The Elephant Hostel

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

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The Elephant Hostel puts you a short five-minute drive from Dam Square and Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. Also, Van Gogh Museum and Heineken Experience are within a short drive. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Artis Stop is steps away and Mr. Visserplein Stop is 4 minutes.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
  • Locker space
£118
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Room options

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Bathroom
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bed in Unisex Dorm 24-Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bed in Unisex Dorm 24-Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in Unisex Dorm 24-Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bed in Ladies Dorm 15 - Beds | Bathroom
Bed in Ladies Dorm 15 - Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bed in Ladies Dorm 15 - Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bed in Ladies Dorm 15 - Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in Ladies Dorm 15 - Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Bathroom
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

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Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Triple Room | Bathroom
Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
Bathroom
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds
Bathroom
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Living area

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
Bed in Unisex Dorm 16-Beds | Bathroom
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bed in Unisex Dorm 16-Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bed in Unisex Dorm 16-Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in Unisex Dorm 16-Beds

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bed in Unisex Dorm 6-Beds | Bathroom
Bed in Unisex Dorm 6-Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bed in Unisex Dorm 6-Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in Unisex Dorm 6-Beds

Very good

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bathroom
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bed in Ladies Dorm 12 - Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Room amenity

Bed in Ladies Dorm 12 - Beds

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Bathroom
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Room amenity
Room amenity

Bed in Ladies Dorm 9 - Beds

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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
  • 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

  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 30 min drive
  • Rokin Station - 18 min walk
  • Amsterdam Central Station - 22 min walk
  • Amsterdam (ZYA-Amsterdam Central Station) - 22 min walk
  • Artis Stop - 2 min walk
  • Mr. Visserplein Stop - 4 min walk
  • Plantage Lepellaan Stop - 5 min walk

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

The Elephant Hostel puts you a short five-minute drive from Dam Square and Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. Also, Van Gogh Museum and Heineken Experience are within a short drive. The property is only 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 Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No on-site 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

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

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

Optional extras

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

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 on-site 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 on-site 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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The Elephant Hostel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

Pretty awesome place to stay! Staff were great, place was clean, location was convenient. Love everything about my stay!
Francesca, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location and well maintained hostel - rooms were quiet, sufficient privacy, and slept through the night comfortably
Kep, 4-night trip

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!!!
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean modern and friendly staff.
Casey, 2-night trip

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.
Julia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was very friendly and the hostel is located less than a 15 minute tram ride from central station.
Adriana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and quiet, well decorated. And the staff were very friendly!
heidi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in the 5 person room, really good value for money!
Zack, 2-night trip

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...
Sindre, 1-night trip

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...
Sindre, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean safe perfect
faheem, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great atmosphere. The service was fantastic and always there to help
Kaelin, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The place is nice and staff are relax helpful and kind
Ivette Suheid, 4-night trip

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.
julio, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great and the beds are comfortable. The staff was very friendly.
Angela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
William, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property! Keep the pub crawl going!
Thomas, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

Amazing stay -- wonderful staff, great atmosphere and space.
Maria, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love how easy it is from Centraal
Shauna, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very professional and helpful great meet and greet costing very good would stay again on my next visit to Amsterdam
trevor, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Sheldon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I just need your place to put my things in sleep work perfect for me. Recommend it for any Solo traveler.
david, 1-night trip

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.
Kevin, 4-night trip

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!
Mercy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Nicole, 4-night trip