The Flying Pig Uptown
Vossiusstraat 46, Oud Zuid, 1071 AJ Amsterdam, Netherlands – Great location - show map
Hands down the coolest hostel I’ve ever stayed at! Amazing location, staff, and vibe, all 10/10!
United States of America
This backpackers hostel is located directly next to famous Vondelpark, just an 8-minute walk from Leidseplein. The Flying Pig Uptown features a 24-hour front desk and a bar. Most of the dormitory rooms come with bunk beds and shared shower and toilet facilities. Some rooms have an private bathroom. There is a breakfast buffet available each morning at The Flying Pig. You can enjoy a drink in the hostel’s bar, which also has a smoking room. There is a wide variety of cafes and restaurants in the direct surroundings. Museumplein is a 5-minute walk from The Flying Pig. From the tram stop there you have direct links to the Canal Belt, Rembrandtplein, Dam Square and Amsterdam Central Station.
This is our guests' favorite part of Amsterdam, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
The Flying Pig Uptown has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 18, 2013- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Designated smoking area
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Air conditioning
- Good Breakfast
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Kylie
United States of America“Hands down the coolest hostel I’ve ever stayed at! Amazing location, staff, and vibe, all 10/10!”- Genhao
China“Everything is clean, including toilets and bathroom. Location is ok, 5 min to tram station, close to the city center. Staff kindly reserved a bed in the lower floor for my 2 large suitcases. Storage cages under the bed are pretty nice.” 
KellyUnited States of America“Decoration and activities at the hostel were awesome.”
Marc
Slovakia“Nice bar & 420 smoking area. Capable employee doing the checkin/out.”- Vlada
Israel“Hostel with the great location, vibe and team! Central amazing area next to all museums. Hostel is in the old building and the entrance doesn’t look promising, but once you enter you into the mood it the place - there is always water/ coffee/ bar/...” - WingUnited States of America“Amazing staff, super helpful and had everything you could need. Great value for the price and super clean.”
- SSascha
Germany“The staff was amazing. Super friendly and incredibly helpful! My wife and I travelled with four heavy suitcases and we got help carrying them all up to our room. The room was a bit tiny, but clean and just right for a short-term stay. The...” 
Lorenzo
Portugal“Staff was very polite, cheerful, sociable towards the hostel guests, hostel environment was very pleasant to stay in.”
AlessandriaUnited States of America“I loved this hostel! It was a nice quiet neighborhood near a park, but lively hostel where it was easy to meet people at breakfast, happy hour, or other events. I was traveling with two friends and we made some great friends while at the Flying...”
HannahUnited States of America“super comfy beds, bar downstairs was so fun and chill and easy to meet people at, rooms are quiet, best hostel I stayed at!!!”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Are sheets and towels included?
We always make every bed with fresh linen, pillow and a duvets. For the towels we ask a €3 euro deposit that you get back once you hand in the towel.Answered on 9 September 2019Hi! I was just wondering how big the storage lockers are. We’re coming from Australia and our suitcases are quite large and 30ish kg. Thanks!
The lockers that come with each bed are 70x25x65 Can be locked with personal padlocks or purchased at reception. We also have electronic lockers along..Answered on 27 October 2022hi do u have a separate shared room for males and females?
Hello, The 8-person dorm is a mixed dorm, meaning it could have men and women sharing the same room. Unless it is specifically mentioned in the desc..Answered on 27 January 2023Can I use my own sleeping bag?
No need! We provide every bed with fresh linen, duvet, sheets and a pillow!Answered on 9 September 2019Do I need a lock for the lockers?
Yes you do need a padlock to store your stuff in the cage under your bed. If you don't have one we sell them for only €3,50 at reception.Answered on 9 September 2019hi, can you smoke cannabis at the property?
The property has a smoking room. You are NOT allowed to smoke in any of the rooms. ONLY in the smoking room.Answered on 8 August 2022- Still looking?
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Amenities of The Flying Pig Uptown
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Designated smoking area
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Air conditioning
- Good Breakfast
- Toilet
- Shower
- Shared kitchen
- Socket near the bed
- Live music/Performance
- Tour or class about local culture
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Bar crawlsAdditional charge
- Ping-pong
- Pool tableAdditional charge
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storageAdditional charge
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/Puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Fax/Photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Adults only
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Dutch
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 not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
The Flying Pig Uptown accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that group bookings of 9 people or more can not be accepted at this property.
Please note the property cannot accommodate children under the age of 18 (see policies).
A deposit/full payment to the credit card used to book is always required at this property prior to arrival.
Flying Pig hostels are part of the St. Christopher's 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.
Please note that this property can provide lockers for storing your belongings. You can either bring a padlock in order to lock them, or you can buy one at the reception for EUR 3.50.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
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 Uptown
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The Flying Pig Uptown is 1.1 miles from the center of Amsterdam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The Flying Pig Uptown offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Pool table
- Ping-pong
- Bar crawls
- Bike tours
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
- Live music/Performance
- Happy hour
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The prices at The Flying Pig Uptown may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at The Flying Pig Uptown is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Guests staying at The Flying Pig Uptown can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
