The Elephant Hostel

–Excellent location – show map
+77 photos
Scored 9
Rated wonderful

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, elevator, 24-hour front desk, bike hire, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a seating area, hairdryer, and sofa. Prime Location: Located 11 mi 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Baggage storage
  • Air conditioning

Property highlights

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

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
3 twin 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

Alma
United States United States
“The organization functionality people in the reception”
Judith
United States United States
“Gorgeous building with a rich history - The common room is beautiful! They do have bunks three levels high so if you have mobility issues, this should be considered (The top bunks are a good 10-12 feet off the floor). I was assigned to a top...”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The quietness. I was asleep for 10 it was that quiet. Bed was comfortable. Room and bathroom were clean. Tram next to building and very close to museums and zoo. The staff were excellent, really friendly and engaging. A credit to the Elephant.”
Marion
Chile Chile
“The location is exceptional. Everything is clean, very organized, and the staff is friendly. It's located in a very quiet area, very close to parks, canals, the Holocaust Museum, and a 10-15 minute walk to the heart of Amsterdam. All public...”
Giada
Italy Italy
“Beautiful location, friendly environment, cosy and open.”
Maulen
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
“It was clean, nice place. The staff are friendly. Everything was great. The only thing is that they don’t have an iron.”
Kaustubh
Japan Japan
“The stay was comfortable, and the fact it had a laundry machine I could use anytime was very convenient. During my stay at Amsterdam I stayed at a few more hostels, this was one of the better ones.”
Yi-chuang
United States United States
“The dorm and the bathroom was extremely clean, and the bed was very comfortable. The staffs were friendly and helpful.”
Fernanda
Portugal Portugal
“Lovely hostel for short stays and solo travelers. Friendly staff, clean surfaces, nice bathrooms and showers in the room. Very nice location too. The place itself is nicely decorated.”
Rick
Japan Japan
“I liked the location away from city center, it was quiet, one tram ride from Centraal Station or an easy stroll. My daughter and I enjoyed the layout of the room - loft with foldup bed.”

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.