The Elephant Hostel
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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, elevator, 24-hour front desk, bike hire, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a seating area, hairdryer, and city views. Prime Location: Located 11 mi 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Elevator
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
- Baggage storage
- Air conditioning
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Mohamed
Egypt“The staff are very friendly and respectful, specially a girl called Anasadia ☺️,
The place was very beautiful and close to everything”
Rayya
Canada“Very clean (most important detail to me) and I like that the bathroom has shower stalls and toilet stalls and that the beds have blackout curtains for privacy. Reception lounge area has a very cool chic-look and the complementary drink is a nice...”
Justin
United States“I loved the art work and the style of the lounge room. How stunning, it had this eerie academia feel to it.”
Alma
United States“The organization functionality people in the reception”
Judith
United States“Gorgeous building with a rich history - The common room is beautiful! They do have bunks three levels high so if you have mobility issues, this should be considered (The top bunks are a good 10-12 feet off the floor). I was assigned to a top...”
Steve
United Kingdom“The quietness. I was asleep for 10 it was that quiet. Bed was comfortable. Room and bathroom were clean. Tram next to building and very close to museums and zoo. The staff were excellent, really friendly and engaging. A credit to the Elephant.”
Marion
Chile“The location is exceptional. Everything is clean, very organized, and the staff is friendly. It's located in a very quiet area, very close to parks, canals, the Holocaust Museum, and a 10-15 minute walk to the heart of Amsterdam. All public...”
Giada
Italy“Beautiful location, friendly environment, cosy and open.”
Maulen
Kazakhstan“It was clean, nice place. The staff are friendly. Everything was great. The only thing is that they don’t have an iron.”
Kaustubh
Japan“The stay was comfortable, and the fact it had a laundry machine I could use anytime was very convenient. During my stay at Amsterdam I stayed at a few more hostels, this was one of the better ones.”
Area info
House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
