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Amsterdam Rooftop BarRanked guide

Best Hostels with Rooftop Bars in Amsterdam

Amsterdam's flat skyline and canal-ring panorama look best from above. These 5 hostels offer terraces and rooftop spaces where you can drink with canal views, city sunsets, and Amsterdam's signature golden light.

◉ Ranking · 3 picks
  1. 01Flying Pig Downtown30
  2. 02St Christopher's Inn - The Winston32
  3. 03Generator Amsterdam28
§ 01 — Traveler's take
The Winston's rooftop blew my mind. I didn't even know it existed until another guest mentioned it. Watching sunrise over Amsterdam's rooftops after a night out, with a cup of coffee from the bar. Unforgettable.
§ 02 — The ranked list

Our Top 3 Picks

Flying Pig Downtown
01
7.94,243 reviews30/night

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.

  • On-site bar with nightly happy hour
  • 2 min walk from Centraal Station
  • Smoking lounge and canal terrace
  • Bar crawls and live music events
St Christopher's Inn - The Winston
02
7.93,002 reviews32/night

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.

  • Belushi's bar with live music & DJs
  • Artist-designed rooms
  • Rooftop access with city views
  • Heart of the Red Light District
Generator Amsterdam
03
7.87,972 reviews28/night

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.

  • Design-forward interior in Oosterpark neighborhood
  • On-site bar with terrace and live events
  • Breakfast buffet and bike rental
  • Tram stop right outside to Centraal (15 min)
§ 03 — Tips

Tips for Choosing a Hostel with Rooftop Bar in Amsterdam

Tip Nº 01

Flying Pig Downtown's canal terrace catches golden-hour light perfectly. Grab a seat by 6pm in summer.

Tip Nº 02

The Winston's rooftop isn't advertised. Ask at reception for access, not all rooms connect to it.

Tip Nº 03

Generator Amsterdam's terrace faces Oosterpark. Sunset drinks with a park backdrop.

§ 04 — Other vibes

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