Flying Pig Uptown
The chilled-out Flying Pig, steps from Vondelpark and the museums
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.
Flying Pig Uptown is the mellow sibling. Same family, same DNA, but swap the Red Light District chaos for Vondelpark trees and Rijksmuseum views. Vossiusstraat 46 sits at the edge of Oud Zuid, Amsterdam's museum quarter, which means you're walking distance from the Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk, and Rijksmuseum without fighting through the tourist crush of Centrum.
The bar here is more lounge than party. Happy hour brings people together without the volume of Downtown, and the garden terrace is genuinely peaceful. Board games, the smoking lounge, and a shared kitchen that's actually usable round out the common spaces. Leidseplein nightlife is a 5-minute walk if you want noise, but the hostel itself doesn't generate it.
Some dorms have en-suite bathrooms, which is a significant upgrade over shared-bathroom hostels at this price point. The building is a classic Amsterdam townhouse: steep stairs, narrow corridors, and the kind of quirky decor that photographs well. Staff are Flying Pig trained, meaning they know Amsterdam inside out and run the same caliber of social events as the downtown location.
Flying Pig Uptown is the better pick for couples, light sleepers, and anyone who wants to explore Amsterdam's cultural side without sacrificing the social hostel experience. You still meet people here. You just also get to sleep.
- 01Vondelpark location is unbeatable for culture, green space, and walkability without Centrum tourist density.
- 02Garden terrace is a genuine oasis. Afternoon drinks here feel like a friend's backyard, not a hostel.
- 03En-suite dorms at hostel prices. Rare for Amsterdam, especially in this neighborhood.
- 04The shared kitchen actually works. Big enough, clean enough, and saves €15+ per meal versus eating out.
- 05Flying Pig heritage means the staff knows Amsterdam and the social calendar is consistently good.
- Next to Vondelpark and Rijksmuseum
- On-site bar with garden terrace
- Shared kitchen for budget meals
- Quieter than Downtown but still social
“Nice that there was an en-suite in the room, even though the shower was tiny. Very good value for money when sharing with a friend.”
“Amazing atmosphere, kind staff that go above and beyond. Met some really kind people. The shared room with ensuite was great value.”
“Friendly and welcoming hostel. Nice staff and a decor that gives a quirky and authentic feel. Very good value for money and quiet for the area.”
- Vondelpark1 min walk
- Rijksmuseum5 min walk
- Van Gogh Museum7 min walk
- Leidseplein5 min walk
- Albert Heijn Overtoom3 min walk
- Tram 2 stop (to Centraal)2 min walk
