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The Elephant Hostel

3-star hostel near Dam Square, connected to a rail/subway station

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A cozy room with a wooden floor, a green upholstered sofa, a round wooden table, and a tall floor lamp.
A historic building with a sign for 'The Elephant & Castle' hotel.
A classic interior with a wooden bench, a round table, a clock, and a bookshelf.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with sheer curtains, a wooden wall, and a ladder.
A traditional room with a fireplace, wooden paneling, a sofa, a round table, and a bench.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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17 Plantage Middenlaan, Amsterdam, NH, 1018 DA
  • Place, Hortus Botanicus
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, ARTIS
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rembrandt Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed in Unisex Dorm 24-Beds

A bunk bed room with a wooden ladder, a small stool, and a window with curtains.

Bed in Unisex Dorm 24-Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with two occupants, one reading a book and the other lying down.

Bed in Ladies Dorm 15 - Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with a bed, two chairs, a round wooden table, and a vase with flowers.

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

A bunk bed with a headboard and a chair in a room with green walls.

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in Unisex Dorm 16-Beds

A bunk bed room with a wooden ladder, a small stool, and a window with curtains.

Bed in Unisex Dorm 16-Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a wooden floor.

Bed in Unisex Dorm 6-Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed room with a ladder, numbered 107 and 108, and a small bedside table.

Bed in Ladies Dorm 12 - Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed room with a ladder, numbered 107 and 108, and a small bedside table.

Bed in Ladies Dorm 9 - Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Amsterdam

Amsterdam City Centre stay.Your stay at this Amsterdam City Centre hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Dam Square and Van Gogh Museum. Leidseplein and Rijksmuseum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hortus Botanicus - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • ARTIS - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waterlooplein - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rembrandt Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dam Square - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Artis Stop - 2 min walk
  • Amsterdam Muiderpoort Station - 5 min drive
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Breakfast Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Eik en Linde - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bakers & Roasters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café Koosje - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Box Sociaal - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Elephant Hostel

3-star hostel near Dam Square, connected to a rail/subway station
The Elephant Hostel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Elephant Hostel also features dry cleaning/laundry services and a communal living room. The front desk is open around the clock.

This 3-star Amsterdam hostel is smoke free.

  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
The Elephant Hostel offers 120 accommodations. This Amsterdam hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM for a fee: EUR 2.50 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

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  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 2.50 to 10.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 123456

Property is also known as

The Elephant Hostel Amsterdam
The Elephant Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Elephant Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Amsterdam

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Elephant Hostel to the airport?

The Elephant Hostel is 20 mi (30-min drive) away from the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Elephant Hostel?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elephant Hostel on Nov 1, 2026 start from CA $166, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Elephant Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Elephant Hostel.

How close is The Elephant Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 9.5 mi (24-min drive) from Blijburg Beach.

Does The Elephant Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Elephant Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between EUR 2.50 and 10.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Is there a casino at The Elephant Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Holland Casino (7-min drive) and Holland Casino Amsterdam West (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Elephant Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Elephant Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Elephant Hostel have a pool?

The Elephant Hostel does not have a pool.

Does The Elephant Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Elephant Hostel to downtown Amsterdam?

The Elephant Hostel is 0.9 mi away from Amsterdam.

The Elephant Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent hostel. Very nice staff, facility and area. I saw many reviews and all saying how great it was this hostel and I can see why, very lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Beautiful building. Great and clean facilities. Wonderful area, very close to the tram. So easy to meet and connect with people in the common spaces. I would come back if I were to be in Amsterdam again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay! staff is lovely, great location! laundry is a bit expensive!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great staff, great area
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic stay. Property was visually fantastic, pricing was pretty reasonable. The staff member who stays overnight was also very useful. Had come back with someone from an event who had run into some troubles, and although they could not provide a bed they went out of their way to help the person which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s pretty good for a hostel but nothing special and it’s expensive for what it is. Pictures and semi- fake reviews make it seem better than it is.( They offer you a free drink if you give them a good review)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception, great location, and comfortable and clean facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostel, very clean and beautiful. I stayed in the 6 person guest and it was a very quiet room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Description says there is a bar but there is no alcohol so really no bar. Everything else amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable and clean, also really good location. 👌
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and perfect space
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and mostly quiet. Having a curtain is great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pretty awesome place to stay! Staff were great, place was clean, location was convenient. Love everything about my stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ok for a first time hostel trip but cannot say I’d go in one again
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the 5 person room, really good value for money!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Clean modern and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and well maintained hostel - rooms were quiet, sufficient privacy, and slept through the night comfortably
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place very clean and the facilities are very good, the service was at reception excellent likewise the guests even though it was a Hostel tried not to disturb the other guests would definitely return!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Amazing stay -- wonderful staff, great atmosphere and space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet, well decorated. And the staff were very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the hostel is located less than a 15 minute tram ride from central station.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice and staff are relax helpful and kind
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and the beds are comfortable. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central, cozy, and clean.

Great place, top standard, cozy lounge / café. Comfy beds, clean bathrooms and showers, both spacious. Central location, a great stay. Going back there in a week for a longer stay...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025