ClinkNOORD

From check-in with Marcus, who noticed I am on a broken toe, assured me a bottom bunk, and escorted me to my roo., already a great start. Throughout ny stay Tmo, Gabi, Jil, Karina, just to name a few, made my stay here not only memorable, but an experience I can't wait to come back for again. It's just close enough to everything, literally a 3 minute walk to the free ferry into Amsterdam Central, where I personally need my pharmacy lol, as well as ease of accessibility downtown, to the Red Light District, museums, everything. Then being able to come across to the Noord for Clink, it's much more of a quiet, chill vibe compared to Central. However, The Shelter nightclub is 1 minute walk down the street, as well as A'dam Lookout, the Eye Museuem, beautiful views of the water from the front door of Clink all the way down, great for pictures. The Noord area is slim on "coffeeshops" although there is a GREAT place called Coffeeshop Noord (Amsterdam Genetics) literally an 8 minute walk from Clink, and it's got great prices, quality stuff, open until 12:45am. Just sayin. There's plenty to this side of town, including this hostel, that make it the most desirable in my opinion. Clink is also great if you want to just relax in the hostel out of the weather (or off of a broken toe such as myself lol) they offer A WONDERFUL AND UNGEARD OF amount of activities each day/evening, from live music and karaoke, to games, mivie nights, and plenty of places in and around the lobby to either engage and be extroverted, or nestle away in several little nooks but still be in the middle of it all- in peace. I would certainly recommend this place for anyone, no matter what the vibe. The beds/dorms are clean and comfortable, they've got laundry on site for €5 was/€5 dry, there's a little café open 24hr, get a Roobios tea if you can't sleep and a stroopwafel! Thanks for an amazing stay, looking forward to next time! Happy Holidays and have a Merry Christmas y'all!

I had a lovely, relaxing time at this hostel. It was everything I needed and wanted, near to Airport clean and aesthetic. The staff treated me very well Ms. Lorna she was pleasant throughout my stay. The beds were super comfortable, and has mini bar and music area. All around hostel. The common areas were spacious, and the ensuite bathrooms were spotless with excellent showers. The atmosphere was friendly. Overall, I highly recommend this hostel and would definitely return.

I stayed here for a few nights (in December 2025) and had a great experience. It’s a fantastic place to stay, especially for solo travelers. The hostel is very clean, well-maintained, and well organised, which made the stay comfortable and stress-free. The staff are friendly, polite, and welcoming, and always ready to help with recommendations or any questions. There are activities and events, which are great for meeting new people and exploring Amsterdam in a fun way. They also offer helpful services like laundry and other amenities that make traveling much easier. Overall, a great atmosphere, central location to city and a well-run hostel. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Amsterdam, particularly solo travelers.

Had a great stay for a night in a four room for women. The location can't get any more central. The interior design is very nice and alternative. The structure of the building is very well thought and there is plenty of space well maintained on the ground floor. The guys working at reception were great at handling requests! Also very open to help and good at communicating. Very thankful to Marcus and Samuel! The bar area was very nice also! The girl working at the bar, Karina, was amazing! Fast serviced with a great attitude and the drinks were nicely done! The room was a bit tiny and the beds could have been a bit bigger as I'm 1.80. But the overall comfort was good! Nice amenities for each bed, and the toilet and shower room was clean. The warm water didn't miss! Smooth elevator as well! And I enjoyed also the coffee from the next morning! Good experience overall! I recommend!

Just a boat ride from the City, this place is amazing. The check-in was great . I was greeted with warmth. The staff are amazing. As a seasoned traveler this makes all the difference. Everywhere was very clean and easy to navigate for such a large place. Will definately be comming back and I will reccomend to eveyone

Stayed at the hostel during the first week of December and had the best time !!! I’m a South African living in Germany and have done quite a few trips but have always stayed with friends. This was my first hostel experience and first time in Amsterdam… Wow I was amazed. The first thing I noticed was the clean smell as I walked in. I stayed in a female dorm with a en-suite and it was pristine and unexpected bonus had a view of the canal. Great luggage storage.Beds were comfy and linen clean and soft. Check in and check out was so simple and the events were awesome. Shout out to Timo at karaoke. Highly recommend booking through hostel world to gain access to the travellers chat and list of events nearby. Had loads of fun around the pool table ; ping pong table and at karaoke. I tend to be an introvert but staying in a hostel helps get you out of your shell especially one with such a great shared space with something for everyone. Being on the north side was perfect - not as busy as the centre but still super close by. Felt super safe as a female solo traveler walking to and from the hostel in the evenings. Don’t let the ferry ride deter you it’s so simple just hop on and off. Made so many new friends and Have already raved about the hostel to almost everyone who has asked about my trip. I look forward to staying there again in the near future.

This was a great hostel. Plenty of activities within the hostel. Also offered bikes to rent, which was very convenient! We rode them around the Noord neighborhood. ||I was worried at first about its distance from Amsterdam central, but it worked out perfectly. The free ferry was always running and easily accessible. The distance from the central area made the neighborhood a little quieter and more comfortable. There was a grocery store right next door which was great for snacks and a to-go dinner. The location was perfect!!||Rooms were clean and storage was secure. The rooms were nothing fancy, but met my expectations, and were comfortable.||I would highly recommend this hostel.

Genuinely the worst hostel/hotel/airbnb experience I've ever had. I've never left a review before but this one felt warranted. I'll give 3 cons and 1 pro: Con 1/3: The worst amenities I've probably ever seen - comedically small and poorly kept. No hot water, the showers are glorified closets, and no accessible drinking water. They'll rip you off for towels, locks, laundry, etc., then have the audacity to ask for tips for any front desk purchase. Con 2/3: You're not in the city; you have to navigate through the absolute worst part of the city to leave or return, bottlenecking your ability to explore. Con 3/3: The lowest possible quality beds, sheets, and pillows that money can buy, and the rooms are cold, dark, smelly, and small. Pro 1/1: Front-of-house staff was polite. You can tell all they care about is bottom-line, and that the owners probably have no qualms about the state of their hostel as long as their cash-cow keeps reaping. You're already paying so much to visit Amsterdam, don't ruin it. I understand the low-price is attractive, but I implore you: avoid Clink like the plague.

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.