Amsterdam has hostels in almost every part of the city, from the busy streets around Centraal Station to quieter neighbourhoods a tram or metro ride away.
This guide groups them by area, with each one’s Google rating.
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Tips for booking a hostel in Amsterdam
To compare prices, Hostelz lists Amsterdam hostels side by side with their rates on booking sites such as Hostelworld and Booking.com, so you can see where a bed is cheapest for your dates.
Book early for summer weekends and big events such as King’s Day and the Amsterdam Dance Event, when beds go fast.
Some hostels take only guests within a certain age range, so check the rules on their own site before you book.
Compare the total price, since Amsterdam’s tourist tax is added to many quoted rates.
If you stay outside the centre, a public transport day ticket covers the trips into town.
Around Centraal Station and the old centre
The old centre puts you within walking distance of Centraal Station, Dam Square and the canal ring, and it is also the loudest part of town at night.
The Flying Pig Downtown Hostel
A short walk from Centraal Station, on the Nieuwendijk shopping street.
It is at Nieuwendijk 100.
Google reviewers give it 4.4 out of 5 across 2,633 reviews.
The Bulldog Hotel
On the Oudezijds Voorburgwal canal in the Red Light District.
It is at Oudezijds Voorburgwal 220.
Google reviewers give it 4.4 out of 5 across 6,492 reviews.
St Christopher’s Inn Amsterdam – The Winston
On the Warmoesstraat, one of the oldest streets in the city.
It is at Warmoesstraat 129.
Google reviewers give it 4.3 out of 5 across 2,295 reviews.
Durty Nellys
Also on the Warmoesstraat.
It is at Warmoesstraat 115.
Google reviewers give it 4.2 out of 5 across 1,958 reviews.
THIS HO(S)TEL
At the Centraal Station end of the Warmoesstraat.
It is at Warmoesstraat 14.
Google reviewers give it 4.3 out of 5 across 1,113 reviews.
EasyStayAmsterdam
On the Warmoesstraat as well.
It is at Warmoesstraat 75.
Google reviewers give it 3.1 out of 5 across 250 reviews.
Heart of Amsterdam
On the Oudezijds Achterburgwal canal.
It is at Oudezijds Achterburgwal 120.
Google reviewers give it 3.8 out of 5 across 1,161 reviews.
Shelter City Hostel Amsterdam
In a narrow lane near Nieuwmarkt.
It is at Barndesteeg 21.
Google reviewers give it 4.2 out of 5 across 1,235 reviews.
Xplore Hostel Amsterdam
On the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, between Dam Square and the station.
It is at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 92.
Google reviewers give it 3.5 out of 5 across 406 reviews.
ClinkMama (formerly Ecomama)
On the Valkenburgerstraat, near Waterlooplein.
It is at Valkenburgerstraat 124.
Google reviewers give it 4.3 out of 5 across 745 reviews.
Intersail Floating Hostel boat Avontuur – Amsterdam
A hostel on a boat, moored in the Oosterdok near Centraal Station.
It is at Oosterdok steiger 4.
Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 175 reviews.
Near Leidseplein, Vondelpark and the museums
This area puts the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Vondelpark on your doorstep, with Leidseplein’s bars and theatres close by.
Hans Brinker Budget Hostel
On the Kerkstraat, near Leidseplein.
It is at Kerkstraat 136-138.
Google reviewers give it 3.9 out of 5 across 4,698 reviews.
Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Vondelpark
Right in the Vondelpark itself.
It is at Zandpad 5.
Google reviewers give it 4.3 out of 5 across 3,939 reviews.
The Flying Pig
On the Vossiusstraat, beside the Vondelpark.
It is at Vossiusstraat 46.
Google reviewers give it 4.3 out of 5 across 2,103 reviews.
Amsterdam Hostel Leidseplein
In a side street off Leidseplein.
It is at Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 79.
Google reviewers give it 3.4 out of 5 across 1,552 reviews.
Amsterdam Hostel Uptown
In the same side street off Leidseplein.
It is at Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 147.
Google reviewers give it 3.5 out of 5 across 657 reviews.
Amsterdam Hostel Orfeo
On the Leidsekruisstraat, a few steps from Leidseplein.
It is at Leidsekruisstraat 12-14.
Google reviewers give it 2.8 out of 5 across 748 reviews.
Crossroads Hostel Amsterdam
At the same Leidsekruisstraat address.
It is at Leidsekruisstraat 12-14.
Google reviewers give it 2.6 out of 5 across 52 reviews.
Amsterdam Hostel Annemarie
Near the Museumplein, in the Oud-Zuid neighbourhood.
It is at Jan Willem Brouwersstraat 14.
Google reviewers give it 3.0 out of 5 across 1,372 reviews.
Hostel Cosmos
On the Frans van Mierisstraat in Oud-Zuid, near the Museumplein.
It is at Frans van Mierisstraat 69A.
Google reviewers give it 3.0 out of 5 across 711 reviews.
Oost, the Plantage and De Pijp
Quieter streets, the zoo and the Oosterpark, with the centre a tram ride away.
The Bee Hostel
On the Plantage Kerklaan, near Artis zoo.
It is at Plantage Kerklaan 19.
Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 1,626 reviews.
Generator Amsterdam
On the Mauritskade, at the edge of the Oosterpark.
It is at Mauritskade 57.
Google reviewers give it 4.1 out of 5 across 4,456 reviews.
Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Oost (Zeeburg)
On the Timorplein, in the Indische Buurt.
It is at Timorplein 21.
Google reviewers give it 4.2 out of 5 across 3,869 reviews.
MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam Amstel
On the Julianaplein, next to Amstel station.
It is at Julianaplein 6.
Google reviewers give it 4.2 out of 5 across 5,148 reviews.
Onefam Amstel Hostel Amsterdam
On the Sarphatipark in De Pijp.
It is at Sarphatipark 58.
West, Sloterdijk and Nieuw-West
Bigger hostels, often with easy train links to Schiphol, further from the canals.
MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West
On the Orlyplein, by Sloterdijk station.
It is at Orlyplein 1 – 67.
Google reviewers give it 4.1 out of 5 across 9,218 reviews.
Amsterdam Teleport Hotel
On the Heathrowstraat in the Sloterdijk business district.
It is at Heathrowstraat 3.
Google reviewers give it 4.0 out of 5 across 2,913 reviews.
Dutchies Hostel
On the Sara Burgerhartstraat in Bos en Lommer.
It is at Sara Burgerhartstraat 21a.
Google reviewers give it 4.3 out of 5 across 2,084 reviews.
Wow Hostel
On the Wiltzanghlaan in Slotermeer.
It is at Wiltzanghlaan 60.
Google reviewers give it 3.9 out of 5 across 2,185 reviews.
Stay Well
On the Cycladenlaan in Nieuw-West.
It is at Cycladenlaan 108.
Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 17 reviews.
Noord, Zuidoost and further out
Further from the canals, with a ferry, metro or train ride into the centre.
BUNK Hotel Amsterdam
On the Hagedoornplein in Amsterdam-Noord.
It is at Hagedoornplein 2.
Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 1,079 reviews.
Hostelle
On the Bijlmerplein in Zuidoost.
It is at Bijlmerplein 395.
Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 1,173 reviews.
Via Amsterdam
In Diemen, just across the city boundary to the east.
It is at Diemerhof 20.
Google reviewers give it 4.3 out of 5 across 6,197 reviews.
City Trip Hostels Amsterdam-Purmerend
In the centre of Purmerend, a short train or bus ride north of Amsterdam.
It is at Gedempte Singelgracht 18.
Google reviewers give it 4.1 out of 5 across 419 reviews.
Photo: “Bunks” by eggrole, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr.
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