The Elephant Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation, 3-star17 Plantage Middenlaan, Amsterdam, NH, 1018 DA, AmsterdamShow on map
Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, location and cleanliness.
9.437Reviews- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.7 out of 10, at 17 Plantage Middenlaan, Amsterdam, NH, 1018 DA.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
Discover the charm of Amsterdam at The Elephant Hostel, a perfect retreat in the heart of the city.
Comfortable Accommodations With 120 cozy guest rooms, you'll enjoy a restful stay complemented by complimentary wireless internet access to keep you connected.
Delicious Breakfast Options Start your day right with a scrumptious continental breakfast available daily from 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM, so you can fuel up for your next adventure.
Social Spaces and More Unwind in our inviting communal living room or sip your favorite drink at the bar/lounge while our attentive multilingual staff is ready to assist with tour and ticket arrangements.
What this place offers
- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Wheelchair accessible
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
Rooms
9.4
Top rated
Rated 9.4 out of 10 by 37 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness9.3
- Service9.8
- Location9.7
- Rooms9.3
- Amenities9.3
- Value9.3
- Food & drink8.8
Guests mention
CleanlinessServiceLocationRoom QualityAmenities
SindreCentral, but quiet.
Stayed for 8 nights, park and museums near by, as is cafés supermarkets and coffee shops. Tram stops right outside. Postbox for mailing postcarrds right across the street, walking distance to Dam Square...
AdrianaThe staff was very friendly and the hostel is located less than a 15 minute tram ride from central station.
KepConvenient location and well maintained hostel - rooms were quiet, sufficient privacy, and slept through the night comfortably
SindreCentral, cozy, and clean.
Great place, top standard, cozy lounge / café. Comfy beds, clean bathrooms and showers, both spacious. Central location, a great stay. Going back there in a week for a longer stay...
CaseyClean modern and friendly staff.
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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, NH, 1018 DA, Amsterdam
Guests rate the location 9.7 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
No children
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No pets
No smoking anywhere on the property
Pets. Pets not allowed
Accessibility. No elevators
General. Professional property host/manager
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.
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Make use of convenient amenities, which include a communal living room and tour/ticket assistance.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- 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
Does The Elephant Hostel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is breakfast included at The Elephant Hostel?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does The Elephant Hostel have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
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. 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, NH, 1018 DA, Amsterdam.
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