein is a 15 minutes’ walk.

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 7,463 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.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 4,488 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.

  • Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 3,274 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.

  • Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 1,989 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, ClinkCoco is located in the center of Amsterdam, a 8-minute walk from Heineken Experience.

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 17,760 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.

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 2,963 reviews

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

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 17,338 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...

  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 2,556 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.

  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 12,640 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...

  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 6,627 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.

  • Review score
    7.8
    Good · 3,311 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...

  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 1,650 reviews

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

  • Review score
    7.3
    Good · 1,837 reviews

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

  • Review score
    7.1
    Good · 2,822 reviews

    Amsterdam Downtown Hotel Canal View is located in the city center of Amsterdam along the Leidsegracht. Leidseplein is only 984 ft away. Each room comes with shared bathroom facilities.

  • Review score
    7.0
    Good · 3,552 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Xplore Hostel Amsterdam is located in the center of Amsterdam, a 8-minute walk from Anne Frank House.

  • Review score
    6.5
    Pleasant · 3,917 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.

  • Review score
    6.5
    Pleasant · 3,794 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.

  • Review score
    6.3
    Pleasant · 1,372 reviews

    Hostel Warmoes Amsterdam is attractively set in Amsterdam, and has a restaurant and free WiFi.

  • Review score
    6.1
    Pleasant · 1,017 reviews

    Located in Amsterdam, within a 16-minute walk of Rembrandtplein and half a mile of Amsterdam Central Station, Hostel Utopia has free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Review score
    6.0
    Pleasant · 1,539 reviews

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

  • Review score
    5.8
    Fair · 893 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.

  • Review score
    5.6
    Fair · 1,376 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.

  • Review score
    5.2
    Fair · 484 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...

    Guest review
    The location is very close to the central part of Amsterdam and you can take a free ferry there. The room was clean, had a fridge and a fan. The bathroom and toilet were ok too (there was hot water)

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  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 6,642 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!
    Guest review by
    Wara Danuta
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $431.15
    Review score
    6.3
    Pleasant · 1,372 reviews
    Convenient location close to Centraal station. Staff were helpful as well. Super budget and cheap stay.
    Guest review by
    Yun Ting Emily
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $247.30
    Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 1,248 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.
    Guest review by
    Zoe
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 6,642 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
    Guest review by
    Alyssa
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $219.37
    Review score
    6.9
    Pleasant · 1,821 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.
    Guest review by
    Patrick
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $347.19
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 2,888 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.
    Guest review by
    Helen
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $264.57
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 6,627 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
    Guest review by
    SvitLT
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $323.58
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 2,556 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!
    Guest review by
    Benita
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $161.68
    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 3,536 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.
    Guest review by
    Ιάσων
    Solo traveler

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