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The Elephant Hostel

Centrum, Amsterdam

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 218 m to Hortus Botanicus and 1.8 km to Oosterpark

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 711 m to Artis and 723 m to ARTIS

Near shopping centersOnly 973 m to Waterlooplein Flea Market and 982 m to Waterlooplein Market

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 928 m to Waterlooplein Station and 2 km to Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA)

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4.7/5

FantasticFrom 50 reviews

5.0/54 Apr 2026

Scott • Solo Trip

Clean, great staff, great area

5.0/51 Apr 2026

Marcelo • Solo Trip

Achei tudo, camas reservadas com cortina, cabines de banho e sanitário reservados, kit de toalha e cobertor gratuito. Gostei muito

5.0/512 Feb 2026

Chloe • Family Trip

Friendly reception, great location, and comfortable and clean facilities.

5.0/59 Jan 2026

L M • Couple Trip

Quarto limpo, recepção atenciosa, com excelente atendimento… o hostel tem elevador, chuveiro muito bom… O colchão poderia ser um pouquinho mais confortável, mas não tira nada do impecável que essa estadia representa. A localização é boa, retém transporte perto e dá para ir a pé tranquilamente ao centro histórico, cerca de 25 min. Por fim, a área comum é bem bonita e tudo é novo e conservado. Eu voltaria à hospedagem.

5.0/53 Jan 2026

Marco

Increible

5.0/522 Dec 2025

Julia • Solo Trip

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.

5.0/55 Dec 2025

Francesca • Solo Trip

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

5.0/527 Nov 2025

Ali • Solo Trip

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

5.0/525 Nov 2025

Nicolas • Solo Trip

Bonne expérience dans cette auberge. L’accueil est très chaleureux, l’équipe est agréable. Lits confortables. Les chambres et les communs sont très propres. Le bâtiment a du cachet, en particulier le salon/bar qui est magnifique dans l’ancien. Chacun a un casier individuel sécurisé avec une carte magnétique. La localisation est idéale à 10 minutes à pied de l’hyper centre. Je recommande sans hésiter.

5.0/518 Nov 2025

Angel Ulises • Solo Trip

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!!

5.0/514 Nov 2025

Sinay

paras hostelli missä olen asunut. rauhallinen ja myös savuton.

5.0/56 Nov 2025

Elizabeth • Solo Trip

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!!!

5.0/54 Nov 2025

Owen • Solo Trip

Probably the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. It was much like a hotel instead. The building and rooms were in great condition and spotless, very nice aesthetic to the property too. The bathrooms were always very nice and clean, and stocked with paper towels and actual toilet paper, not the super thin cheap stuff. Although you had to make the bed, they provided nice linens, as well as a bath towel. The pods had plenty of space and the bed/pillow were comfortable. Only one outlet, so you’d want an adapter with multiple usb/usb-c’s. Lockers also had plenty of space for luggage, and a shelf for smaller items. I didn’t have time to use it, but there was also a gym which is never seen in hostels. The location was good too, you could easily walk into Amsterdam center within 15-20 minutes. Central train station was about a 25 minute walk. Overall 10/10, would definitely recommend this hostel for anyone looking for a place to stay in Amsterdam.

5.0/526 Oct 2025

Robert

Excellent all around

5.0/518 Oct 2025

Luis Octavio • Solo Trip

Hostal bueno, bonito y barato, tomando en cuenta el precio que se paga, resulta ser una de las mejores opciones en Amsterdam para ahorrar y descansar. No sirven desayunos, pero cuentan con alimentos básicos en recepción como café, té, pan y sandwiches las 24 horas.

5.0/513 Oct 2025

Ying Man • Solo Trip

Great staff, they were very helpful regarding any questions or help I needed

5.0/59 Oct 2025

Sindre • Solo Trip

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...

5.0/55 Oct 2025

CINDY • Solo Trip

El hostal es muy lindo y el personal super amable. No hay cocina, pero tienen una pequeña cafeteria y venden cafecito, te, sandwich, pan. Además muy amablemente me calentaron la pasta que me habia sobrado para cenar. El único pero que pondria es que al menos en mi habitación solo había 2 baños y 2 regaderas para 18 chicas. Nunca tuve un problema pero considero que es muy poco espacio para tantas personas sobre todo niñas.

5.0/528 Sep 2025

Kep • Solo Trip

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

5.0/524 Sep 2025

Sindre • Solo Trip

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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24-hour Front Desk

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Public Facilities

Locker Room

Hotel Services

Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

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Multilingual Staff

24-hour Front Desk

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No Elevators

Hotel Policy

Smoke-free Property

Transportation

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Location

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17 Plantage Middenlaan, Amsterdam, NH, NL

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Accommodation Rules

Announcement

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-11:00 PM

Check-out11:00 AM

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

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

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About The Elephant Hostel

The Elephant Hostel Location
With a stay at The Elephant Hostel in Amsterdam (Amsterdam City Centre), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Dam Square and 6 minutes from Rijksmuseum. This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Rembrandt Square and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Van Gogh Museum.

The Elephant Hostel Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities, which include a communal living room and tour/ticket assistance.

The Elephant Hostel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 120 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Restaurant and Cafe
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 - Fri, 17 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children