The Elephant Hostel
2-star · Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Bad reviews
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- Price
- $28 a nightabout the same as other 2-star hotels in Amsterdam.
- Where
- 1.1 km from the centreMetro: Waterlooplein (0.7 km)
Keep in mind: Self-made beds.
What guests say
Guests loveClean comfortable dorms · Great common room · Bike rental on-site
Keep in mindSelf-made beds · No cash payments · Dim lounge lighting
Best forsolo travelers · backpackers
An Amsterdam hostel that guests call very high quality: the hotel's fifteen-bed dorm is really four triple bunks plus a three-person loft with two showers and two toilets, blackout curtains, sensor lights and free towels. A stylish common room, a free welcome drink and bike rental sweeten the stay, and metro and tram links are close. Watch-outs: beds are self-made, the lounge is dim for working, bikes rent by the day only, and cash is not accepted.
- Rooms
- Clean dorms with curtains and sensor lights.
- Service
- Friendly staff; a welcome drink included.
- Location
- Twenty-five minutes on foot to the sights.
- Facilities
- Stylish common room, dim for working.
- Value
- Rates near hostel average, yet feel above it.
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Before you book
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property
Location
Plantage Middenlaan 17, Amsterdam-Centrum, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, 1018 DA, Netherlands
- Dam Squareabout 22 min on foot
- Amsterdam Centraalabout 23 min on foot
- Rijksmuseumabout 30 min on foot
- Anne Frank Houseabout 31 min on foot
Airport: Schiphol Airport (24 km) · Train Station: Amsterdam Muiderpoort Station (1.8 km) · Metro: Waterlooplein (0.7 km)
1.1 km from the centre of Amsterdam
How it compares
The Elephant Hostel ranks #6 of 234 hotels Staylist lists in Amsterdam and #1 of 18 2-star hotels there. At about $28 a night it is priced like most 2-star hotels in Amsterdam (typically $28). The closest listed alternative is Quentin Zoo Hotel, 100 m away (score 6.4).
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About the hotel
- Hotel class
- ★★ 2-star
Amenities
- Gym
- Bar
- Laundry service (on-site)
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Lockers available
- Dutch
- No smoking in public areas
- Elevator
- Clothes dryer
Frequently asked questions
What wellness facilities does The Elephant Hostel have?
Gym.
How far is The Elephant Hostel from the airport?
The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, about 24 km away.
How far is The Elephant Hostel from the centre of Amsterdam?
About 1.1 km.
Is The Elephant Hostel suitable for children?
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.