The Black Sheep Hostel
19 Zuiderpad, 8355 CC Giethoorn, Netherlands – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 703 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Everything!! The friendly owners went way way out of their way to help us!!! Amazing
United States of America
The Black Sheep Hostel is located in Giethoorn at the main canal. Free WiFi, parking and breakfast are offered at the property. All rooms include a shared bathroom. You will find a shared kitchen at the property. Boat rental and a restaurant are both located across from the hostel. The hostel is a 5 minute walk away from a busstop. Assen is 28 mi from The Black Sheep Hostel, while Lelystad is 29 mi away. Groningen Eelde Airport is 35 mi from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
The Black Sheep Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 9, 2017- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Cynthia
United States of America“Everything!! The friendly owners went way way out of their way to help us!!! Amazing”- LesleyUnited States of America“Lovely location, along a picturesque canal. I was lucky to be one of two people staying in the dorm. The breakfast was carb induced. The shower turns automatically off after a few minutes, conserving water usage.”
Hussain
Saudi Arabia“Very nice. Clean and the location is just in the center of Giethoorn. Value for money”
MinhUnited States of America“It was a very pleasant experience and I had 2 good nights sleep. Thank you !”- FFanglu
Netherlands“The staff are very friendly and rooms are also very clean and tidy. One of them (the boss) can speak Chinese so frequently, which is very convenient for native Chinese-speaking tourists :D Feeling like home!” 
Arnob
Finland“It is probably the best hostel where I have stayed so far. The hosts were very friendly.”
Gerry
Canada“Beautiful location, very clean and lovely garden and terrace area.”
Fong
Malaysia“Love it so much. Can have sunrise view at the back of hostel. Good bfast. Very helpful and friendly people they. Thank you.”- Mojiaa
Germany“The facilities inside the share kitchen are so good. Friendly receptionist.” - MeiUnited States of America“located at the end of canal boat rental. There is a restaurant next door. Nice breakfast with freshly cooked eggs to your like. room is very clean.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Is it quiet at night?
As a rule, it's quiet at night (even more so because there's no traffic outside). We sleep within earshot of the common area, and will tell guests to ..Answered on 9 September 2019Are sheets and towels included?
Sheets are always included; towels are included for our private room, and can otherwise be rented for €2.Answered on 9 September 2019Can I use my own sleeping bag?
For reasons of hygiene, we only allow usage of our own bedding, which is provided for free at check in (or in the case of our private room, beds are a..Answered on 9 September 2019Do you offer luggage storage?
Yes, you can store your luggage with us before check in and after check out. :) (Usually this is possible in our secure area, but in rare cases where ..Answered on 9 September 2019Hi where can we park our car for the night?
Right on our premises. If you navigate to us using Google Maps (not Maps by Apple or your in-car navigation), you will be guided to us and you should ..Answered on 28 March 2022Do I need a lock for the lockers?
No, keys for the lockers are provided at check in. :)Answered on 9 September 2019- Still looking?
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Amenities of The Black Sheep HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Toilet paper
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Garden view
- View
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Badminton equipment
- Playground
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- Invoice provided
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Hypoallergenic
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- German
- English
- Indonesian
- Dutch
- Chinese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
FAQs about The Black Sheep Hostel
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Guests staying at The Black Sheep Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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The Black Sheep Hostel is 2.1 miles from the center of Giethoorn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Black Sheep Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The prices at The Black Sheep Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The Black Sheep Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Playground
- Badminton equipment
