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The Elephant Hostel

3.0 star property

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Close to Rembrandt Square and Dam 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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is €116
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar

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  • 1 bedroom
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About the area

Located in Amsterdam City Centre neighbourhood, The Elephant Hostel is connected to a railway/underground station. Van Gogh Museum and Amsterdam Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The 9 Streets. 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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17 Plantage Middenlaan, Amsterdam, NH, 1018 DA

What's nearby

  • Exploring the lush pathways of Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam's city center on a sunny afternoon
    Hortus Botanicus
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Artis Aquarium Building (1881) built in Classicist Mannerist style with side and center pavilions. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
    ARTIS
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 🎨 #amsterdam #nl #museum
    Rembrandt House Museum
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rembrandt monument on Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Rembrandt Square
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dam Square in Amsterdam, top view
    Dam Square
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Artis Stop
    2 min walk
  • Rokin Station
    18 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ibis Amsterdam Centre Stopera
    6 min walk
  • Box Sociaal
    2 min walk
  • The Breakfast Club
    6 min walk
  • Orloff
    7 min walk
  • Café Restaurant De Plantage
    2 min walk

About this property

The Elephant Hostel

Hostel near Dam Square
Close to Rembrandt Square and Amsterdam Museum, 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), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 120 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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 per cent 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 ratings 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 25 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elephant Hostel on 3 Mar 2026 start from 105.13, including 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Elephant Hostel located?

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Hortus Botanicus and Rembrandt Square. Dam Square and Amsterdam Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Artis Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Mr. Visserplein Stop is 4 minutes.

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Reviews

The Elephant Hostel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception, great location, and comfortable and clean facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Increible
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Raisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A mi parecer la habitación no fue tan cómoda, me tocó una cama de arriba y si es bastante alta así que puede resultar un poco incómodo para subir y bajar ; el casillero me pareció un poco pequeño y dado que era de la parte de arriba no podía poner la maleta ahí. Otra cosa que el número de baños no va acorde a las personas hospedadas en la habitación. Fuera de eso, las instalaciones fueron limpias y cómodas. Y la atención igual me gusto, el personal muy amable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had good time. The stuff was wonderful. Was very clean and they provided clean sheets. My only lesson learned is not book in 24 people. One guy was snoring the whole night
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bonne expérience dans cette auberge. L’accueil est très chaleureux, l’équipe est agréable. Lits confortables. Les chambres et les communs sont très propres. Le bâtiment a du cachet, en particulier le salon/bar qui est magnifique dans l’ancien. Chacun a un casier individuel sécurisé avec une carte magnétique. La localisation est idéale à 10 minutes à pied de l’hyper centre. Je recommande sans hésiter.
Le salon / bar
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel Ulises

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place very clean and the facilities are very good, the service was at reception excellent likewise the guests even though it was a Hostel tried not to disturb the other guests would definitely return!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Lakshya

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Honestly the rooms have a smell and the windows in the room do not open. Its a dorm of 12 people imagine living in it without fresh air. That is the experience. I would only recommend for you to live in this if there is literally no other option. Front staff is helpful hence 2 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sinay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
paras hostelli missä olen asunut. rauhallinen ja myös savuton.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was just cosy, practical and stylish Staff members always there, efficient and kind I didn't stay for breakfast but the dinning room is just beautiful, quiet and pleasant, If I don't need a hotel I wish I can go just to grab my coffee every morning in a place like The Elephant Great job everyone!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. It was much like a hotel instead. The building and rooms were in great condition and spotless, very nice aesthetic to the property too. The bathrooms were always very nice and clean, and stocked with paper towels and actual toilet paper, not the super thin cheap stuff. Although you had to make the bed, they provided nice linens, as well as a bath towel. The pods had plenty of space and the bed/pillow were comfortable. Only one outlet, so you’d want an adapter with multiple usb/usb-c’s. Lockers also had plenty of space for luggage, and a shelf for smaller items. I didn’t have time to use it, but there was also a gym which is never seen in hostels. The location was good too, you could easily walk into Amsterdam center within 15-20 minutes. Central train station was about a 25 minute walk. Overall 10/10, would definitely recommend this hostel for anyone looking for a place to stay in Amsterdam.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Viviane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mon lit était trop haut pour mon âge, i l y a des occupantes qui sont bruyantes dans la nuit, sinon tout était parfait .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Octavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostal bueno, bonito y barato, tomando en cuenta el precio que se paga, resulta ser una de las mejores opciones en Amsterdam para ahorrar y descansar. No sirven desayunos, pero cuentan con alimentos básicos en recepción como café, té, pan y sandwiches las 24 horas.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, they were very helpful regarding any questions or help I needed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sindre

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

Central, but quiet.

Stayed for 8 nights, park and museums near by, as is cafés supermarkets and coffee shops. Tram stops right outside. Postbox for mailing postcarrds right across the street, walking distance to Dam Square...
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CINDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hostal es muy lindo y el personal super amable. No hay cocina, pero tienen una pequeña cafeteria y venden cafecito, te, sandwich, pan. Además muy amablemente me calentaron la pasta que me habia sobrado para cenar. El único pero que pondria es que al menos en mi habitación solo había 2 baños y 2 regaderas para 18 chicas. Nunca tuve un problema pero considero que es muy poco espacio para tantas personas sobre todo niñas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the hostel is located less than a 15 minute tram ride from central station.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and well maintained hostel - rooms were quiet, sufficient privacy, and slept through the night comfortably
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sindre

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

Central, cozy, and clean.

Great place, top standard, cozy lounge / café. Comfy beds, clean bathrooms and showers, both spacious. Central location, a great stay. Going back there in a week for a longer stay...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar, muy bonito y seguro, hermoso me encantó
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Amenities
Clean modern and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅も近く周辺エリアの雰囲気も好みでした！
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

faheem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean safe perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
電停から徒歩1分、アムステルダム中央駅から路面電車で10分強 立地は良く、カーテン付きのドミトリーは清潔で快適だった。ウェルカムドリンクも感謝そのもの。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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