Amsterdam
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8 handpicked hostels in Amsterdam, sorted by traveler rating.
Amsterdam is the canal-ringed capital of backpacker Europe. From the Red Light District's chaos to Vondelpark's green calm, from smoking lounges to Rijksmuseum masterpieces, from ferry rides to Noord's creative scene. Eight hostels spanning party, design, boutique, and family-friendly across five distinct neighborhoods.
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Best Hostels in Amsterdam
8 handpicked hostels in Amsterdam, sorted by traveler rating.
The Bee Hostel
Boutique-feel hostel in the Plantage neighborhood, right next to the tram stop. Friendly staff, clean modern rooms with privacy curtains, communal kitchen, bar, and social events. Quiet residential area near Artis Zoo and the botanical garden, with easy tram access to the center.
Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark
Clean, well-organized HI hostel inside Vondelpark. Bar, restaurant, breakfast buffet, bike rental, free walking tours. Family-friendly with private rooms and en-suite options. Vondelpark entrance is 10 steps away, Rijksmuseum and Leidseplein both under 10 minutes on foot.
Hans Brinker Hostel Amsterdam
Legendary budget hostel on Kerkstraat near Leidseplein. Famous for its self-deprecating marketing ('It can't get any worse'). Bar, club nights, happy hour, breakfast available. 12,000+ reviews and a cult following among repeat visitors. Central location between Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein.
Flying Pig Downtown
Legendary Amsterdam hostel on Nieuwendijk, 2 minutes from Centraal Station. On-site bar with happy hour, smoking lounge, shared kitchen, live music nights, and bar crawls. Free Wi-Fi, personal lockers, and terrace overlooking the canal district.
Flying Pig Uptown
Sister hostel to Flying Pig Downtown, tucked behind Vondelpark in the museum quarter. On-site bar, shared kitchen, smoking lounge, garden terrace, free WiFi, and a quieter vibe than its downtown sibling while keeping the social DNA intact.
ClinkNOORD
Massive hostel in a converted Shell laboratory in Amsterdam Noord. On-site bar and club, restaurant, self-check-in kiosks, free ferry to Centraal Station (5 min). Social events every night, live music, and an industrial-chic interior that's genuinely impressive.
St Christopher's Inn - The Winston
Party hostel on Warmoesstraat in the heart of the Red Light District. Belushi's bar downstairs with live music, DJs, beer pong, and happy hour. Artist-designed rooms, rooftop access, and a location that puts you in Amsterdam's most notorious nightlife street.
Generator Amsterdam
Design-forward chain hostel in Oost, next to Oosterpark and a tram stop to Centraal. On-site bar, terrace, breakfast buffet, free walking tours, bike rental, and a sleek industrial interior. Part of the Generator chain but with a distinctly Amsterdam character.
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