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Ideally located in Amsterdam, The Bee Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 1.6 km from Dam Square, 1.9 km from Beurs van Berlage and 1.2 km from Rembrandtplein. The property is non-smoking and is set 200 metres from Artis Zoo.

very clean very helpful staff location is good amazing

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8.6
Fabulous
2,602 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, certain units at the hostel also have a city view. At THIS HO(S)TEL all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Popular points of interest near THIS HO(S)TEL include Beurs van Berlage, Rembrandt House and Basilica of St. Nicholas. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 18 km from the hostel.

this was our first stay in a hostel. frankly speaking, this is like a hotel. Everything but everything is very clean and extremely well organized. From check in, bathrooms, rooms, storage space.. If we talk about location, I can't imagine a better location to stay in Amsterdam. It is only 2 minutes from the train station, and at the same time it is located in the center of all events. a number of great restaurants are located on the same street. We all know how expensive is good accommodation in Amsterdam and how bad some of the cheaper options are when it comes to hygiene. this turned out to be a GREAT choice, I will be happy to go back and recommend it to everyone. Not to forget, the bedding was very comfortable, you even have towels in the bathrooms, which I found out in conversation with the other guests is not usual for hostels. great recommendation for this accommodation

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8.3
Very good
5,460 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

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. Guests can have a cocktail at the bar and enjoy hostel discounts on food and drinks.

Everything was clean, the wifi is great and you can sit and work or eat if you want to

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8.3
Very good
5,359 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

Ecomama is well set in Amsterdam, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. The property is located 700 metres from Artis Zoo, 1.2 km from Dam Square and 1.5 km from Beurs van Berlage. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Rembrandt House, Dutch National Opera & Ballet and Royal Theater Carré. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 16 km from Ecomama.

love the vibe and social scene! Communal facilities make it a vibrant and convenient place to stay. love the eco friendly bearings of their operation.

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8.1
Very good
3,043 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

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 situated in the Bijlmermeer district, offers free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk.

I really enjoy the stay soooo much!

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8.1
Very good
16,753 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

A 20-minute metro ride from Amsterdam’s city centre, female only hostel Hostelle offers rooms and beds in an modern designed hostel. This female only hostel offers a laundry service. There is a garden and library, and free Wi-Fi is available.

I did like the vibes and how they care about every single detail. Also, the idea of women only hostel especially for a Muslim girls. Everything was amazing.

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8.4
Very good
5,051 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Train Lodge Amsterdam is located next to Amsterdam Sloterdijk Train Station. Train lodge is an unique hostel with shared and private accommodation, an on-site bar, a sunny terrace and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

Great location, just at the Sloterdijk station so it's connected to the whole city. The idea about transforming old train wagon into the accommodation is great. Of course, its very limited space but on the other hand is so exotic to stay in an old couchette. Great experience anyhow

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8.1
Very good
2,252 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

ClinkNOORD is situated 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. ClinkNOORD Hostel offers free Wi-Fi. A 24-hour front desk is available at the property.

The best place for accomodation, fun, and relaxing in Amsterdam.

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8
Very good
15,012 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Each dormitory room comes with bunk beds and shared shower and toilet facilities. The private room comes with a TV to stream Netflix or Youtube, refrigerator and private bathroom which is fitted with a shower.

if I could give it an 11 I would! great atmosphere, location and really easy to meet other travellers if you’re alone

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8
Very good
4,106 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Oost offers spacious rooms and dormitories with a private bathroom. Some rooms and dormitories are wheelchair accessible. Please note that you can rent a towel at a small charge.

The type and colors of it, great and very friendly and supportive staff as well (especially manar)

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8.1
Very good
3,767 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

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  • Ecomama
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,043 reviews

    Ecomama is well set in Amsterdam, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. The property is located 700 metres from Artis Zoo, 1.2 km from Dam Square and 1.5 km from Beurs van Berlage.

    Friendly staff and great common área full of lounges

  • The Flying Pig Downtown
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,105 reviews

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

    Smoke room, cheap shots, pool table, lots of showers

  • Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Vondelpark
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,861 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.

    Great service at the reception and a nice ambience.

  • Intersail Hostel - Avontuur
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 157 reviews

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

    There is nothing nicer and more central in Amsterdam!

  • Xplore Hostel Amsterdam
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,992 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Xplore Hostel Amsterdam is located in the centre of Amsterdam, 400 metres from Royal Palace Amsterdam.

    It's bar downstairs with lot of positive people

  • Cocomama
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,628 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Cocomama is set in the centre of Amsterdam, 600 metres from Heineken Experience.

    The kitchen and the roommates. And the 🐈 cat absolutely

  • Euphemia Budget Old City Canal Zone
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,497 reviews

    Euphemia Budget Old City Canal Zone is located 800 metres from Leidseplein and offers private rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    Close to the center, close to restaurants and shops.

  • St Christophers Inn at The Winston
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,324 reviews

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

    Location, ambience and overall the rooms and its cleanliness

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

  • THIS HO(S)TEL
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,459 reviews

    Set in Amsterdam and with Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder reachable within 200 metres, THIS HO(S)TEL offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the...

    Clean rooms ,brilliant location, free morning coffee

  • Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Oost
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,767 reviews

    This design hostel Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Oost is 3 km away from the city centre. It shares its building with a cinema and theater and is situated in a former school in the Zeeburg district.

    The cleanliness, atmosphere, space. Bedroom space.

  • Train Lodge Amsterdam
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,252 reviews

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

    Train environment, cleaning and staff was so lovely.

  • Via Amsterdam
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 16,751 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 situated in the...

    Big open at all hours.. always someone to bump into too

  • ClinkNOORD Hostel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15,011 reviews

    ClinkNOORD is situated 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.

    Friendly staff on site bar and food was incredible

  • The Flying Pig Uptown
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,544 reviews

    This backpackers hostel is located directly next to famous Vondelpark, just an 8-minute walk from Leidseplein. The Flying Pig Uptown features a 24-hour front desk and a bar.

    There's always a good feeling about this place.

  • Generator Amsterdam
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,006 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.

    hotel very near to the centrum, park behind the hotel

  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 363 reviews

    Set in Amsterdam and with Rembrandt House reachable within less than 1 km, FLOW offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Great location 👌 Friendly staff and very well maintained clean vessel ⚓️

  • Heart of Amsterdam Hotel
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,745 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...

    The location is fantastic and the staff were really helpful.

  • Hostel The Globe
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,391 reviews

    The Globe offers hostel accommodation in the city centre only 400 metres from Amsterdam Central Railway Station.

    Staff members very friendly and cleaning also okay

  • Hostel The Veteran
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 631 reviews

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

    Posizione centralissima, colazione inclusa nel prezzo

  • Hotel Sphinx
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,528 reviews

    Hotel Sphinx offers simply-furnished rooms in Amsterdam, only 350 metres from the Heineken Experience.

    Helpful staff . Comfortable bed and good hot shower.

  • Panta Rhei Boatique Hotel
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 137 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Panta Rhei Boatique Hotel is situated in the centre of Amsterdam, 1.1 km from Rembrandt House.

    Personal foarte amabil experiență nouă și frumoasă

  • The White Tulip Hostel
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3,489 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.

    Good location, bed was comfortable, value for money.

  • International Budget Hostel City Center
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,212 reviews

    International Budget Hostel City Center is located in the city centre of Amsterdam along the Leidsegracht. Leidseplein is only 300 m away. Each room comes with shared bathroom facilities.

    Exceptional staff Comfortable bed Reasonably priced

  • Hostel Warmoes Amsterdam
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 947 reviews

    Hostel Warmoes Amsterdam is attractively situated in Amsterdam, and features a restaurant and free WiFi.

    Accessible to all locations and near to Centraal station

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

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hostel Utopia is situated in Amsterdam, 700 metres from Anne Frank House and 1.4 km from Rembrandtplein.

    Great location and very handy for public transport

  • Amsterdam Hostel Annemarie
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,825 reviews

    Centrally located, Amsterdam Hostel Annemarie offers free Wi-Fi, free luggage storage and bicycle rental. The property is 2.7 km from the lively Dam Square and the Madam Tussauds Amsterdam.

    Hostel was very nice, lovely staff also good location

  • Amsterdam Hostel Uptown
    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 635 reviews

    Less than 200 metres 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.

    Klantvriendelijkheid en de schonen toilet elke dag.

  • Amsterdam Hostel Leidseplein
    5.3
    Scored 5.3
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 2,253 reviews

    Situated in the heart of Amsterdam just off lively Leidseplein, this hostel offers simply furnished rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    Convenient location, kind staff 24/7, nice rooms

  • Amsterdam Hostel Orfeo
    5.2
    Scored 5.2
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 1,473 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
    5.0
    Scored 5.0
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 1,181 reviews

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

    Mr. Saed good hospitality good advice, he is a great guy

  • Princess Hostel Leidse Square Amsterdam
    4.8
    Scored 4.8
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 1,871 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.

  • Guest House Amsterdam
    4.7
    Scored 4.7
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 384 reviews

    Attractively set in the Amsterdam Noord district of Amsterdam, Guest House Amsterdam is situated 1.9 km from A'DAM Lookout, 4.2 km from Rembrandt House and 4.3 km from Dutch National Opera & Ballet.

    Muy amable y comprensivos los encargados del lugar!

FAQ about hostels in Amsterdam







Hostels that guests love in Amsterdam

  • Avg. price/night: £73.28
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,105 reviews
    The Flying Pig Downtown Hostel in Amsterdam offers a vibrant atmosphere with friendly staff and a central location. With its convenient location near Amsterdam's main attractions and a range of amenities, including a bar and organized activities, the Flying Pig Downtown is an excellent choice for budget-conscious travelers looking for a fun and social hostel experience in the heart of the city.
    Edwin Pabilona Jr
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,051 reviews
    It felt extremely safe inside the hostel, I loved that the beds were comfortable and felt very private due to the curtains. It was also good how they split guests between the rooms well so not one room was packed while the others were empty. There was nice decorations, great kitchen facilities and a good amount of shower/toilet facilities.
    Constance
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £73.28
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,105 reviews
    Booked it for my teenage friend and visited myself as well. Really enjoyed the vibe and inclusivity. It felt safe for a young traveler and great location in the city, still affordable. Receptionist Ali was amazingly welcoming and made us feel at home and comfortable, even though it was the first time in Amsterdam and traveling solo for my friend
    Ingrid
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £159.36
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,006 reviews
    One of the best hostel I've been to. Beautiful room, clean, good location inside an old historic building inside a public park. The beds are comfy, with curtains if you need it and also a lot of space for the storage under the bunk bed. Didn't try the breakfast but some told me it was very good. It is close to tram stop. Amazing common spaces and different events are organised.
    Angelo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £95.82
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 16,751 reviews
    The room was very comfortable, there were 4 bunk beds as we were 4 of us, the hostel vibes were amazing in terms of the table tennis, fooz ball, billiards, arcade games, the bar was amazing, the breakfast in the morning was also very nice. they had a inhouse cinema as well where we could watch the movies. the best hostel i have seen in amsterdam.
    Kamlesh
    Group
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,051 reviews
    The property was in a great location. Very near to a Metro station, with quick & easy links to the City Centre. The staff were super friendly and attentive, there was always someone around which made things feel very safe. I felt very safe & link my property was secure in general. The other guests were really friendly & the hostel definitely allowed for people to be both sociable or a bit quieter. Bathroom & kitchen facilities were always clean.
    Elinor
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £192.35
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6,300 reviews
    Affordable and great location. Honestly one of the best hotels on a budget. It was the cheapest vs the others in the location and really surprised how modern it was. Staff are great and trams trains buses all within a minute walk.
    Thomas
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £67.99
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,544 reviews
    the best hostel I’ve ever been to, the staff were lovely and so was everyone in the hostel, so easy to talk to people, especially being on your own, the bar was incredible and so cheap!!!!!! the smoke room was cool too
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £73.28
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,105 reviews
    great location, close to central station and all the good sites. staff is amazing and friendly, there's always company and people to meet in the smoke room, best hostel in the city if you're traveling alone!
    Alumah
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,051 reviews
    I loved the blankets, and the collective space as well, plus the experience of staying in an hostel and meeting a lot of new people ! Also I felt safe in the hostel.
    Chloé
    Solo traveller

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