Amsterdam Hostel Cosmos

Amsterdam (City Centre)

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Address	Nieuwe Nieuwstraat 17-1, Amsterdam (City Centre), North-Holland, Netherlands Map
Price	High season 29.50 / low season 23.50 Check Current Prices by Date Here

Location/Contact

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Description

Features

Lockers
Free Breakfast
Phones (public or in room)
Travel information provided
Bar
Lounge / Common space
Bike Rental
Free City Tours

Ratings & Comments

3.1 Average from 18 Ratings

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Comment by Jane, Romania

September 2009

Basic and clean
Stayed one night in a six-bed dorm in march 2009. Clean, basic, and small, the room had a sink, mirror, and TV and was well heated. Maybe too heated for my friend who slept near the heater (she couldn't touch it because it was too hot). Otherwise very nice with helpful staff, basic breakfast in a very small room (but what do you expect, it's Amsterdam!). The reception room, breakfast room, and computer room were one and the same. The toilet on our floor was the tiniest one I've ever seen and I didn't use the showers so I don't know about them. There were lockers on our room and you could rent a key. Haven't been bitten by any bedbugs when I stayed there. Must have been eaten by Simba the cat.

Comment by Pierre, Italia

September 2008

Most friendly hostel in Amsterdam
Really friendly hostel. Best welcome I've had from a hostel. The guys working there especially Yazine was great and made us feel really welcome. yazine was knowledgeable and informative. I'd stay here again.

Comment by Robbie, USA

August 2007

Glad to have stayed!
My train arrived at 11 p.m. on a July evening. I've tried three other hostels and they were all full. Then I tried Cosmos and they got one bed left in a six-bed dorm so I gladly took it. The staff was really friendly and helpful. The room is quite basic. It does have a basin so that's good. I didn't count but there doesn't seem like many bathrooms and showers, so I imagine there could be times when one has to wait. Since I got up early the next morning (to catch a flight), I didn't have to wait to use the shower. I had to leave before 8 a.m., so I didn't get to try breakfast. The staircase leading up to the reception area and my room is very narrow, which makes it a little though if you have a bigger size luggage (the staff did offer to help to take it to my room). Overall, I'm glad they had that one bed for me that night!

Comment by Igor Drljaca, Canada

July 2007

Great little hostel in the heart of Amsterdam
Great little hostel in the heart of Amsterdam. The location is awesome, as is the character. The staff are helpful and friendly as are the travelers we've met there. Good atmosphere. However if you are seriously allergic to cats be sure to take you allergy meds before you arrive or book somewhere else, even the helpful staff warn you about this.

Comment by Nathan

August 2006

This hostel was relaxing! the staff were really friendly and went out of there way to tell us all the hotspots when we got there late at night. the stairs are a bit tricky especially after being out in "cafe's" all night -- only thirty people max which is good cause it creates a close atmosphere and really chilled out. pity we could only stay one night, would definitely go again.

Comment by Marnie

June 2006

I had an excellent time there! Great staff and really good atmosphere. There is a kind cat that is always walking around the building and you can see as many movies as you wish! By the way they have a nice breakfast in the morning, for free!

Comment by Cherie

October 2005

This is the worst hostel ever — and I didn't even stay here. I made a reservation, and called to cancel, and they told me I couldn't cancel, or they would charge my credit card. I told them, fine, I would come, and then when I arrived that night, they gave away my room. I asked the guy for help and he was such a jerk and kept yelling at me "This is a business, you're trying to play me." After he told me to go sleep on the street, he also yelled "F- you." I was not rude or mean, I was trying to be really nice, but he was not being waved. NEVER EVER stay here. Staff are VERY RUDE!

Comment by Joy

April 2005

This was my favorite hostel during my travels! The staff are awesome. The rooms are a bit small, and there aren't many showers, but that wasn't a problem. The beds were very comfortable, and the staff had really good advice on fun things to do. The cat could be a problem if you are allergic to cats, but I thought having a resident cat was freaking awesome! I would definitely come back!

Comment by Ryan Filomio

March 2005

I thought this hostel was perfect for my trip to Amsterdam. Excellent location, comfortable beds, and a really nice staff. I definitely recommend this hostel to anyone visiting Amsterdam. Ps. If the staff found a camera in room 13 please e-mail me at rfilomio@hotmail.com

Comment by Big Dave

February 2005

There was a rather large piece of stuff that looked like earwax stuck to the underneath of the top bunk. I was on the lower bunk so I had to sleep with that for five days. It was a ROACH motel.

Comment by Anonymous

February 2005

Damn bedbugs!!!

Comment by Pablo

November 2004

The beds here are terrible!!! I got bitten by bedbugs and was itching and aching all of my stay! I'm not a fussy traveler; I always stay in hostels and think they are great. But this was the worst I have ever stayed in!!! TERRIBLE!!

Comment by Douglas

September 2004

It was clean, and the staff were friendly. We are definitely going back.

Comment by Blue Army

September 2004

Pretty basic lodgings.

Comment by Anonymous

March 2004

I stayed at Cosmos six months ago. I still have scars from my bed bug bites.

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