Best Hostels with Shared Kitchens in Amsterdam
2 top-rated hostels with shared kitchen in Amsterdam Handpicked for travelers who want the best.
Amsterdam is one of Europe's most expensive food cities. A restaurant dinner easily costs €20-30. These 4 hostels have proper shared kitchens where you can cook real meals, with Albert Heijn supermarkets always within walking distance.
The Dutch are practical about food. Home cooking is the norm, eating out is the exception. Hostel kitchens fit perfectly into this culture. Grab supplies at Albert Heijn and cook with your dorm mates.
🍳Why Amsterdam is Perfect for Shared Kitchen
A basic restaurant meal in central Amsterdam costs €15-25. Cooking at the hostel costs €5-8 for ingredients. Over a 4-night stay, that's €40-70 saved per person. The math is undeniable.
Dutch supermarkets (Albert Heijn, Jumbo) are well-stocked and affordable. Fresh pasta, pre-made salads, cheese, bread, and produce at reasonable prices. The to-go sections are backpacker gold.
Traveler's take
“I cooked pasta in Flying Pig Downtown's kitchen every night for four nights. Saved about €50 compared to eating out, and the kitchen conversations were better than any restaurant.”
Our Top 2 Picks
Hostels in Amsterdam with shared kitchen, sorted by guest rating.
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.”
💡Tips for Choosing a Hostel with Shared Kitchen in Amsterdam
- 1Flying Pig Downtown and Uptown have the best-maintained kitchens. Stove, oven, microwave, pots, pans, and plates.
- 2Albert Heijn's to-go salads and sandwiches (€3-5) are perfect if you don't want to cook but still want cheap food.
- 3Hostelle (women-only) has a smaller but very clean kitchen with a homey feel.
- 4Buy breakfast supplies at Albert Heijn: bread, cheese, ham, and coffee for under €5 total.
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