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The Elephant Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel connected to a shopping center in Amsterdam with a bar

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Close to ARTIS and Rembrandt Square, The Elephant Hostel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥16,290
￥19,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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About the neighborhood

Located in Amsterdam City Centre neighborhood, The Elephant Hostel is connected to a rail/subway station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at ARTIS and Vondelpark, while Van Gogh Museum and Amsterdam Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena.
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Map
1018 DA, NH, Amsterdam, 17 Plantage Middenlaan

What's nearby

  • ARTIS - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rembrandt Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dam Square - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Anne Frank House - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Van Gogh Museum - 6 min drive - 2.7 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
  • ‪Café Restaurant De Plantage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bakers & Roasters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café Koosje - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Breakfast Club - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Elephant Hostel

Hostel near Dam Square
Close to ARTIS and Rembrandt Square, The Elephant Hostel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 120 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.

Property amenities

Internet

  • 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 noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Elephant Hostel?

As of Aug 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elephant Hostel on Sep 1, 2025 start from ￥16,290, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Elephant Hostel?

The Elephant Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Elephant Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Elephant Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Elephant Hostel located?

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this hostel is steps from Hortus Botanicus and ARTIS. Dam Square and Rembrandt Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). Artis Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Mr. Visserplein Stop is 4 minutes.

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The Elephant Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet, well decorated. And the staff were very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the 5 person room, really good value for money!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere. The service was fantastic and always there to help
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best Hostels I've ever stayed at. It was very clean, very safe, and with a very cozy atmosphere. The Cafe was open at all times of day, and was quiet and relaxing, with a beautiful decor. The rooms with all the bunks were fairly spacious and accessible. You are situated right next to the Tram line that gets you anywhere into the city (Including the Train Station) Would Recommend to Anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ivette Suheid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice and staff are relax helpful and kind
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

julio

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Great property! Keep the pub crawl going!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love how easy it is from Centraal
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and the beds are comfortable. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercy

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very professional and helpful great meet and greet costing very good would stay again on my next visit to Amsterdam
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Amazing stay -- wonderful staff, great atmosphere and space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alanna

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never gave me any towels or clean bedding when they said they would
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gesa

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BOBBY

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!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julika-Marisol

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingunn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Supert hostell rett ved trikken.

Supert hostell med gåavstand til det meste. Trikken stopper rett utenfor, cafeer og matbutikk rett rundt hjørnet. Kommer garanterr ril å bo her neste gang jeg er i Amsterdam. Bodde på sovesal for kvinner, vi var 15 stk på rommet og det var stort sett stille og rolig. Ikke så sosialt hostell siden det ikke er kjøkken eller store fellesareal. Men ble khent med folk på rommet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Volveré a alojarme sin duda

Si tuviese que volver a Amsterdam me alojaría aquí sin duda. La experiencia ha sido inmejorable: pude hacer el check-in de antemano, desde que llegué me atendieron con amabilidad y me ofrecieron una bebida de bienvenida. Todo está completamente nuevo y muy limpio. Además las camas con cómodas y cuentan con taquillas magnéticas para guardar tus pertenencias. Lo único que me chocó fue que uno debe hacerse su propia cama y después devolver las sábanas en un saco a recepción, pero tampoco en nada que me desagradara. Tienen comida a muy buen precio, tanto de desayuno como almuerzo, y recepción 24 horas. En pocas palabras, me encantó este hostel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025