<h2>Comfortable Accommodation</h2> The Elephant Hostel in Amsterdam offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or city views. Each room includes a balcony, sofa bed, and free WiFi throughout the property. <h2>Modern Facilities</h2> Guests can enjoy a lounge, fitness room, lift, 24-hour front desk, bike hire, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a seating area, hairdryer, and sofa. <h2>Prime Location</h2> Located 17 km from Schiphol Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Artis Zoo and Rembrandt House. Nearby attractions include the Dutch National Opera & Ballet and Dam Square. <h2>Guest Satisfaction</h2> Highly rated for its attentive staff, clean rooms, and convenient location, The Elephant Hostel ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated 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 single beds
3 single beds
5 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Amsterdam

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • H
    Harpreet
    Canada Canada
    From booking the hostel to arriving there, being welcomed to checkout, all was excellent!
  • Christina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    hotel was beautiful, staff were absolutely amazing and so friendly. Loved our stay here
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a friendly atmosphere, perfect as a solo traveller. Excellent value and lovely location. Comfortable facilities. Great food! Really friendly staff. The guests in my dorm were also respectful.
  • Alina
    Poland Poland
    The hostel is really nice and well-maintained. The staff is friendly and helpful. The bed is comfortable, with a good duvet and pillow, and there's a socket right next to it. It's great that there are no hidden charges, like extra fees for a...
  • Umut
    Spain Spain
    The entrance and common area is great! The showers and bathroom is well equipped and clean. The staff is very friendly and approachable. The lockers automatic with your key card, so no need to buy or bring lock.
  • Joona
    Finland Finland
    Had an excellent stay! The location was perfect, close to the city center but far enough to be quiet and pleasant in the evenings. Staff was incredibly helpful as well with making changes and giving info. The dorm beds have a great amount of...
  • Kayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All the staff were really friendly and helpful. The facilities were clean and easy to use - the shower was incredible. Nice atmosphere and a good location. It wasn't loud and the people in my dorm where mindful of noise. All in all - a great stay...
  • Gladys
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was very good, having public transport just outside the hotel. Hotel was super clean and smelled good. Clean toilet, sheets, and towels. Good value for money.
  • Kornelia
    Poland Poland
    v friendly staff, exceptional reception and lounge
  • Shaun
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Even though the location wasnt in the city centre, this is a benefit. As the surrounding areas are very pretty and clean. Transport links are great and only takes 10 mins to get into the city centre

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Elephant Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • View

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Pub 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
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

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

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Wellness

  • Fitness

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Dutch

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

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about The Elephant Hostel