Hostels run the gamut of being really good or really bad. Either dirty with loud frat boy types…read moregetting drunk every night on their vacation or superbly splendid places that allow for a bit of home away from home. I'd like to think that this Stayokay Egmond is a bit of the latter. A nice, clean hostel that provides you with all the basics while you're away from home. We had a training course here for week and I understand why year after year my organization chooses this place. It is the ideal place for 30+ people to learn during the day and to mingle at night after training. They have a beautiful lobby with lots of couches and communal benches that encourages socializing. The place has many windows and during the day, the sunlight comes in and gives the place plenty of light without the need for electricity. The conference room is big enough to house 30-40 people so a great place if you need a place for large groups. I stayed in a room with 3 other girls and we had a shower, a sink and bathroom. Pretty bare bones, but they provide you with linen, sheets and blankets. The hostel also has a small bar which has great draft beer and well, Holland has some of the best beers in the world. You can also order some snacks too. They also have a party room, so great if you need it for entertainment at night. They can also provide a sound system for you and even a strobe light! They also have a fully-equipped kitchen, so if you ask nicely, your group can whip of snacks and such, but just don't bake any space cakes! They also do your laundry for you here, and you can rent a bike to explore the area (which is close to the beach) and can buy postcards! I really had a wonderful stay here and it is only about an hour away from Amsterdam, so a great place to retreat to when the city is getting to you or when you need a quiet, tranquil place to run a training course!

From the owner: Stayokay Egmond is a sustainably run hostel, ideally located on the coast next to the beach and the…read moreKennemer dunes. Towns such as Alkmaar and Bergen are just a stone's throw away, as are the wonderful tulip fields.

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.

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.

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!

Fantastic little hostel in Nijmegen. Clean, quite, and a great atmosphere. The staff are super…read morefriendly and helpful! Would definitely recommend to a friend!

For anyone loving watersports, this is thebest hostel you can find in netherlands. The hostel is in…read moresmall village, in the middle of the lake district in friesland. I liked: -location -down ro earth attitude of the staff. -clean -enough space to social distance in covid times Tip: busses run from sneek to heeg. In weekend, to get there with public transport, preorder a taxi from ijlst railway station. There are no busses on saturday and sunday.

From the owner: Stayokay Heeg is situated on a former island on the edge of Heegermeer, the largest lake in…read moreFriesland. The hostel has its own ANWB-certified sailing school, 'It Beaken', as well as a harbour with authentic Frisian tjotter flatboats. It's the perfect spot to learn how to sail, rent a boat to sail yourself or sail with a the help of a skipper.

This hostel opened up in August of 2016. It is by far the nicest, cleanest, most modern hostel I…read morehave ever stayed at. The lobby area has fast wifi, plenty of seating, and serves food (until 8pm) and drink (until 12am). The lobby is open to anyone so much of the day you will see if filled with students, locals and tourists. It's much more of a casual, mature vibe than you will find at most other hostels. Great place to study or do work on your computer. The rooms are clean and all have their own bathroom inside. The beds are looong (about 6 '10, or 2.1 m length) and comfortable. If you are looking for something similar to The Flying Pig in Amsterdam, this isn't the place for you. Most guests seemed to go to bed relatively early or did their partying elsewhere and just came back to crash.

I love the whole Stayokay hostel service and experience. I was very fortunate to have stayed at one…read moreof these for my first hostel experience as it can be a very nerve racking experience. I was skeptical at first using hostels wondering if they were safe, clean, or easy to use but once I got here my whole perspective changed altogether. The interior is really clean and colorful and all the rooms I have stayed in the past have been as well. The staff are very friendly as well and are always happy to recommend things to do in the area you are staying in.

The Flying Pig introduced me to the Dutch breakfast belief that it's okay to eat buttered toast…read moretopped with chocolate shavings and all the other toppings Americans would usually put on ice cream. Hagelslag is delightful, and the spread of jams, jellies, and colorful little candies on the big ol' breakfast table upstairs is enough to make you feel like a kid all over again. For the people who need to stay just that much farther from DiabetesLand, there's always a hefty platter of Dutch cheeses and peanut butter. I stayed in the dorm with 20 people, and despite how cacophonous you might think this is, it actually was totally fine. The only thing that's unavoidable is the slight funk of so many people in one space. It's walking distance to the beach, and just down the street, there's a carnival that goes into the late hours. So even if you don't ride anything, it's a great opportunity for photography as the whirling neon reflects off the water and sand. Very friendly staff!

We had a really hard time leaving this place. The staff at the hostel makes you feel like part of…read morethe family. The bar and patio were a great time. There is a laid-back party atmosphere, but we had a smaller room so it wasn't tough to get away if desired. The location is great for access to the beach, shops and restaurants, but the town is not open 24-7 like Amsterdam so make sure you plan ahead for food, etc.

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.