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Reviews of Intersail Hostel - Avontuur

Oosterdok steiger 4, Amsterdam City Centre, 1011 VX Amsterdam, Netherlands

Review score

Based on 69 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, beds and room were small but we knew that when booking... get what you pay for! We all left happy

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    8.0
    Cozy stay on a boat at a prime location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We knew going in that it would be a small room, considering it is in a boat. But it was still a bit smaller than expected. Especially the bottom bunks are quite limited in terms of movement. Would not recommend to people who are claustrophobic.

    The place was really close to the centre of the city, and on the sea. It was really nice to wake up on water, watching the birds. The lady who made us breakfast was really sweet, breakfast itself was quite good, and we could leave our luggage there for a while after checkout and before checkin.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very well located and friendly staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Top bunks are short, walls are thin.

    Great location, friendly staff, good facilities, cheap beers

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 4 people rooms are a bit small, but well, it is a boat.

    Clean and nice place to stay close to the centrum. Nice personal and good breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Very Family-Friendly, relaxed atmosphere, perfect Location!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Tween family stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were as expected, a little tight for the 4 of us, but they were clean.

    The proximity to Central was great. A novelty sleeping on a boat and sitting outside. Friendly and responsible team on board

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    8.0
    relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    very kind and avaiable for help staff. Very comfortable location, 10 mins by feet from the station. Very relaxing and well fitted.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is very expensive for a little cabin. But this is the case for every hostel in Amsterdam: the city increased the hostel prices to decrease the number of tourists.

    Tommy was very kind ans helpful, it was a pleasure to discuss with him everyday and he has good advises and addresses to visit. The boat is clean and well placed. You will appreciate your coffee time on the boat's bridge with the sun 🙂.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    9.0
    real life on a barge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    lovely location and great experience very authentic

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely small rooms

    I like short distance to center , owner was good bloke 👍 nice and warm

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2022

    8.0
    we had a great stay there. very friendly and helpful staff, perfect location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its location is perfect to explore the city! The boat is nice and clean!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    8.0
    A great place to stay in a central location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a great place to stay, the bower was great and the rooms warm. maybe a bit tight for some people but my friends and I managed happily.

    Great access to the city centre, close to centraal station. Good breakfast and the lady looking after us was very friendly.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2022

    8.0
    good deal, lovelx hosts and nice boat experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very lovely hosts, great location and a good price. 💯 recommendable!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2022

    9.0
    Unusual, homely, bare-bones, coffee was amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Movement of guests boarding the boat late at night was audible, and one guest made a bit of noise by this was quickly cleared up by Tommy. The cabin was small, but I had a full-sized suitcase and two other bags. However I knew this coming in. If I had a large backpack it would have been perfect. I am 5'8" but I would imagine the beds might be a bit short for people 6'2" and up.

    The room was a boat cabin, and as expected, it was very small. The captain/host "Tommy" was very friendly, very helpful and was generally available to attend to my needs. He worked with me to make my stay flexible, comfortable and the slightly unusual establishment met my needs of cleanliness, security and extremely good value for money. It's central, within walking distance of many of the major tourist attractions and importantly, near the central station. The central "galley"/dining hall/kitchen was surprisingly homely and there are all kinds of games and books in different languages to spend a rainy day. Showers and Toilets were rudimentary, but spotlessly clean. There was a wonderful, outdoor deck with chairs and a table to share a sunny day - must be wonderful on a cruise.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great location! Sleeping on a boat is always cool, provided that the beds are comfortable, and these were! The room was definitely small but just enough to sleep in.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2022

    9.0
    I will come back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    some noise during the night...but not exceeding

    very kind host, nice ambience, spotless rooms, cheap bear

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2022

    9.0
    An adventure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The mattresses could be upgraded. You get what you pay for.

    Location and the experience. The host was helpful. If you like an experience you should come here.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's good to have earpluggs with you because you can hear if another guest is for example snoring.

    The hostel has a great location - you can just walk everywhere. Staff was also super friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2022

    8.0
    GREAT EXPERIENCE
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noise from other guests is quite loud. The water where the boat is located is very polluted.

    It was a nice experience to spend the night on a boat. The location is central, walking distance to the most important places. The staff was friendly and tried to help us all the time. 100 % recommendable

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A unique place to stay, quite, safe and sociable just minutes from the bustle of a large city.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cabins show that they have been in use for quite some time

    Boat with a lot of character, very friendly host, nice salon with well-stocked fridge, toilets and showers very nice and clean. Level of comfort, size of cabin and bed etc as to be expected from this kind of boat-hostel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a unique experience. Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms and facilities were clean and well appointed. I really enjoyed my stay..

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    A nice stay on a boat in the middle of a watery city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thin boat walls transmit sound easily.

    Spotlessly clean, outgoing and friendly host Hank, great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    10
    Cute, comfy and relaxed energy in the center of amsterdam.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Tommy´s Breakfirst saved my live multiple times. I recommend to ask for the "Tommy Special". I was very suprised by the comfy and familiar vibe they are able to create on the boat.

    Stayed in October 2023

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