Koningsstraat 6, 1811 LV Alkmaar, Netherlands
#13 of 16 hotels in Alkmaar
Guests' ChoiceBased on 413 hostel reviews
7.6Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.5
Location
9.3
Facilities
7.6
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 May 2024
Dominic
South AfricaStaff were great, incredibly friendly and helpful
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Helena
SwedenI didn’t enjoy the windowless dorm room, and I also didn’t notice any ventilation in the room and it felt stuffy. The man in the reception was not very service minded when I checked in. He seemed like he just wanted to get out of there. The kitchenette was really sad, and I don’t see the point of having it there since there were no bowls, no cups and no glasses. Only a few flat plates and some utensils. The fridge was tiny for such a big hostel, and otherwise just a microwave and a kettle. I was really disappointed.
Cheap and central
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Eisso
United StatesMore utensils in the shared kitchen corner.
Clean and well-ventilated
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Sumet
ThailandLocated in center of city
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Maria
CanadaRestaurant closes very early (mentioned 21.00 pm, but often nothing available after 19.30 pm🙄)
Location is great, very central
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Cushily
United KingdomThe hotel room we booked come with towel and earplugs. We should get the hint when we saw this. I guess it depends on who stay in the hotel/hostel at the same time. We had a large group of teenage at the time of stay. They were still up until almost mid night and someone calling at another person's door at 05:30. Not appreciated behaviour like this at all.
The hotel/hostel is right in the middle of the town, only 5 mins walk to Weight house. Only a block away from "The Karperton" Parking lot, which the rate was not expensive for overnight stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Manon
NetherlandsOur room was next to the coffee corner. This will give some noise when busy. Breakfast is ok but not worth 15 euros.
Good bed, good shower. Kitchen corner for self service coffee/tea, microwave, fridge. We booked double private room, with bathroom, no street view but with window that opens for fresh air. Our room was next to the coffee corner. This will give some noise when busy.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Karla
BrazilThe rooms are located around the common area, which is not a problem when guests respect silence after 10pm. A little noise at night, because not everyone has this common sense sometimes, but nothing that bothered me too much.
I am very satisfied with my stay, the hostel is very well located, close to the bus stop, the central square and several good cafes and restaurants. The bathroom and shower are inside the room. The reception and service staff are extremely kind and helpful. I was late arriving and checking in, but it was resolved without any problems. I checked out before breakfast and they prepared me a kit to take on the trip. I will definitely stay again, I had nice days in Alkmaar.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Aleksandrs
Latviakitchen
girls are cute
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Ravindra
IndiaRoom was too small .
Good Ambience...near by Alkamar Traine station and near by All the Restaurants and pubs .For us There were 2 indian Restaurant near by this Hostel.🙏
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Clarissa
NetherlandsPerfect location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Christian
NetherlandsBeing a hostel, it is easy to hear people from the other rooms. however, the hear plug offer by the hostel helps.
The room was spotless
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Ali
AzerbaijanThe rooms were really tiny and the walls are really thin but still there are some earpads are available in the rooms so somehow you can figure it out.
Stuff was really kind
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Lauren
NetherlandsFriendly staff and check-in was very easy and quick. Attention to detail- earplugs were provided, which was helpful since the rooms all come off a central hall. I did not hear noise of other guests the day we were there, but I can imagine that you could get unlucky!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Luis
PortugalThe sound insulation of the room was quite poor, I could easily hear the conversation of the guest next door.
Location is fantastic. The team was attentive to the guest.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Joseph
United KingdomGreat location and helpful staff. I’ll be back.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Phillas
NetherlandsNvt
Looks decent
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Ana
GreeceNo windows in the rooms (already mentioned in the description). I dont know if i got unlucky, i stayed for a night and it was very noisy, there was an event going on at the restaurant of the hostel and some kids were playing right outside of the rooms in the common area, being very loud and running up and down the hall. Also there are no plugs in the common area.
The location was great, right in the middle of the city center and close to Alkmaar train station. The stuff was quite friendly and the bed comfortable.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Paul
United KingdomStairs design would be a problem if you had mobility problems
Staying in the double rooms we were more than happy with our 2 night stay. Excellent breakfast included in the price. Spacious communal space. Location to a great number of restaurants and bars.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Willem
New ZealandAfter few days I started feeling the iron bars below the matras. And you need a bit of good luck with the roommates so that it does not smell like drugs/weed in the room.
Beds in the dorms are of good length, I am 1.90m and easily fit, so great. Nice relaxing communal area and great restaurant as part of the property. Right in the centre of Alkmaar and of short walking distance of many fun bars
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Alex
South AfricaMore variety with breakfast. We stayed for two weeks.
The location was excellent for us. Close to Bus stop and Alkmaar Train station.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Abdul
PakistanThe property was very cosy .
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Nicola
United KingdomConfusion before the stay through messages re parking. Car parking prices make this a less cheap option.
Friendly and very helpful staff, fantastic room and en suite and kitchen facilities very useful. Bar had a good atmosphere.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Patrik
United KingdomThe only thing distracting was the light from the corridor.
I liked the cleanless, the location, and the layout of the hostel. Our bed and pillow were very, very comfortable . The staff members were very helpful and informative. I liked the vibe of the whole place. We did not choose breakfast because plenty of coffee shops are around with quality breakfast I highly recommend this place to everyone who wants to get great value for decent money.
Stayed in September 2023
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