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The Flying Pig Downtown Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Amsterdam's social hub where travelers gather for drinks at the billiards table or relax on the sunny terrace after exploring the city's vibrant streets

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The Flying Pig Downtown Youth Hostel in central Amsterdam near Dam Square offers a lively spot for travelers. Enjoy drinks at the bar, sun on the terrace, or games in the arcade. Free WiFi and 24/7 multilingual staff help create memorable Amsterdam experiences.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥5,752
￥7,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30

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Double Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in a 4-Bed Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Bed in a 16-Bed Dorm (1 bed, 2 guests)

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Double Bed in a 6-Bed Dorm (1 bed, 2 guests)

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Single Bed in a 6-Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Bed in a 10-Bed Ensuite Dorm (1 bed, 2 guests)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in a 10-Bed Ensuite

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in a 14-Bed Dorm

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Bed in a 14-Bed Dorm (1 bed, 2 guests)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in a 16-Bed Dorm

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bed in a 18-Bed Dorm

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Bed in a 18-Bed Dorm (1 bed, 2 guests)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in a 32-Bed Dorm

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in a 4-Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Bed in a 14-Bed Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bed in a 8-Bed Dorm

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

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Individually decorated, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in a 6-Bed Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bed in a 6-Bed Ensuite Female Only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Bed in a 12-Bed Dorm (1 bed, 2 guests)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed

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Single Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private 4-Bed Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private 6-Bed Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Bed in a 12-Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Bed in a 32-Bed Dorm (1 bed, 2 guests)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, a neighborhood in Amsterdam, The Flying Pig Downtown Youth Hostel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Van Gogh Museum and Amsterdam Museum are cultural highlights, or if an activity is on the agenda, check out Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena. Visit our Amsterdam travel guide
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1012 MR, Amsterdam, Nieuwendijk 100

What's nearby

  • Herengracht Canal
    Herengracht Canal
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dam Square in Amsterdam, top view
    Dam Square
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Anne Frank House which includes a river or creek
    Anne Frank House
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sexmuseum
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The 9 Streets
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop
    4 min walk
  • Amsterdam Central Station
    5 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • A/Café
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • McDonald's
    1 min walk
  • Bierproeflokaal In de Wildeman
    1 min walk
  • Burger Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

The Flying Pig Downtown Youth Hostel

Hostel near Dam Square
Located close to Amsterdam Museum and The 9 Streets, The Flying Pig Downtown Youth Hostel provides a terrace, an arcade/game room, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a billiards/pool table
  • An elevator, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 7 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator (33 inch wide door)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

More

  • Individual decor
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests must show a valid passport or national ID card. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 7 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Flying Pig Downtown Youth
Flying Pig Downtown Youth Amsterdam
Flying Pig Downtown Youth Hostel
Flying Pig Downtown Youth Hostel Amsterdam
The Flying Pig Downtown Youth Hostel Amsterdam

Frequently asked questions

Is The Flying Pig Downtown Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Flying Pig Downtown Youth Hostel?

As of Mar 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Flying Pig Downtown Youth Hostel on Mar 29, 2026 start from ￥5,752, 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?

The Flying Pig Downtown Youth Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Flying Pig Downtown Youth Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at The Flying Pig Downtown Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Flying Pig Downtown Youth Hostel located?

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Berlage Stock Exchange and Dam Square. The 9 Streets and Amsterdam Museum are also within 15 minutes. Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop and Amsterdam Central Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Flying Pig Downtown Youth Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 576 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff and very walkable location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Den

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, very friendly, very helpful staff. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great people. Very friendly. Nice bar on site.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a super cool hostel! Such a great vibe. Plenty of areas to hang out inside including a bar area(with a food menu), smoking room, and daily happy hour plus nightly events. Very clean facilities and rooms. Location is 12/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcel-Olivier

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, great location. Cleanliness was ok
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thaddeus

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We survived the night. Close to all tourist spots and walking distance from Amsterdam Centraal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

André

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience, rooms are very adequate and staff is great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Centraal station
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

great staff, friendly and respectful guests
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relatively clean however the beds are simply too small, was difficult to get to sleep. The staff are lovely though and is in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stuff is super friendly, warm and helpful with giving directions on what to do and visit in town , safe and trustful… my first hostel experience and will do it again! Guys keep the good job
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel! Great location and breakfast and bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fun and i liked that they offerd tournaments in the evening. It was so easy to meet new people
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun hostel, with great staff and a cool vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well located and very attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So convenient for everything and the workers are all friendly with excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old british style pub layout, friendly & helpful staff. Great vibe amongst all visitors
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Good property! Only downside is lacking privacy curtains
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Fun way to meet new people while exploring Amsterdam.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to interesting areas and near to the Central Station. Imside the hostal, areas for different activities, really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and lovely people. Felt very safe and had fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mahir ozan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it is in real city center. you can go every touristic point by walk. Workers are so friendly and helpful. I don't remember the names but. reception and bar work perfect. reception. not just workers even other guests are have a good vibes. rooms and beds are very clean. I like to see more sandwich choose but foods, specially pizza. live saver and not expensive... smoke room terrace is good point for get new friends. lockers and save entrance is another plus points. but the location is unbelievable, check from web. you will understand what I mean. good luck guys.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yusuf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great propert with a cheap budget. Single beds was little uncomfortable. Staff was really helpful would definetly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025