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Amsterdam<\/a> will always have a special place in my heart. I spent a month there on my first trip around the world in 2006. I made friends, wandered far and wide, and really got to know the city, its neighborhoods<\/a>, and its people.<\/p>\n In fact, I fell in love with Amsterdam on that trip, and I’ve been back to visit Amsterdam almost every year since.<\/p>\n It’s one of the most visited and backpacked cities in Europe, with so much to see and do<\/a>. And the city’s popularity means it’s filled with hundreds of hostels, hotels, and guesthouses.<\/p>\n With so many places showing up in your search results, how do you know which are the best hostels in Amsterdam? I mean, dozens are “top-rated” on Hostelworld, right?<\/p>\n To help you plan your trip, here is my list of the best hostels in Amsterdam. These are the places that I like the most and stay at whenever I visit.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t want to read the longer list below, the following hostels are the best in each category:<\/p>\n Want the specifics of each hostel? Here’s my comprehensive list of the best hostels in Amsterdam:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Meininger Amsterdam Hostels at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n This hostel is perfect for travelers who want to get off the beaten track in Amsterdam<\/a> and it’s truly one of the best hostels here. Fun fact: If you\u2019re a musician, you can perform in the ZincBAR for a free one-night stay.<\/p>\n ClinkNoord at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n HostelPass members get 10% off<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you’re a YHA member, you get 10% off when you check in. Overall, it’s a quiet and laid-back choice for travelers who want a clean and modern hostel.<\/p>\n Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n The Flying Pig Downtown at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Get all my best travel tips along with these guides:<\/p>\r\n Enter your info below to get your FREE<\/strong> guides sent to you today!<\/p>\r\n\n\n\nBest Hostel for Budget Travelers<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n\nEuphemia Old City Canal Zone<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBest Hostel for Families<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n\nStayOkay Vondelpark<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBest Hostel for Solo Female Travelers<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n\nClink Noord<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBest Hostel for Digital Nomads<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n\nClink Noord<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBest Hostel for Partying<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n\nDurty Nellys Inn<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBest Overall Hostel<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n\nThe Flying Pig Downtown<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n1. Meininger Amsterdam Hostels<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nThis European hostel chain has two Amsterdam locations. These hostels are fairly big and are not for the partying type. They are chill hostels meant for families, couples, groups, or anyone looking to escape the party scene. The beds are soft, and you’ll find lots of outlets to charge your electronics. Both hostels are clean, spacious, and comfortable, and offer a fairly decent breakfast. When I’m looking for a quiet time, I stay here.<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n2. ClinkNoord<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nLocated in North Amsterdam, this former laboratory from the 1920s has been converted into a stylish, clean space for backpackers. It’s a super awesome, fun, and social environment. It has a fantastic library, workspace, and an atrium. There’s a caf\u00e9 and on-site bar too. The beds are new, and the pillows are quite soft. Each bunk bed has an individual light and USB socket to charge your phone. They also offer an all-you-can-eat breakfast for 9.90 EUR.<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n3. Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nThis hostel is part of the YHA association and it’s a pretty standard example of a YHA hostel. It’s sort of sterile. Everything is fairly clean and modern, and the beds are kinda comfy (there are no privacy curtains, however). Like Meininger, this hostel is best for couples, groups, families, and non-partying travelers. There’s a good continental breakfast and bike rentals, and the dorm rooms have lockers to store your stuff. There are lights for each bed as well.<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n4. The Flying Pig Downtown<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nThis is one of my favorite hostels in the world, and I almost always stay here when I\u2019m in town. It’s popular with travelers looking to chill and smoke, and the bar area gets very busy at night. It may not be the cheapest hostel in the city, but the showers are good, and the pillows and beds are super comfy. There are charging points by each of the beds too. Because of its famous reputation, it\u2019s almost always full, so it\u2019s easy to make friends. Stay at the downtown location if you want more space and a bigger bar.<\/p>\n\n
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\nThere’s also an uptown location near Vondelpark<\/a> that is a bit quieter and more relaxed, but it’s a lot smaller.<\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPlanning a trip to Europe?<\/h5>\r\n
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