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Reviews of Amsterdam Hostel Sarphati

Sarphatipark 58, Oud Zuid, 1073 CZ Amsterdam, Netherlands

#461 of 465 hotels in Amsterdam

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Review score

Based on 482 hostel reviews

5.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    5.4

  • Comfort

    5.3

  • Location

    7.3

  • Facilities

    5.4

  • Staff

    7.0

  • Value for money

    5.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    5.0
    It was okay and considering that there were big concerts in the city on the day that we stayed, the price was okay.
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was exceptionally small and there was some form of liquid on the wall behind the bed, it looked like throw up or other bodily fluids unfortunately. Other than that the staff was very nice and there even was a little cat on the counter!

    The location was great! Near a park but also in a more or less busy area so you always have something to do.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it wasn’t clean, my bed sheets were dirty (i supposed maybe someone left stuff there) but the previous dirty sheets were not even removed from the bed.

    the staff was nice and it was very well located, only 4 minutes from the metro station and 6 minutes from central station. the toilet is really nice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    5.0
    There was a place to sleep and to take a bath, but the option of 4 bed mix dorm I wouldn’t recommend.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a room for 4 persons, and I get what I paid for, but there was no daylight! Windows were closed from outside , or something else, but it was weird. Also it was 2 double banks in a very, very small room, so my head was close to the feet of another person. This small room on the first floor should be for 2 persons, not for 4 tho. I was offered to change my room for another one with 6 persons, but I refused. Don’t book 4 bed mix dorm room! And by the way, towels was for 6€ each, the most expensive one I’ve ever had.

    Nice location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    5.0
    Less than expected!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first night was very noisy. People talking at reception outside my room until after midnight and could hear some machine intermittently. Had to buy earplugs and other two nights were better. No space in room.

    Staff were friendly, location very convenient to public transport.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    4.0
    I had to pay extra to get another room.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All lot of things,Stairs,Rooms etc

    Nth,Only the location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    6.0
    Not perfect but for such a beautiful city, the price is reasonable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be perfect if there was a shelf or some kind of table beside the beds.

    Location is quite good not far from the city centre. The personnel are very kind and helpful. Not noisy for a central place.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room is small with 12 beds and one washroom This is the last option for anyone if you are getting something good go for it

    Location is good

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    6.0
    Aceptable, no high expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    no light and no energy plugs for each bed

    Bed was okay,

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    15 people crammed into one small room with no baggage storage and only one bathroom

    Great location, close to public transport

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    4.0
    Convenient for short time
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds are as tiny as matchsticks boxes, I was alone for most of the time and therefore was unable to meet any people

    Good location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price is high compared to it but I know the problem is accommodation in Amsterdam is expensive.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The amenities were half-broken, the staff asked for more money than the actual price promised through booking.com and failed to be cooperative when asking for a credit payment later.

    We got put together divided over 2 rooms, so all 21 slept mostly together. The staff is present 24/7, so you can always go there when needed.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    6.0
    Alright for a cheap budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Beds were not comfortable and the room was very tiny. We stayed at a 4 person room and we barely had any space to open our luggages. It was a bit dirty when we arrived but the stuff took out the dirty clothes on the floor which were left by someone else. I would advice to bring your own pillowcase. Another thing we didnt like is the paper thin walls because we could hear everything.

    Really nice location next to a tram station and a metro one. Close by grocery stores and a nice park to explore. The stuff were kind and friendly. They have a cat which is nice. Bathroom was okay.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    4.0
    barely worth the price per night
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sanitation was severely lacking, i got robbed, and one morning we woke up to there just being no warm water in the shower at all.

    let’s just put it this way, the cheap price was the biggest plus.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2023

    4.0
    such a pity, not very safe and not very confortable . it’s in the center of a nice neighborhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    someone broke the lock of my luggage when I arrive at the end of the second day

    Nice reception

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1) What the price per room and per person they show, that's only for cash payment. Please just get known that, if you want to pay with card, you have to pay 5% extra. It is really annoying. In this era, it is not acceptable. Who carries cash! 2) 13 person's shared room doesn’t have even a locker for luggage, is it imaginable? 3) Not clean at all. At night mouse disturbed us, and ate out chips. 4) Very tiny and congested area. The area for 13 person there was only comfortable for 5-6 person.

    They provide free coffee, one time paper coffee-cup, plastic spoon, sugar etc. Only that part was good from my point of view.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thin walls and noisy when in front. There were ongoing works as well, but beside that you hear everyone in the entry, people are not really being asked to keep it down a bit.

    Quick, clear, clean, staff was available and accommodating. Bring cash to avoid 5% card fee and 10 euro for key deposit..

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2023

    5.0
    If you just need a stay for the night and don’t have any expectations it will be fine for you but it’s not worth the mon
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    + Dirty + one tiny tiny toilet and shower for 15 persons + facilities were in very bad condition for this price

    + Location near centre + hostel has a cat

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2023

    5.0
    Good for a quick stay, not holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The room was dirty and smelled of bad feet. The was some questionable looking guests too, they looked almost homeless. Wouldn't advise a single female to sleep in this hotel unless with a lot of friends. and i mean a lot

    shower is very good, only downside is that the whole bathroom gets wet because there is nothing blocking the water off

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2023

    5.0
    the location is nice but the rooms themselves aren’t clean enough for the price you pay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the rooms were super packed, we were put in a room with construction right on the balcony which resulted in them literally nailing our window shut at the end. whithout the window there was a bit of a strange smell. there was literally a mouse living in our room that ate some of our food. the bathroom is super tiny. you can only pay in cash coz there’s a fee on credit cards and you can’t pay separately which should be indicated on the listing

    the staff was pretty nice, there was a cat, most of the people there were really cool and they moved us to a different room when one of the guys in ours was acting weird

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I did not like the lack of towels, wash cloths, and soap. The stairs felt very narrow. Both my friend and I were stumbling as we were walking up them. The metal on the bed was very compact and I felt like I couldn't fully stretch out as a result. I did not like I had to pay for keys despite the fact that I already paid for my room

    The sleep was comfortable enough. The shower was good, and I really like bunk beds in general

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small rooms, too many people. Single bathroom among 15 people.

    Location of the hostel

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2022

    5.0
    it served my purpose to stay and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    my room was on the third floor and stirs was very narrow with small step. I got feeling like I am climbing the mountains. there were so many bunk beds in a room like 12 beds in room made it very congested. top bed was on too much height, and it was difficult to climb over there. I afraid to fell when stepdown from top bed.

    Location was the good and have very good kitchen where you can prepare tea can sit over there have good arrangement in the basement. there was a balcony in the room and have nice room mates.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower and bathroom were very small, no place to put stuff.

    Bed was comfy, location was great, staff was great.

    Stayed in October 2022

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