Ecomama is a combination hotel and hostel slightly outside of the central area of Amsterdam. It is ecofriendly in the sense that many of the materials used are recycled and the hostel is environmentally conscious. It is a slightly pricier hostel but offers travelers a great place to relax and enjoy their time in Amsterdam.
The Location
The hostel is quite hard to find because there is no sign except for a tiny bit on the door that says "Also here: Ecomama Hotel." The entrance to the hotel/hostel is actually a coffee shop called Filter. It is located close to the Waterlooplein tram station (Tram number 9) and the Waterlooplein metro stop. It is a short walk to the Centrum neighborhood of Amsterdam where the Red Light District and Centraal Station are. It is a medium walk to the Museumplein, where the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmseum are. Public transportation is fairly easy to take, and fairly inexpensive, although the metro is only really useful for going to/from Centraal Station and the trams are not very quick.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The hostel rooms are a bit different from each other. We stayed in both a regular room (five beds) and the el cheapo room (twelve beds). The el cheapo room has standard, bunk-style beds and no lockers in the room. There are lockers outside that are free to use. There are only two power outlets for the entire room. The regular room, on the other hand, has staggered bunks that are not really bunk beds. The higher beds are not attached to the lower beds and are not directly above them. There are more power outlets in the regular room and a few lockers, although there are not as many lockers as beds (but again, more lockers are available outside).
The bedding is comfortable and clean and so are the bathrooms. There are plenty of toilets, showers, and sinks. Soap is provided and there is ample changing area inside each shower to dress/undress. There are also plenty of hooks to hold your clothes when you shower. Everything is impressively clean.
Common Spaces
There is a large common area with a long dining table, kitchen with fridge, silverware, flatware, stove, microwave. There is also a lounge area with seating. There is an honesty bar (minifridge) that the staff stocks with drinks and snacks where you drop off some money to pay for each item you remove from the fridge, on the honor system. There is also a tepee in the common area. Inside are several bed like furniture for sitting or resting.
The Wi-Fi is quick and readily accessible in all the common areas, although the Wi-Fi is very spotty in the rooms. Every other night or so, there is an activity planned by the staff. Breakfast is not included or served, although the cafe in the front of the hostel serves pretty good food (although it's fairly pricey by backpacker standards).
Summary
Ecomama is a clean, friendly hostel with plenty of amenities and great common areas. It costs a bit more than most other hostels in the area, but it is still a reasonable value because of how clean everything is and how much it offers in terms of bathroom and kitchen facilities. The atmosphere is friendly, especially around the dining table where many people can meet each other. The staff are remarkably friendly -- no matter who is working reception, they take a few minutes to sit down with each guest during check-in to go over the map and discuss attractions, transportation and the like. Overall, if you want a premium hostel away from the hustle and bustle of the Red Light District and party scene, the Ecomama has plenty to offer.
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Location and Contact
Location
• Public transport from Schiphol AMS Airport: Take a train to Amsterdam Central station. Travel time is 15 – 20 minutes. Tickets can be purchased from the ticket machines in the airport trainstation. One way tickets are 4.40 euro. From Amsterdam Central station, follow directions as above.
• Public transport from Amsterdam Central Station:
• Walk out the front entrance to the left-hand tram stop and follow the signs for the metro, take any metro leaving Central station, get out at the 'Waterlooplein' stop. From there it's a short walk. A ticket for the metro costs 2.80 euro and is valid for unlimited travel for an hour. You can buy tickets on the tram. 24 hr tickets are also available, they are 7.50 euro.
• Public transport from Amstel Bus Station:
• Take metro 51, 53 or 54 to Central Station and get out at stop 'Waterlooplein'. From there it's a short walk.
• Taxi:
• Take a taxi to Valkenburgerstraat 124. From the airport the distance is 17.3 km, travel time approx. 20 minutes without traffic. A taxi should cost around 45 euro for a regular taxi (holds up to 4 people), 55 euro for a minivan. Taxis are obligated to turn on the meter, which starts at 2.65 euro. The price per kilometer is 1.95 euro per km, waiting time 0.32 euro per minute. For a minivan the starting rate is 5.40euro, plus 2.46 euro per km, waiting time 0.37 euro per minute.
Map
Address: Valkenburgerstraat 124, Centrum, Amsterdam (Zaandam), North Holland, Netherlands
Distance to city center: 1.26 km
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Phone Number:
+31207709529
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Facilities and Amenities
Digital Nomads
Female Solo Traveller
Groups (10+ people)
Solo Traveller
Bedsheets
Lockers in Lobby
Lockers in Rooms
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
Wi-Fi in Rooms
Bike Rental
Breakfast
City Tours
Dinner
Parking
Pub Crawls
Towels
24 Hour Security
Air Conditioning
Bar
Bike Tours
Board Games
Book Collection/Exchange
Clothes Dryer
Concierge/Info Desk
Credit Card Payments
Cultural Tour/Class
Entirely Non-Smoking
Evening Entertainment
Food/Restaurant
Hair Dryers
Hot Showers
Kitchen
Laundry
Lounge Area
Movie Library/Rental
Outdoor Seating
Power Point/Sockets in Rooms
TV
Themed Dinner Nights
Walking Tours
Airport Pickup
Wheelchair Accessible
Service Animals
Pet-Friendly
Genders: Males & Females
Max. Age: All Ages
Min. Age with Parent (private room): All Ages
Checkout: 12:00 (12 Noon)
Curfew: No Curfew
Lockout: No
Maximum Stay: 1 month
Minimum Stay: 2 nights
Open Dates: All Year
Reception Hours: 09:00 - 21:00
Size: Large (60-100 beds)
Female Dorm Only
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