The Bee Hostel

2-star · Amsterdam, Netherlands · opened 2022

8.9Excellent242 guest reviews · #54 of 234 in Amsterdam

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Price
$20 a nightabout 29% less than other 2-star hotels in Amsterdam.
Where
1.2 km from the centreMetro: Weesperplein (0.7 km)

Keep in mind: Shower queues at peak.

What guests say

Guests loveCalm healthy sleep · Clean facilities · Kind helpful staff

Keep in mindShower queues at peak · Narrow stairs · Self-made beds

Best forsolo travelers · quiet travelers

A calm, friendly Amsterdam hostel where the ground-floor female dorm spares heavy-luggage climbs, separated showers and toilets serve every dorm, and the AC keeps air quality great. The crowd runs considerate and quiet, staff are kind — one shorter desk member got called mean — and trams reach everything though the spot is not central. Downsides: self-made and self-removed bedding, peak-hour shower queues, and a narrow suitcase-unfriendly staircase.

Rooms
Clean dorms; female dorm on the ground floor.
Service
Helpful kind staff; one cold member noted.
Location
Not central, but trams reach everywhere.
Facilities
Separated showers and toilets per dorm.
Cleanliness
The cleanest hostel one guest had seen.
Noise
Quiet considerate roommates typical.

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Before you book

Check-in / out
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 11:00
Children
Children are not permitted to stay at this property

Location

Plantage Kerklaan 19, Amsterdam-Centrum, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, 1018 SZ, Netherlands

  • Dam Squareabout 23 min on foot
  • Amsterdam Centraalabout 25 min on foot
  • Rijksmuseumabout 30 min on foot
  • Anne Frank House2.1 km

Airport: Schiphol Airport (37 km) · Train Station: Amsterdam Muiderpoort Station (1.8 km) · Metro: Weesperplein (0.7 km)

1.2 km from the centre of Amsterdam

How it compares

The Bee Hostel ranks #54 of 234 hotels Staylist lists in Amsterdam and #2 of 18 2-star hotels there. At about $20 a night it is about 30% below the typical $28 for 2-star hotels in Amsterdam. The closest listed alternative is Quentin Zoo Hotel, 100 m away (score 6.4).

About the hotel

Hotel class
★★ 2-star
Opened
2022

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Lobby bar
  • Parking
  • Laundry service (on-site)
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Luggage storage
  • Cafe
  • Tour and ticket booking service
  • Taxi booking service

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at The Bee Hostel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 11:00.

Is there parking at The Bee Hostel?

Yes: parking.

How far is The Bee Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, about 37 km away.

How far is The Bee Hostel from the centre of Amsterdam?

About 1.2 km.

Is The Bee Hostel suitable for children?

Children are not permitted to stay at this property

from $20 / night

Hotel information updated 27 October 2026. How Staylist scores hotels. Report a problem with this page.

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