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The Elephant Hostel

Hostel with bar/lounge, connected to a shopping center, 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 just a short walk to public transportation: Artis Stop is steps away and Mr. Visserplein Stop is 4 minutes.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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
  • Lockers available
$119 nightly
The total price is $158
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A bunk bed room with a wooden ladder, a small stool, and a window with curtains.

Bed in Unisex Dorm 24-Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed with two occupants, one reading a book and the other lying down.

Bed in Ladies Dorm 15 - Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, two chairs, a round wooden table, and a vase with flowers.

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in Unisex Dorm 16-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 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a wooden floor.

Bed in Unisex Dorm 6-Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with a ladder, numbered 107 and 108, and a small bedside table.

Bed in Ladies Dorm 9 - Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (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
  • ‪Lagom - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪De Sluyswacht - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪ibis Amsterdam Centre Stopera - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zoku - ‬7 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 just a short walk to public transportation: Artis Stop is steps away and Mr. Visserplein Stop is 4 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 120 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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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

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent 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 does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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

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 onsite 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 onsite 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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