/
7.6

3,337 reviews

Heart of Amsterdam Hostel

Heart of Amsterdam Hostel

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 118/120 , Amsterdam, Netherlands

Choose dates to view prices

Free wifi

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Heart of Amsterdam Hostel

Welcome to Heart of Amsterdam Hostel, a cozy 2-star adults-only hostel located on Oudezijds Achterburgwal Street, just a short 0.6 km distance to the vibrant city center of Amsterdam, Netherlands. With a total of 3337 reviews, you know you're in for a memorable stay that won't break the bank.

The hostel offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property, ensuring you stay connected during your travels. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, ensuring assistance is always available when needed. The non-smoking rooms provide a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring the picturesque streets of Amsterdam. Private bathrooms are available for added convenience.

Immerse yourself in the eclectic charm of Amsterdam with a stay at Heart of Amsterdam Hostel. Start your day right with an unknown breakfast offer and then set off to discover the city's many attractions, all within easy reach from this centrally located hostel. Experience the best of Amsterdam without compromising on comfort or budget at this well-reviewed accommodation option.

No need to worry about carrying cash at Heart of Amsterdam Hostel as they accept various payment options including American Express, Mastercard, Visa, ATM card, Maestro, and Bankcard. With this variety of payment methods, your check-in process will be smooth and hassle-free.

For food options, there is no on-site restaurant at the hostel, but the convenient location allows guests to explore the nearby plethora of dining choices in the city center. Experience traditional Dutch cuisine or venture into international flavors at the restaurants, cafes, and food markets that are just a stone's throw away from the hostel.

After a day of sightseeing, unwind in the cozy lounge area at Heart of Amsterdam Hostel. Meet fellow travelers, share stories, and plan your next adventure in this relaxed setting. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the hostel and make new friends from around the world as you swap travel tips and create lasting memories in the heart of Amsterdam.

Closest airports

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

7.3mi

Rotterdam The Hague Airport

34.9mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Rooms

Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Heart of Amsterdam Hostel

Show 13 photos

Dormitory, 12 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

365 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Shower

+

More details

This 12 bed mixed (female/male) dormitory room has shared bathroom facilities. This room is only accessible by stairs.

Small Triple Room In Attic in Heart of Amsterdam Hostel

Show 13 photos

Small Attic, Triple

3 Twin Beds

140 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

+

More details

The triple room features a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. This triple room provides heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.

Private Room (6 Adults) in Heart of Amsterdam Hostel

Show 31 photos

Standard Room

6 Bunk Beds

225 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Shower

x10

+

x6

More details

The twin room features a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room provides heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

Triple Private Room in Heart of Amsterdam Hostel

Show 28 photos

Triple Room

3 Twin Beds

1 Twin Bed

2 Bunk Beds

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

x3

+

x4

More details

The triple room features a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. This triple room provides heating and a flat-screen TV.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Heart of Amsterdam Hostel

Show 28 photos

Dormitory, 8 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

+

More details

Rooms are 23 square yards.

Quadruple Private Room in Heart of Amsterdam Hostel

Show 25 photos

Room - 4 Twin

4 Twin Beds

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

x4

+

x3

More details

All our quadruple rooms are located on the top floors (no elevator!)

Show 11 photos

Room - 1 Twin

110 sqft

Flat-screen TV

+

More details

The single room offers heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. This single room features a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Show 12 photos

Dormitory, 8 Bed, Female Only

245 sqft

Flat-screen TV

+

More details

Rooms are 23 square yards. Please note that we provide towels for free. This room is only accessible by stairs.

Standard Single Room in Heart of Amsterdam Hostel

Show 11 photos

Single Room

1 Twin Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

More details

Show 31 photos

Dormitory, 6 Bed

225 sqft

Flat-screen TV

+

More details

Rooms are 21 square yards.

Show 13 photos

Attic

Flat-screen TV

+

More details

Show 13 photos

Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Room

More details

Guest reviews

7.6

3,337 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

🇬🇧

Lorne

8.2

February 2025

Brilliant location. The staff were great communicators and very responsive and kind. Their line mangers should note this as positive feedback for them. I booked a private room and it was clean as a whistle, I had a slight issue with towels missing after the room was serviced but it was actioned immediately I voiced it to reception and these things happen, it was resolved as soon as I reported it.

The stairs were extremely steep and you can't specify requirements through a third party when booking. I managed throughout my stay although I do have vertigo but I cannot blame the hostel for this. Just something to be aware of when booking.

🇪🇬

Mohamed

8.2

February 2025

Great Stay, Perfect Location! I had a wonderful stay, mainly due to its perfect location right in the heart of the Amsterdam. Everything was within walking distance, making it super convenient for exploring. The staff were incredibly friendly, especially the lovely lady at the reception during the morning shift—unfortunately, I didn’t catch her name, but she made a great impression!

The only downside is that the hotel does not have a lift, and the stairs are quite challenging, especially if you have heavy luggage. So, be prepared for a bit of a workout!

🇮🇹

Marica

9.1

April 2025

Central location, especially to go to the station and if you book some tours (like getyourguide) in 10/12 min walk you’ll be there. Easy to go anywhere in the city, either on foot or using public transport. We got a triple private room on the first floor (there’s only one there, the others are on the 4/5/6th floor). The staff was great, we got cleaning service during our stay, free towels and my charger stop working and an amazing guy find another for me to lend me. Towels and hairdryer was available for free. You have lockers in the room, not too big but good for coats and average backpacks. Beds were good and great new shower. It wasn’t noisy at all even if we were right on the red light district, we were in an enclosed space with no windows over the busy streets. For our experience it was a safe area, even early morning, we walked only briefly at night.

Very steep stairs (but you are advise when you book); we had only one ramp and it was manageable with a carry-on. If you do not want to be in the middle of “caos” or see the window girls at night or smell weed strongly on the street it is not a place for you.

🇬🇧

Thomas

8.2

April 2025

We stayed in a private room on the first floor. It was fairly expensive but so was everywhere at the time as is to be expected with Amsterdam. The room was clean and tidy. The staff were friendly too. Sometimes the hostel was a little noisy with people going upstairs but it wasn't a problem. The mattresses were very soft (almost too soft) and they had a habit of sliding around. The bathroom was nice and spacious. Although in the heart of De Wallen (the red light district) the location was ideal because the hotel shields you from the craziness outside but equally it is right there on your doorstep when you fancy it.

🇵🇰

Ayyaz

10

May 2025

Overall vibe was good, with location right in center of Red light district. The staff was amazing Gives you access to a-lot of tourist places around. Just rent a bicycle and you’ll love every bit of this city. Every place is easily approachable by a bicycle. There is a renting shop across the block. They were nice enough to store my luggage before and after checkout so that i can travel city hassle free

Nothing much to say, everything was great. Just be aware that the public washroom right next to the cafe only has motion sensor in the corridor, so if you are in toilet, and light goes off there is no way to turn it on inside as there isn’t any sensor inside. You’ll have to open the toilet door and maybe do some movement to turn it on. Pro tip, there is but right next to door outside toilet in corridor, you can turn it on always on before going to toilet.

🇳🇱

Fauzi

10

July 2025

First of all and most importantly, I would like to thank James as the receptionist, an incredible person, very open to guests, giving special treatment worthy of a five-star hotel. I really didn't expect anything like this for a while. The hotel is absolutely amazing, everything is perfect. The rooms are super comfortable with privacy, safes to store belongings, and common areas to enjoy your meal or relax a bit. The location is incredible, and the treatment from this person was absolutely incredible.

Everything was great. Incredible, to be more precise.

🇬🇧

Roman

8.2

December 2024

Amazing central location in the heart of everything, 2 minutes walk from Dam square, Oude Kerk, few steps from De Wallen. The receptionist was lovely and explained us everything, the room was nice and had all that we needed. Be prepared for some traditional Dutch stairs, this is a listed traditional Dutch building so depending on which floor you are you could do some extra cardio exercise. Being so central it could get a bit crowded during the day, but we never had issues at night and it wasn't noisy at all. Highly recommended for a group of friends or couple that don't mind to be few steps away from all the action!

The coffee machine and teas in the reception could be free, a nice trade off for the stairs ;)

🇬🇧

Yanina

10

February 2025

The location is excellent. The hostel is very clean and modern, it looks as though it has been recently been renovated as it is very fresh. The room was for 6 people and there were 5 of us in our group and the room was spacious, clean and bright. Our room had its own bathroom which was very clean, the shower was hot and powerful too. Staff are very friendly and helpful, we got hungry at 1am and they were happy for us to order an Uber Eats. I’ve stayed in a few different hostels over the years in Amsterdam and this was definitely the nicest. There was minimal noise too, we were in room 10 which is just down a small flight of stairs. I would stay here again.

Nothing to not like.

🇬🇧

Lisa

10

October 2024

Really is in the heart of Amsterdam, brilliant location. We booked a 4-bed room with en-suite that was located on one of the upper floors. We were offered a change or room free of charge into a ground floor 6-bed room with en-suite due to travelling with my mum who can struggle a little with stairs. We were extremely happy and appreciative of this generous and considerate offer. All the staff were super friendly and couldn’t have been more helpful. The room itself was clean, comfortable and the bedding was of good quality. Side note for those that wonder (as I did) the bunk beds are not squeaky in the slightest and I’m no slim Jim so that was a pleasant surprise. I genuinely do not have a bad word to say about the place, would visit again for sure.

I had no issues with the property at all.

🇦🇺

Adam

10

April 2025

A beautiful contemporary hotel in the heart of the red light district yet you couldn’t hear anything from the room (we were to floor facing city/away from the canal). We had the triple room and there was plenty of room for our luggage. Comfy (very soft) beds and pillows. Friendly staff who took the time to offer some local restaurants/cafes. We were able to walk to all of the key sites around Amsterdam. Would definitely stay again!

Steep stairs/no lift- but that’s everywhere in the heart of the city and we managed :)

Points of Interest Around Heart of Amsterdam Hostel

Attractions

New Market Square (Nieuwmarkt)

0.1mi

Zuiderkerk (Southern Church)

0.2mi

St. Nicholas Basilica (Sint Nicolaasbasiliek)

0.3mi

Pathé Tuschinski Theater

0.5mi

Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)

0.5mi

FOAM Photography Museum Amsterdam (Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam)

0.6mi

Museum Van Loon

0.7mi

Prinsengracht

0.8mi

Museum Het Schip

1.6mi

Theater Amsterdam

1.9mi

South Kennemerland National Park (Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland)

13.8mi

Schermerhorn Mill Museum (Museummolen)

15.7mi

Museum De Lakenhal

22.7mi

St. John's Church (Sint Janskerk)

26.3mi

Zuiderzeemuseum

28.6mi

Amenities of Heart of Amsterdam Hostel

Free wifi

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Stay rules - Heart of Amsterdam Hostel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property