About

If you're seeking an unforgettable stay in Amsterdam, the Hans Brinker Hostel is the answer. We provide a vibrant atmosphere, affordable beds, basic amenities, and plenty of fun right in the heart of the city!

You can find us at the Kerkstraat, a cozy street in Amsterdam, just around the corner of the lively Leidseplein (the hotspot of Amsterdam's nightlife). We're also located at a five-minute walk from the Museumplein (where many museums are situated) and the Vondelpark (best place to relax in summer). You can find many bars, restaurants and clubs around our hostel, so you'll never have to walk far or catch a taxi!

But you don't need to get out of the Hans Brinker Hostel to have a good time. We have a big, funky-designed bar with a happy hour from 5-6pm and of course, you can use our free WiFi throughout the building. After spending a fun evening at our bar. Our underground club is open for events, enquire at the reception!

Come join us at our restaurant and bar, where you can enjoy delicious meals and snacks at unbeatable prices! Invite your friends and family for a delightful dining experience. We look forward to serving you at Ms Chelin. https://ms-chelin.nl/

About the rooms: we have private rooms as well as dorms. The beds in the dorms differ from 4 up to 8 beds in one room. Our rooms are basic but provide the necessary function of sleep and comfort. There are lockers for each person to stuff your personal belongings into. You can also buy padlocks from our friendly receptionists if needed. Each bedroom has its own bathroom including toilet and shower. The quality of the showers are questionable, but they do work.

A stay with us includes breakfast (if you book the rate including breakfast), a (small) towel, linen and free WiFi. Our reception is open 24 hours a day.

To make the most out of your stay in Amsterdam, we provide tickets for many activities & attractions, like the Heineken Experience, a free walking tour, boat tours and a pub crawl. Tram stops are at three-minute walking distance from the hostel and the trams lead you straight to the Central Station. Coming from the Central Station take tram line 2, or 12 to the hostel; hop off after approximately 10 minutes, at tram stop Keizersgracht. You can also take the metro number 52 and get off at station Vijzelgracht.

In short: we're a good money-for-value hostel. If you want to have a fun time in Amsterdam and only use your bed to have a (short) night sleep and meet many people, this is the place for you! If you want to sleep a lot, maybe not so much.

Please read our Things To Note below before booking. For dorms, there's a maximum age of 40. Children under 18 are not allowed. Male guests who book in Female dorms will be required to rebook a mixed dorm/private room (please note this is subject to availability, cancellation fees will apply on the original booking). For New Year's we have more things going on, please ask us!

Check-in time : 14:00
Check-out time: 10:00

Tourist Tax not included : 12.5 % of the net overnight rate per night from 01.01.24

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • ATM
  • Postal Service
  • Housekeeping
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Reviews

8.6Fabulous(9460)
  • Value for Money
    8.3
  • Security
    9.0
  • Atmosphere
    7.9
  • Cleanliness
    8.7
  • Staff
    8.9
  • Location
    9.4
  • Facilities
    7.7
Stayed in May 2025
9.4
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Hannah
Female, 18-24, England
Great place - in one of the best neighbourhoods of the city. Rooms have own clean bathroom and comfy beds. The bar downstairs is a bit lively late at night but nothing earplugs / headphones can’t fix and it was the weekend! Defo the best value for money and very kind and helpful staff too
Stayed in May 2025
10
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Autumn
Female, 18-24, USA
I loved it here! Each room had their own bathroom, nice area for luggage storage to lock up your things. They give you a new towel each day and clean bed spread. Staff was decent and except for my roommates, who were a bit stinky, stay was excellent.
Stayed in May 2025
4.6
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Courtney
Female, 18-24, USA
This was the worse hostel I’ve ever stayed in. There’s no common room where you can meet people, one of the staff members was rude, there was no fridge where people can keep their food, no washer and dryers, and the room got sooo hot and stuffy it was hard to be in there.
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Location

Kerkstraat 136-138, 1017 GR Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
1.1km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

Hans Brinker Budget Hotel is near Leidseplein, the Vondelpark, the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. Hostelworld guests have said this lively hostel offers good value for money, with comfortable beds and "basic but clean accommodation in a good location"; one visitor called it "truly rock-n-roll accommodation". According to our reviewers this hostel is ideal for weekend breaks, with a bar and a restaurant downstairs. We particularly like their spacious and colourfully-decorated common area.