ClinkNOORD

My friend and I stayed for 4 nights in the female only dorm room. The hostel overall is great! The staff is super friendly and helpful, the other guests are all very nice as well. They have a lounge, bar, and about two levels of seating if you want to hang out. Lots of things like air hockey, pool, card games. Now for the not so good… it’s a bit stinky and a bit hot in the rooms. It might just be par for the course when staying long in a hostel, but the room was stinky! It smelt like dirty feet/shoes the entire time… and then on top of it, it’s super warm. They have mini fans you can plug into the outlet at your bed but just WARNING! Overall, would book again because the other amenities out weighed the stink but… maybe bring an air freshener or something.

Overall a nice vibe in the place, staff was friendly and welcoming. The lobby area is nice with games and places to hang out, breakfast was fine for the price. The only negative thing for me was that the room wasn’t clean. There was trash and dust balls under the bunk bed, the shower could also be a little cleaner, as well as lockers.

I have always loved staying at this place, and it has truly become one of my favorite spots whenever I visit the area. I have stayed here more than three times now, and each visit has been just as memorable as the last. The service is consistently amazing — the staff are always welcoming, friendly, and ready to help with anything you might need, which makes the whole experience even better. I’ve tried both the private rooms and the dorms, and I can honestly say that both options are excellent. The private rooms are comfortable, quiet, and perfect for a more personal stay, while the dorms are clean, well-maintained, and a great way to meet other travelers. Getting here is also very convenient. You can easily reach it by taking the ferry from the train station, which adds a scenic and relaxing start to your stay. Plus, its location is fantastic — almost right in the center, so it’s easy to explore the surroundings, enjoy the local atmosphere, and visit nearby attractions. Overall, I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable, friendly, and well-located stay. I know I’ll definitely be planing to coming back again

Well located north of the water, the family room hostel was clean and reasonably comfortable. ||Easy to access from the main station using the free ferry across the water and a short walk, as located just close to the A’Dam look out which has good views across the city. ||The bed was not particularly comfortable and space in the room meant one person was jammed into the wall and had to climb over the other to get out. ||Lighting options minimal so it was either BRIGHT or dark. ||BUT it was significantly cheaper than staying in a hotel, and since Amsterdam has plenty to offer honestly we didn’t spend much time in there! ||One night we came back to the bar for food and to watch the football. They managed to get the game on to a TV in a small area for the end of the first half. ||The food and drink was good value and tasty. Wouldn’t bother with the cocktails again but the beer was nice and well kept. ||A nice vibrant atmosphere and a good value place to say with excellent access to the city centre.

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.

It's really clean and everything is fine. Our room has own bathroom and shower room which is nice. Also their food is delicious, making a good start of my travel. Thank you Clinknoord and if I am in the Nertherland again I will definitely live here again. The place is easy to find tho and not far away from the centraal station

I had a pretty good experience at this hotel. The location is convenient, just a free ferry ride to the city center. The room was clean, tidy, and exactly as described. I paid extra for a private room for my daughter, and everything was well-prepared. I didn’t interact much with the staff, but whenever I needed help, they responded quickly and professionally. I also met some nice roommates, which made the stay even more pleasant.

It's a clean and fun hostel. Lots of activities every day. It's only a 3 minute ride on a free ferry to get to central station. The female room was clean and I love the fact that you have a private bathroom and shower inside the room. The check in experience was super easy with their new system.

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.