Title: The Elephant Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=109643192&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Elephant Hostel Hostel connected to a shopping center in Amsterdam with a bar ## Photo gallery for The Elephant Hostel ![Lobby sitting area - The Elephant Hostel (Amsterdam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109650000/109643200/109643192/5f304a81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking - The Elephant Hostel (Amsterdam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109650000/109643200/109643192/4d5188ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby lounge - The Elephant Hostel (Amsterdam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109650000/109643200/109643192/24479734.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - The Elephant Hostel (Amsterdam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109650000/109643200/109643192/c10b9f78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - The Elephant Hostel (Amsterdam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109650000/109643200/109643192/afb7024b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Rembrandt Square and Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, The Elephant Hostel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Bar - Laundry - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 27 - Jan. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=109643192&PinnedHotelID=109643192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=109643192&PinnedHotelID=109643192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 28 - Jan. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=109643192&PinnedHotelID=109643192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=109643192&PinnedHotelID=109643192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=109643192&PinnedHotelID=109643192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=109643192&PinnedHotelID=109643192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb. 6 - 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[Visit our Amsterdam travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Amsterdam.dx178229) [View more Hostels in Amsterdam](https://www.expedia.ca/Amsterdam-Hostels.d178229-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.36712%2C4.91030&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=x0buEu2miwFTFiyodul4tm1LXtk=) 17 Plantage Middenlaan, Amsterdam, NH, 1018 DA ### What's nearby - ![A lovely day spen in Amsterdam's Botanical Gardens: http://cityoftheweek.net/2015/04/10/amsterdam-in-bloom/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/378/22d161fb-83ed-415d-b834-ba557f99e865.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hortus Botanicus 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - ![Artis Aquarium Building (1881) built in Classicist Mannerist style with side and center pavilions. Amsterdam, Netherlands.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034411/d36d1a3c-4a74-4a6a-8ce5-39e2ab41429c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) ARTIS 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![🎨 #amsterdam #nl #museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/378/abbcd9a5-3744-414a-aa00-047a349f8528.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rembrandt House Museum 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![Rembrandt monument on Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam, Netherlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123846/1b3f23aa-5a84-4a4d-b03c-ff6d04f57c63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rembrandt Square 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - ![Dam Square in Amsterdam, top view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6064619/68ebe9a1-0c22-43f8-b2e2-1ed517fa9ca7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dam Square 18 min walk \- 1.6 km ### Getting around - Artis Stop 2 min walk - Rokin Station 18 min walk - Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - ibis Amsterdam Centre Stopera 6 min walk - CafĂ© Restaurant De Plantage 2 min walk - Orloff 7 min walk - The Breakfast Club 6 min walk - De Orangerie 3 min walk ## About this property ### The Elephant Hostel Hostel near Dam Square Close to Rembrandt Square and Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, The Elephant Hostel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and more. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM for a fee: EUR 2.50 to 10 per person - A bar/lounge ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Lockers - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Communal living room - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### More - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 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 ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 2.50 to 10.00 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Property Registration Number 123456 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### National rating This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. ### Property is also known as The Elephant Hostel Amsterdam The Elephant Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation The Elephant Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Amsterdam ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Elephant Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Elephant Hostel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Elephant Hostel? ### What time is check-out at The Elephant Hostel? ### Where is The Elephant Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Elephant Hostel Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Amenities ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 68 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angel Ulises Nov 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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!! ##### Angel Ulises Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kep Sep 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Convenient location and well maintained hostel - rooms were quiet, sufficient privacy, and slept through the night comfortably ##### Kep Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey Sep 19, 2025 Liked: Amenities Clean modern and friendly staff. ##### Casey Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### heidi Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very clean and quiet, well decorated. And the staff were very friendly! ##### heidi Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sindre Sep 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Central, cozy, and clean. Great place, top standard, cozy lounge / cafĂ©. Comfy beds, clean bathrooms and showers, both spacious. Central location, a great stay. Going back there in a week for a longer stay... ##### Sindre Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### faheem Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean safe perfect ##### faheem Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sindre Oct 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Central, but quiet. Stayed for 8 nights, park and museums near by, as is cafĂ©s supermarkets and coffee shops. Tram stops right outside. Postbox for mailing postcarrds right across the street, walking distance to Dam Square... ##### Sindre Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ivette Suheid Jun 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The place is nice and staff are relax helpful and kind ##### Ivette Suheid Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything was great and the beds are comfortable. The staff was very friendly. ##### Angela Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### julio Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria Jan 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent stay Amazing stay -- wonderful staff, great atmosphere and space. ##### Maria Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin May 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Owen Nov 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Probably the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. It was much like a hotel instead. The building and rooms were in great condition and spotless, very nice aesthetic to the property too. The bathrooms were always very nice and clean, and stocked with paper towels and actual toilet paper, not the super thin cheap stuff. Although you had to make the bed, they provided nice linens, as well as a bath towel. The pods had plenty of space and the bed/pillow were comfortable. Only one outlet, so you’d want an adapter with multiple usb/usb-c’s. Lockers also had plenty of space for luggage, and a shelf for smaller items. I didn’t have time to use it, but there was also a gym which is never seen in hostels. The location was good too, you could easily walk into Amsterdam center within 15-20 minutes. Central train station was about a 25 minute walk. Overall 10/10, would definitely recommend this hostel for anyone looking for a place to stay in Amsterdam. ##### Owen Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mercy Aug 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gesa Dec 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Gesa Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Alanna Apr 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Alanna Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin HelgĂĄ Feb 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Martin HelgĂĄ Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### BOBBY Feb 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### An absolute gem all around! From the moment you enter, the gorgeous scent of what's to come envelopes you. An absolutely gorgeous check-in area. It felt like walking into a museum. Beautifully curated and most importantly, the warm embrace of the people working within the establishment. Giulia, Leedia, and the other fine gentlemen, as well as the owner were present. This was only the 3rd week the hotel/hostel has been in operation. The owner, an absolute gentleman, greeted me and introduced me to his staff the first 10 minutes of my arrival. He gave me the history of the building and what is being planned going forward. The other gentlemen working the main lobby/check in aso made my 9 night stay special as well. Always pleasant, always engaging, and were of great help with anything that I needed. OH! the rooms! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! Like a high end boutique. High ceilings, spacious, secure. High quality bedding and sheets. So much attention to detail. Fantastic mattress. Immaculately clean. Bathrooms were spacious, modern, beautiful showers. Great aesthetic and design. Without question, the best hostel/hotel I have ever stayed in. Tram was right outside of the beautiful building. Very convenient. There's also a laundry area with a washer and dryer. So convenient. I can't say enough good things about the staff and the hotel. EXQUISITE! I look forward to my stay this spring! I have goosebumps thinking about it! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/D0E00E92E697934D503A27F996643E4F4D497CCB1739975465249.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/E10B337E933871ED60BB9C25839180FF97B680CC1739975466541.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/453EF8DF2810334482AD9A3C4D19394A76DBD0E41739975467161.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### BOBBY Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Adriana Sep 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was very friendly and the hostel is located less than a 15 minute tram ride from central station. ##### Adriana Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Oct 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Excellent all around ##### Robert Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zack Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We stayed in the 5 person room, really good value for money! ##### Zack Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ying Man Oct 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great staff, they were very helpful regarding any questions or help I needed ##### Ying Man Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaelin Aug 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great atmosphere. The service was fantastic and always there to help ##### Kaelin Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Lakshya Nov 16, 2025 Liked: Property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities Honestly the rooms have a smell and the windows in the room do not open. Its a dorm of 12 people imagine living in it without fresh air. That is the experience. I would only recommend for you to live in this if there is literally no other option. Front staff is helpful hence 2 stars ##### Lakshya Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas Jun 3, 2025 Great property! 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