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The Elephant Hostel, Amsterdam

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About the Hotel

17 Plantage Middenlaan, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1018 DA
Great
8.9
/10
5.0
/5

The Elephant Hostel offers a modern take on traditional hosteling with an 8.9/10 Booking.com rating. Amenities include free WiFi, a dedicated gym, and a vibrant co-working café. Guests can choose from various room types, including private family rooms and mixed dorms.

Rooms & Amenities

The Elephant Hostel features a variety of room types, including private double rooms, family accommodations for up to six people, and mixed dorms with secure personal lockers. Each room is equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom. The stylish design caters to solo travelers, groups, and families.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include a café that serves delicious food and drinks throughout the day. Nearby restaurants such as Cafe Eik en Linde and Pizzeria & Steakhouse La Roma are within a 0.5 km radius. Guests can easily enjoy local dining experiences.

Leisure & Activities

The Elephant Hostel offers leisure facilities such as a dedicated gym and a communal lounge for socializing. Guests can book activities like canal boat trips and museum cards directly. The hostel maintains a ladies-only floor for enhanced privacy.

Local Area & Transportation

The property is within walking distance of popular attractions including Artis Zoo (200 meters), Rembrandt House (1 km), and the Van Gogh Museum (2 km). Waterlooplein Station is a 10-minute walk, facilitating easy access to public transport options. The hostel is situated 17 km from Schiphol Airport.

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The Elephant Hostel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 Bunk bed
Shower
Heating
Mixed Dormitory Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 Bunk bed
Shower
Heating
Double or Twin Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Triple Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
3 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The Elephant Hostel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.1/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Children

  • Baby pushchair
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area

Room decor

  • Curtains
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The Elephant Hostel Location

17 Plantage Middenlaan, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1018 DA
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17 Plantage Middenlaan, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1018 DA
Nearby
Museum
Dutch Resistance Museum
1400 ft
Museum
NEMO Science Museum
1900 ft
Museum
Jewish Historical Museum
1900 ft
Botanical Garden
Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
1500 ft
AmsterdamThe Netherlands
Jewish Corner
1600 ft
Restaurants
Verse Pannekoeken en poffertjes
1400 ft
Plantage Kerklaan 49a
Coffee & Bites
700 ft
Plantage Middenlaan 44
Bagels & Beans
1400 ft
Roetersstraat 2A Plantagebuurt
T Eten en Drinken
1500 ft
Roetersstraat 4
Scharrebier
400 ft
Rapenburgerplein 1
Eetkunst Asmara
2800 ft
Jonas Daniel Meijerplein 8
Crea Cafe
2300 ft
Nieuwe Achtergracht 170
De Tokoman
3100 ft
Waterlooplein 327
Getting around
City Centre
Amsterdam17 min  ·  4600 ft
Airports
Schiphol (AMS)28 min  ·  11.2 mi
Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)109 min  ·  44.8 mi
Train
Amsterdam Centraal Station18 min  ·  5000 ft
Underground
Waterlooplein8 min  ·  2000 ft
Weesperplein9 min  ·  2300 ft
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
from 01:00-11:00
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Dutch
Number of rooms:
104

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Elephant Hostel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 694 verified reviews
8.9/10
Great
95%
Recommend
Breakfast
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.1/10
Comfort
9.1/10
Facilities
9.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.2/10
Location
9.1/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.6/10
Staff
9.5/10
Value for money
8.8/10
Guest reviews
based on 1463 reviews
8.9/10
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