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The Bulldog Hotel
86%
(Red Light District)
"Of all the places we traveled this summer, the Bulldog is at the top of my list. We met so many people and the location was great. I can't wait to come back!" … "The food here was actually the best I had at a hostel in Western Europe, next to a hostel in Switzerland. They served an array of meats and cheeses to make sandwiches on very soft bread, yogurt, granola cereal, coffee, tea, and juice. I was actually very surprised. The hostel was extremely clean, also the second best in Western Europe on my trip, and there was a nice lounge...
Lucky Lake Hostel
85%
(Vinkeveen)
"We stayed at Lucky Lake Hostel from 23rd till 26th September 2006. The place is extremely lovely, friendly, and nice, just as all the staff members. It is very clean and comfortable and also funny. We had our own guard, a "Dino" in front of the caravan. Many people would pay a lot of money to spend some time in a surrounding like this. But here you don't have to. The very-downtown of Amsterdam is can be reached less then half an hour. The Ajax Stadium is even much closer, if you want to visit a soccer game, or just to see a huge stadium....
St. Christopher's Inn - The Winston
85%
"Good fun hostel, great location - The hostel is in an awesome place, halfway up Warmoesstrat, which is the street to be on when in Amsterdam. I stayed in an eight-bed dorm for E 27 a night, which is a bit pricey but it was early July. The dorm had a shower and separate toilet of its own, both of which were pretty clean, which was nice. The hostel also houses Belushi's bar which is pumping, we got there on a monday at 6 p.m. and it was already pretty busy, when we came back in from exploring the city at about 9 it was packed and stayed that...
The Flying Pig Downtown Hostel
83%
(Old Centre)
"this was the funnest pplace to stay. who cares if the showers are a bit scummy? the staff were cool, and the free brekky ok. i loves the pillow area and the all nite b ar. great position. above all, its not the scary, druggy place its made out to be (but i can be if you want). you can chill here too, and you dont have to get super stoned if you dont want to. loved it. the double bed dorm was cool and cheap" … "Amazing - this was the best hostel ever. the reception/bartenders are amazing and so helpful. the hostel was super clean and...
The Flying Pig Uptown Hostel
82%
(City Centre)
"This was the best hostel I have ever stayed in. I had a 4-bed room, and it was very comfortable with an unbelievably huge shower! I swear you could run around in it! It's in a great location, better than the downtown hostel, and the neighborhood is beautiful and safe. The staff and the people there were all so nice. I met the coolest people. The only drawback is that the internet is free, but there are only 5 computers so people are ALWAYS on them just jacking around. But I would definitely stay here over and over again!" … "Great...
HI - Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark Hostel
81%
"Excellent hostel! We've stayed there twice. Rooms are spotlessly clean and reasonably priced. You even get a free drink at the bar each time you stay! There is a pretty good-sized common room, pool table, foosball, a separate (tobacco) smoking room, and a very reasonably priced bar/restaurant that stays open till 1 a.m. The front desk staff are friendly and helpful — they sell tickets to most of the major sights in the city at a discount. Only downsides are that there tend to be large school groups that come through that can clog up the...
International Budget Hostel
79%
(City Centre)
"Great location. It had a clean and safe environment, and a very friendly and helpful staff. They were cool about the banking problems I had, and cool about my using their fridge, safe, etc. Internet use was cheap! I haven't been to any other hostels, but when I go back to Amsterdam I will use this one again!" … "Best Value in Amsterdam City Center! - Owner Marjory, John, receptionists Tim and Merav are the nicest people you'll meet in Amsterdam. They'll make your stay warm and welcoming. The location is excellent and facilities clean,...
HI - Stayokay Amsterdam Stadsdoelen Hostel
77%
"I spent 1 night there - it is a very good hostel which I would recommend. Though I stayed at 16-beds dormitory, I liked it. The room was large and clean, the bed very comfortable, the sheets nice. There is buffet breakfast included, and you can eat as much as you want. The lockers are also free, and they are really huge! You can easily put there your bag, even if it is big. The lockers are located outside the room, which was very good, because nobody bothers you at night by opening and closing the lockers. There are electronic keys both to...
Bob's Youth Hostel
75%
"I haven't been there in awhile. It's a great place. You should leave your judgements elsewhere. A place to sleep is a place to sleep. I always look forward to that. Miss Kortmann used to work there... does anyone remember her? If so e-mail shadesheavy@hotmail.com." … "Bob's Youth Hostel has the best staff ever! There's a fantastic atmosphere at the cafe, making it ever so easy to socialise. The steps are steep, indeed, but 'thanks' to the wee man sitting at the bottom of the stairs who was always ready to rescue us. It's not your place...
Hans Brinker Budget Hotel
70%
(City Centre)
"Great!! A lot of fun! And nice people!! The bed was ok! And a clean shower!!" … "I've been to Amsterdam twice in the span of two months and stayed at five different hostels. This is definitely by far my favorite. It's cheap, very central and the rooms are clean and comfortable. The bar in the basement is a plus and the staff are generally friendly and helpful. I would recommend it to anyone, especially if you were looking for a relaxed fun place to meet other people and sleep for cheap. Just beware of the wide-eyed massive school...
Amsterdam Hostel Cosmos
69%
(City Centre)
"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." … "Most friendly hostel in Amsterdam - Really friendly hostel. Best welcome I've had from a hostel. The guys working there especially Yazine was...
Hostel The Globe Centre
69%
"Great shady hostel - For our first time experience in Amsterdam, The Globe was a great place. Our room was clean, bathroom was ok. Food in the bar was better than other places in the red light district. We will definitely book there for our trip back next year!" … "This play may have more experimental people like myself, but who cares? Have fun! My room was very clean and the curtain/rug color scheme was fantastic. The showeres were big enopugh for you and a lucky companion (Trevor for me)... Toodles." … "QUALITY!! I stayed here...
Inner Amsterdam
69%
"One of the best hostels I've ever been in. It is located ten to fifteen minutes walking from the city center (very reasonable distance). The room I stayed in was very, very clean, They changed the sheets every day, every bed has a lamp right next to it, the bathroom and shower were located in the room itself (which is a very good plus!), and were really clean and of a high standard. There are several internet points (which were quite expensive to use -- 1 euro for thirty minutes I think) that usually works fine (sometimes some of the...
Budget Hotel Tourist Inn
69%
"I stayed there when I was on R&R in Amsterdam. I loved it. The service was great, they were very helpful with everything I needed. They were very knowledgeable of the area. The location was great, right downtown, a short walk from everything. They had a fast lift that got you up and down to your room in no time at all. They also had a twenty-four-hour-a-day desk person and asked everyone to show there room key when they came in, I liked that it is good for security. The next I go to Amsterdam that is the only place I will stay." …...
Heart of Amsterdam Hostel
68%
"A1 -- just plain fantastic! - I was here for eight days and i must say to everyone at the hostel that they do a fantastic job here and made me and my friend feel very welcome and safe! If you are thinking about going to amsterdam then you should consider this place as its right in the heart of it all and well its damn comfy as well. I will return to the same place but when its a little warmer next time! Once again well done to all the staff -- made my stay in amsterdam even better!" … "Location - Best location. had a blast here. The...
The White Tulip Youth Hostel
67%
(Red Light District)
"This is a seriously cool place." … "This is by far the best hostel I used in Amsterdam. All the beds are there to hide in and you get a good view of the whole city. And the Irish bar was well suited for our needs!!" … "This was one of the best hostel experiences I've ever had. I'd highly recommend this to anyone travelling to Amsterdam. Some details: LOCATION: It's in the red light district, above a bar (4-5 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. happy hour) and right next to anything and everything the red light district has to offer. It's a nice...
Amsterdam Centre
66%
"Worst Hostel in the World! - DO NOT STAY HERE!!! This is without a doubt the worst hostel I have ever stayed at. I have stayed in hundreds of hostels and never felt so strongly about one that I wanted to write a review before, but I cannot let this disgrace of a hostel go unnoticed. The main reason we chose the hostel was because it had a modern website, but it turned out that this was full of pure lies. The whole place was dingy, dirty, and cramped, the 'en-suite' in the rooms was actually a sink, no shower or toilet, in fact there was...
Hostel Lum 'n Abner
64%
"Brilliant! - if you enjoy meeting new people in strange quirky places (like i do) then the hostel is just perfect! the mixture of characters that work and stay at the hostel is lovely! added to the fact that the boat is original in its own aesthetics and basic amenities really brings one to a sense of joy waking up each morning not know one who he might talk to at breakfast! It's great." … "Bizarre and cozy - We showed up around 11:30 after the stupid cabby drove us in circles for half an hour, we were graciously accepted with a cold...
Marnix Hotel & Hostel
64%
"I highly recommend the Marnix. I stayed in a twin room with shared facilities. The room was basic but clean and had a wash basin. The bathroom and toilet were both very modern and clean. The location was good - it's within walking distance of the Van Gogh Museum and a tram ride or 20 minute walk to the red light district." … "me and a friend stayed at this hotel june 2005 we found it clean, well looked after, service was friendly and helpful. we would recommend this hostel to anyone without a doubt." … "This hostel was ok. The...
Hotel Annemarie
60%
(City Centre)
"We stayed the first week of March at the Hotel Annemarie. We were recommended to this hotel by other friends who stayed here. We phoned the hotel and said that our flight would arrive very late, and the manager offered to pick us up for free. When we arrived at airport we saw one little handsome guy with a bird talking to the police. He looked at my friend who called the hotel and said, "Are you Pacho?" We said yes, and he explained to us that police wanted to arrest him because he was asking all the Spanish youngsters at the gate if they...
Hotel/Hostel Aroza
59%
"Bad Ass - This was definitely the shadiest place I have ever stayed! But, I had a great time at the Aroza hostel. I met lots of nice "random" people and had a great time. Look out for Christoph, a "super swedish" hippie that I guarantee will out smoke anybody you have ever met. Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed. Overall for not having reservations, a wonderful place to gain valuable life experiences. Don't expect much from the staff because they were too high from all of the hash they smoked." … "Very cool - If you travel...
Hotel Croydon
40%
"This was the most disgusting place i have ever been in. It was so bad we checked out and went and stayed somewhere else. The room smelt, the carpet was stained, the sheets had holes, there was graffiti on the inside of the rooms and urine on a wall." … "It was like faulty towers without the comedy - this place is the most awful place i have ever stayed in. there was graffiti on the wall out of the two rooms we looked at. this one was the best -- the other had no window. there was a hole were the window was. though the TV was not...
Shelter Jordaan Hostel
82%
(Jordaan)
"Great place, nice people, good food (especially the french toast). Very relaxed atmosphere. :)" … "Ok, for a Christian hostel this place was great. Everyone is really laid back and we made friends with all the staff. I'm not one to come all the way to Amsterdam to have a "nice" time, but this place was really good. The courtyard place is really cool, too. It totally was an oasis in the middle of — well, you know! Anywho, if I ever go back to Amsterdam, I know where I'm staying." … "This was one of best places I stayed in during...
Shelter City Hostel
80%
"I was planning on just staying one night and moving on to Brussels, but the staff were so great that they persuaded me to stay four nights! They even took me out and showed me the sights in their free time. The dorms were okay--there were sixteen beds in my room, but there were dividing walls between the bunks, which meant there was reasonable privacy. The bathrooms were some of the cleanest I've found in Europe--great job, guys!" … "The four nights I stayed here were some of my best nights in Europe last summer. With a wonderful...
Durty Nellys Inn
78%
"This place rocks. My friend and I were there for nine days, and everyone really looked after us. We will definitely be back. It's in an excellent location for everything, and the pub drinks are a good price, as well." … "I've been to Amsterdam four times and always stat at Durty Nellys. It's very clean, friendly, and centrally located. The Irish Pub downstairs is always a good place to get a beer." … "I only just got back from Nellys. Top place, real close to Dam Square and the red light district. It's clean, bloody friendly,...



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Amsterdam Travel Tips & Suggestions

Tina
I've visited Amsterdam many times -- great place.
yac
My friend and I went to Amsterdam this summer. Now, I had heard all the stories about what goes on and what to do, but you don't know anything until you go. All the stories in the world can't do this place justice. The Dutch are really friendly and laid back people, the prostitutes were much better than you can imagine (if you're into that), the weed has got to be some of the best in the world, and the city was amazingly beautiful. There's way more to do there than just smoke weed and sleep with whores. It was a once in a lifetime visit.
Fernando Vezzosi
It is not safe to sleep in the streets. Trust me. Many weirdos appear at any time, with more drugs than blood in their veins, and you don't feel safe at all. It is not safe either to sleep on the street benches in full daylight -- I was awakened (read: kicked) by a very angry Dutch policeman.
TARASA
I have been thinking about moving to Amsterdam. I have never been there but I figure you only live once. The whole city stands for everything I have based my life on -- sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll.
Psst ! Charlie! Charlie!
There's nowhere like this place. We still go back even with a young family -- there's something for everyone. We brought back some "duty free" -- the dealers in the RLD make me laugh!
Tommy McAteer
I went for three days and can't remember a thing.
damian
I was here in October 2006. It was fantastic. You must come here and have fun.
KENNY
I live in Glasgow so I know a great city when I see one, and Amsterdam is great. Great hash and weed for great prices. Great museums and buildings, if you like that sort of thing. Red Light District is a must see. I thought all whores were ugly, but not in the Dam. Not as scary a place as everyone makes out. All in all a great city.
Alex
Wow, Amsterdam -- the rumours are true! What an amazing place to stay, so laid back and relaxed. The Red Light District is not nearly as scary as people to say. At the very least, just go there for a look, you'll be amazed by how differently people live here, and the Red Light District pretty much sums that up. Give the Sex Museum a tour as well. It might sound creepy but parts of it were hilarious! But be careful, while it might seem like anything goes in Amsterdam, some things will definitely get you into trouble -- taking pictures in the Red Light District, for example.
Anonymous
Great place! The coffeshops are amazing. For the older hippies try Dutch Flowers. I smoked with two seventy-year-old sailors and heard some great stories. (The hash and weed -- fantastic!). The Van Gogh museum and Rijks museum are must-sees. A ferry to the town of Markin will let you enjoy a small Dutch town that if you wander far enough, you can see the classic windmills. When you first dock you are spilled out into a very touristy part but keep exploring into the town and you will see farmland and windmills. The Dutch are very friendly open laid back. The U.S. could learn a lot from them. If you haven't been to Amsterdam, regardless of age, go!
Just
I am born Dutch and have lived in Amsterdam for more than twenty-five years. To all those worried about drug dealers on the streets -- do not worry, ignore the poor suckers who are basically selling only cheap sh*t to ignorant people who don´t know how to say "no thank you." Please understand as well that the people selling drugs on the streets are really just poor addicts who should not be taken seriously. They will never be aggressive, by the way. Why should we put them in prison? They just look for the sucker who wants to make their day by buying their washpowder or henna powder for five hundred times its value. Real suckers will get high from this anyhow! Enjoy Amsterdam, and do not think that everybody smokes all this stuff. Most Amsterdammers do not use drugs. You can have a great time without it as well!
Hanna
I'm sure your parents are not so happy about your coming here, but it is a great city. And I'm planning to come here annually, just to be able to stand my everyday life. Love it or leave it.
Anonymous
Well, what can I say about Dam... best place ever to be at. It's like God gave us a place to go and have the time of our lives. Everybody's cool, you get high at all times, drink, get high, pay 50 euros for a hooker at the red light district, and have a damn good sex. Then you go to coffee shop and toast it up again, and then u get some white widow and get knocked out. Eat some space cakes (make sure u don't leave the coffee shop while high on space cakes), then u go around and have the pleasure of seeing that beautifull city. Go to the hemp museum and the sex museum as well, book hostels in advance, chill with all them hot chickas, and try 2 get hooked up... before u go 2 bed (if u do) have some hash, if u don't go 2 bed get some of them magic mushrooms!!! Have fun always.
Anonymous
Amsterdam is great. Whether you're looking to enjoy the night-life, drugs, or sightsee, there is something for everyone. The area around Central Station is super touristy. Spend a day in that area and then move on. Go to the Pijp and shop at the Albert Cuyp Market, spend a day in Vondelpark, or go to the Jordaan and hang with locals in the coffee shops. Eat at a place called Abe Vento at 2 Plantage Kerklaan, they have great cheap Italian food. Also try the cheap falafels in Rembrantplein (Maoz was my personal favourite). There is also a soup place called Soup En Zo at the Waterlooplein that has amazing soup.
Anonymous
Make sure you book well inadvance. I'm just about to go and have had some rather fortunate luck in getting a cheap hostel with a good rep, but I have been sweating for the last couple of days.
T.L.G.
AMSTERDAM! What's not to love? Me and my best friend traveled for a month around Europe and Amsterdamwas one of our favorite places! First, go to the INTERNET CAFE or the BULLDOG next to BOOM CHICAGO if you stay at VONDELPARK. You can drink and smoke and play some pool. The music is off the hook and if you decide to shroom...there are incredible pictures coming right out of the wall!!! You also HAVE to get the cone fries!! They are soooo good! Nothing like em'. For sure you have to go to MULIN ROUGE or a live sex show! You have to totally experience the life! You should also bring some cash to buy the best weed in the world! About 13 euro well get you high! Bikes are everywhere...so travel that way or do what the locals do...foot it. Oh, and mind the fashion there. You can get some cute fashion ideas, or don'ts! Oh, and there are not too many R&B type clubs. But, the music is a great mix. You hear the sh*t that you don't hear in the States. Oh, and go to the coffee shops that rock BOB MARLEY all the time. You really experience everyday life in AMSTERDAM! I will never forget the ROCKERY!!!!! The celling fans were so fresh. OH, AND DO SMOKE HASH! It will knock you on your ass! One hit and you are lit!!! Lets, see.....be careful because you can get worn out easy there. You wake up at like 7 and go to bed at NEVER! OH, and the best tip that I can give that no one really has mentioned is to stay in HOSTELS not hotels. Hostels are where you meet other backpackers! Have fun....and blow one in the air for me...
Anonymous
You can buy a stolen bike from just about anyone walking around with a bike for the same price as renting it for a few days. Be sure to buy a good lock though. And then, when you go back, you can use it again!
Becky
Amsterdam is the best place in the world, if only others could follow the world would be a better place. Amsterdam has it sorted.
Paul
Great city!! Not just for the reasons most people will say (coffee shops , etc.). It just has so much on offer... museums, shops, bars, cheap accommodation, friendly people, canals! It is a great experience!
Gino
Amsterdam is the town to visit. What is good about it? To begin with: everything! Coffe shops, museums, restaurants, and of course the red light district. If you have to travel once in a lifetime, visit Amsterdam.
Lisa
Amsterdam is a lovely place. Everyone here travels around on bikes because the land is so flat, so be careful to look out for bikes when crossing the road! Book accommodations in the city well in advance and haggle with the people on the door of Madame Toussauds if you go there because they will drop their prices willingly!
Anonymous
Amsterdam is a wicked city for a nice smoke lots to see and lots of places to visit, but be warned, drug addicts are not the friendly type and avoid the areas where they are, especially in the area near the church.
Indiana Andy
When in Amsterdam, be respectful, have fun... u can sleep when yer dead!
Rob
It is really easy to get lost in Amsterdam, so bring a good map. Do not get the Amsterdam pass unless you either plan on going to a lot of museums. Most of the museum and attractions are a short walk from the center canal or Red Light District. Try renting a bike. It is the best way to get around town.
Ade Pritchard
First time I've been here in over five years, prices have rocketed though. One Tip, book accommodations in advance (even in April) as I've just had to fork out $90 for a hotel.
oz
Not a good place to be a hero. Don't mess with the street dealers. Just shut up and keep walking.
J Wilkinson
Word of warning in and around Amsterdam, be aware of the many vagrants, drug dealers etc. that hang around mainly the Red Light district and the main drag in from the railway station (Damrak) if they approach you or bump into you just walk away as they may accuse you of banging into them and making them drop their drugs, which you will be asked to pay for in a polite way, well, polite for a drug dealer anyway.
Amanda
The greatest thing about Amsterdam, well one of the greatest things, is that everything is so laid back. People aren't up in arms about anything. You can sit at 10 AM and have an Amstel Light at the cafe in Vondelpark and no one thinks poorly of you. The city is beautiful, outside the red light district, by day with fabulous street markets. So many markets and so much cheap shopping - the fruit stands are amazing! Then at night, the city comes alive in different ways. Amsterdam is quite diverse; go shopping, go to the beach, go to the coffee shops, do it all. It is an experience one will NEVER forget!
Robert
Be warned that Amerstam has a lot of pick pockets.
Anonymous
The best thing about Amsterdam (that isn't inhaled) are all the cheap falafel places. Look for one with a bar that lets you add your own toppings.
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