Name: The Elephant Hostel
Address: 17 Plantage Middenlaan, Amsterdam, 1018 DA
Rating: 9

WiFi availableFree WiFiLaundryLaundry washed per local authority guidelinesFitness facilitiesNon-smoking rooms

Check-in / Check-out

From 02:00 PM · Until 11:00 AM

Amenities

Fitness facilities, WiFi available, Free WiFi, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, 24-hour front desk

Location

Amsterdam, nl

Prime Location

Located in the heart of Amsterdam, The Elephant Hostel is steps away from popular attractions like Royal Theater Carré and Dam Square. Guests can easily explore the city's vibrant culture and history.

Comfortable Accommodation

The hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with city views from select balconies. Guests can enjoy a cozy stay with essential amenities like bed linen and towels provided in each room.

Multilingual Staff

With reception staff fluent in multiple languages including German, English, Spanish, and Dutch, guests can receive personalized recommendations and assistance during their stay.

Experience convenience and comfort at The Elephant Hostel. Book your stay now!

Accommodations

Rooms & Suites

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

9.0

Exceptional

636 reviews

Highlights

+Friendly staff
+Good location
+Clean common areas
+Affordable pricing

Could Improve

–Dirty bathrooms
–Poor maintenance
–Missing amenities

Cleanliness7.8

Multiple reviews mentioned dirty conditions, including hair and cobwebs.

Service10.0

Guests commented positively on the friendly and helpful staff.

Location9.8

Convenient location highlighted in several reviews as a positive aspect.

Room Quality8.3

Mixed feedback; issues with maintenance noted, but some rooms were comfortable.

Amenities7.8

Several missing amenities like air conditioning and basic kitchen facilities were highlighted.

Value for Money9.8

Affordable pricing noted and generally perceived as good value.

Food and Beverage8.8

Lack of food options noted, but staff willingness to assist mentioned.

Overall Experience9.8

Generally positive experiences reported despite some issues.

Yik Hei

Solo Traveller · Sep 2026

Clean, quiet, aesthetic

Liked:Perfect hostel for people who want privacy, not the party type hostel. Very aesthetic pink lady’s dorm. Bed and bathroom are clean. Also, located right next to tram station to Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Disliked:Climbing up to the 3rd bunk bed.

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Murray

Solo Traveller · Sep 2026

Liked:It was just good .

Disliked:It was all fine.

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Else-madelen

Solo Traveller · Sep 2026

Liked:First time being at a hostel and it was honestly so nice. The staff was friendly, the location was quiet and nice, I felt safe as a first time solo traveler.

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julia

Solo Traveller · Sep 2026

Liked:There’s a lot of showers and toilets which is great. It is right in front of public transportation and very central location

Disliked:1. On my first 2 nights the AC on my room was not working and in the second night for some reason the room got flooded because of it. There was no apologies or compensations from the hostel, which was not very cool. The room was terribly hot and they didn’t even apologize 2. Some pods are very small, on mine I couldn’t even seat on my bed. 3. It’s not super dirty, but it’s also not super clean

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Location

How to Find Us

17 Plantage Middenlaan

Amsterdam · nl

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Good to Know

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 02:00 PM. Check-out by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.

Payment

All prices are all-inclusive with taxes and fees. A valid credit card is required at check-in. No additional resort or service fees will apply.

Important Information

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

9.0

Exceptional

636 reviews

Highlights

+Friendly staff
+Good location
+Clean common areas
+Affordable pricing

Could Improve

–Dirty bathrooms
–Poor maintenance
–Missing amenities

Cleanliness7.8

Multiple reviews mentioned dirty conditions, including hair and cobwebs.

Service10.0

Guests commented positively on the friendly and helpful staff.

Location9.8

Convenient location highlighted in several reviews as a positive aspect.

Room Quality8.3

Mixed feedback; issues with maintenance noted, but some rooms were comfortable.

Amenities7.8

Several missing amenities like air conditioning and basic kitchen facilities were highlighted.

Value for Money9.8

Affordable pricing noted and generally perceived as good value.

Food and Beverage8.8

Lack of food options noted, but staff willingness to assist mentioned.

Overall Experience9.8

Generally positive experiences reported despite some issues.

Yik Hei

Solo Traveller · Sep 2026

Clean, quiet, aesthetic

Disliked:Climbing up to the 3rd bunk bed.

via Nuitee

Murray

Solo Traveller · Sep 2026

Liked:It was just good .

Disliked:It was all fine.

via Nuitee

Else-madelen

Solo Traveller · Sep 2026

Liked:First time being at a hostel and it was honestly so nice. The staff was friendly, the location was quiet and nice, I felt safe as a first time solo traveler.

via Nuitee

julia

Solo Traveller · Sep 2026

Liked:There’s a lot of showers and toilets which is great. It is right in front of public transportation and very central location

via Nuitee

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