I've been to Amsterdam many times this year and each time I come here, I try to stay at a different…read morelocation just to understand the city better. On this visit, I chose Cocomama for part of the trip. Cocomama is close to Fredericksplein, which is the main artery for some hip places you'll want to go. It is near the city centre, but not too close, otherwise it gets tacky. The ladies at the front desk are friendly and helpful. They give you a full tour of the hostel, which was once a brothel. Just my luck... In the basement, there is a nice lounge area with shared kitchen and dining space. Lots of lovely couches to fall asleep on and a beautiful cat to keep you company. There is also a garden and you can go out there from 9AM - 9PM, only cigarette smoking allowed. Tons of books, movies to keep you entertained. You can also play old-school Nintendo. Wow brings back memories. They will also do your laundry for €6. If you don't have a tablet or computer, they can loan you one. Good wifi throughout the hostel. If you arrive before check-in time, you can leave your bag and check-in later, the front desk open 9AM - 9PM. I stayed in a 4 bed coed room aptly named, "The Brothel Room." Beds are comfy and also there are lockers in the room if you need to lock up something. The bathroom is in the room, so not as big of a hassle to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. My only gripe is that they don't serve breakfast. It is probably one of the only places I've stayed at in Amsterdam that doesn't have breakfast. Bummer...

Upon checking in to Coco Mama I was immediately impressed with the cleanliness of the rooms and the…read morefriendly staff. The hostel provided a fun environment for our two night stay and we were able to meet people visiting Amsterdam from all over. Unfortunately, the day after we checked out of the hostel my room mate woke up with bed bug bites all over her back and on her face. I understand that this is the risk you take when staying in a hostel, however I always expect for the staff to do thorough examinations of every bed before a new guest checks in. We immediately alerted Coco Mama via email about the bed bug situation. We told them about the time and money that we lost having to dry clean everything we brought into their hostel and asked for them to check the beds we stayed in. I received a response telling me that unfortunately things like this happen in hostels. There was no apology or mention of a partial refund for our stay. I reached out two more times about the situation and inquired about a refund and got no response. I find this to be completely unprofessional and telling of Coco Mama. It's unfortunate that what started out as a great stay ended up costing us time, more money, and a bad case of bed bug bites. I would not recommend staying at this hostel.

Totally a scam!! Avoid at all cost. They want you to book through their site and not use other apps…read moreso they offer 20%. When the offer on Hostelworld said if you wanted a room alone you had to book all 4 beds. They waited until we got there 2 days later to tell us we would all be split up in several rooms. Refused to refund. A terrible experience and they thrive on ripping off travelers. It was almost like they took pride in it.

If you are debating on where to stay in Amsterdam during your stay, you need to end that debate…read moreright now. This location is right in the heart of all the action, and every major spot to hit within the city is within walking distance or a quick tram ride away. I had never stayed in a hostel before, so I was a bit nervous based on stories from friends in other crowded cities. The check-in process was very easy. I booked through hostelworld and they just needed a passport to verify, then gave me the entrance key, house rules, and directions to my room. I stayed in a co-ed room with about 20 other people. Each bed was in bunk form with clean sheets and pillows with plenty of secure space to keep luggage underneath and an outlet to charge devices on the wall. The showers were clean and I felt like I had privacy while changing as well. The atmosphere at night was awesome. During my first night, I met four people each from a different area of the United States/England and we ended up bar hopping together. What an experience that was! The nightly rates are only a few more bucks than other similar ones, but I can assure you that they do not have the energy like the downtown Flying Pig does!

Great location. Walking distance to many shops, tram. I wasn't a big fan of separate toilet /shower…read morearea but made it work. There's also a cat onsite which I'm highly allergic. Staff were kind.

Best part was the friendly staff and cheap and convenient bike rentals!…read more We arrived around noon, and stored our luggage in lockers (complimentary). Key = wristband, which also served as payment for drinks/coffees in the common area. Also gives you access to the living area and your room (very secure). We came back at check-in time after a stroll. Host is available to answer questions (one was there pretty much at all hours), but easy self-check in. Great for local recs/activities. Dyson hair dryers for use in the shower room. Plenty of showers (7-8??). Nice Rituals shampoo + body wash. One shower did flood a little, so keep that in mind. Can change out towels as needed from a file cabinet in the common area; I shared a room with my friend, so grabbed an extra comforter as well- both items included! Pod living was similar to that of Japan, limited but adequate space. Common area available if you needed more room, place to work, etc. It felt a bit cramped for two people, but was fine overall. Bonus : resident black cat (needs occasional assistance exiting and entering the hostel).

Via Hotel is a MAGNIFICENT place to stay in Amsterdam. I was there for five (5) days and it was the…read moreperfect resting spot after studying abroad in Madrid for a week! . It's a lodging space that doubles as a hostel and hotel. You can either book a dorm or your own room. With my best friend, we had a standard double room with two (2) beds and our own bathroom. The window in the room was huge offering plenty of natural light. There was also a long, thin radiator underneath the window that kept our room toasty while we were out exploring the city. It was clean & spacious with a desk, a closet, two (2) nightstands both with their own lamp, fresh towels, a blow dryer with a heat concentrator, and body wash. . Aside from having an amazing room, the hotel has a ton of amenities. Via offers a buffet style breakfast for €12.50 daily (or €11.25 if booked in advance), in the lobby and at the bar, they offer mint water, they have a cinema room where you can do yoga everyday at 9am (the staff let us choose a YouTube video to follow along), there's a restaurant with a full bar inside the hotel called The Dude which is where breakfast is served; they also serve lunch and dinner. On the lower level, you'll find parking, there's a laundry room where each wash comes with free detergent, also lockers and a communal kitchen. . Lastly, our stay wouldn't have been as great as it was without the wonderful employees. Marika greeted us and helped us extend our stay. Peppin and Speters came to the rescue with ginger tea and a bucket when my friend was sick from possible food poisoning. Nicole rocked the house with karaoke night (they give free shots for every song you sing) and the gentleman behind the bar with the blonde bob (I didn't get his name) was always kind and helpful! The space was always maintained and everyone was professional. . As for location, the hotel is a 5-7 min walk from the Diemen Zuid train station and a half hour commute from Amsterdam Centraal. Train tickets are €3.40 cents one way and most people speak English. We took the train and tram everywhere. Within the Diemen neighborhood were some great spots to eat Mama's Pot was a 15 min walk offering Nigerian cuisine and fútbol watch nights, all within the same plaza and about a 6 min walk from the hotel lives Bagels & Beans. A vibrant bagel shop with grand and creative sandwiches, we had the cutest miniature sushi at Lil Tokyo and got snacks at Spar. . I highly recommend Via to anyone looking for a cool place to stay that is safe, clean, fun and budget friendly! We'll be back!

BEST HOSTEL EVER! I know what most people think when you hear the world hostel because I was that…read moreperson but if you're ever going to try a hostel this is the one to try. It was hands down the cleanest, cutest, and the staff was amazing. Honestly I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. I stayed with a group of 7 people and we all bunked an entire room together. The room was so spacious! The bathroom was so big! The short DEFINITELY needed to be bigger but I can't complain. They have a movie room, so many areas to just lay back and relax. Breakfast was delicious! You could basically stay here the entire time and enjoy yourself if you really wanted to! Thank you Via Amstedam; when I come back I'll be staying with you guys again! All the pictures I took were at night but during the day its so light and full of life!!

We stayed at volkshotel for 3 nights during our stay in Amsterdam. The location was great, just a…read moreuber ride away from all the main spots. There is a supermarket nearby too. The hotel is very bougie and edgy. They have a cafe downstairs where a lot of people work from. They have grey offer and breakfast items. At night, the cafe turns into a resto/bar. They have a nightclub downstairs so you don't even have to leave your hotel if you are in the mood to party. The rooms were a bit smaller in my opinion and the bathroom had all glass. Something to kite if you are traveling with friends and value your privacy. Otherwise, we liked our stay overall and would definitely choose this hotel again. The prices were reasonable even though we booked last minute. This hotel is super popular btw, so you will always see a good crowd at the bar and the nightclub downstairs.

Overall ok. A few things to note: I reserved a room with two twin beds. The cons: The room is tiny,…read moreno place to sit except the bed platform / stairs. Tiniest tv with one channel, the hotel's channel was the only one I could get to work. The 3 hot tubs were all filled with people for too long so we gave up. The pros: De Pijp is an awesome neighborhood. The vibe of the hotel and the restaurant were great. Easy to navigate to on public transit.

Amazing place! Worth every penny and more! Clean, modern,…read morehair dryer, towel, bath mat and toiletries included. Staff very helpful and attentive. Lounge is a great place to hang out or just enjoy a drink or a cup of coffee and meet other travelers. Bar can add better selection of drinks and food. But would love for this hostel to expand to other countries

Rooms were very clean and they include hand soap by the sinks and body soap in the shower. The…read moreonly downfalls for this hostel is that you have to pay for extra amenities including your bed sheets. Also, this hostel has college kids screaming in the halls at 3am for hours so that made for one of the two nights of no sleep at all. This hostel is a good low price but is not centrally located to the main attractions in Amsterdam. It is about a 15-minute Metro ride to Central Station which is a main transfer point.

Went a couple times to the cafe....really doesn't look like a typical hostel but more like a…read moreboutique hotel! The staff were friendly and the food/coffee was good. Also based on a really nice street.

I flew into Rotterdam to save costs on traveling to the Netherlands. I really wish Amsterdam had a…read moreplace like this because King Kong is an excellent hostel. They have a place to work if need be, and a variety of sleeping option. I stayed in the mini loft with a friend. Very comfortable and clean. The prices are extremely reasonable, I think I paid about €20/ night. My friend and I had such a great stay that we actually re-routed our trip back to Rotterdam for another night. Breakfast was simple, but high quality and they also rent bikes for a very reasonable rate. The only downside (which was only half a bad) was that at night I discovered have some very tasty, and slightly expensive, deserts for sale. That said, I only regret that part because of my abnormally high cravings for food during my stay at King Kong.

Stayed in this hostel a few weeks ago with my classmates on a school trip. All of the employees of…read morethe hostel were absolutely amazing and so kind and generous. The atmosphere of the hostel is so relaxing and inviting and the fresh lilacs made everything smell fantastic. Every morning we had a breakfast prepared by the staff and there was an option to have fresh eggs that were absolutely delicious. One complaint, or rather a warning: there's a man who lives above the bar across the street (lovely little local bar, by the way) who kind of just...hates people. He yelled and swore at my friends and I for simply being outside at any time of day, and at one point, he actually dumped a bucket of water out his window onto my friends. I hope this man receives the help he needs but he is extremely rude and bad for business.

This is the chic-est hostels I've ever stayed at. It's…read moresuper clean, the decor is hipster brooklyn-esque, and reception is super helpful and nice. The hostel itself is located in Haarlem and is a 2 stop 20 min train ride from the Amsterdam Central station. Haarlem is a great place to stay and has tons to do and see if you just want to have a relaxing day in Haarlem instead of going into Amsterdam. The room I stayed in was for 14 people and had 2 shower, and a separate toilet for everyone to use. There are bike rental available if you want to cycle around town like the natives & even had a musician come in to entertain the guests once a week. I would definitely stay there again and recommend it to everyone if you want to have a comfortable stay at a hostel.

Lucky Lake is Amsterdam's only caravan-style hostel. It is everything that #goals is made of. It's…read morean actual Instagram post waiting to happen. The hostel is located just beyond Amsterdam's city limits (about 25 minutes away from central station) and is well connected with the best free shuttle service ever. The distance may worry you at first, but the magic of Lucky Lake will touch your spirit in a unmatched way. It's quite possibly the best hostel experience I've ever had. Here's the deal: LL is made up of 30-something caravans, cabins and dorms. Breakfast is served on an old yellow school bus and if that doesn't make you want to stay, nothing will. It's genius. We stayed in a yellow caravan and I will never forget it. It was so cute, homey and decked out in vintage decor. It looks like they hired Baddy Winkle to decorate and I say that in the most flattering way possible. Basically, get ready to have a photoshoot, we did. Instagram vanity aside, the staff at Lucky Lake is incredible. Getting to know them all over the course of a weekend, seriously felt like a lifetime. We left with genuine laughs, conversations and the best memories to date. From a smooth check-in at reception, ordering toasties (grilled cheese) at 11 PM to shuttle rides, every second felt oddly familiar. Getting to Lucky Lake: Don't let the distance scare you. Amsterdam's transportation system is very reliable. We felt well connected to the city center and had no trouble getting from the hostel to the city for attractions like visiting the Anne Frank House. The best part is that Lucky Lake has free shuttle that will take you a 10 minute ride away to 'Amsterdam Holendrecht' station where you can get a direct train to 'Amsterdam Centraal' station (plus many others). I highly recommend buying a metro card because they are based on time instead of distance. So we picked up a 72 hour metro card for only 17 Euros and could ride an unlimited amount of times within those 72 hours. #Blessed. I know what you're thinking, can I smoke at Lucky Lake? Of course you can. this is Amsterdam we're talking about. You can smoke everywhere in the common areas, other than within your caravan, cabin or dorm. There's also the Lucky Lounge, which is a great place to relax, but it also doubles a smoking room. Smoke in the hammocks, smoke at breakfast, smoke by the lake (a 5 min walk)- do you. What to do at Lucky Lake: I'll be honest. When you're planning your trip, you will think about spending most of your time in the city center but you'll actually end up spending a decent amount of time at the hostel. To occupy your time, you can head to the lake (the weather wasn't in our favor on this trip) for kayaking, biking, paddle boarding and swimming. Grab a beer from reception and head to a bonfire island party or pull out your fishing rods by the water. Frankly, Lucky Lake has enough to be a vacation in and of itself, so it is truly what you make it. Eating at Lucky Lake: Breakfast is free and goes until 11:30 AM for all you stoner kids. There's a choice of either eggs or pancakes on alternating days, bread, fruit and juice. It's simple and saves you a ton of money. Rent a bike for just 1.50 euros per hour and take a bike ride (15 minutes) to the nearest grocery store if you want to cook a few meals in the outdoor kitchen. Or be like us and never cook, yet eat 2 toasties per day (get the sweet chili dipping sauce and thank me later) for only 1.50 euro. Crazy. Simply put, Lucky Lake felt like home. If you want to have a unique experience in Amsterdam, you have to stay here. Plus, you'll look cute in all your grams'. Seriously, there's not one bad thing to say about this place. Keep in mind that you're sleeping outside, so there will be a few bugs in the room, but the linens and space are as clean as a whistle. I seriously want to work here- it's magical. #YouMeTravel

We absolutely loved our time here. It is a little outside of the busy city by a beautiful lake. All…read morethe workers are very nice and helpful. The bathrooms and showers were very clean. From the city center you home on the metro and meet their shuttle at the Holendrect station. We used the metro often, so we booked day passes for very cheap. We meet people from all over the world and had a fantastic time!

It was cheap, and convenient. For $20 a night, I don't think I can complain too much, but even for…read more$20 a night I expect a little bit more security (no storage lockers of any kind) and cleanliness (visible dirt in bathrooms and on floors). The location was fantastic, however, and the free internet was a life-saver. I probably wouldn't stay here again, given the option, but it made for some good stories and none of my stuff was stolen and I didn't die staying there by myself, a solo female traveler. So, meh.

Pretty awful experience here. This place is cheap and dingy. My friend had booked this hostel…read morethrough Booking.com, where it was advertised as having flexible cancellation; that's one of the reasons she picked the spot. Well she tried to cancel (family issues), at which point the owners put a hold on her credit card. I guess someplace in Sapharti's fine print there is conflicting info saying you can't cancel a reservation. They need to sort this out with their online booking partners. Bad advertising and bad business practice. Well, then when she got to the hostel (I arrived later), they didn't have our beds ready on time, she had to wait in the kitchen/dining area (THERE IS NO COMMON SPACE HERE OTHER THAN THE KITCHEN), and they forgot about her! Haha. Luckily by that time I showed up, and we got our beds. We went out, came back to the room, and someone had put their luggage on my friend's bed. The owner of the luggage returns and explains that she had put the luggage there because no one had made her bed/changed the sheets. We go to the guy at the front desk to ask him to put clean sheets on this girl's bed, and he proceeds to turn on the lights in the dorm (everyone is sleeping), and YELL at my friend! We were just trying to get this guy to do HIS JOB! Horrible customer service. Oh the breakfast sucks too. I'd never stay here again.