Despite its prepossessing museums and rich Golden Age heritage, Amsterdam is a very affordable city to visit. There is a wealth of budget bed options, from backpacker’s hostels to homely B&Bs that don’t skimp on quality. Here are 10 top hostels in Amsterdam and other affordable stays to see the best the Venice of the North has to offer.
WestViolet B&B
Violettenstraat 4, 1015 NP Amsterdam, Netherlands
Idyllically located in romantic Jordaan, you’re a short 5-minute walk from highlights like the Anne Frank House. This B&B oozes character, from its colourful pop art prints to its sun-soaked balconies. Each bedroom is also spacious, with en-suite bathrooms and plenty of natural light. Service is friendly, with a help-yourself breakfast platter to start your day. The kitchen is available for guests 24/7 if you want to fuel up before (or after) sightseeing.
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Double room at the WestViolet B&B
Kuwadro B&B Amsterdam Jordaan
Haarlemmerdijk 154, 1013 JJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
This charming guesthouse is a stone’s throw from the Anne Frank House and Westerpark. Located in the quieter reaches of trendy Jordaan, it’s the perfect base for an Amsterdam stay. Each well-maintained room comes with a comfy double bed, coffee and tea-making facilities, a fridge and a toaster for breakfast in bed. Roomy walk-in showers and welcoming, knowledgeable owners with good advice seal the deal for a blissful Amsterdam trip.
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Double room at Kuwadro B&B Amsterdam Jordaan
CityHub Amsterdam
Bellamystraat 3, 1053 BE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Situated in trendy Kinkerbuurt, next to the bustling Ten Katestraat, CityHub is the ideal budget-conscious hostel choice that’s clean, friendly and thoughtfully designed. More private than your traditional backpacking fare, guests stay in individual sound-proof pod rooms with queen-sized beds and in-built speakers. Everything else is communal, from the lounge hangout area to the self-service bar. This is all controlled with ingenious wristbands that double as keys to your pod and locker.
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Private capsules at the CityHub Amsterdam hotel
Misc Eatdrinksleep
Kloveniersburgwal 20, 1012 CV Amsterdam, Netherlands
This lovely little B&B provides a spectacular budget stay in Amsterdam. Eclectically designed with camp curios and retro finds, nightlife-seekers will love its location just moments from the Red Light District. The owners are friendly and willing to help you discover some hidden gems in the city. As for the atmosphere, each bedroom is individually designed with a quirky edge, and the lounge areas host simple but delicious breakfasts in the morning and cocktails by night.
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Hotel Misc Eatdrinksleep hotel
Tulip of Amsterdam B&B
Kloveniersburgwal 9-HS, 1011 JT Amsterdam, Netherlands
This award-winning guesthouse is located in a pretty and traditional canal house. Centrally located next to Nieuwmarkt and a short walk from the Oude Kerk, it’s a fabulous bed & breakfast in Amsterdam. While Amsterdam’s fabled nightlife surrounds you, rooms remain quiet at night. The interiors brim with charm and bold Dutch iconography, from tulip prints to antique clogs. Breakfast is homely in the house’s kitchen with a make-your-own ethos.
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Double room at theTulip of Amsterdam B&B
ClinkNOORD
Badhuiskade 3, 1031 KV Amsterdam, Netherlands
ClinkNOORD is a mainstay of Amsterdam’s hostel crowd with a convivial atmosphere and funky, contemporary aesthetic. It’s located across the IJ north of Centraal in a former Shell factory. While there are plenty of fun things to do in the area, the free ferry to the historic centre gets you to the Museum Quarter in about 20 minutes. There’s a choice of budget dorms and private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, and the hostel has a cheap breakfast buffet and café bar.
Bunk Room at ClinkNOORD
StayOkay Amsterdam Vondelpark
Zandpad 5, 1054 GA Amsterdam, Netherlands
One of the city’s most cutting-edge hostels, StayOkay benefits from a fantastic location at Amsterdam’s cultural heart. Vondelpark and the great Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are right on StayOkay’s doorstep. It has a relaxing atmosphere and fun furniture choices in its two-to-eight-bedded rooms and budget dorms. Common areas are inviting with organised activities and bicycle rentals. The breakfast is also hearty with locally baked bread and organic produce.
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Bunk Room at the Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Vondelpark
Generator Amsterdam
Mauritskade 57, 1092 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
By far, Amsterdam’s most eye-catching hostel, Generator, is located in leafy Oosterpark. It’s easy to reach all corners of Amsterdam by tram and metro, or you can investigate local sites like Tropenmuseum. Generator is situated in a former university building and makes good use of reclaimed industrial chic furniture. The former lecture theatre is now the hostel’s bar, complete with original pews. There are funky dorms, private rooms, two-bedded suites and spotless bathrooms.
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Deluxe King Room with Park View at Generador Amsterdam Hostel
The Eelhouse B&B
Tweede Lindendwarsstraat 21, 1015 LH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jordaan is home to some charming, old-school B&Bs – and the Eelhouse is no different. Located near Marnixplein for convenient city-wide access, this 17th-century house is on a picture-postcard street close to many excellent bars. Rooms are surprisingly big, with small but private bathrooms and comfy linen. All rooms have microwaves, fridges and a sink to make dining inside a breeze. Breakfast is made to order and delivered to your room every morning.
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Double room at the The Eelhouse B&B
St Christopher’s at the Winston
Warmoesstraat 129, 1012 JA Amsterdam, Netherlands
St Christopher’s is a lively hostel near the bustling Red Light District. The on-site bar is a local hub and a fine place to spend the evening. Rooms are vibrant with striking visual flair and a choice of dorms, singles and doubles. All rooms offer en-suite bathrooms, including dorms. The hostel has a historical edge as a former haunt for Amsterdam’s thriving 1980s art scene.
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Bunk Room at the St Christophers Inn The Winston Hostel
