The Basics: Heart of Amsterdam With easy proximity to Dam Square and Amsterdam’s Central Station, the self-proclaimed “design hostel” Heart of Amsterdam has budget rooms located in the Red Light District. ...full details

The Basics: Hortus Located in Plantagebuurt, about a twenty-minute walk from Amsterdam’s Central Station and just ten-minutes on foot from the Rembrandt House Museum, the Hortus is a one-star hotel that’s well poised for traveling to the main city sights. ...full details

Hostel Description Located in the southern canal ring of Amsterdam’s center, Hostel the Veteran is a budget property that’s within easy walking distance of Rembrandt Square and other major tourist sights. ...full details

Hostel Description Situated directly across the street from the expansive (and super fun!) Artis Zoo in Amsterdam’s Plantagebuurt neighborhood, the Hostel Centraal is a small hostel offering 14 rooms for backpackers ages 18-28. ...full details

Hostel Description With a prime location just off of the partially-filled Damrak canal in Amsterdam’s Red Light District (hey, the sex museum is right down the street!), the Hostel Continental Centre is a good place to lay down your backpack. ...full details

Hostel Description The giant Hostel Nieuw Slotania can accommodate 210 guests at once. It's located beyond Amsterdam’s city center, but there’s a bus and tram stop directly in front of the hostel’s front doors. If you want to go cheap and spread your wings, check this place out. ...full details

Hostel Description Located in the rollicking Red Light District, the Hostel the Globe Center is not for light sleepers. The place is equally known for its rooms and its late night sports bar.  ...full details

Hostel Description The Hostel Utopia is a simple place with rooms for bunking up and lighting up. It’s centrally located in Amsterdam’s Red Light District and has a minimum age requirement of 18. ...full details

The Basics: Hotel Mevlana The Mevlana Hostel is a smallish place located in Amsterdam’s historic center. It’s got great proximity to all the major sights and offers 17 clean, comfy rooms for less. ...full details

Hostel Description Centrally located near all of the Museumplein’s cultural attractions, the Inner Amsterdam hostel is a solid choice with all the basics included: Linen, breakfast, and Internet access are free.  ...full details

The Basics: International Budget Hostel Located in the Southern Canal district—it’s close to Leidesplein, Dam Square and the Van Gogh Museum— the International Budget Hostel offers a variety of dorm rooms, all with shared facilities.  ...full details

Hostel Description The Janson Hotel, located just outside Amsterdam’s canal ring, but near the Van Gogh Museum and within walking distance of Vondelpark, is a budget hotel that offers cheap bunks too. ...full details

Hostel Description Poised near a canal in Amsterdam’s busting Western Canal Ring, with easy access to major city sights as well as Central Station, the Hotel My Home is a budget one-star that offers dorm rooms and cheap, private twins. ...full details

The Basics: Orfeo Located within a ten-minute walk of some of Amsterdam’s most prized museums—including the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijks Museum—the Hostel Orfeo is a convenient not to mention budget-friendly place to stay. ...full details

The Basics: Passenger Ship Maria Alberta Docked in Amsterdam’s Nautisch Kwartier (Nautical Corner) near Central Station, the Passenger Ship Maria Alberta provides a B&B-style option, from communal breakfast to ship cabin lodgings, for those wanting to spend a unique night in Amsterdam. ...full details

Hostel Description Located just south of Amsterdam’s city center in the cafe-filled Pijp neighborhood, the Hostel Sarphati may be outside the canal ring, but it’s still within easy reach of major attractions and is a stone's throw from Sarphatipark. ...full details

Hostel Description Shelter City is a Christian hostel that’s centrally located near Amsterdam's Dam Platz and most major sights.  It’s a friendly place with lots of cheap-and-cheerful room types on offer. ...full details

Hostel Description The Shelter Jordan is a Christian-run hostel situated in the Western Canal Ring of Amsterdam’s city center. From here, it’s easy to get to and from most major sights. ...full details

Hostel Description Centrally located just around the corner from the famous Heineken Brewery in Amsterdam’s Southern Canal Ring, the one-star Sphinx Hotel is a basic choice with few extras. Amenities aside, It’s convenient to many tram stops and other major city sights. ...full details

The Basics: St. Christopher's at the Winston The St. Christopher’s at the Winston is a well-known hostel that’s centrally located in Amsterdam’s Red Light District. Rooms are designed by various artists and many feature original artwork.  ...full details