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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.

Good place to stay they have a friendly staff ,it was clean and the location is good .

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8.6
Fabulous
2,664 reviews
Price from
€ 39.13
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.

Clean, modern, comfortable beds. Super location, but quiet! Felt very safe as a solo female traveler. Shared bathroom clean and easy. Great view of the canals from my cube with a view.

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8.3
Very good
5,542 reviews
Price from
€ 78.03
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.

It's very close to the city center and all fun places. everything is walking distance.The Irish pub under the hostel is always crowded and fun.

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8.3
Very good
5,473 reviews
Price from
€ 39.01
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.

Everything was very nice, staff was really friendly and helpful.

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8
Very good
1,662 reviews
Price from
€ 32.77
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.

The vibe, decoration, the room, the cleanliness.

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8.1
Very good
3,104 reviews
Price from
€ 33.44
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.

It was perfect ataying here! Staff hospitality was the best among my trip in Europe.

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8.1
Very good
17,047 reviews
Price from
€ 28.45
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.

everything was perfect - i would stay there again

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8.4
Very good
5,166 reviews
Price from
€ 30.10
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.

The staff is super friendly and helpful, we was there on the layover and was super good, we my comeback one day with more time to enjoy the good space.

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8.1
Very good
2,322 reviews
Price from
€ 30.77
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.

It was my second time staying in clinknoord and it was lovely to see how they improvised overall facilities. Rooms and bathrooms were clean and well maintained. Living room and kitchen is amazing with plenty of seating area.. Staff were very helpful and friendly. They have added extra lockers on lobby area for bagagge storage. And laundry facitilites are available also with coins. They showed all matches during Fifa 2022. They have games and activities everyday. Safe and comfortable .Ferry was in 5 mins walk to Amsterdam station. I stay in female dorm with 4 beds and I had my own locker assigned as per bed number. You have to bring your padlock or you or else you can buy at reception. Evry bed has light and slot to charge mobile and a small shelve to keep stuff inside bed area.

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8
Very good
15,284 reviews
Price from
€ 30.80
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.

the hostel location is excellent

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8
Very good
4,173 reviews
Price from
€ 36.07
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 Bee Hostel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,663 reviews

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

    Good place, location, the staff and the coffee was nice. Really recommend!

  • THIS HO(S)TEL
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,542 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

  • Durty Nelly's Inn
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,473 reviews

    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.

    The location and surprisingly it is safe and clean

  • Cocomama
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,662 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.

  • Ecomama
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,103 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.

    Everything was amazing. This hostel looks amazing.

  • Via Amsterdam
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 17,047 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...

    Amazing staff, great facility and good value for the money

  • The Flying Pig Downtown
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,173 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 Oost
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,863 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

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
     · 6,026 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
     · 167 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!

  • Train Lodge Amsterdam
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,322 reviews

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

    Train environment, cleaning and staff was so lovely.

  • ClinkNOORD Hostel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15,282 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

  • St Christophers Inn at The Winston
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,362 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

  • The Flying Pig Uptown
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,613 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.

  • Hans Brinker Hostel Amsterdam
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 10,200 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
     · 5,157 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...

  • FLOW
    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
     · 2,817 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
     · 1,533 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
     · 3,053 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
     · 1,418 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
     · 652 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
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,564 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
     · 3,554 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.

  • 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 Warmoes Amsterdam
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 979 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
     · 877 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
     · 1,853 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

  • Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,607 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 Leidseplein
    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 2,299 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 Uptown
    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 658 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
     · 1,489 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
     · 1,217 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

  • Guest House Amsterdam
    4.7
    Scored 4.7
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 394 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!

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Hostels that guests love in Amsterdam

  • Avg. price/night: € 307.74
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,362 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: € 182.81
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,256 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
     · 5,166 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: € 204.82
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 10,200 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
     · 1,607 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: € 119.56
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,616 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: € 247.64
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,157 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: € 136.80
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 17,047 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
     · 1,853 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
     · 5,166 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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