The Elephant Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel connected to a shopping centre in Amsterdam with a bar

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Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Front of property
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$225
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct

Explore the area

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17 Plantage Middenlaan, Amsterdam, NH, 1018 DA
  • Dam Square
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Anne Frank House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Van Gogh Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in Unisex Dorm 16-Beds

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Ladies Dorm 12 - Beds

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in Unisex Dorm 24-Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Bed in Ladies Dorm 9 - Beds

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Unisex Dorm 6-Beds

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Ladies Dorm 15 - Beds

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Amsterdam

You'll be connected to a shopping centre at The Elephant Hostel, and within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like ARTIS and Rembrandt Square. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 12:30 PM. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Amsterdam City Centre hostel, attractions include Dam Square and Amsterdam Museum.

What's nearby

  • ARTIS - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rembrandt Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dam Square - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Anne Frank House - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Van Gogh Museum - 6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Artis Stop - 2 min walk
  • Rokin Station - 18 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ibis Amsterdam Centre Stopera - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Restaurant De Plantage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bakers & Roasters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café Koosje - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dignita Hoftuin - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Elephant Hostel

Hostel connected to a shopping centre in Amsterdam with a bar
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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • 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

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

More

  • 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 noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 per cent 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
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 on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number 123456

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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

Are there any beaches close to The Elephant Hostel?

The closest beach to The Elephant Hostel is Blijburg Beach (7.5 km).

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

As of 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elephant Hostel on 8 Oct 2025 start from AU$202.06, including 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 serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 12:30 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Elephant Hostel?

No, The Elephant Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Elephant Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Elephant Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.