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The Elephant Hostel

Hostel with bar/lounge, connected to a shopping centre, 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 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.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
£117
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Room options

Showing 9 of 9 rooms
A bunk bed room with a wooden ladder, a small stool, and a window with curtains.

Bed in Unisex Dorm 24-Beds

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
A bunk bed with two occupants, one reading a book and the other lying down.

Bed in Ladies Dorm 15 - Beds

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
A room with a bed, two chairs, a round wooden table, and a vase with flowers.

Double or Twin Room

Good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Room

Triple Room

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
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 Single Bunk Beds
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 Single Bunk Bed
A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a wooden floor.

Bed in Unisex Dorm 6-Beds

Very good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
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 Single Bed
A bunk bed room with a ladder, numbered 107 and 108, and a small bedside table.

Bed in Ladies Dorm 9 - Beds

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 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

  • Schiphol Airport (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 Eik en Linde - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bakers & Roasters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café Koosje - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Box Sociaal - ‬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 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

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The Elephant Hostel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
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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

Amazing! Beautiful building. Great and clean facilities. Wonderful area, very close to the tram. So easy to meet and connect with people in the common spaces. I would come back if I were to be in Amsterdam again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, great staff, great area
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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

Had a fantastic stay. Property was visually fantastic, pricing was pretty reasonable. The staff member who stays overnight was also very useful. Had come back with someone from an event who had run into some troubles, and although they could not provide a bed they went out of their way to help the person which was nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

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

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

Excellent stay

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

The place is nice and staff are relax helpful and kind
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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

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

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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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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8/10 Very good

Clean safe perfect
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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

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

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

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.