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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 Rijksmuseum 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

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
£130
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

Room options

Showing 9 of 9 rooms
A modern bathroom with a long white sink, two mirrors, and a toilet.
A bunk bed room with a wooden ladder, a small stool, and a window with curtains.
A bunk bed with a metal frame and a wooden platform, a green door with a lock, and a set of lockers with numbers on them.
A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a person reading a book.

Bed in Unisex Dorm 24-Beds

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and a door.
A bunk bed with two occupants, one reading a book and the other lying down.
A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a wooden floor, a mirror, a shelf with towels, and two wardrobes numbered 135 and 136.

Bed in Ladies Dorm 15 - Beds

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a toilet, and a shower area.
A room with a bed, two chairs, a round wooden table, and a vase with flowers.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.
A single bed with two pillows and a blanket, a wooden slat headboard, and a small wall-mounted shelf with a decorative item.

Double or Twin Room

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
A modern bathroom with a toilet, a shower, and a mirror.
Triple Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi
A double bed with white bedding and black pillows, a wooden headboard, and a small bedside table.
A bunk bed with a wooden headboard, a ladder, and a curtain.

Triple Room

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
A modern bathroom with a long white sink, two mirrors, and a toilet.
A bunk bed with a headboard and a chair in a room with green walls.
A bunk bed with a green blanket, a chair, and a wooden floor.
A room with a bench against a green wall, wooden flooring, and a door with a handle.

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
A bathroom with a toilet, a hand dryer, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bunk bed room with a wooden ladder, a small stool, and a window with curtains.
A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with a view of buildings, and a door to the right.
A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a ladder.

Bed in Unisex Dorm 16-Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
A bathroom with green walls, a shower with a handheld showerhead, and a towel rack.
A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a wooden floor.
A bunk bed room with a wooden ladder, a small stool, and a window with curtains.
A corridor with bunk beds, each with a mattress and pillows, and curtains.

Bed in Unisex Dorm 6-Beds

Very good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
A small bathroom with a toilet, a roll of toilet paper, and a trash can.
A bunk bed room with a ladder, numbered 107 and 108, and a small bedside table.
A bunk bed room with wooden frames, numbered beds, and a ladder.
A room with a wooden wall, a mirror, and a shelf with folded clothes.

Bed in Ladies Dorm 12 - Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
A small bathroom with a toilet, a roll of toilet paper, and a trash can.
A bunk bed room with a ladder, numbered 107 and 108, and a small bedside table.
A room with a wooden wall, a mirror, and a shelf with folded clothes.
A hotel room with a large mirror, a wooden floor, and a door with a vent.

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 Koosje - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bakers & Roasters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café Eik en Linde - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tempura - ‬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 Rijksmuseum 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.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
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

9.6

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

great stay! staff is lovely, great location! laundry is a bit expensive!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, great staff, great area
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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

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

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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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

Amazing stay -- wonderful staff, great atmosphere and space.
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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

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

Everything was great and the beds are comfortable. The staff was very friendly.
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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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8/10 Very good

Clean safe perfect
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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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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.
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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!
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10/10 Exceptional

A very nice place to stay for solo travelers

I rented a bed on 3rd floor in a mixed sex dorm. The hostel was pretty much full, but it is a quiet environment in the dorms. One can beaerly notice that you are living amongst others. The common bathroom and showers are of newer standard, and is kept clean and tidy. The staff is wonderful. Would 100% recomend for anyone traveling alone.