Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. Netherlands hotel reviews
  3. Limburg hotel reviews
  4. Maastricht hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa

Reviews of The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa

Sint Maartenslaan St. Maartenslaan 11, Wijck, 6221 AV Maastricht, Netherlands

#34 of 57 hotels in Maastricht

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 856 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 76 – 100

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Pod in Mixed Dormitory Room For Couples
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There was a problem with the payments for the breakfast, as the initial payment didn't show up in their system, but my banking records clearly showed that I'd paid for it the preceding evening. In the end, I had to pay twice to be able to check out.

    Staff was really helpful, especially because they were dealing with flooding in the city at the time. Rooms were also always properly cleaned and check in was quite smooth.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    9.0
    Recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private Pod in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Grounf floor is a mess because of flooding, but it is not their fault.

    Near train station. 10 min walk to the city center. Relatively big pot (in compare with other hostels). Luggage storage before/ater check in/out.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    8.0
    Good value for money, great location, and lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Pod in Mixed Dormitory Room For Couples
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The drainage system in the showers and sinks was very poor, this however, could easily be resolved.

    Lovely friendly staff, great interior, lots to do, nice communal spaces to relax, and good value for money.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Pod in Mixed Dormitory Room For Couples
    • Stayed 1 night

    The sleeping pods were not the size for a couple

    It's a 2 minute walk from the central train station

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Pod in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Pods are private, but still, you can hear the noise from outside. And we had really bad luck, since there were a group of friends shouting at 3 am and nobody was saying nothing, and we could beardly sleep. It was pretty worm inside the Pod (no air-condition), and you could feel the close space.

    The Hostel looks AMAZING. Really modern and ecological, with many extra facilities. The concept is really good, and everything was clean. There is a lot of open spaces and common areas.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    9.0
    Outstanding
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is no lift so our room was changed from the 3rd floor to the floor 0 where there was extremaly loud - for 2 nights it was not an issue, for longer it could be unbearable

    Breakfasts were outstanding (amazing porridge, vegan options) and so was the personell

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    8.0
    A trip to remember!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bath-tub in the room felt a little weird, espacially since everybody in de garden could see in our room if we did not close all of the curtains.

    Breakfast was nice, staff was very friendly

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Pod in Mixed Dormitory Room For Couples
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very fancy hostel!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Pod in Mixed Dormitory Room For Couples
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaning of bathrooms needs to be a bit more frequent.

    We stayed in a double bed pod which was very comfortable, although for longer stays I would recommend getting a top bed configuration so you can leave window open. We used the kitchen daily for meals and we loved the beautiful garden space and communal areas! Excellent value for money!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private Pod in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too noisy

    The pleasant atmosphere

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Private Pod in Mixed Dormitory Room For Couples
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We slept in wooden boxes, it is fine, but it need a few shelwes.. also it was noisy, but we count on it.

    Nice stuff, great breakfast

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    8.0
    Lovely experience. Modern and comfortable hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a hostel where we got to meet all types of people. We traveled with 2 young kids and we felt very comfortable. The place even have a play section at the restaurant with lots of books and toys. Although the communal kitchen could need some better pots and pans.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    8.0
    Highly recommend to backpackers! The location is nice and the environment is comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hostel didn't directly provide new bed linen.

    The automatic checkin and checkout service is nice. The facilities are well designed and fancy!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The door makes a lot of noise. I cannot sleep during the night because every time people go in and out, they shut the door and it's so noisy. Someone vomit in the toilet, and the washing basin was stuck

    Staff is nice Extremely good location Spacious area for coffee, chit chat

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    8.0
    Not your typical hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is a bit like describing a dream "i was in a wes anderson film,set in a Chiang Mai hostel ..but it was in Holland.i kept going through all these doors,trying to find the nice Germans again, there were gardens and pink tiled bathrooms and families and couples in bathrobes...quiet 60s music and a washing machine in the basement..." It's a quirky place with attentive receptionists who deal with everything that comes up in a calm and friendly way. There is less soundproofing than in other hotels but the guests are quieter so it is still pretty quiet. The bed was very low but very comfortable to sleep on. Also there were books in the room :)

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Pod in Mixed Dormitory Room For Couples
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price

    The green element

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    7.0
    Good place but too expensive for a hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Pod in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too expensive (we paid 148euro for 1 night, 2 persons). Bad isolation of the booths.

    Easy check-in/out. Clean. Great breakfast! Good location for a city trip.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    9.0
    Can say i will repeat the visit .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Pod in Mixed Dormitory Room For Couples
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean places perfect helpful people working there , rooms are tiny but i slept tight generally it was an experience i think I would make again …

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wasnt really clear where my bed was, building is also a maze, a floor plan with directions at the entrance would have helpen.

    I really liked the facilities, will definitely book again

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    7.0
    I am not impressed however it was ok.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Pod in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The variety of the breakfast was poor, it needs more fruits and type of options of cereals. We stayed for two nights and used the spa but two of the sauna rooms were not working. I think this should be free for passengers as the orange juice. The two days the cleaning stuff was left on the corredor were the showers are. It looks messy and dirty.

    The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was perfect; close to the train station and only 15 walking to Vrijthof, the main Square. The beds are very comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    8.0
    Interesting place and good value for money.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers and toilets could do with refreshing.

    The location, design and atmosphere.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Pod in Mixed Dormitory Room For Couples
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No microwave in the kitchen

    Bed with good privacy Nice staff Close to train and bus station

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    8.0
    Suitable for solo travelers or backpackers
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom equipment is poor, easy to accumulate water, and there is no drainage hole

    Full of sense of design, very close to the train station, there is a supermarket nearby

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    8.0
    It was a great hostel. Very kind people and everyone is nice to each other. The staff helps you very good even when ther
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Pod in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just the one hair

    For a Hostel it was very clean. I’ve been to other Hostels and this was by far the best of them. Just one hair on the bed, but there are more stupid things in life :’)

    Stayed in June 2023

Showing 76 – 100

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!