Train Lodge Amsterdam

Netherlands , Amsterdam and vicinity
Amsterdam, Changiweg 121
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6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2026

Thong Kee

Location is awesome, the room is special, however it is very small, less than 5 sqm per room for three pax.
Suitable for backpacking but not with luggage..

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Chithira

It was an amazing experience. The stay was in a real train and it was really cool. Comfortable and clean.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Coleman

Room was clean, the nostalgia of it all, and the amenities were up to par with each hostel (of the many) I've stayed in in Amsterdam. There could be a larger and cheaper option for food for those (including me) who are on a budget and/or don't want to go out nearby in the frigid cold (writing this January 24th, 2026, so.) Mr. Harry at the front and all the staff I've encountered have treated me SO much kinder and better than the last 3 hostels (it's a shame really, it's been insane) but this has felt somewhat healing which I need myself right now, and I'm sure someone reading this needs a respite too; we're all weathering some kind of storm silently right now just at different levels and stages. This Train Hostel is definitely the vibe if you wanna just dip from.the traditional tourist garbage and see AMSTERDAM (but no worries, you're not but 1min to bus station which can take you anywhere- including the famous Amsterdam spots some no doubt want to see. 17min bus ride downtown to heart of city, 19 to Red Light District. Definitely wish I'd found this cozy spot sooner,

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jan 2026

Daniel

Too small too cold too noisy

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

tamitha s

Good experience. Clean, close to transportation. Staff was very nice and pleasant. It is tight though, so when you shower take all of what you need in the shower.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2025

Laura

Its is a cool experience, we enjoyed our stay and it was easy enough to get to and from the city well into the night.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Stephen

Cool experience. Nice staff and people. Tight quarters, but can’t beat for price and location.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2024

rebecca

wonderful stay if your looking for something a bit different! had everything we could of ever needed and the stay were so lovely and helpful! will definitely stay again!!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2024

Steven

Return visit

Feeling comfortable in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere is the reason for a return visit to the Train Lodge.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2024

This property is very nice. Theres a restaurant as well as takeaway option. Located next to gas/truck stop. Slept well. Overall excellent!
Exception:
** I do not recommend staying here unless you have access to a car, or some mode of personal transport as it is far from everything if on foot!! closest train station (Lelystad Centrum) is a 25-30 minute drive with no bus available. Taxis/Uber very costly!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2024

Ephrath

Great place to stay if you dont mind small spaces. Amazing experience. Everyone was super friendly, felt safe amd clean. Right next to the train/bus station as well as the flexbus pickup location. 10/10

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2024

Andrew

Great one day poor the next

Free upgrade great night

Self

2/10

Poor

05 Apr 2024

Andrew

Great staff, strange vibes.

The vibe in this place is intermittent sometimes it is fantastic great pace to be in, then other times very irritating.

The narrowness off the carriageways becomes annoying as does the longer staying people.

Really like the idea.

However won’t be back.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2024

Jewel

Staff were really friendly and their best to address our needs. Bathroom, toilet,and common area was clean and it's perfectly located next to the flixbus station.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2024

Rachid

Amazing an convenient experience

Amazing and unique experience. I don't get to sleep in a train hostel every day. It's also really well located since it's next to the train to the airport and city centre, the tram and the metro.

There's staff 24 hours so it was safe.

Self

2/10

Poor

15 Dec 2023

Jeanne

If you book this property through Expedia, they will make you pay twice the booking price as they say that you book only 1 bed (even if you book for 2 people and that the price for 2 people is similar to what is on their website). Do not book through Expedia! It's overall a nice place, but a scam for people who do not book on their own website. They do not let you know about it upon check-in but will most definitely take the money from your bank account!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

01 Sep 2023

Victoria

Yes this is unique but the experience is not desirable.
The rooms are small and cluttered with cords and no place to store your belongings, you are not given a room key but are told.to rely on your roomates to have the receptionist lock it when they leave. There is 1 possibly 2 very small toilets on the train car that holds close to over 40 ppl. I was told that the room next to me was being paid for by the government so i assume its either for homeless, rehab or exCon which is fine except I paid more here than the usual hostel. The trains next door run until 1am and start up again at 7am. I woke up the 1st morning with very swollen eyes and bite bumps all over my face. There is 1 outlet with an extension cord per 3 bunks. When I did complain to the owner as I was running out the door he told me I should have gotten out of bed at 1:30am and told him about the fighting in the room next to me.
The receptionists are nice and helpful but im sure limited on what can be done.
Dont stay here unless its your last choice or you are young and dont care.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2023

Matthew

Highly Recommended 5*

I wanted to say that my trip to Amsterdam Train Lodge hostel was absolutely fantastic. The staff were all very friendly. Sympathetic of my situation I found myself in on arrival, and communications before I left the UK, and after check out. The breakfast was out of this world, very tasty and set me up for the day. They were very knowledeable about from fares for public transport through to where the best attractions were. They couldnt do enough for you. Highly recommended, and if your a train spotter as I am, it was a trainspotters paradise!!

Self

2/10

Poor

21 Sep 2021

Orvar

Worst in Amsterdam

This has to be the worst hostel in Amsterdam. The owners are extremely rude and tried to charge me extra. Never ever stay there. Thank me later.

Business

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2019

Roy

When I checked in lady said my payment with Hotels.com WAS'NT a REAL payment had to pay cash to check in!

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Very close to town centre. Good hospitality and service.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2019

Michelle

Great Place to Stay

Always love coming to stay at the Train Lodge. The staff are friendly, the rooms and bathrooms are clean and it's a great location.

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Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2018

Yvette

It's right next to the train station ... so conveniently located ... yet it wasn't noisy. And like it's name says, it's a body of a train.

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2018

LGolden

The lodge was a great place, it's out of the hustle and close enough by transit to many of the attractions. I had an unfortunate experience of my cell phone stolen from the charger in the room by one of the occupants. The staff kicked in gear to help me with time checks, directions, etc. made me feel a lot better about a situation out of any ones control. They have a sign posted as to cameras for security but as to the day I left they don't have any in place. So it's best to not to loose site of your belonging not even while sleeping.
I had great assistance to make the trip great, the place is unique and it's a place for riding solo. Please no nice nasty remarks really can't handle.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2018

Zahra

Excellent place to stay

The whole experience was great and the staff were very friendly. Only downside is the lack of space in the rooms but otherwise everything was excellent.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2018

Adelaide

Train Lodge close to Sloterdijk station

Train lodge within close walking distance to Sloterdijk station and an hours walk into Amsterdam centre. Hotel staff were lovely and very welcoming and the facilities were perfect with shared showering and toilet facilities.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Smallest rooms ever!

Ridiculously small room for 3 people. Even for a single person is too small. I made a mistake booking this hostel for 5 nights. 2 nights max if you wanna to experience fun living in the train. Also overpriced, and it’s definitely not worth €600 for our stay. Staff is every morning and every evening different. The key to your room is not given. We have to ask to lock and unlock our room. it was annoying. No towels included in the price, no breakfast.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2018

Chet

The train staff was nice and the train was unique. I did have a problem with my assigned bed being taken by other guess. I informed the staff but nothing was done.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2018

Amelia

Really helpful and friendly staff. Felt really safe travelling alone. Really cool set up with the converted train just a lack of space to settling in as the rooms are so small. One min walk from the station so really easy to get into the center of Amsterdam.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2018

Lizzie

Fantastic hotel for the price & the location was superb!
The rooms are small, so with 3 adults and cases etc it is a little bit of a squeeze but for the price it is a fantastic hostel.
Room was clean and the bathrooms/toilets were always clean!
Reception was manned 24 hours which was lovely and the staff couldn't have been more helpful.

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

A hotel very close to the fire station but be reminded that there is no train to airport before 0521 at this station

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2018

SAM

A bit run down good location fair for the price

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

A good experience

I want to start off with the location of this place; it's perfect! This place is right next to a major public transportation hub. If you're flying in or coming in on a train, it's too easy to get to the hostel. It's definitely not a walking distance to Amsterdam city, but it's a 10 minute train ride or 15-20 minutes tram ride. It's also a great hub to head to other cities in the Nederlands. The hostel itself is pretty good. I stayed in a 6 man room, the bathrooms were easily accesible for me throughout my stay. I would like to say that the spaces are small, but very livable. My biggest complaint about this place is the amount of dust in the rooms. I would readjust my bedsheets and I can see a big dust cloud come up; It's very disturbing. I wouldn't come back here because of the amount of dust. If the dust clears I would come back without thinking twice.

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2018

Rei

Very friendly staff. The train was built a long time ago but they do a good job of keeping it as clean as possible.

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2018

Peter

TrainLodge Stay

It was a good stay, bunk bed was comfy enough, stayed with 5 others and made friends with 1 guy.
Had no issues with anyone.

It can get tight walking down the carriages, but problem when everyone is friendly :)

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2017

Shelli

Something A Little Different

I loved the concept and found the whole experience pleasing. There was only 1 downside the toilet was a mess one morning when I woke but apart from that the whole stay was enjoyable.

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2017

Con

Really Cool Experience

The Train Lodge was SUCH a cool experience. I went in open minded. I got what a paid for. somewhere to sleep with relative comfort, somewhere to charge my phone, somewhere to leave my clothes and valuables (the reception area has a safe) whilst I explored the city. Two stops away from the airport. 1 stop away from the City Centre. 1 minute walk from train station and 2 minutes from the tram line.

Laid back friendly atmosphere amongst my shared accommodation.

Do not miss a chance to stay at the Train Lodge, even for 1 night!

TIP: I was in the top bunk. I had adequate space and enough privacy to change if needed and I was not as disturbed as the others in the bunks below me.

Go in with an open mind, don't forget this is a hostel!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2017

Berta

Very friendly, nice place to stay

Staying in a retired Swiss Rail sleeper car has been one of the best experiences on this trip to Amsterdam! Very lovely mix of international staff and guests, can be a bit noisy on the weekends, but overall one of the most fun and friendly places I've stayed. The only problem is it is not able to accommodate people with physical disabilities, and the bunks are somewhat hard and narrow. But I would highly recommend it to able-bodied visitors who enjoy meeting new and interesting people, and want a more unique experience than a generic hostel or hotel.

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2017

Joe

Fun place exciting area

The front desk person was very polite and friendly. Being a train, the halls and rooms are small but clean

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2017

paul

Nice and easy to find, nice staff and nice outside space.

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2017

Alan

Hostel close to Central Amsterdam

Ok place for kids.
Firstly there is not much space..it's expected cause it's a slightly converted train. However everything is cleverly designed. I was ok with that. Next it is a hostel as posted out side of the lodge not a hotel as advertised on Expedia which is a reputable website.
For the inconvenience of space they should compensate with a better service or/and included breakfast. Or just an included cup of tea or coffee.
the location is very convenient for getting to and from Central Amsterdam and it looks like the staff are trying hard to be good but are limited.
All this because the website chose this place for us when we clearly chose another place... poorly designed website.
You either like it or you don't

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2017

Dora

Cute & kitschy; worth the cost for the experience

One stop away from Amsterdam Centraal (3-4 EUR ride), < 30 mins by bike. Literally just steps away from Sloterdijk station. Very cute hostel with friendly staff available 24 hours a day. Slept in a 6-bunk car of all females; overall very nice and quiet guests throughout the hostel. Four outlets for the whole room. Shared bathroom was clean with ample hot water. Wifi worked great! Hostel holds luggage in an open area of the main train car, so be sure to lock your suitcase or take valuables with you. Towels can be rented for 5 EUR, or bring your own. The only negative comment I have is I paid for a bed in a 4-berth train car. There was some mix-up with my reservation so they put me in a 6-berth train car and told me that there weren't any other women scheduled to sleep there (\"Yay! Lucky single!\" I thought), but at 22.30 the door was opened and 5 other women came in. The hostel employee was kind about it, but it was jarring to hear at 22.30, \"Sorry! You have roommates now!\" when I was already in bed with the lights out. As I said before, the other roommates were very nice and respectful and very quiet when they came back later to go to bed so it wasn't an issue. I would stay here again if I were in the area; good value for the cost (Amsterdam is expensive to sleep in!!). You can buy some snacks & beer from the hostel. Supermarket nearby for other food.. I'm a light sleeper and it was quiet despite being near train station.

4/10

Poor

09 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Meh

Check in was at 3, got there at 3, my cabin was still being cleaned, so I just sad there til 4:15. I paid for a cabin with 2 beds, was placed in one with 3. This is by far the smallest hostel room I've ever seen. The pictures look way different than the actual location. Way too expensive for what you get.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

I would recommend for the experience for a few nights as it was very interesting and fun. However, there isn't a lot of space in the rooms and it's quite far out from the centre so we probably would not return but are glad to have been once.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2017

darwin

Best place in Amsterdam

It was great! Air conditioner was awesome as it was super hot when we were there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2017

darwin

Best value for money

This is pretty much the only place under $100 with air conditioner! Very nice hosts, very clean, super close to transit systems

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2017

bryan

Train Stay

It was a great value. The staff and other travelers were friendly

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Recommended for groups. Sleeping compartments are very small. Good location.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2017

Family stay

First time in Hostel

Thank you Train Lodge for an enjoyable stay, choice of accommodations was for for my 6 year old Son, Train mad! I normally stay in 4 star Hotels & very fussy about cleanliness, I was going with an open mind that I would take the Train Lodge as an experience. I arrived to a very clean bed, room basin was spotless, room didn't smell, communal shower room was clean every day & so was the toilet, I'm a person who finds dirt & dust so I hope people appreciate the Lady who cleans & does an excellent job. Location so close to Station but doesn't stop you sleeping, 2 mins to Spar shop, buses & trams 1 minute away, Don't hesitate to book I'm hard to please & I have nothing to complain about, my Husband is also happy!!

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2017

Jan

Train stay near Amsterdam

It was an amazing experience, great location by train station , easy to find. Staff very friendly & helpful, very clean,we hired bikes & rode into Amsterdam.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2017

Verified traveler

A room with a difference

Lovely idea great room although a little cramped and a little hot but beautiful room loved it thanks would defiantly stay again and impossible not to find it as it's at the station

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Fun to stay here

Great location for access to the city but not much around the immediate area.
Staff was wonderful, especially Hannah
Top bunk was quite stuffy despite the open window in the compartment.

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2017

Fred

Conveniently situated accommodation

Good accommodation for short stay. Comfortable and neat. Friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are small but to be expected since it is train accommodation. Should only be used for maximum two people. Good location for access to public transport. Save environment

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2017

Shemika

Right across from the train station

Vernesa friendly staff, room was a tad chilly

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Staff were very friendly and social at all hours. They helped with suggesting places to visit off the beaten track and how to get there. Definitely would stay here again

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2016

Verified traveler

Original place very close to the city

My experience was original as i expected it from the begging really surprised but Glad all went good, first the location is not bad at all in fact after few days discovering the city i think this is the best bit you get 3 methods of transport 1 minute from you (tram + bus + train ) so no problem discovering Amsterdam and coming from the airport the lodge is in second station
the staff are very helpful smiley always , comfortable i don`t think is the best but after few drink and few smoke you will sleep well promise :)

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2026

Miho

3段ベッドの1番上の段でしたが、柵がついておらず落下しないか心配になりました。また、下の段のベッドとは異なり、ベッドから届く場所にコンセントがなく、不便でした。部屋に鍵がついておらず、ロッカーもなかったので、セキュリティ面でも少し不安でした。

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Bengt

Nice for just to sleep

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Justin

It was quiet, cheap and a very spontaneous idea (2h before arrival), yet they made everything a unique experience with high quality service and a cool serving team!!
I look forward to come back!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Cesar

Muy bueno

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2025

Marvin

Vistelsen var bra och mysigt och unikt. Men kan vara lite trångt särksilkt om man tågluffar med sina kompisar.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2025

Heikki

Mukava tunnelmallinen junamotelli, jossa asiakaspalvelu oli todella ystävällistä ja lähestyttävää. Jos matkailette budjetilla amsterdamissa voin suositella tätä.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2025

Isabel Ximena

I loooooved this hostal! Such a vibe! It’s great if your taking flix buses. Dora, Mateo and the owners were amazing! Will definitely stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2024

kim

Liten plass da det er et tog men hyggelig plass

Business

4/10

Poor

05 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

The rooms are very tiny for 6 people. Had a bed in female only dorm.

Either tap in toilet was not working or the door could not be locked.

The receptionist came into the female only room late at night to show a new girl her bed without knocking on the door.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2024

Erika

Très bon accueil, lieu original et vraiment tout proche de la gare

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2024

Joshua

Sleeping in a modified train is not something you do everyday so being able to experience it once was really cool.
Only downside was that i am not fitted for the top bed but still a nice stay

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2024

まずスローテルダイク駅から歩いてすぐというのが安心でした。アムステルダム中央駅も隣なので、アクセスしやすいです。受付の方はとても愛想よく、部屋まで丁寧に案内してくれました。3段ベッドの1番上は座っていると頭がつきそうなくらいです。スーツケースを広げる場所はベッド以外ではなさそうです。落ち着けて、雨露をしのげれば良いという人にはよろしいと思います。私はそのタイプだったので良かったです。

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2023

Sophie

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2022

Miika

Uniikki kohde, jossa yöpyminen oli jo itsessään kokemus. Henkilökunta oli aivan äärettömän mukavaa ja koko paikassa vallitsi hyvät vibat. Huoneet olivat viileitä ja juna-asema oli aivan vieressä.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2018

Jean-Philippe

Expérience unique

Expérience géniale et hors du commun.
L'accueil est super sympa.
Les cabines sont toutes petites mais en même temps c'est normal vu que c'est un train.
Les couchettes étant individuelles, c'est peut-être pas conseillé aux couples, mais si vous allez en groupes d'amis c'est parfait.
Le seul inconvénient c'est que c'est loin du centre.
Sinon je recommande.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Gut und preiswert

Mal was anderes mit sehr freundlichem und hilfsbereiten Personal

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Una notte

Ho soggiornato solo una notte. La location a mio parere è molto originale. Essendo un treno adibito ad ostello, le camere-cuccette sono molto piccole e strette, e poco spazio per metterci i bagagli essendo in sei per dormitorio.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2018

dietrich

Originell, nett und zum Wohlfühlen

Die Teainlodge ist nichts für Liebhaber großer Zimmer: Schlafwagenabteil, enger Gang, Gemeinschaftsbad.
Aber wer es ungewöhnlich mag, ein wenig urig, unter netten jungen Leuten, Weltenbummlern und Backpackern - sehr empfehlenswert!

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

珍しい列車ホテル

日本にも列車ホテルはありますが大都市の駅前という立地は珍しく、お手頃な料金で鉄道好きには話のネタにもなると思い選びました。写真通りの3段ベッド×2の6人部屋は、中段が高さがないうえに荷物を置くところもなく不人気で、チェックインした順に下段・上段・中段の順で埋まっていきました。中古車両なので多少古びてはいますが、水周りは改装されていて使い勝手は問題ありません。シャワールームにはトイレと洗面台もあり機能的ですが、1両に1ヶ所のようなので混雑時は待つかもしれません。部屋での飲食は禁止されており、食堂車車両を利用します。カプセルホテル並みの施設と言えなくもないですが、寝台列車旅情を感じたい方にはお勧めです。