About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Elephant Hostel in Amsterdam offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or city views. Each room includes a balcony, sofa bed, and free WiFi. Modern Facilities: Guests enjoy a lounge, fitness room, lift, 24-hour front desk, bike hire, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a seating area, hairdryer, and sofa. Prime Location: Located 17 km from Schiphol Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Artis Zoo and Rembrandt House. Nearby attractions include Dam Square and the Royal Palace Amsterdam. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff, clean rooms, and convenient location.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Lift
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Air conditioning
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Priyanshu
India
“This was the best stay I could have asked for -for my first visit to Amsterdam. The location was great, tram ran right in front of the hostel. The people were really nice, both at the reception as well as the caretaking staff. The beds were nice...” - Farshid
Iran
“🇮🇷 its ok 👍 👌 very good location, cozy and clean as well as u see in app.” - Christian
Austria
“everything was outstanding. friendly staff. clean room.” - Ian
United Kingdom
“Great location, half hour walk from Centraal station, tram stop right outside though. The tram stop does make it extraordinary easy to get to Schiphol airport. Lovely old house with a crazy beautiful reception, it has to be seen to be...” - Rutherford
United Kingdom
“Very clean, well air conditioned and calming decor” - Julian
United Kingdom
“The place was absolutely spotless, I have never stayed in a hostel before and was more than impressed I just hope all in the future are as nice as this with such helpful staff!” - Priyanshu
India
“I did not include food in my booking (I don't know if it's available). However, you do get a free welcome drink (redeemable anytime during your stay)! There's also snacks and stuff which you can buy from the reception.” - Wendy
United Kingdom
“Clean, tidy, stylish. The best hostel I ever stayed.” - Wendy
United Kingdom
“The location is great. The price is charged is reasonable. Staff is super friendly. They called to let me know I left things on the rooms that I checked out.” - Bitsadze
Georgia
“I LOVED the hostel! The atmosphere overall was perfect! Rooms were very comfortable and the staff were so lovely! The location was great too, in the corner of the street there was a nice place for the breakfast as well as for spending the...”
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House rules
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.




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