The Elephant Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation17 Plantage Middenlaan, AmsterdamShow on map
Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, location and value.
9.0636Reviews- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.8 out of 10, at 17 Plantage Middenlaan.
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!
What this place offers
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
Rooms
9.0
Top rated
Rated 9.0 out of 10 by 636 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.8
- Service10.0
- Location9.8
- Rooms8.3
- Amenities7.8
- Value9.8
- Food & drink8.8
Guests mention
Friendly staffGood locationClean common areasAffordable pricing
Yik HeiAustraliaClean, quiet, aesthetic
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.
Climbing up to…
MurrayUnited KingdomIt was just good .
It was all fine.
EmmaAustriaKlima immer kalt eingestellt aber auf Anfrage wurde das immer geändert.
Özgür ŞahinoğluTurkeyYüksek puana karşın büyük hijyen problemleri
Konum merkeze ulaşım açısından iyi, internet bağlantısı yeterli hıza sahip, personel memnun kalınması için elinden geleni yapıyor
Temizlik hayal kırıklığıydı, yatak ve çevresinde hijyen problemleri vardı, çarşaflarda…
Else-madelenNOFirst 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.
juliaUnited StatesThere’s a lot of showers and toilets which is great. It is right in front of public transportation and very central location
1. On my first 2 nights the AC on my room was not working and in the second night for some…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
17 Plantage Middenlaan, Amsterdam
Guests rate the location 9.8 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about The Elephant Hostel
What time is check-in and check-out at The Elephant Hostel?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does The Elephant Hostel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Does The Elephant Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I check in late at The Elephant Hostel?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book The Elephant Hostel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is The Elephant Hostel?
17 Plantage Middenlaan, Amsterdam.
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