Amsterdam – Hostels in Amsterdam. Maps for Amsterdam, Photos and Reviews for each hostel in Amsterdam.

The Netherland’s national museum, this is the perfect place to add some art and history to your youth hostelling experience. Book in advance, as the museum gets busy. Basic tickets cost €17.50, but there are more expensive options available that include guided tours, and let you skip the queues.

Website: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en

Address: Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands

District: Amsterdam Oud Zuid

Step out of your dorm and into Amsterdam’s vast, opulent palace. Open all year round, except during royal events, it’s one of Amsterdam’s finest attractions. It costs €10 per adult.

Website: http://www.paleisamsterdam.nl/en

Address: Dam, Amsterdam

District: Amsterdam Centrum

Get a taste of Dutch filmmaking, at this museum and archive. The institute showcases both national and international films screened in the Netherlands. A regular ticket costs €10, but there are reduced price options available. Check online to see if you’re exempt, or purchase an I Amsterdam City Card for free entry.

Website: https://www.eyefilm.nl/en

Address: IJpromenade 1, 1031KT Amsterdam

District: Amsterdam Nord

Locals love their bikes, and as a newly-arrived backpacker a two-wheeled tour is a great way to get your bearings. Mike’s Bike Tours offer both a long and a short tour – ideal if you only have a few hours spare.

Website: http://www.mikesbiketoursamsterdam.com/

Address: Kerkstraat 134 H, 1017 GP Amsterdam

District: Amsterdam Centrum

This historic location lets visitors consider the life of the Jewish diarist. Anne Frank’s house is a poignant place that stands as a tangible link to the story of Anne, and her family. Admission costs €9.

Website: http://www.annefrank.org/en/Museum/

District: Amsterdam Centrum

If you’re looking for a city centre hostel, this is the place to search. It’s the heart of the traditional Amsterdam experience, full of cafes, bars and buzzing nightlife. The district is split into two – New Side, and Old Side, which hosts the famous Red Light District.

Amsterdam’s bohemian district, Jordaan is full of students, artists, and tourists, so it’s really backpacker-friendly – but there are plenty of upscale boutiques and restaurants too.

An up-and-coming area, currently being redeveloped, the Waterfront is an exciting corner of the city. Full of eating options, and late night partying potential, it’s a district undergoing rapid regeneration.

Book into an Amsterdam hostel in late April to experience the city’s biggest street party. April 27th is the King’s Day and the Dutch celebrate with a boat parade, dancing, and general festivities.

Website: http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting/whats-on/kings-day

In April, the Dutch capital hosts the Imagine Film Festival. For ten full days you can soak up cinematic stories from a variety of genres. The screenings take place in the ultra modern EYE Film Institute.

Website: http://www.imaginefilmfestival.nl/en

De Parade is a cultural travelling carnival, and it tours Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht, before making its way to Amsterdam. It spends nearly all of August in the Dutch capital’s Martin Luther Park and features theatre, music, and film in a variety of circus tents.

Website: http://www.deparade.nl/

Taking place throughout the city centre, this weekend event comprises street parties, club nights and a canal parade on the Saturday afternoon. All are welcome – gay or straight, local or backpacker.

Website: http://www.amsterdamgaypride.nl/

The Holland Festival is the biggest one in the Netherlands. It showcases music, opera, theatre and dance, and even screens films and puts on art shows too. It takes place from end of May – to around the 23rd of June.

Website: http://www.hollandfestival.nl/en/

Start practicing your samba moves in the dorm, because this is one of the largest Latin festivals in Europe. The event takes place at the Spaarnwoude recreation grounds.

Website: http://www.a-venue.nl/events/latinvillage-festival-2016/183/

Address: 2064 Spaarndam, Netherlands

Dance the night away in socks or slippers – or go barefoot if you fancy it. This good-natured two-day event north-west of the city features European pop and rock, plus theatre, art and DJs.

Website: http://shoeless.nl/

Address: Ruigoord 76, 1047 HH Amsterdam

District: Westport

Backpackers with a passion for electronic music should make their way to Amsterdam the first week of March for the ‘Five Days Off’ festival. It takes place at the Melkweg and Paradiso venues in the heart of the city.

Website: http://5daysoff.nl/

Address: Lijnbaansgracht 234a, 1017 PH Amsterdam

District: Amsterdam Centrum

Photos: https://www.instagram.com/5daysoff/

© Copyrights: 5daysoff

Head to Hap Hmm, a backpacker-friendly, canteen style eatery with a comfy living room vibe. You can fill up here for cheap.

Website: http://www.hap-hmm.nl/

Address: Eerste Helmersstraat 33, 1053 CZ Amsterdam

District: Amsterdam Oud Zuid

Phone: 020 618 1884

Kam Yin is another good place to try if you’re after cheap, but good, food. It’s a Surinam/Chinese restaurant with main courses costing between €6-€7.

Website: http://www.kamyin.nl/

Address: Warmoesstraat 6, 1012 JD Amsterdam

District: Amsterdam Centrum

Phone: 020 625 3115

Right in the hostel-packed city centre, Getto provides ‘home cooking’ for fantastic prices. They have loads to pick from and starters are available from €3.50, with main courses around €10.

Website: http://www.getto.nl/

Address: Warmoesstraat 51, 1012 HW Amsterdam

District: Amsterdam Centrum

Phone: 020 421 5151

If you’re after Turkish pizzas, or perhaps a kebab, then drop in to Leeman Doner. It’s a takeaway renowned for its great food, and cheap prices (€2 for a doner, €1.70 for a Turkish pizza).

Address: Van Woustraat 160, 1073 LW Amsterdam

District: Amsterdam Oud Zuid

Phone: 020 662 2596

Eetcafe ‘t Pakhuis has an extensive, good-value menu – and if you’re craving a steak, you can get a tasty one with loads of fries for under €15.

Website: http://www.eetcafehetpakhuis.nl/

Address: Voetboogstraat 10, 1012 XL Amsterdam

District: Amsterdam Centrum

Phone: 020 625 0856

Once a church, now a cavernous concert hall/club, Paradiso has seen some famous faces including the Kings of Leon and Franz Ferdinand.

Website: http://www.paradiso.nl/

Address: Weteringschans 6-8, 1017 SG, Amsterdam

District: Amsterdam Centrum

Phone: 0 20 626 4521

A club at weekends and a cosy, backpacker-friendly bar on weekdays, CSC has two levels and a diverse music policy.

Website: http://www.chicagosocialclub.nl/

Address: Leidseplein 12, 1017 PT Amsterdam

District: Amsterdam Centrum

Phone: 020 760 1171

Although there’s an entrance fee, drinks aren’t too expensive at this eclectic club. Arrive early and you might catch some live theatre, perhaps a cabaret performance, or even some poetry.

Website: https://www.sugarfactory.nl/

Address: Lijnbaansgracht 238, 1017 PH Amsterdam

District: Oud West

Phone: 020 627 0008

Fans of electronic music should head to Studio 80 where you can party in the evenings and take part in some DJ lessons in the day.

Website: http://www.studio-80.nl/

Address: Rembrandtplein 17, 1017 CT, Amsterdam

District: Amsterdam Centrum

Phone: 020 521 8333

Photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/4qyy8ZiMzK/

© Copyrights: atakanakardere

Wednesday night is International Night at Club 8, and you can play pool for free all night when you show your passport. Play some pool, listen to some music, and hang out with the rest of the hostel crowd.

Website: http://club-8.nl/

Address: Admiraal De Rujiterweg 56B, 1056 GL, Amsterdam

Phone: 020 685 1703

Grab some bargains at Amsterdam’s oldest flea market. Sift through Che Guevara t-shirts, old movie posters, and find something unique.

Address: Waterlooplein 2, 1011 PG, Amsterdam

District: Amsterdam Centrum

Running low on reading material? Turn your dorm into a mini-library at Europe’s largest independent English language bookstore. You could easily spend a day here.

Website: http://www.abc.nl/

Address: Spui 12, 1012 XA Amsterdam

Phone: 020 625 5537

Always busy, this market takes up an entire street. It’s a great place for backpackers on a budget to grab some food and pick up souvenirs.

Website: http://www.dappermarkt.nl/

Address: Dapperstraat, 1093 BS, Amsterdam

District: Oost Watergraafsmeer

An I Amsterdam City Card can be a great investment for backpackers. The cost varies depending on how much time you purchase. The card lets you save money on public transport, and it offers one time free entry to a number of attractions across the city. If you’re planning on being in the Netherlands for a while then it might be worth purchasing a Museumkaart (museum card). It gives you free entry to over 440 museums across the country for a year. It costs €44.95. You can move around Amsterdam very cheaply. The city centre is small enough that you can walk, and for longer journeys the city’s cycling culture means there’s likely to be a bike rental business close to your hostel.