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The Elephant Hostel

17 Plantage Middenlaan, Amsterdam, NL

9 guest rating· 636 reviews

About this hotel

Prime Location

Located in the heart of Amsterdam, The Elephant Hostel is steps away from popular attractions like Royal Theater Carré and Dam Square. Guests can easily explore the city's vibrant culture and history.

Comfortable Accommodation

The hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with city views from select balconies. Guests can enjoy a cozy stay with essential amenities like bed linen and towels provided in each room.

Multilingual Staff

With reception staff fluent in multiple languages including German, English, Spanish, and Dutch, guests can receive personalized recommendations and assistance during their stay.

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Rooms & rates

Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 12 Beds

Sleeps 1 · 33 m² · Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating

Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 5 · 15 m² · 5× Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 24 Beds

Sleeps 1 · 42 m² · Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating

Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 9 Beds

Sleeps 1 · 33 m² · Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating

6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 6 · 16 m² · 6× Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Heating

Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room 15 Beds

Sleeps 1 · 33 m² · Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating

Triple Room

Sleeps 3 · 16 m² · 3× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Seating Area

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 16 m² · Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating

Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 16 Beds

Sleeps 1 · 33 m² · Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
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  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Pub crawls
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Strollers

Location

What guests say9636 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Good location+ Clean common areas+ Affordable pricing− Dirty bathrooms− Poor maintenance− Missing amenities
Cleanliness7.8
Service10.0
Location9.8
Room Quality8.3
Amenities7.8
Value for Money9.8

Perfect stay!

10.0

Fantastic hostel. Clean, friendly, comfortable.

Mehnaz. (Better known as Sunny) · GB · 2026-10-31

Guest review

10.0

Very central

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Isa · TR · 2026-10-30

Sehr angenehmen.

8.0

Lobby im Hostel ist echt angenehm im Design und zum sitzen, nice Snacks, hilfsbereites Personal. Betten(Boxen) sehr bequem.

− Dusche total feucht und nass, es war zwar sauber, aber man musste immer zuerst nach anderen Menschen das Wasser wegwischen. Ich weiß nicht ob das wegen ADE war oder vielleicht ist Amsterdam so teuer, aber der Preis fürs schlafen in einer Box mit mehreren Menschen in einem Zimmern ist schon sehr hoch.

Marta · DE · 2026-10-29

Boujee Hostel stay

10.0

Staff friendly, good location on tramline and the bed was comfy! Also free coffee voucher was appreciated. Moreover I bought some yoghurt and granola in the morning and it was amazing. I would say this is a premium hostel.

− Some people left the bathroom a bit manky but I did see staff cleaning a lot so not their fault.

William · GB · 2026-10-29

Lugar muito confortável e lindo

10.0

Absolutamente tudo, muito bem localizado e muito bonito

Priscilla · BR · 2026-10-28

Guest review

8.0

Buena ubicación. Rico cafe de cortesia!

Andrea · AR · 2026-10-27

Good to know

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A deposit may be required at the property.