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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.

Honestly, the most modern hostel I ever been to. It’s so comfortable

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8.6
Fabulous
2,646 reviews
Price from
ISK 6,516
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.

It was a tiny room but I didn' ask for more. It was very clean. Bed was very comfortable. Bathroom was very clean and functional. The staff was friendly and helpful. You even get a free coffee in the morning. I will definitely come again.

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8.3
Very good
5,520 reviews
Price from
ISK 14,704
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.

the stuff was very friendly, clean bathrooms, comfortable bed, nice to have a lot of chairs to sit in corridors

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8.3
Very good
5,455 reviews
Price from
ISK 5,848
per night

With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms will provide you with a city view. The units feature bed linen.

Loved the common area/shared kitchen! I even could see the moon from the garden! My room had high ceilings and was very cozy! Very nice staff, arrived earlier and could leave my heavy bags and hang out until the check-in :)

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8
Very good
1,654 reviews
Price from
ISK 5,648
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.

I enjoyed my stay at Ecomama. The location of this hostel was effortless to navigate and offered excellent access to many hubs for museums, restaurants, public transportation, shopping, and so much more. I was a solo female traveller and felt safe and comfortable throughout my stay. I booked an all-female room. My roommates were friendly and easygoing. We even went out on my last night. The common areas and kitchen were free-to-use by all the guests. I was able to cook and enjoy the spaces without any worry. I didn't have too much interaction with the staff, but they were great and kind throughout my whole stay. All the photos online are exact depictions of how the hostel is decorated and oriented. I truly recommend Ecomama.

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8.1
Very good
3,081 reviews
Price from
ISK 5,430
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.

An excellent hotel, friendly staff, convenient location, close to public transport, the availability of its own parking lot, a rest area, a comfortable, clean, tidy and spacious room, in a word, I RECOMMEND !!!

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8.1
Very good
16,936 reviews
Price from
ISK 4,265
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.

the staff- welcoming and supportive the room- very quiet, separated from bathroom and common area location-close to restaurants and train station the event- the staff arrange special event for us and I feel like home

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8.4
Very good
5,136 reviews
Price from
ISK 4,511
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.

Good location.. away from craziness.. but close enough to walk bike or train into the center

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8.1
Very good
2,308 reviews
Price from
ISK 4,612
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.

Nice place to stay when the weather is not helping to enjoy the city Great breakfast

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8
Very good
15,212 reviews
Price from
ISK 4,617
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.

Perfect location, staff are very friendly and go above and beyond to meet any request. They organized a party and games on the Saturday which was a great way to meet new people. Loved the pool table!

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8
Very good
4,158 reviews
Price from
ISK 6,182
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • The Flying Pig Uptown
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,596 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.

  • Princess Hostel Leidse Square Amsterdam
    4.8
    Scored 4.8
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 1,908 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
     · 389 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!

  • Intersail Hostel - Avontuur
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 164 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!

  • FLOW
    Budget options available
    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 ⚓️

  • 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

  • Hostel The Veteran
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 643 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.

    Comfortable. Great location. Recommend for low budget.

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

  • Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Vondelpark
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,981 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.

  • THIS HO(S)TEL
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,520 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

  • Ecomama
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,081 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

  • Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Oost
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,831 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
     · 2,308 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
     · 16,934 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

  • The Flying Pig Downtown
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,158 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

  • ClinkNOORD Hostel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15,212 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

  • Cocomama
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,654 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.

    Location, price, coffee machine in room, apples, drinking water.

  • St Christophers Inn at The Winston
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,349 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.

    Absolutely great prime location, friendly staff, nice little room

  • Hans Brinker Hostel Amsterdam
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 10,119 reviews

    Situated in the city centre 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...

    The location is amazing and the stay is comfortable

  • Generator Amsterdam
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,113 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.

    Great place for young people. Its clean. Good facilities...

  • Heart of Amsterdam Hotel
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,800 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.

  • Euphemia Budget Old City Canal Zone
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,522 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.

  • Xplore Hostel Amsterdam
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,041 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

  • Hostel The Globe
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,412 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

  • Hotel Sphinx
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,555 reviews

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

    Helpful staff . Comfortable bed and good hot shower.

  • The White Tulip Hostel
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3,546 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
     · 2,262 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
     · 974 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
     · 867 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

  • Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,594 reviews

    Located in the heart of Amsterdam, Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam is only a 5-minute walk from the Van Gogh Museum, The Rijksmuseum and the Concert Hall. Free WiFi is available throughout.

    Close to national museum and big park. Very good location

  • Amsterdam Hostel Uptown
    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 647 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.

    The front desk staff was really helpful and patient

  • Amsterdam Hostel Orfeo
    5.2
    Scored 5.2
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 1,486 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
     · 1,206 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

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Hostels that guests love in Amsterdam

  • Avg. price/night: ISK 46,129
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,349 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!
    Benita
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 15,873
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,247 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.
    Ι
    Ιάσων
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,136 reviews
    It was a safe place to stay at for 2 nights, since it was a female-only hostel. Bed and bathroom were clean, but some shower doors were defect and couldn't be closed properly. Every bed has a plug and bed lamp. You can also leave your luggage at the store room if you arrive early before check in.
    Sandra
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 30,702
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 10,119 reviews
    I had the best hostel experience so far, very clean and decent, staff very nice. Great location.
    Eleni
    Solo traveller
  • 5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,594 reviews
    I got what I paid for. This hostel is one of the cheapest in Amsterdam, thus my expectations regarding the facilities and the comfort were not high. I got good sleep, I felt safe and everything went fine with checking in and out, so it was a good experience. Nonetheless there are small things that wouldn't require much attention from the hostel owners and would make the experience better: fixing the doors in the shower, cleaning the floor in the rooms (it was sticky)...
    Robin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 16,740
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,598 reviews
    My son absolutely loved the bunk bed, and I personally enjoyed the crisp, clean sheets and incredibly comfortable mattresses! Friendly reception, secure key-card entry, good shower gel, perfectly clean toilet, towels, coffee machine and vending machine downstairs. All this, at the CHEAPEST price! There was safe locker in the room! Oh, yes, the old elevator added a cool interesting aspect to the hotel's atmosphere. We had a fantastic time!
    Olga
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 25,113
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,113 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: ISK 21,315
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 16,934 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
  • 5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,843 reviews
    The hostel is cheaper and nice, with the best location these are a good combination for every backpacker.
    G
    Gabriela Kristell
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,136 reviews
    The personnel were super cool and helpful. The hostel is pretty close to markets and public transport. The location was not nearly as bad as descibed in some internet forums. There was not a moment when we felt unsafe even during out nightouts. We had certain hesitations when choosing a female-only hostel (what about NBs? etc.), but It was the cheapest option we had and we do not regret it. Also getting rid of the male-gaze was a plus.
    Stella
    Young couple

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