ClinkNOORD

We had a wonderful stay at ClinkNoord. Amazing location, just a ferry ride away from Central Station. We had a private family room with A/C and an attached washroom- very comfortable. There is no general kitchen however there is a water dispenser to refill bottles and you can get hot water at the restaurant for free. You can also ask the restaurant for plates and mugs to use for takeout food which was great. There is an Indonesian food truck just around the corner with amazing food and a grocery store just behind the hostel which was very convenient. The only thing the hostel can improve on would be to clean the room at least after a few days, we stay for 6 days and even after I asked front desk, no one cleaned our room during our stay. Overall a great location and we always felt safe.

I stayed here for 5 nights and overall had a good experience. The hostel has a great vibe — modern look and feel, and there’s always something happening. They organize multiple events during the week, which is great for meeting people. There’s a ping-pong table, pool table, bar, and a communal kitchen — although there was no microwave, which was a bit inconvenient. The breakfast buffet was decent for €10. It included scrambled eggs, juice, bread, pancakes, cheese, and jam — not exceptional. I stayed in a 4-bed room. The bathroom setup was practical: one room for the toilet and a separate one for the shower. Each bed had a power outlet, two USB ports, and a reading light. The mattress was comfortable enough, but the pillow was really bad — probably a 1/10. Definitely something the hostel could improve. Overall, it’s a solid place for budget travelers or solo adventurers looking for a social atmosphere, just be aware of a few small downsides.

I had the pleasure of meeting Dana van Splunteren during my stay, and I must say—he is one of the most composed, kind, and professional individuals I’ve ever encountered in any hostel. From the start, Dana showed genuine humility and a deep understanding of a traveler’s needs. When one of my multiple bookings was unexpectedly canceled by the hostel system, he stepped in immediately and resolved the issue with exceptional maturity, patience, and dedication. His willingness to go above and beyond truly made a difference. This hostel remains my top choice in Amsterdam—without question. The staff are consistently precise, supportive, and welcoming. Their hospitality stands out and creates a space where every guest feels looked after. Wishing the entire team continued success. With love and gratitude from India 🇮🇳

Unfortunately this was the only hostel where I had trouble meeting new people! Perhaps it's too big of a hostel and it gave a bit of corporate vibes? Otherwise absolutely no complaints at all, the room was clean, quiet and there are two separate bathrooms (shower and toilet) so no one hoards the bathroom. Lovely place just a ferry ride (free and constant) from the train station and amsterdam central and the eyefilmmuseum is right next door! Also yes there's a supermarket nearby. Unfortunately there's no kitchen for us to use.

Stayed in a 4-6 people room, was pretty comfortable with everyone. Great bar and lounge downstairs. The biggest issue I had was there were only 3 washers and 3 dryers and one of each was down, so when I went in the evening after being out all day i had to wait over an hour (other people were already waiting before me)

An alright hostel across the river from central station. You have to take a ferry to get to the other side, but it runs very frequently and is free. The rooms are nothing special. Typical hostel rooms with no curtains. The 8-bed ensuite had a separate toilet and shower which is nice. Some of the lockers are broken so don’t leave your valuables. My friend had stained sheets when we arrived, but was able to get them replaced for clean ones. Plenty of hostel activities but I will say the service is very hit or miss. Some of the receptionists are very nice and others are some of the rudest people I encountered on my trip. Also no kitchen or even just a fridge/microwave for guests in a hostel. They really want you to buy food from their restaurant. Would rather stay somewhere more central and cleaner next time in Amsterdam

The hostel shared facilities and main areas are clean and nice. The reception is a self check in service, the staff are somewhat helpful when answering questions and the location is good. The rooms however were very basic with cold floors a metal bed frame and chair, they do the job.

First, this is a hostel without a kitchen. So, you cannot cook. The cleaning part didn't existed for us. We stay 5 night in a private room and it never got any cleaning at all, when the hotel said the room would get clean after three nights. In addition, we found two chewing gum attached in one of the bed and need to asked the staff to send someone to remove them. Wash machine were available if you like to wash your clothes. Breakfast was okay. There was a supermarket around the corner that you can get some fruits and food. The ferry from train station to the hotel side was free and ran every 5 minutes. The common room was great if you travel with young kids. You should prepare the shower towels if you didn't book the private room. Shower head was fixed on the wall.

Staff is really friendly and accommodations are nice and everything feels very safe. Rooms are a bit small and shared bathrooms could probably be kept a bit cleaner, but overall, this is a great place to stay!

Stayed in this hostel for a few nights during our visit to Amsterdam. Wonderful location, great vibes and clean rooms! Would definitely come back!

Great place! I stayed in a mixed room that started empty but was full the next day. Staff is extremely friendly and there 24/7. The hostel is nearby to the train station and all you have to do is take a trolley 2-3 minute trolly across. Besides that the rooms were clean and well kept. The bathrooms were good but definitely needed to be checked and cleaned more often. The beds were super comfy. And there was so many activities in the hostel, great place. Oh, you also need this app called GOKI to log in but it was all good.

In terms of hostels, this is the nicest one I've stayed in. However, I did pay extra for a private room so that might've impacted the experience. The room itself was clean and small with plenty of plugs and even USB ports. Nice! The double bed was comfortable and the bathroom clean. I did find the toilet paper holder to be pretty annoying -- the paper didn't like to roll well on the roll. Oh well. One thing to note: Bring earplugs. Noise isn't so much in the hostel but outside. If I didn't have earplugs it's unlikely I would've slept. Free walking tours depart from reception daily at 10:30, which is excellent especially if you'd like to meet other travelers.

This modern hostel was by far the most sleek that I've stayed in! It was a 3-5 minute walk from the free, 24-hour ferry that takes you over to Centraal Station and into the heart of the city. Pros: -Exceptionally clean interior and exterior! -Great information at the front desk for various exciting activities -Wifi connection is AMAZING! It worked better than the wifi at my own house lol -They have USB ports in the overhead of your bed, which was awesome because I didn't have the correct charger for the Amsterdam ports and I would have had a dead phone the entire time! -Gorgeous bar area and lounge area -Great books in the book exchange -Prime location to get around without paying the money of being right on top of everything -Very safe and secure (you need key card access to get into each respective wing. Cons: -The shared 4-person room felt like I was on a cruise ship. It was VERY narrow: if I stretched my legs out towards the bed across from me, I would have invaded her personal space. -The shower/plumbing doesn't drain very well--there was no barrier in our room's bathroom to ensure that the floor didn't become a mini-lagoon. -Staff wasn't as friendly as staff that I've encountered at other hostels. They weren't UNfriendly, just not warm and welcoming as I would have liked.

I've just spent a few days here with the Mr on our first trip to Amsterdam. When we were looking for accommodation, EVERYWHERE in Central Amsterdam was super expensive - so much so that we were thinking of ditching our super cheap flights and going elsewhere. Until we were chatting in the pub one night, and our local friendly drag queen suggested going to the Noord area, across the canal behind Centraal Station. A quick Google later, and we were booked. There's a 24hr, free water-bus service to take you back and forth - the journey takes a couple of mins at most. ClinkNoord is basically a huge hostel, comprising of dorms and private rooms. We opted for a private room, with en suite bathroom. It was small but ideal for us. Cleaners stopped in daily to keep on top of things. There's very much a focus on the social aspect of travelling here. They hold twice weekly solo travellers get togethers, ping pong tournaments, communal kitchen, and bar. ClinkNoord also have their own food menu - we tried out burgers and pizzas - all were great, and pretty inexpensive. The reception staff were awesome - we forgot a few things we needed printed out for our trip, but it was no bother for them to do this for us. There's also a free, communal left luggage room, if (like us) you've quite a wait between checking out and your onward journey. We were also able to grab a shower before picking up our cases (£3 for the towel was money well spent!). All in all, we had a good stay here. Basic accommodation, but a great atmosphere.

Stayed @ Clink for 2 nights. Wonderful spot, simply wonderful. I feel like I'm back in my college dorm. Music is bumpin, staff is so friendly, the place is so modern and new and nice. So close to the ferry too- this is a great place to book .. but wasn't a fan of the breakfast, that's the only thing I didn't like!

ClinkNOORD Amsterdam was really my first time trying out a hostel. I've been told stories about some more spartanistic hostels and have heard horror stories, but ClinkNOORD was actually super accommodating and very modern. The entry way is hard to find, but it's hiding in the corner looking at a stream. You walk in and have a few sets of staircases, but just go to the right. The front desk was really interesting. All the employees have badges detailing what language they spoke. Check in wasn't later, so we stored our bags in their basement area which was super helpful and a must when you're carrying a crap ton of luggage. We got our keys and headed to our room. The rooms weren't anything out of this world, but very clean and -I'm assuming-standard. There are lockers in the room, which is an absolute must have when you stay in hostels (just bring your own lock). The bunk beds were fine, if not a little squeaky, but my boyfriend and I shared on. The bathrooms were single stall down the hall and the showers were spread out. I never personally had problems finding open bathrooms or showers. There was a bar downstairs with a mini restaurant. We were there on St Patrick's Day, which seemed overly Americanized. Oh well because we had some free beer tickets! We also tried some absinthe for the first time and... WOW! Breakfast was absolutely amazing. They do have a guest kitchen, but why cook breakfast when it's $8/night when you book early? The breakfast was a smorgasbord of local meats, spreads, fruits, veggies, breads (rye, wheat, sweet bread, and etc.), and so much more. The coffee machine has a thousand settings, including chocolate lattes. I highly recommend the chocolate latte with their farmer's bread and chocolate hazelnut spread. All in all I was very pleased with my first hostel experience. We stayed in Air BnBs the rest of the vacation, but I appreciated staying in the hostel. Clink was so close to everything and the central train station hub was a short fairy ride. Definitely invest in the Amsterdam rail pass and you have a quick way to get around town.

Nice hotel/hostel to stay at while in Amsterdam. As you can read from other reviews, the location is great as it's just a 5 minute walk to the ferry that gets you over to central station in two minutes - it runs all day and night long so it makes getting around very easy. The breakfast was filling and inexpensive with many options, the cafe was nice to have for a pick me up during the day as well. The staff were pleasant and helpful, allowing us to check in an hour early and answered any questions we had about the place and Amsterdam itself. My only qualm would be the room. If you can, try to get one ground floor or above. I was placed in one of the ones in the basement and there was poor air circulation, minimal light, and an overall depressing feel to an otherwise great place.

This has got to be one of the best hostels I've stayed at during my travels. I tend to lean towards hotels or aitbnb, but a friend recommended this place and I'm glad I checked it out. I got my own room and at night it was super quite. They also served breakfast that you have to pay for but it was worth it.

Very clean and friendly hostel! The ferry ride in is free and quick, so don't let that deter you from getting a good nights rest here!

The front desk people absolutely saved my life when I accidentally locked the key to my padlock inside my locker. This hostel is lively and full of friendly people, with tons of hang out space, a bar, games, and events to go to. I can't wait to go back someday, and I will always look back on my time in Amsterdam fondly, in part because of this wonderful hostel.

This place is pretty nice for a hostel, my only problem was that one of my roommates found men underwear in her bed while we were there which means no one really cleaned that room so it just seemed kind of nasty. And there was no soap in the bathroom but there was in everyone else bathrooms. Besides that I enjoyed my stay, everyone was really nice there.

A big, efficient hostel with comfortable and clean rooms as well as a bar, a kitchen, breakfast buffet (they have a really hard time keeping it stocked with all of the guests eating there), and extremely easy (free) ferry access from central station. Would definitely stay here again. Reliable wifi is worth noting as well.

I stayed at Clink Hostel in room 130 for two nights this past week. The room is small, but comfortable. The ensuite bathroom is a major plus - and the WIFI connection is strong. The staff was friendly - and the lobby areas nice. They offer events and food & beverage within the hostel. You take a ferry to get there from the main train station - and that is a fun little perk. I'd stay here again.

This is the best hostel experience I have had traveling overseas, or in the USA for that matter. It is centrally located and only a ferry ride to the center of Amsterdam. I have stayed there 3 times in a private room. The service is extremely professional, friendly, and very clean and organized. The price range is exceptional for the quality. In fact, I would say this is one of the best hostel-hotels in the world.

Great hostel! We stayed for 3 nights in Clinknoord with a group of 8 and it was a pleasurable experience - great location (close to town with just a few min ferry ride), clean rooms and public facilities and nice staff. Definitely recommend this for all travellers who want to save money from the hotel/hostel costs but still want a good sleep in a clean and nice space.