Get a good night’s sleep at a good price, swap globetrotting stories and meet backpackers who become fellow travelers. That’s what the 10 best hostels in Amsterdam promise.
Surrounded by canals, speckled with colorful houses, shimmering in the harbor and lively in every way, Amsterdam is one of our most popular cities.
The success of the » Venice of the North » lies as much in its aesthetics as in its lifestyle: cheerful, friendly, tolerant and festive. Want to enjoy the city without blowing your hotel budget?
Discover the 10 best youth hostels in Amsterdam.
1. Cocomama
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Features: rooms with local colors and themes, in a historic building in the center of town.
Budget: €€€
Services: private rooms or dormitories, tours of the Red Quarter, bike rentals, boat excursions, themed evenings.
This Amsterdam youth hostel, housed in an upscale former brothel, offers an uncompromising stay between museums, the Albert Cuyp market and the hustle and bustle of De Pijp.
The century-old building, with its chandeliers, high ceilings, period staircases and weathered furnishings, offers a timeless ambience.
Its accessible rooms are not lacking in charm. They plunge you into the typical Dutch world: theAnne Frank room, the Van Gogh room, the tulip room and the bicycle room. Book this youth hostel
2. Ecomama
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Benefits: Refined, eco-friendly accommodation in a neighborhood brimming with cafés, bars, museums and green spaces.
Budget: €€€
Services: private rooms (double or family) and dormitories (mixed or single sex).
This is the twin of our first list of the best youth hostels in Amsterdam… the green version! The decor, the natural stone heating and the organic cotton sheets all bear witness to this.
Here, conscientious travelers andeco-tourism enthusiasts feel like fish in water.
What’s more, Ecomama enjoys a cheerful, comfortable and lively atmosphere in the lively Waterlooplein district. Book this youth hostel
3. ClinkNOORD
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Benefits: 1920s Dutch style and relaxing ambience, at unbeatable prices.
Budget: €
Services: private rooms or dormitories, usually with a view of the city, river, streams or park.
This hostel in Amsterdam is ideal for travelers on a tight budget. Right in the heart of the city, ClinkNOORD looks great. Housed in a large renovated building, the hostel has a unique and original atmosphere.
Artists and musicians squat in the laboratories, nights stretch out in the bar and the cosy spaces invite you to relax.
The decor is modern, lively and trendy. Just like the cultural and dynamic district of Amsterdam North. Book this youth hostel
4. Hostelle
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Benefits: Twenty minutes by metro from downtown Amsterdam, a unique and welcoming place for female travelers.
Budget: €€
Amenities: garden, library, dormitories or small private rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Looking for a girls’ getaway and a 100% feminine address? Among Amsterdam’s youth hostels, Hostelle is exclusively for women.
Here, the atmosphere is resolutely girly with a touch of vintage. A safe and fun place for women who quickly feel at home. Book this youth hostel
5. Via Amsterdam
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Benefits: Close to Bijlmermeer’s multicultural scene, on-site cinema and relaxation areas.
Budget: €€
Services: private rooms with en suite bathrooms or dormitories, shared kitchen, bike rentals.
Via Amsterdam is an institution among the best youth hostels in Amsterdam. It has to be said that its resolutely original style has everything to attract interest.
Hybrid ambience, urban design, street art inspiration, geometric shapes – we love it! In fact, this hostel reflects the image of its neighborhood, Bijlmermeer, which embodied the futuristic, modern lifestyle of the 1960s. Book this youth hostel
6. Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark
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Benefits: Happy Hour, central location on the Vondelpark and fun services such as bike rental and games room.
Budget: €€
Services: bar-restaurant with breakfast, private rooms with en suite bathrooms or large dormitory for ten people.
This Amsterdam youth hostel offers a pleasant stay for all types of travelers. From the outside, the building stands out with its monumental facade overlooking the famous Vondelpark.
Its interior, ultra-modern or littered with vintage furniture, flooded with light and greenery, is irresistible. StayOkay Amsterdam Vondelpark is calm and relaxed, and is adjacent to numerous bars, restaurants and party venues.
It offers a wide variety of communal areas where backpackers can engage in cool and interesting discussions. It has to be said that Europe’s largest hostel is a busy place! Book this youth hostel
7. Flying Pig Downtown
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Benefits: Just a stone’s throw from Central Station, the Oude Kerk Church and the Red Light District, ideal for party and social stays.
Budget: €€
Services: bright, colorful dormitories or private rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Day or night, the ambiance of the Flying Pig Downtown is a night owl’s delight. This Amsterdam youth hostel is housed in a cosy 18th-century building.
The happy room transports you into a friendly, bohemian atmosphere, before coming alive to the rhythm of frenzied karaoke and live music.
And yes, in true Dutch spirit, the Flying Pig has its own bar with parties, beer taps and smoking area. Book this youth hostel
8. Generator Amsterdam
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Benefits: historic building overlooking the Oosterpark, cozy, intimate setting, ideal for couples or small groups.
Budget: €€
Features: immaculate rooms or dormitories, embellished with colorful modern frescoes, bike rental, café, bar-restaurant.
Above the Oosterpark, this Amsterdam youth hostel stands out for its contemporary yet atypical decor. Generator Amsterdam is located in a former university building.
It’s a real well of light, thanks to its huge bay windows opening onto the park. Vintage furniture and a large library invite you to daydream.
In the basement, travelers can relax in the amphitheater bar or dance the night away. Book this youth hostel
9. CityHub
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Assets: futuristic, connected capsules, high-tech gadgets and ideal location.
Budget: €€
Services: private or dormitory hubs, excursion service.
Among our top hostels in Amsterdam, CityHub is a futuristic nugget. Claustrophobes beware. Housed in a former industrial warehouse, this establishment is ultra-modern and out of the ordinary.
No rooms, but hubs in the form of intimate, high-tech capsules. Under the glow of colorful neon lights, slip into an ultra-connected cocoon. The CityHub concept offers an innovative and atypical experience, at an affordable price. Book this youth hostel
10. Shelter Jordan Christian
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Highlights: Anne Frank’s house, Amsterdam’s Royal Palace, Dam Square and Leidseplein less than a kilometer away.
Budget: €
Services: garden, relaxation area, City Walks and Dutch tastings.
The last of our best hostels in Amsterdam, Shelter Jordan Christian is renowned for its warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The centerpiece of the establishment is its café, which also features board games, comfortable sofas and a library.
The decor is simple and understated, but after all, you don’t go there for the looks. Book this youth hostel