The Elephant Hostel
The Elephant Hostel
<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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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Lift
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Air conditioning
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Guests who stayed here loved
- HHarpreet
Canada
“From booking the hostel to arriving there, being welcomed to checkout, all was excellent!” - Christina
United Kingdom
“hotel was beautiful, staff were absolutely amazing and so friendly. Loved our stay here” - Carol
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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“v friendly staff, exceptional reception and lounge” - Shaun
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 HostelGreat 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 rentalAdditional charge
- Pub crawlsAdditional charge
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Strollers
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Luggage storageAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional 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 rulesThe Elephant Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.