The Elephant Hostel

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Elephant Hostel in Amsterdam offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a shower, and a sofa bed. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, fitness room, lift, 24-hour front desk, bike hire, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a seating area, hairdryer, and city views. Prime Location: Located 17 km from Schiphol Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Artis Zoo and Rembrandt House. Nearby attractions include the Dutch National Opera & Ballet and Dam Square. Local Activities: The surrounding area features an ice-skating rink and boating opportunities, providing ample activities for visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Air conditioning

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Amsterdam, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

Options with:

  • City view

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Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room 15 Beds
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • 1 bunk bed
US$180 for 3 nights
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Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room 15 Beds
  • 1 bunk bed
355 feet²
City view
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$60 per night
Original price
US$199.53
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Total before taxes
US$179.58
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Guests who stayed here loved

Becki
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff, hostel and location were great. The coffee and breakfast were fab. We were also offered free drinks.”
Hiromi
Ireland Ireland
“Good atmosphere, clean, and staff are great. The bed didn’t shake when someone was moving.”
Cristiana
Ireland Ireland
“The historical building has been renewed with a great attention to details. The staff were friendly and very competent. They literally went beyond our best expectations. Thank you. We will definitely be back.”
Olivia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All very new and probably the best looking hostel I have ever stayed at. Gave more hotel vibes than hostel vibes. Everything was super aesthetically pleasing and everything was new. I love that it came with a locker and you don’t have to...”
Anastasia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hostel is in a really beautiful old building. The bunks are very private and got good spaces for all your things.”
Kathy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were so friendly and welcoming, the decor was amazing and everything was very clean and comfortable. It is the best hostel I have ever stayed in”
Yuri
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hostel was absolutely gorgeous, well located and cleaned. It felt like a hotel more like a hostel.”
Kim
Australia Australia
“Perfect location. Worthy for the value. Staffs are so friendly and helpful. Love this place and highly recommended 😊.”
Jose
Colombia Colombia
“Location is good, you can take the tram and you'll be at the center of the city in 10 minutes. Surrounded by nice places to drink coffee and excelent options for having breakfast. One block away from the Amsterdam Zoo, I didn't know but was a...”
Y
Belgium Belgium
“Quiet and clean, the staff are nice. Good location.”

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.