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Via Amsterdam, hotel in Amsterdam

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...

Favour
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
17,656 reviews
Price fromUS$99.97per night
ClinkNOORD Hostel, hotel in Amsterdam

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.

I likes the location of the place, it was near the Amsterdam Centraal station, just one ferry (free 24 hours) away and a small walk. The place also have multiple activities for integration of the guests. The room was clean and good.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
15,863 reviews
Price fromUS$137.80per night
THIS HO(S)TEL, hotel in Amsterdam

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...

Very good
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
5,682 reviews
Price fromUS$86.25per night
The Bee Hostel, hotel in Amsterdam

Ideally located in Amsterdam, The Bee Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

They care - detailing - solid bunks with light, plug, and heavy curtain giving sense of privacy - very helpful staff - well designed common area
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
2,833 reviews
Price fromUS$76.45per night
Durty Nelly's Inn, hotel in Amsterdam

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....

Location. Bar on ground floor very nice.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
5,719 reviews
Price fromUS$78.41per night
The Flying Pig Downtown, hotel in Amsterdam

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.

Great location. Regular cleaning
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
4,305 reviews
Price fromUS$52.29per night
Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Vondelpark, hotel in Amsterdam

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.

It was a clean hotel. Simple. We'll designed. Implementing eco friendly practices (recycling, good use of resources etc)
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
6,388 reviews
Price fromUS$133.40per night
ClinkCoco, hotel in Amsterdam

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

Friendly staff, quiet environment/neighbourhood, tram access, clean rooms, clean bedding, clean bathroom, and a cat with a garden.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
1,738 reviews
Price fromUS$104.76per night
ClinkMama, hotel in Amsterdam

ClinkMama 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.

Had a great kitchen for guest use.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
3,199 reviews
Price fromUS$187.31per night
Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Oost, hotel in Amsterdam

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.

Nice location, I probably wouldn't go to this district if it weren't for the hostel + it is really enjoyable to start walk to city centre from here Friendly staff, water fountain, comfortable bed, pretty design Bathroom is accessible for disabled people Luggage storage which you can use before check-in and after check-out (not secured very much, but the room is locked)
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
4,065 reviews
Price fromUS$185.45per night
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  • The Flying Pig Downtown
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,308 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

    From US$98.57 per night
  • Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Oost
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,067 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.

    Everything was alright clean room good night ls sleep

    From US$126.28 per night
  • The Flying Pig Uptown
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,747 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.

    Great location and such comfy beds great hostel environment

    From US$74.11 per night
  • Hostel Utopia
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 934 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

    From US$119.36 per night
  • THIS HO(S)TEL
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 5,687 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...

    They provided free coffee in the morning in their lovely bar

    From US$149.31 per night
  • Intersail Hostel - Avontuur
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 178 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!

  • Euphemia Budget Old City Canal Zone
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,624 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.

  • Panta Rhei Boatique Hotel
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    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

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

  • Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Vondelpark
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 6,390 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.

    Cleanness, organised, friendly and accommodating staff

    From US$157.20 per night
  • ClinkMama
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,199 reviews

    ClinkMama 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.

    Everything was amazing. This hostel looks amazing.

    From US$169.94 per night
  • Train Lodge Amsterdam
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,473 reviews

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

    Train environment, cleaning and staff was so lovely.

    From US$276.40 per night
  • Via Amsterdam
    Central location
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 17,657 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...

    Nothing in this property was less then a 3star hotel

    From US$131.33 per night
  • ClinkNOORD Hostel
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 15,864 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.

    Cheap and very close (ferry) to centre of Amsterdam

    From US$159.07 per night
  • St Christophers Inn at The Winston
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,421 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

    From US$208.40 per night
  • Hans Brinker Hostel Amsterdam
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 10,914 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 social areas, the location and the food is good

    From US$172.07 per night
  • Generator Amsterdam
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,447 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.

    Was an interesting experience booking a pod. Slept well.

    From US$231.61 per night
  • Heart of Amsterdam Hotel
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,971 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...

    Location was very good, central. Bed was so comfy!

    From US$241.02 per night
  • Hostel The Globe
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,481 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

    From US$149.91 per night
  • Xplore Hostel Amsterdam
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,233 reviews

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

    The hostel is clean and comfy. Nothing to complain about.

    From US$131.91 per night
  • Hostel The Veteran
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 676 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.

  • Hotel Sphinx
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,653 reviews

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

    Helpful staff . Comfortable bed and good hot shower.

    From US$161.45 per night
  • The White Tulip Hostel
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 3,699 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.

    The bed was so comfortable. Also the location is great

    From US$145.67 per night
  • International Budget Hostel City Center
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 2,418 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

    From US$196.02 per night
  • Hostel Warmoes Amsterdam
    Scored 6.3
    6.3
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,061 reviews

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

    Right In the middle, Cheap, Friendly receptionist staff

    From US$346.10 per night
  • Amigo Hostel
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 3,029 reviews

    Amigo Budget Hotel offers private and shared rooms on the lively Linnaeusstraat. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Pretoriusstraat tram and bus stop is less than 2 minutes’ walk away.

    Sooo good price! Clean, central, easy to arrive...

    From US$138.08 per night
  • Amsterdam Hostel Uptown
    Scored 5.5
    5.5
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 716 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

    From US$138.20 per night
  • Amsterdam Hostel Orfeo
    Scored 5.2
    5.2
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 1,533 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!!

    From US$208 per night
  • Amsterdam Hostel Sarphati
    Scored 5.0
    5.0
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 1,265 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

    From US$167.52 per night
  • Guest House Amsterdam
    Scored 4.8
    4.8
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 429 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!

    From US$200.29 per night

FAQ about hostels in Amsterdam

Hostels that guests love in Amsterdam

  • Avg. price/night: US$231.61
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,447 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
    SvitLT
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$208.40
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,421 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: US$110.46
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,355 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
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 5,568 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: US$172.07
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 10,914 reviews
    I had the best hostel experience so far, very clean and decent, staff very nice. Great location.
    Eleni
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 1,738 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: US$210.06
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 2,755 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: US$231.61
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,447 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: US$131.33
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 17,657 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
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 5,568 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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