The Elephant Hostel

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Elephant Hostel in Amsterdam offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or city views. Each room includes a balcony, sofa bed, and free WiFi. Modern Facilities: Guests enjoy a lounge, fitness room, lift, 24-hour front desk, bike hire, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a seating area, hairdryer, and sofa. Prime Location: Located 17 km from Schiphol Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Artis Zoo and Rembrandt House. Nearby attractions include Dam Square and the Royal Palace Amsterdam. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff, clean rooms, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Air conditioning

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Amsterdam, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
5 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kathy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were so friendly and welcoming, the decor was amazing and everything was very clean and comfortable. It is the best hostel I have ever stayed in”
Yuri
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hostel was absolutely gorgeous, well located and cleaned. It felt like a hotel more like a hostel.”
Kim
Australia Australia
“Perfect location. Worthy for the value. Staffs are so friendly and helpful. Love this place and highly recommended 😊.”
Jose
Colombia Colombia
“Location is good, you can take the tram and you'll be at the center of the city in 10 minutes. Surrounded by nice places to drink coffee and excelent options for having breakfast. One block away from the Amsterdam Zoo, I didn't know but was a...”
Y
Belgium Belgium
“Quiet and clean, the staff are nice. Good location.”
Kate
Australia Australia
“Good location and what you would expect from a hostel. Staff were lovely and helpful - room was clean and quiet. Fine for a night or two if you are a looking for a good, safe, clean and central place to lay your head.”
Corina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The old Dutch style is simply fabulous! It is clean and cozy, adorable fun lights and the beds are comfortable. The staff is so warm, kind and friendly 🫠 Will definitely choose this place again whenever I go back to Amsterdam! 🧡”
Tatsiana
Belarus Belarus
“This is a very cosy place in an extremely convenient location, close to both the city center and to metro. Clean, with good snack options and lots of places to eat nearby. The personnel are wonderful, helpful and supportive.”
Rachel
Singapore Singapore
“Great experience for my first time in a shared hostel space. Bed space was sturdy enough that I rarely felt the movement from the bunks above. Thankful that my request for the bottom bunk was granted! Toilets were clean although shared among 2...”
Cristinavere
Germany Germany
“I had such a smooth and lovely stay at The Elephant! From start to finish, everything felt warm and well thought out. The people working there were incredibly kind and welcoming - you can tell they really care about making guests feel at home. The...”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.