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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 and friendly/helpful staff

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8.6
Fabulous
2,544 reviews
Price from
£33
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.

Nice staff, good location near Amsterdam centraal (only few minutes walk, if you aren't as bad with maps as I am). Got upgraded to cube with view and it was awesome.

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8.3
Very good
5,399 reviews
Price from
£71
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.

Location is great you can walk to everywhere in Amsterdam in short time. The hostel is pretty clean, the capsule bed is awesome for solo traveler who needs some privacy.

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8.3
Very good
5,255 reviews
Price from
£33
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 was fantastic, so many different types of common areas to chill at. The view was exceptional, our dorm room literally dropped into the canal!! The beds were comfortable and the linens were all clean. The washrooms were also cleared from time to time and that really brought together the whole stay for me. The pricing was competitive and staff was super friendly. All in all, I fully recommend!

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8.1
Very good
2,987 reviews
Price from
£28
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.

-pretty nice and helpful staff (smiling all the time, ladies at our check-in put us into same room when she discovered that we aren't together -thank you again!) -common space (lots of games you can borrow) -the restaurant/bar -events for every single evening, great way to meet new people -cinema room (didnt try it, but the idea is great) -morning yoga lessons

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8.1
Very good
16,452 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
4,958 reviews
Price from
£28
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.

Firstly I want to say thank you to the hotel staff - guys, you’re amazing!!! All the time I came to administrators to ask something- they were very friendly and helpful, I felt like I have visited my old friend’s house and spent amazing few days there! About hostel - it was clean, with enough personal space, neatly toilets and bathrooms and very nice dining car. About location- every morning I walked to downtown through the beautiful park and can stay in downtown until late night, because it was easy to back by train. Guys, thank you!!! My best stay ever in Amsterdam!!!

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8.1
Very good
2,187 reviews
Price from
£32
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.

Location is best near the Central Station. Only a second take a free ferry

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8
Very good
14,723 reviews
Price from
£21
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.

It's a nice place with a great vibe

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8
Very good
4,030 reviews
Price from
£21
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.

friendly staff clean room comfortable beds and clean linen extra attention from the staff for our baby ( baby bed, linen and fresh towel) nice and quiet neighborhood

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8.1
Very good
3,657 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

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  • The Flying Pig Downtown
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,030 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
     · 3,657 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.

  • The Flying Pig Uptown
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,475 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.

  • Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,483 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

  • Guest House Amsterdam
    4.7
    Scored 4.7
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 372 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!

  • THIS HO(S)TEL
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,399 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

  • 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!

  • Euphemia Budget Old City Canal Zone
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,454 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.

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
     · 5,700 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.

  • Ecomama
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,986 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

  • Train Lodge Amsterdam
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,187 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
     · 16,450 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...

    Best place with cheap parking cost €12.50/24hrs

  • ClinkNOORD Hostel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 14,722 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
     · 2,291 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

  • Cocomama
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,594 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

  • Hans Brinker Hostel Amsterdam
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9,669 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...

    great location, clean, good stuff and good facilities

  • Generator Amsterdam
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,861 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.

    Private pods area was quiet and showers were lovely

  • Heart of Amsterdam Hotel
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,674 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
     · 1,361 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

  • Xplore Hostel Amsterdam
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,924 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 Veteran
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 613 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
     · 1,497 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
     · 3,410 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

  • International Budget Hostel City Center
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,163 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
     · 913 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
     · 834 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 Orfeo
    5.1
    Scored 5.1
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 1,446 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
     · 1,150 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
     · 1,836 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.

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  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,958 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: £146.36
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9,669 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
     · 1,483 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: £101.16
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,465 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: £144.63
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,861 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: £108.13
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 16,450 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
     · 1,783 reviews
    The hostel is cheaper and nice, with the best location these are a good combination for every backpacker.
    G
    Gabriela Kristell
    Solo traveller
  • 5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,783 reviews
    Great location, amazing, kind and extremely helpful staff, clean and comfortable rooms one of the best hostels we've ever stayed in
    Gurjeet
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £115.74
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,475 reviews
    Great location, amazing, kind and extremely helpful staff, clean and comfortable rooms + shared common areas = one of the best hostels we've ever stayed in <3
    Aneta
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,958 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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