The Elephant Hostel

Hostel with bar/lounge, connected to a shopping center, near Dam Square

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At The Elephant Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dam Square and Van Gogh Museum. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. Also, Passenger Terminal Amsterdam and Rijksmuseum are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Artis Stop is steps away and Mr. Visserplein Stop is 4 minutes.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (10)

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Communal living room
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Lockers available
$117 nightly
The total price is $156
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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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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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Triple Room

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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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

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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 neighborhood

Map
17 Plantage Middenlaan, Amsterdam, NH, 1018 DA

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

  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 30 min drive
  • Amsterdam Central Station - 21 min walk
  • Amsterdam (ZYA-Amsterdam Central Station) - 22 min walk
  • Amsterdam Muiderpoort Station - 23 min walk
  • Artis Stop - 2 min walk
  • Mr. Visserplein Stop - 4 min walk
  • Plantage Lepellaan Stop - 5 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Elephant Hostel

  • At The Elephant Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dam Square and Van Gogh Museum. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. Also, Passenger Terminal Amsterdam and Rijksmuseum are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Artis Stop is steps away and Mr. Visserplein Stop is 4 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 120 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–12:30 PM
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 2.50 to 10.00 per person

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay

Property Registration Number 123456

Also known as

The Elephant Hostel Amsterdam

The Elephant Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

The Elephant Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Amsterdam

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Elephant Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Elephant Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Elephant Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Elephant Hostel?

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

Is there an onsite casino at The Elephant Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Holland Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around The Elephant Hostel like?

The Elephant Hostel is a short 2-minute walk from Artis Stop and 17 minutes' walk from Dam Square.

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Reviews

The Elephant Hostel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

great stay! staff is lovely, great location! laundry is a bit expensive!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, great staff, great area
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hostel, very clean and beautiful. I stayed in the 6 person guest and it was a very quiet room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly reception, great location, and comfortable and clean facilities.
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10/10 Exceptional

Pretty awesome place to stay! Staff were great, place was clean, location was convenient. Love everything about my stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean modern and friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location and well maintained hostel - rooms were quiet, sufficient privacy, and slept through the night comfortably
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and quiet, well decorated. And the staff were very friendly!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

Amazing stay -- wonderful staff, great atmosphere and space.
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8/10 Very good

The place is nice and staff are relax helpful and kind
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10/10 Exceptional

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...
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great and the beds are comfortable. The staff was very friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was just cosy, practical and stylish Staff members always there, efficient and kind I didn't stay for breakfast but the dinning room is just beautiful, quiet and pleasant, If I don't need a hotel I wish I can go just to grab my coffee every morning in a place like The Elephant Great job everyone!!!
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8/10 Very good

Clean safe perfect
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, the pub crawl is their best feature because you get to meet the wonderful guides and go to fun places where locals meet. Props to Wojtek & Lidia for making our stay memorable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Central, but quiet.

Stayed for 8 nights, park and museums near by, as is cafés supermarkets and coffee shops. Tram stops right outside. Postbox for mailing postcarrds right across the street, walking distance to Dam Square...
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10/10 Exceptional

I had good time. The stuff was wonderful. Was very clean and they provided clean sheets. My only lesson learned is not book in 24 people. One guy was snoring the whole night
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed for 4 nights. Perfect spot! Dorm area was always quite and people were considerate! Bathrooms may be a little tight for some. But great place to stay as I was solo for this trip.
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10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful stay

Oh, what a wonderful Hostel this is. It is brandnew and everything was just perfect! I loved the interior and details and the staff was superfriendly and welcomming. It is also located in a lovely neighbourhood easy to walk to the city center or with the tram in front of the door.
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10/10 Exceptional

I was pleasantly surprised with this hostel. When I arrived exhausted after a long trip I was greeted very kindly by the staff. I shared a dorm with 11 other girls and at first I was a bit worried about the noise but it was a very calm and relaxing atmosphere (and clean)! Everyone was very respectful. There were separate toilets and showers as well, which was great. The area around the hostel was fine and it was quite easy to take the tram to where you wanted to go.
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8/10 Very good

Great for short stay in Amsterdam

Lovely little gem. Price is a bit high, and there are some typical hostel things missing, like a guest kitchen area. But it was clean, well maintained, and provides easy access to public transit options.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hostel is well designed and functional. In the shared (mixed) dorms, the bunk beds had curtains for privacy and large lockers for luggage storage. The bathrooms are clean and the showers have great water pressure. The reception/coworking cafe is very aesthetically pleasing and you get a free drink ticket from the coffee bar :) The only critique is the dorm bedrooms have motion sensor lights at nighttime, which could be distracting if you’re trying to sleep/stressful if you’re trying not to wake people up. Really enjoyed my stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

A very nice place to stay for solo travelers

I rented a bed on 3rd floor in a mixed sex dorm. The hostel was pretty much full, but it is a quiet environment in the dorms. One can beaerly notice that you are living amongst others. The common bathroom and showers are of newer standard, and is kept clean and tidy. The staff is wonderful. Would 100% recomend for anyone traveling alone.