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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$261
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Wonderful
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Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in Ladies Dorm 15 - Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in Unisex Dorm 16-Beds

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in Unisex Dorm 6-Beds

Bed in Unisex Dorm 6-Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in Ladies Dorm 12 - Beds

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in Ladies Dorm 9 - 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 a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Dam Square 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 Amsterdam Museum and The 9 Streets.
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What's nearby

  • Hortus Botanicus - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • ARTIS - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rembrandt Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nemo Science Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dam Square - 18 min walk - 1.6 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
  • ‪Orloff - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Box Sociaal - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Eik en Linde - ‬2 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 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.

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 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elephant Hostel on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$236.55, 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 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Elephant Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Elephant Hostel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Georgie

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

faheem

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean safe perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

heidi

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best Hostels I've ever stayed at. It was very clean, very safe, and with a very cozy atmosphere. The Cafe was open at all times of day, and was quiet and relaxing, with a beautiful decor. The rooms with all the bunks were fairly spacious and accessible. You are situated right next to the Tram line that gets you anywhere into the city (Including the Train Station) Would Recommend to Anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere. The service was fantastic and always there to help
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack

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

10/10 Excellent

Mercy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

natasha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love how easy it is from Centraal
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I just need your place to put my things in sleep work perfect for me. Recommend it for any Solo traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ivette Suheid

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Great property! Keep the pub crawl going!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

julio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Camden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never gave me any towels or clean bedding when they said they would
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very professional and helpful great meet and greet costing very good would stay again on my next visit to Amsterdam
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alanna

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

eunhee

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

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트램이 바로 앞에 위치해있어서 관광지로 이동하기에도 아주 좋은 위치입니다. 친절한 스탭이 이용방법을 잘 설명해줬고 로비가 정말 아늑하고 좋았어요. 침대도 깨끗하고 커텐으로 가려지니 프라이빗했어요. 화장실 샤워장 2개씩 있는데 붐비지 않게 잘 이용했습니다. 다들 매너가 좋아서 조용히 쉬고 꿀잠도 잤네요. 다음에 와도 또 이용할 생각입니다~
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

BOBBY

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

An absolute gem all around!

From the moment you enter, the gorgeous scent of what's to come envelopes you. An absolutely gorgeous check-in area. It felt like walking into a museum. Beautifully curated and most importantly, the warm embrace of the people working within the establishment. Giulia, Leedia, and the other fine gentlemen, as well as the owner were present. This was only the 3rd week the hotel/hostel has been in operation. The owner, an absolute gentleman, greeted me and introduced me to his staff the first 10 minutes of my arrival. He gave me the history of the building and what is being planned going forward. The other gentlemen working the main lobby/check in aso made my 9 night stay special as well. Always pleasant, always engaging, and were of great help with anything that I needed. OH! the rooms! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! Like a high end boutique. High ceilings, spacious, secure. High quality bedding and sheets. So much attention to detail. Fantastic mattress. Immaculately clean. Bathrooms were spacious, modern, beautiful showers. Great aesthetic and design. Without question, the best hostel/hotel I have ever stayed in. Tram was right outside of the beautiful building. Very convenient. There's also a laundry area with a washer and dryer. So convenient. I can't say enough good things about the staff and the hotel. EXQUISITE! I look forward to my stay this spring! I have goosebumps thinking about it!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024