Hans Brinker Budget Hostel

Overall, Hans Brinker Hostel is a great place to stay and more budget friendly than other places. The staff was really friendly and helpful, and the location is also good. It’s tucked away on a quiet street but still close to everything. We were in room 20, and unfortunately it was extremely hot, which made it really hard to sleep but it was mid July so unlikely it would be a problem in other months. Any time the person above or below moved, the entire bed would shake. Combined with the heat, this made it really hard to get good rest. We had booked a mixed dorm, but it ended up being just the two of us girls in what felt more like a boys’ dorm. The room and shared spaces were very clean, which we appreciated. However, there wasn’t anywhere convenient to keep your personal belongings while sleeping except for a storage box under the bed. I also found that anything I left on my bed would slide off and fall behind the bed frame, landing all the way behind the bed of the person below me, which was uncomfortable to reach and retrieve. Also the chargers next to the bed would easily fall out whenever anyone would move the bed and with no place to put your phone this happened a lot. This hostel is a solid option for the price, location, and cleanliness, but I wouldn’t recommend room 20 during the warmer months if sleep and comfort are important to you. I think with a few changes this place could really be top tier!

Staff are super friendly and the hostel has great happy hour affordable prices for travellers! The downside about the room is that there is not much air flow because the windows barely open and on hot days it was smeltering. The bathroom floors are also always wet because the shower is next to the toilet with no water blockage floor system! It’s clean, friendly and not too far from the main city centre.

This is exactly what you should expect from a hostel- small quarters, metal bunk beds, and no A/C. We had an issue with our door lock and the front desk was very responsive and helpful. The location is fantastic and the rooms were very clean. Overall a great budget option in Amsterdam.

I spent a few nights at this hostel in Amsterdam that, although located about 30 minutes from the city center, turned out to be a wonderful surprise. The area is quiet and peaceful — perfect for unwinding after a busy day exploring — and public transport makes it easy to get around. The hostel itself is clean, modern, and comfortable. The rooms are spacious, the beds are cozy, and everything feels well-maintained. But what truly made the experience special were the people — both the staff and the other travelers. I met some truly amazing individuals from all over the world, and the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and social. One of the highlights was definitely the bar downstairs. It had a great vibe, served excellent local beer, and was the perfect spot to hang out, meet new people, or just relax with a drink in hand after a long day. All in all, even though it’s a bit outside the city center, I’d absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a clean, friendly, and character-filled stay in Amsterdam.

Quite a nice hostel in term of price/quality. It's well situated within the city and I found that it was quite clean, with cleaning staff coming in our room every morning. Staff was very nice, welcoming and accommodating. Really line that you could leave your bag for free, It's helpfull when you checked out but only leave kn the evening. On the down side, the ladder of the bed are quite annoying and makes the bed shake a lot! It's also missing a microwave area.... Would probably sleep there again if I go back to Amsterdam!

Our stay was generally fine. I feel like there are some things that are easy to improve but they just accepted that that how’s they work. For example, the working hours of the kitchen. The disco was never open during our stay (and we had a friday night at the hostel), so don’t trust the pictures you see because probably it won’t be open. Apart from that, the hostel is nice, pretty clean and there are lots of people for you to meet. Service and the reception could be improved also. Nice stay.

It’s city location, staff and excellent connectivity made city travel easier for us. Also the rooms were good except the quality of bed, they were bit noisy. Besides this I would say that if you are looking for affordable accommodation with good accessibility then Hans Brinker is worth it.

I recommend this hostel to young people and everyone who wants to enjoy Amsterdam on foot. The position is good and the staff is great. Clean and nice service. The rooms are quite small but you'll get used to it!