10 Backpacker Hostels In Amsterdam, Netherlands - Updated 2024

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Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and a city bursting with culture as well as a very active nightlife scene. During your trip, you’ll want to visit the Anne Frank house, the former home turned museum of the famous World War II teen diary keeper. Art enthusiasts will want to visit the Van Gogh Museum as well as the Rijksmuseum, which houses artwork by both Rembrandt and Vermeer; fans of modern art should be sure to visit the Stedelijk. Backpacking your way through Amsterdam can be a great way to experience this magnificent city and everything it has to offer. For this type of travel, hostels can be a particularly common form of accommodation, allowing you to meet other travelers from around the world. To find the best hostels available for your backpacking adventure, be sure to check out these top 10 backpacker hostels in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 21, 2024.

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1. Via Amsterdam (from USD 19)

Via Amsterdam has everything necessary for a completely comfortable stay in Amsterdam. You’ll find that it is a hostel/hotel hybrid and offers guests with free Wi-Fi, a continental breakfast and a private bathroom. Feel free to prepare your meals in the shared kitchen, or check out the onsite restaurant that features international cuisine, with vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free meal options available. Catch a movie with other hostel guests in the cinema room or rent a bicycle and explore everything that is Amsterdam.

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Via Amsterdam

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 20 Diemerhof Via Amsterdam
5.1 km (3.2 mi) from ARTIS

Parking Restaurant Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Terrace Non-smoking rooms Laundry Facilities for disabled guests

2. Hans Brinker Hostel Amsterdam (from USD 30)

The Hans Brinker Hostel has a wonderful central location within Amsterdam and offers its guests a choice of private or shared housing accommodations. Each room in the hostel has a private bathroom and a locker to keep your belongings secure. You can take each of your meals at the hostel, all of which are served in the hostel’s common room. There is a tram stop 1,500 feet (457 m) away, making it easy to navigate Amsterdam during your stay.

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Hans Brinker Hostel Amsterdam

Wifi Available

Address: Kerkstraat 136-138
1.96 km (1.3 mi) from ARTIS

Restaurant Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Garden Internet services Lift Safety deposit box Heating

3. Generator Amsterdam (from USD 22)

Generator Amsterdam is located in the eastern part of the city, in a renovated zoological building near Oosterpark. Guests are provided with free Wi-Fi throughout the property, while each bedroom has air conditioning and a private bathroom. All three meals are served daily at the onsite cafe, and guests are free to enjoy drinks at the bars located in the former lecture hall and boiler room. If you are interested in the bike hire service offered by the hostel, be sure to visit the front desk, which is open 24 hours a day.

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Generator Amsterdam

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Mauritskade 57
583 meters (0.4 ft) from ARTIS

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Garden Terrace

Amsterdam Tour Guide

Locally Louke

Locally Louke

Hi, my name is Louke and I live and work in the historical city of Amsterdam. My style of guiding is custom. That feeling you get from meeting up with a friend that shows you around their city. Obviously, I will take you to see the things on your bucket list and I will help you get the lay of the land and share tips and tricks of how to get the most out of your stay in my city.

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4. ClinkNoord Hostel (from USD 19)

ClinkNOORD offers its guests a mix of both private rooms and dormitories housed in an old laboratory built in the 1920s. Inside, you’ll find a comfortable atrium to hang out in, as well as a library and cafe. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and an all-you-can-eat, buffet-style breakfast is offered each morning. For ease in purchasing tickets to local attractions, be sure to visit the 24-hour front desk.

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ClinkNOORD Hostel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Badhuiskade 3, 1031 KV Amsterdam
2.2 km (1.4 mi) from ARTIS

Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Non-smoking rooms Laundry Facilities for disabled guests Family rooms Internet services

5. Shelter Jordan Christian Hostel (from USD 21)

With its location in the center of Amsterdam, this hostel keeps you close to many of the best attractions and nightlife locations. You’ll be staying less than a mile (1.6 km) from Leidseplein, which is a great place to check out the local nightlife scene, and only six minutes away from the Anne Frank house. Inside the hostel, you’ll find the bedrooms each have a shared bathroom and guests are provided with access to free Wi-Fi as well as a continental breakfast each morning. Feel free to spend your evenings on the terrace or engage in a friendly round of darts. The front desk is open 24 hours a day should you need assistance.

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Shelter Jordan Christian Hostel

Wifi Available

Address: Bloemstraat 179
2.79 km (1.8 mi) from ARTIS

24-HOUR FRONT DESK Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Internet services Express check-in/check-out Safety deposit box Darts

6. Ecomama (from USD 24)

Situated in an unbeatable central location within Amsterdam, you’ll find everything you need for a comfortable stay in the Ecomama hostel. You’ll find a wide selection of accommodations available, from a deluxe double room to a bed in either a mixed or females only dormitory. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property, and both a terrace and shared lounge are available for guests to use. Step outside, and you’ll find yourself within easy walking distance of sites such as the Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Basilica of St. Nicholas and Dam Square.

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Ecomama

Wifi Available

Address: Valkenburgerstraat 124
779 meters (0.5 ft) from ARTIS

Bar Non-smoking rooms Laundry Internet services Heating Luggage storage WiFi Available Free WiFi

7. Bob's Youth Hostel (from USD 13)

You’re sure to love the location of Bob’s Youth Hostel, as it is conveniently close to plenty of shopping opportunities in addition to several museums and Dam Square. Inside, you’ll have access to free Wi-Fi, and a shared lounge where you can hang out with fellow travelers and play a few board games. The hostel also features an onsite bar, luggage storage, and lockers.

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8. Cocomama (from USD 23)

Enjoy your stay in Amsterdam by staying in the heart of it all, and you’ll find no better hostel than Cocomama. A variety of rooms are available for you, with the privacy afforded by a double room. You may also hang out with kindred travelers in a dormitory. Each room comes with a standard private bathroom, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hostel. Some of the nearby attractions you’ll want to see include the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam Flower Market and Carre Theatre.

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Cocomama

Wifi Available

Address: Westeinde 18
1.46 km (1.0 mi) from ARTIS

Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Laundry Family rooms Internet services Heating Luggage storage

9. Shelter City Christian Hostel (from USD 19)

Shelter City is located in the center of Amsterdam, keeping you at the heart of the attractions you’ll want to visit. This hostel features free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a comfortable terrace where you can hang out with your traveling companion(s) or other hostel guests. Start each day of your Amsterdam experience with a continental breakfast and unwind each night by playing a round of table tennis or darts. There are many places you’ll want to see less than a mile (1.6 km) from the hostel, including Beurs van Berlage, the Anne Frank house, and Basilica of St. Nicholas.

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Shelter City Christian Hostel

Wifi Available

Address: Barndesteeg 21
1.39 km (0.9 mi) from ARTIS

24-HOUR FRONT DESK Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Internet services Safety deposit box Table tennis Darts

10. Stayokay Amsterdam Stadsdoelen (from USD 23)

Located within a building that has an EU Ecolabel and boasts its own sustainability program, the Stayokay is ideally situated in the heart of Amsterdam, keeping you near all the places you’ll want to check out during your visit. Enjoy the use of free Wi-Fi throughout your stay, along with the use of a shared lounge area, luggage storage, and laundering facilities. Shared bathrooms here include a shower, and breakfast is available daily at an additional charge. The front desk is open 24 hours a day should you require anything.

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Amsterdam is a backpacker's paradise

With so much to see and do in Amsterdam, backpacking through it all would make for a completely unique experience. Choose any of these hostels as your home away from home, and you will be guaranteed the most memorable trip to Amsterdam!

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