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.

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.

The Basics: Amsterdam Hostel Centre (former Hostel Granada)
Located on Amsterdam’s central Leidseplein (aka nightlife central), the Amsterdam Hostel Centre is a simple and cheap pick that’s got proximity to museums and transportation too.

Hostel Description: The one-star Euphemia Hotel sits in central Amsterdam near the Leidseplein, the Heineken Brewery and many of the city’s nightlife destinations.

The Basics: Stayokay Amsterdam Stadsdoelen
The Stayokay Stadsdoelen is part of the Stayokay hostel chain. This one, situated in the Southern Canal Ring, is the most central of the bunch. The property offers 176 beds within walking distance of many of the ‘Dam’s most major sights.

Hostel Description: The Hans-Brinker Budget Hotel almost laughingly touts itself as a place without added creature comforts ( “no room service, bellboys, air conditioning, mini-bars, sauna,” reads its description), but if you’re looking for cheap and no-frills, it’s the place to take a load off.

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.