Amsterdam hostels: Under $75

46 cheap sleeps in Amsterdam (See 435 more Amsterdam cheapies by doing a HostelSearch)

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$14
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7.4 guest rating
#1 on the map

Heart of AmsterdamHostel

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 118/120 (Red Light District)

Distance to city center: 0.46 km (0.29 miles)

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.

Heart of Amsterdam, Amsterdam

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$34
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7.8 guest rating
#2 on the map

HortusOther

Plantageparklaan 8 (Plantagebuurt)

Distance to city center: 1.45 km (0.90 miles)

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.

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$40

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6.5 guest rating
#3 on the map

Hostel The VeteranHostel

Herengracht 561 (Southern Canal Ring)

Distance to city center: 1.01 km (0.63 miles)

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.

Hostel  The Veteran, Amsterdam
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$25
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6.0 guest rating
#4 on the map

Hostel CentraalHostel

Plantage Kerklaan 19 (Plantagebuurt)

Distance to city center: 1.45 km (0.90 miles)

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.

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$17
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7.8 guest rating
#5 on the map

Hostel Continental City CentreHostel

Oude Burg Steeg 21 (Historical Center)

Distance to city center: 0.43 km (0.27 miles)

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.

Hostel Continental City Centre, Amsterdam
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$15
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6.4 guest rating
#6 on the map

Hostel Nieuw SlotaniaHostel

Slotermeerlaan 133 (Outer Amsterdam)

Distance to city center: 4.81 km (2.99 miles)

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.

Hostel Nieuw Slotania, Amsterdam
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$11
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6.5 guest rating
#7 on the map

Hostel the Globe Center1 star hotel

Oude Zijds Voorburgwal 3 (Red Light District)

Distance to city center: 0.65 km (0.40 miles)

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. 

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$17
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5.9 guest rating
#8 on the map

Hostel UtopiaHostel

nieuwezijds voorburgwal 132 (Red Light District)

Distance to city center: 0.16 km (0.10 miles)

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.

Hostel Utopia, Amsterdam

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$25

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7.6 guest rating
#9 on the map

Hotel Mevlana1 star hotel

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 160 (Historical Center)

Distance to city center: 0.05 km (0.03 miles)

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.

Hotel Mevlana, Amsterdam
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$17
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6.6 guest rating
#10 on the map

Inner Amsterdam2 star hotel2 star hotel

Wanningstraat 1 (Rijksmuseum & Vondelpark)

Distance to city center: 2.09 km (1.30 miles)

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. 

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$16
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7.3 guest rating
#11 on the map

International Budget HostelHostel

Leidsegracht 76 Amsterdam 1016 CR (The Jordaan)

Distance to city center: 1.08 km (0.67 miles)

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. 

International Budget Hostel, Amsterdam
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$11
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6.3 guest rating
#12 on the map

Janson2 star hotel2 star hotel

Frans van Mierisstraat 69A (Rijksmuseum & Vondelpark)

Distance to city center: 2.27 km (1.41 miles)

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.

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$69

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8.1 guest rating
#13 on the map

My Home1 star hotel

Haarlemmerstraat 82 (Western Canal Ring)

Distance to city center: 0.72 km (0.44 miles)

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.

My Home, Amsterdam

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7.6 guest rating
#14 on the map

Orfeo1 star hotel

Leidsekruisstraat 14 (Southern Canal Ring)

Distance to city center: 1.19 km (0.74 miles)

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.

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$69

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9.1 guest rating
#15 on the map

Passenger Ship Maria AlbertaGuesthouse

Oosterdok (Plantagebuurt)

Distance to city center: 1.35 km (0.84 miles)

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.

Passenger Ship Maria Alberta, Amsterdam
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$21
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#16 on the map

Shelter CityHostel

Barndesteeg 21 1012 BV (Red Light District)

Distance to city center: 0.56 km (0.35 miles)

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.

Shelter City, Amsterdam
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$16
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7.9 guest rating
#17 on the map

Shelter JordanHostel

Bloemstraat 179 (The Jordaan)

Distance to city center: 0.93 km (0.58 miles)

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.

Shelter Jordan, Amsterdam
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$15
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5.3 guest rating
#18 on the map

Sphinx Hotel1 star hotel

Weteringschans 82 (Southern Canal Ring)

Distance to city center: 1.61 km (1.00 miles)

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.

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8.3 guest rating
#19 on the map

St. Christopher's at the WinstonOther

Warmoesstraat 129 (Red Light District)

Distance to city center: 0.38 km (0.23 miles)

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. 

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7.6 guest rating
#20 on the map

Stayokay Amsterdam StadsdoelenHostel

Kloveniersburgwal 97 1011 KB (Southern Canal Ring)

Distance to city center: 0.69 km (0.43 miles)

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.

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