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ClinkNOORD Hostel, hotel in Amsterdam

ClinkNOORD is located 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.

Location, rooms, breakfast(10Euro) and place to socialize were excellent
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
15,909 reviews
Price from$137.37per night
Via Amsterdam, hotel in Amsterdam

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 located in the...

It is quite close to the city center. Taking metro takes 10-15 minutes. A good location with close by restaurants. A very good place for extroverts as they can make lots of friends 😄 The rooms and toilet were clean and also they arrange different activities every day 👍
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
17,692 reviews
Price from$99.65per night
ClinkMama, hotel in Amsterdam

ClinkMama is conveniently set in the center of Amsterdam, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

The common areas are where they shine. So comfortable with lots of spaces to be alone but also helped to foster community without being forced. The place was so clean and you could tell everyone who worked there cared about keeping the place comfortable and accessible. The staff is super friendly and helpful and the location was very central to lots of great spots.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
3,210 reviews
Price from$147.63per night
ClinkCoco, hotel in Amsterdam

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, ClinkCoco is located in the center of Amsterdam, a 7-minute walk from Heineken Experience.

Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
1,742 reviews
Price from$173.69per night
Durty Nelly's Inn, hotel in Amsterdam

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....

Great location and friendly staff. First time sleeping in a capsule bed. Compared to bunkbed, it allows much more privacy, but the ventilation is still good enough.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
5,747 reviews
Price from$78.16per night
THIS HO(S)TEL, hotel in Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam and with Our Lord in the Attic Museum reachable within a 1-minute walk, THIS HO(S)TEL provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout...

The bed is very comfy and the staff is super nice.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
5,683 reviews
Price from$85.98per night
Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Vondelpark, hotel in Amsterdam

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.

The facilities were very nice and clean. Staff was also very friendly. The location was a very short walk to a lot of attractions and restaurants.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
6,427 reviews
Price from$132.98per night
Train Lodge Amsterdam, hotel in Amsterdam

Train Lodge Amsterdam is located next to Amsterdam Sloterdijk Train Station.

Great for one night, staff is amazing
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
2,493 reviews
Price from$118.05per night
Hostelle - women only hostel Amsterdam, hotel in Amsterdam

A 20-minute metro ride from Amsterdam’s city center, female only hostel Hostelle offers rooms and beds in an modern designed hostel. This female only hostel offers a laundry service.

Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
5,614 reviews
Price from$63.31per night
Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Oost, hotel in Amsterdam

This design hostel Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Oost is 1.9 mi away from the city center. It shares its building with a cinema and theater and is located in a former school in the Zeeburg district.

Staff is very nice and polite, the neighbourhood is perfect, room was clean, mattress was good. What else should I ask for? =D
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
4,081 reviews
Price from$139.22per night
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  • The Flying Pig Downtown
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 4,309 reviews

    This hostel is located in shopping street Nieuwendijk in the center 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 Vondelpark
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 6,427 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.

    Cleanness, organised, friendly and accommodating staff

  • The Flying Pig Uptown
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,748 reviews

    The Flying Pig Uptown backpackers hostel is located right next to the famous Vondelpark and just an 8-minute walk from the bustling Leidseplein area.

    Great location and such comfy beds great hostel environment

  • Princess Hostel Leidse Square Amsterdam
    Scored 4.7
    4.7
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 2,036 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.

  • Hostel Utopia
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 932 reviews

    Located in Amsterdam, within a 8-minute walk of Anne Frank House and 0.8 miles of Rembrandtplein, Hostel Utopia has free WiFi throughout the property.

    Great location and very handy for public transport

  • Guest House Amsterdam
    Scored 4.8
    4.8
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 435 reviews

    Attractively located in the Amsterdam Noord district of Amsterdam, Guest House Amsterdam is located 1.2 miles from A'DAM Lookout, 2.6 miles from Rembrandt House and 2.7 miles from Dutch National Opera...

    Muy amable y comprensivos los encargados del lugar!

  • Intersail Hostel - Avontuur
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 178 reviews

    Intersail Hostel offers cozy parquet floor cabins in a small houseboat located in the center 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
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,630 reviews

    Euphemia Budget Old City Canal Zone is located 2625 feet from Leidseplein and offers private rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    Close to the center, close to restaurants and shops.

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Amsterdam

  • THIS HO(S)TEL
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 5,683 reviews

    Located in Amsterdam and with Our Lord in the Attic Museum reachable within a 1-minute walk, THIS HO(S)TEL provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout...

    They provided free coffee in the morning in their lovely bar

  • ClinkMama
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3,210 reviews

    ClinkMama is conveniently set in the center of Amsterdam, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

    Everything was amazing. This hostel looks amazing.

  • Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Oost
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 4,081 reviews

    This design hostel Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Oost is 1.9 mi away from the city center. It shares its building with a cinema and theater and is located in a former school in the Zeeburg district.

    Everything was alright clean room good night ls sleep

  • Train Lodge Amsterdam
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,493 reviews

    Train Lodge Amsterdam is located next to Amsterdam Sloterdijk Train Station.

    Train environment, cleaning and staff was so lovely.

  • Via Amsterdam
    Central location
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 17,681 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 located in the...

    Nothing in this property was less then a 3star hotel

  • ClinkNOORD Hostel
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 15,913 reviews

    ClinkNOORD is located 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.

    Cheap and very close (ferry) to centre of Amsterdam

  • ClinkCoco
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,742 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, ClinkCoco is located in the center of Amsterdam, a 7-minute walk from Heineken Experience.

    Location, price, coffee machine in room, apples, drinking water.

  • St Christophers Inn at The Winston
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,418 reviews

    This hostel is located in Amsterdam's city center, next to the Red Light District. St Christophers Inn at The Winston offers a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi.

    Absolutely great prime location, friendly staff, nice little room

  • Hans Brinker Hostel Amsterdam
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 10,985 reviews

    Located in the city center 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...

    The social areas, the location and the food is good

  • Generator Amsterdam
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,479 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.

    Was an interesting experience booking a pod. Slept well.

  • Heart of Amsterdam Hotel
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,984 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...

    Location was very good, central. Bed was so comfy!

  • Hostel The Globe
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,486 reviews

    The Globe offers hostel accommodations in the city center only 1312 feet from Amsterdam Central Railway Station.

    Staff members very friendly and cleaning also okay

  • Xplore Hostel Amsterdam
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,254 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Xplore Hostel Amsterdam is located in the center of Amsterdam, a 4-minute walk from Royal Palace Amsterdam.

    The hostel is clean and comfy. Nothing to complain about.

  • Hostel The Veteran
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 677 reviews

    Hostel The Veteran offers budget rooms for up to 4 people near Rembrandt Square, a lively area in the heart of Amsterdam. All of the rooms overlook the Herengracht canal.

    Comfortable. Great location. Recommend for low budget.

  • Hotel Sphinx
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,654 reviews

    The Hotel Sphinx has simply-furnished rooms in Amsterdam, just under a quarter of a mile from the Heineken Experience.

    Helpful staff . Comfortable bed and good hot shower.

  • The White Tulip Hostel
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 3,707 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.

    The bed was so comfortable. Also the location is great

  • International Budget Hostel City Center
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 2,430 reviews

    International Budget Hostel City Center is located in the city center of Amsterdam along the Leidsegracht. Leidseplein is only 984 ft away. Each room comes with shared bathroom facilities.

    Excellent location and very attentive and friendly staff.

  • Panta Rhei Boatique Hotel
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 137 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Panta Rhei Boatique Hotel is located in the center of Amsterdam, a 12-minute walk from Rembrandt House.

    Personal foarte amabil experiență nouă și frumoasă

  • Hostel Warmoes Amsterdam
    Scored 6.3
    6.3
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,073 reviews

    Attractively set in the Amsterdam City Center district of Amsterdam, Hostel Warmoes Amsterdam is located a 1-minute walk from Our Lord in the Attic Museum, 500 yards from Dam Square and a 2-minute...

    Right In the middle, Cheap, Friendly receptionist staff

  • Amigo Hostel
    Scored 5.9
    5.9
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 3,040 reviews

    Amigo Budget Hotel offers private and shared rooms on lively Linnaeusstraat. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Pretoriusstraat tram and bus stop is less than a 2 minute walk away.

    Sooo good price! Clean, central, easy to arrive...

  • Amsterdam Hostel Uptown
    Scored 5.5
    5.5
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 722 reviews

    Less than 656 feet from Leidseplein, Amsterdam Hostel Uptown benefits from free Wi-Fi and a terrace. The Museum Square with the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum is within a 10-minute walk.

    The front desk staff was really helpful and patient

  • Amsterdam Hostel Orfeo
    Scored 5.2
    5.2
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 1,539 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
    Scored 5.0
    5.0
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 1,271 reviews

    This family hotel is set within Sarphati Park and is only 10 minutes by foot from the city center. This location is an ideal base for visiting Amsterdam.

    Mr. Saed good hospitality good advice, he is a great guy

FAQ about hostels in Amsterdam

Hostels that guests love in Amsterdam

  • Avg. price/night: $203.65
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,479 reviews
    Great location in a park! Quiet, beautiful, 40 min walking to the railway station (there is a tram nearby also). The hostel is big and full of people, so it is possible to meet new people from all around the world. Good breakfast, kind staff
    SvitLT
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $263.89
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,418 reviews
    Great Location with a very cool bar which is available to all Customers, not only guests of the hostel, so a great place for meeting people!
    Benita
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $128.26
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,366 reviews
    I felt it was value for money. I got exactly what I paid for. Amsterdam is expensive, and everything I found under the price I paid for Abba was youth hostels with shared bunk beds. Not quite my vibe. But everything that this hotel advertised, it delivered.
    Ι
    Ιάσων
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 5,614 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $191.85
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 10,985 reviews
    I had the best hostel experience so far, very clean and decent, staff very nice. Great location.
    Eleni
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 1,751 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $122.34
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 2,778 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: $203.65
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,479 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $125.06
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 17,681 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
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 5,614 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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