St. Christopher's at The Winston

Warmoesstraat 129, Amsterdam

Editor Reviews

  • "One of the most famous hostels in Amsterdam"
  • European Hostels Editor
  • (4 out of 5 stars)
  • St. Christopher's at the Winston overlooks the Red Light District and is one of the most famous hostels in Amsterdam. Local artist designed every room, and St. Christopher's own "Winston International Nightclub" is attached to the building. If you're for the coffee shop atmosphere, smoking rooms are available.

Property Description

The Dutch capital is a city like no other. Where else can you find guided tours of a red light district, Rembrandt's house, the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank's house, Tulips, "coffee shops" and cheap beer? Old blends into new, radical squatter art installations hang off 17th century eaves, BMW's give way to bicycles and triple strength, monk brewed beer is served up in minimalist cafes.

Right in the heart of it, just a stone's throw from the Royal Palace, between Dam Square and the Red Light District and only a 5 minute walk to the central train station, lies 'St. Christopher's at the Winston' with its unique art hotel and budget Amsterdam hostel rooms.

Most rooms and all the hallways have been designed by local artists, like the Green room, the Durex room, the Absolute Danny room and the Billy the Kid room. You're going to need some refuge from the army of unstoppable bikes so why not check into the Tranquillity Room or pass out under the watchful eye of our life size robot? All rooms are completely unique and all worth a look.

The hostel also has Amsterdam's one and only Belushi's Bar where you'll find comfy couches, good music, great food and drink promotions all year round. We have 2-4-1 drink promotions on Stella Artois, Jack Daniels & Coke, Vodka & mixer and ?1 Jägermeisters. We also cook up the best burgers around, toss some tasty salads, spice up some hot curries and roll out fresh daily specials.

The private outdoor garden overlooks the playground of the red light ladies and next door, you can get your groove back at the Winston International Nightclub. Each month the line up is steaming hot and you can see the best live music and DJs, seven nights a week.

The staff are backpacking, bilingual, friendly and integrated with everything cultural. They can hook you up with parties and venues to suit all tastes and they'll put a smile on your face as they do it.

Dam Square is a two minute walk away and a great place to get your bearings. From here you can head west to Anne Frank's house, south to the Van Gogh museum and east to Rembrandt's house. There are canal tours galore, coffee shops left, right and centre and exhibits that will make your head spin.

Facilities

  • » Breakfast Included
  • » Internet Access
  • » Linen Included
  • » Credit Cards Accepted
  • » Bar
  • » Towels
  • » Luggage Storage
  • » 24 hour reception
  • » Travel Desk/Travel Info
  • » Common Room
  • » Lift / Elevator
  • » Taxes Included in Price
  • » Nightclub
  • » Smoking Rooms

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Directions

St. Christopher's @ The Winston is on Warmoesstraat 129, between the Dam square, the Red Light District and the train Station (can you beat that???)

From Dam Square
Warmoesstraat starts on the north-east corner of the square. We are on number 129.

From the Train Station
From the big square outside the station, head towards the Victoria Hotel and follow the Damrak avenue, for about 200 meters. Turn left into Oudebrugsteeg (at the end of the cruise boats harbour). The second street, at the Chikita shop, is Warmoesstraat. Turn right into Warmoesstraat, and we are about 150 meters away, on number 129.
This is a 5 to 10 minutes walk, depending on the weight of your backpack, but without any coffe shop or bar pitstops!

From Schipol Airport
Take a train shuttle to the Train Station. Trains leave every 10 minutes between 6am and 1am, and cost less than 4 euros one-way. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes. Follow then the above instructions from the station.

Parking Facilities
There is a Public Parking o Damrak, 50 meters from the Winston. Cost is around 4? per hour.