Hostel The Flying Pig Downtown
Nieuwendijk 100, Amsterdam City Center, 1012 MR Amsterdam, Netherlands – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 2197 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Staff have been outstanding and the atmosphere of the place is perfect. I recommend this place for anyone looking to visit Amsterdam. And thanks again to all the staff working there as you guys have delivered outstanding service :)
United KingdomLocation was brilliant. Next to all the shops and some restaurants too.
United KingdomA really nice vibe! Always nice activities and friendly people!
BelgiumThe location was so great, close to the central station and Amsterdam centrum, the rooms were small but yet comfortable
JordanVERY CLEAN. Friendly staff. Perfect location. This was the first hostel that I’ve ever stayed at and it exceeded expectation. I couldn’t believe how clean the showers and bathrooms were. I would 100% stay here again.
United States of AmericaThe hostel itself is decent for the price your paying which is amazing considering the location
United KingdomGreat location, helpful staff, easy to make friends, clean showers and toilets
FinlandAwesome location. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Really enjoyed how they have events going on every night.
United States of AmericaWe had the best location downtown & the staff are super friendly
United Arab EmiratesGreat hostel, right in the center of the city and very easy to walk anywhere you want. the bar on the ground floor is great and the staff was very nice
United States of America
The Flying Pig Downtown
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Abideen
United Kingdom
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Leigh
United Kingdom
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Chayenne
Belgium
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Mu’taz
Jordan
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Michael
United States of America
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Doris
United Kingdom
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Tim
Finland
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Joshua
United States of America
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Keldxb
United Arab Emirates
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Jason
United States of America
Stay in the heart of Amsterdam – Excellent location – show map
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.
Each dormitory room comes with bunk beds and shared shower and toilet facilities. The private room comes with a TV to stream Netflix or Youtube, refrigerator and private bathroom which is fitted with a shower.
A continental buffet breakfast is available every morning at The Flying Pig. You can enjoy a drink in the hotel’s bar. There is a wide variety of cafes and restaurants in the direct surroundings of The Flying Pig Downtown.
Dam Square is a 5-minute walk. The Anne Frank House is 14 minutes by foot. From Central Station there are direct links by tram to Rembrandtplein, Leidseplein, Museumplein and Schiphol Airport.
This is our guests' favorite part of Amsterdam, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.
Located in the real heart of Amsterdam, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet
See what guests loved the most:
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Abideen
United Kingdom“Staff have been outstanding and the atmosphere of the place is perfect. I recommend this place for anyone looking to visit Amsterdam. And thanks again to all the staff working there as you guys have delivered outstanding service :)”
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Leigh
United Kingdom
“Location was brilliant. Next to all the shops and some restaurants too.”
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Chayenne
Belgium“A really nice vibe! Always nice activities and friendly people!”
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Mu’taz
Jordan“The location was so great, close to the central station and Amsterdam centrum, the rooms were small but yet comfortable ”
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Michael
United States of America“VERY CLEAN. Friendly staff. Perfect location. This was the first hostel that I’ve ever stayed at and it exceeded expectation. I couldn’t believe how clean the showers and bathrooms were. I would 100% stay here again.”
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Doris
United Kingdom
“The hostel itself is decent for the price your paying which is amazing considering the location ”
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Tim
Finland“Great location, helpful staff, easy to make friends, clean showers and toilets”
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Joshua
United States of America
“Awesome location. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Really enjoyed how they have events going on every night.”
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Keldxb
United Arab Emirates“We had the best location downtown & the staff are super friendly ”
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Jason
United States of America
“Great hostel, right in the center of the city and very easy to walk anywhere you want. the bar on the ground floor is great and the staff was very nice”
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About The Flying Pig Downtown
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Do you want to hang out in one of the most famous hostel bars, including an indoor smoking area and bar with DJs, beer pong and other evening events? The Flying Pig Downtown is the place to be, located right next to Central Station! Its time to become a piggie!
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Sexmuseum Amsterdam0 miles
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Koepelkerk0.1 miles
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Body Worlds0.1 miles
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World's Narrowest House0.2 miles
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Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder0.2 miles
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Basilica of St. Nicholas0.2 miles
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Oude Kerk0.2 miles
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Multatuli Museum0.2 miles
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Dam Square0.3 miles
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Royal Palace Amsterdam0.3 miles
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Anne Frank House0.5 miles
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Rembrandt House0.5 miles
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A'DAM Lookout0.6 miles
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Dutch National Opera & Ballet0.7 miles
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Rembrandtplein0.7 miles
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Artis Zoo1 miles
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Leidseplein1.1 miles
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Van Gogh Museum1.4 miles
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Ferry Canal Comapny0.1 miles
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Train Amsterdam Central Station0.2 miles
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Schiphol Airport7.4 miles
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Rotterdam The Hague Airport34.8 miles
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Why book with us?
Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speaks English
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Amenities of The Flying Pig Downtown
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/Performance
- Tour or class about local culture
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours
- Bar crawls Additional charge
- Evening entertainment
- Karaoke
- Pool table Additional charge
- Game room
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Snack bar
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Safe
General
- Adults only
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Dutch
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking for more than 9 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
The Flying Pig Downtown accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that children under the age of 18 year can not be accommodated.
A deposit/full payment to the credit card used to book is always required at this property prior to arrival.
The Flying Pig Hostels are part of the St. Christopher's Inns Hostel group.
A form of Photo Identification is required upon check in. Accepted forms are a valid passport or national ID card. Driving licenses are NOT accepted.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about The Flying Pig Downtown
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Check-in at The Flying Pig Downtown is from 11:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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The prices at The Flying Pig Downtown may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at The Flying Pig Downtown can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Buffet
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The Flying Pig Downtown is 1,650 feet from the center of Amsterdam.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Flying Pig Downtown by:
- Train 15min
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The Flying Pig Downtown offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Pool table
- Game room
- Karaoke
- Evening entertainment
- Bike tours
- Bar crawls
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
- Happy hour
- Live music/Performance
