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Top 10 Amsterdam Hostels

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This list of top Amsterdam hostels, put together as a service, comes from consistently good culled user comments; I haven't checked all these out in person, so you may want to read up at Hostelz.com or check out review links below for ratings from users before you book.

1. The Flying Pig Backpacker's Downtown

One of three Flying Pig Amsterdam hostels. Dorms; communal baths.

Dormitory: $27(rates may vary)

Flying Pig Backpacker's Downtown address: Nieuwendijk 100, 1012 Amsterdam, Holland

2. The Bulldog

Single and double rooms and dorms; communal baths.

Dormitory: $27 (rates may vary)

Bulldog Backpacker's address - Oudezijds Voorburgwal 220, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Note:
  • No lockout or curfew
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Security guards
  • No groups of six or more males together

3. The Flying Pig Uptown (Palace)

Another of the Flying Pig Amsterdam hostels. Dorms; communal baths.

Dormitory: $27(rates may vary)

Flying Pig Palace address - Vossiusstraat 46, 1071 Amsterdam, Netherlands

4. Aivengo

The Aivengo is very central and offers women's dorms.

Doubles: From $18 (rates may vary)

Aivengo address: Spuistraat 6, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands

5. Bob's Youth Hostel

Large dorms; communal baths.

Dormitory: $24 (rates may vary)

Bob's Youth Hostel address: Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 92, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands

6. Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark

An HI hostel, meaning it meets certain standards. Double and quad rooms and dorms; private baths.

Dormitory: $30 (rates may vary)

Stay Okay Vondelpark address: Zandpad 5, 1054 Amsterdam, Netherlands

7. Hostelboat Anna Maria II

Houseboat near Waterloo Square. Twin and quad bunk bed cabins; communal baths.

Quads: $24 (rates may vary)

Hostelboat Anna Maria II address: Oosterdok t/o 4, Pier 4, 1011 Amsterdam, Netherlands

8. Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam

Twin and quad rooms and dorms; private baths.

Dormitory: $24 (rates may vary)

Hostel Cosmos address: Nieuwe Nieuwstraat 17, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands

9. Youth Hostel Meetingpoint

Dorms; communal baths.

Dormitory: $23 (rates may vary)

Youth Hostel Meetingpoint address: Warmoesstraat 14, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands

10. Heart of Amsterdam Hostel and Hotel

Twin, triple and quad rooms and dorms; private baths.

Dormitory: $23 (rates may vary)

Heart of Amsterdam address: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 118, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tell others what you know about these and other Amsterdam hostels in "Student Lodging" on the forum. This top 10 list was culled from user ratings and reviews, and things can change quickly!
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