Best Hostels with Happy Hour in Amsterdam
6 top-rated hostels with happy hour in Amsterdam Handpicked for travelers who want the best.
Amsterdam is expensive. Hostel happy hours are your cheat code. From Flying Pig's canal terrace to The Winston's Belushi's bar, these 6 hostels offer discounted drinks, social atmospheres, and the cheapest way to start your Amsterdam evening.
Amsterdam's drink culture spans from 400-year-old brown cafés to modern craft beer bars. Hostel happy hours bridge both worlds: cheap drinks in social settings that channel the city's gezellig (cozy, convivial) energy.
🍸Why Amsterdam is Perfect for Happy Hour
A beer in central Amsterdam costs €5-7 at most bars. Hostel happy hours cut that to €2-4. Over a 3-night stay, the savings add up fast. It's the most practical budget hack in the city.
Happy hour is the universal icebreaker. Between 6-9pm, the bar fills with solo travelers, couples, and groups who all have the same plan: meet people before going out. The best hostel happy hours are designed to maximize this social window.
Traveler's take
“Hans Brinker's happy hour saved me €20 on my first night. I started with a €2 beer, ended up at a table with five other solo travelers, and we went out together. The savings paid for dinner.”
Our Top 6 Picks
Hostels in Amsterdam with happy hour, sorted by guest rating.
The Bee Hostel
Plantage
Excellent
3,408 reviews
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.
From
€26//night
Why travelers love The Bee Hostel
“The staff was incredibly nice, always helping with tourism tips. The place is very clean and well-maintained. Strategic location close to the city centre with a tram stop right outside. Comfortable beds with curtains for privacy.”
Hans Brinker Hostel Amsterdam
Amsterdam City Center
Very Good
12,475 reviews
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.
From
€24//night
Why travelers love Hans Brinker Hostel Amsterdam
“Great location and reasonable price, with a good breakfast. The room is adequate with comfortable beds. Clean with good space to lock stuff. Friendly staff and great environment for meeting people. Walking distance to everything.”
Flying Pig Downtown
Amsterdam City Center
Good
4,243 reviews
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.
From
€30//night
Why travelers love Flying Pig Downtown
“Unbeatable location right next to Centraal Station with a great social vibe. The bar and terrace are the heart of the hostel, and the staff organizes bar crawls and events almost every night. Beds are comfortable, though street-facing dorms get noise from Nieuwendijk.”
Flying Pig Uptown
Oud Zuid / Vondelpark
Good
3,501 reviews
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.
From
€28//night
Why travelers love Flying Pig Uptown
“Perfect location next to Vondelpark and the museums. Friendly staff, quirky decor, and the bar has a chilled atmosphere. En-suite bathrooms in some rooms are a huge bonus. Quieter than Downtown but still social.”
ClinkNOORD
Amsterdam Noord
Good
14,403 reviews
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.
From
€26//night
Why travelers love ClinkNOORD
“The building is amazing, the bar is lively, and the free ferry to the city center is super convenient. Everything runs digitally from self-check-in to ordering food. The staff in the kitchen and bar are genuinely helpful and friendly.”
St Christopher's Inn - The Winston
Amsterdam City Center / Red Light District
Good
3,002 reviews
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.
From
€32//night
Why travelers love St Christopher's Inn - The Winston
“The bar and social areas were fun with a good buzz and live music. Great price, great location. They make the beds for you, which is a huge bonus. The rooftop is a cool surprise and the staff know how to run a party.”
💡Tips for Choosing a Hostel with Happy Hour in Amsterdam
- 1Flying Pig Downtown's terrace happy hour catches golden-hour sun over the canal. Best setting in Amsterdam.
- 2The Winston's Belushi's bar runs happy hour before live music nights. Cheapest pre-game on Warmoesstraat.
- 3Hans Brinker's basement happy hour is the most budget-friendly. Beer from €2 in Amsterdam's center.
- 4ClinkNOORD's bar happy hour is worth the ferry ride. The industrial setting adds atmosphere.
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