The Flying Pig Beach Hostel

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2026

Savit

At the time of the booking it wasn't too clear on how to chose the beds, I ended up sleeping in the same bed as my brother, while it would have been better for us to have bunk bed. At the arrival at the reception the charged us again by accident. It was okay, but because of the things I just said we didn't enjoy much the stay.

Family

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

CLEMENTINO JR

Nice breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Annie

Everything was amazing!!! The rooms were clean, the staff was great and the location was amazing!!

Self

2/10

Poor

06 May 2026

Mary Ida

Other than the location of the place, nothing else was good. And don’t get fooled into the 9€ breakfast. This is a good location where you can take the 9€ and put it towards a place and get much better food for breakfast or cafe!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2026

Michael

It has a bed! It has running water!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Jason

Friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable quarters, good people and good energy, the real back pack hostel experience in Amsterdam

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2026

Tyrone

I think including some deli meats to the breakfast would be nice and making sure the hard boiled eggs were cooked thoroughly would be nice.

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2026

Joseph

Really chill atmosphere, the staff are wonderful

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2026

Phursang

staff was good and helpful clean room good vibes.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2025

Julianne

I stayed in a female-only 6-bed room with a private bathroom. The room itself was nice. The sheets were clean and organized, but they don't have curtains. The beds have a locker underneath it that you can use, but make sure to bring you own lock. The private bathroom was small but fine. They also have shared bathrooms in the hallways, which are definitely small but manageable.

The check-in process was easy. There's a 1euro deposit for the keycard. They have a communal kitchen with small fridges and a bar area. I will say there's only one lounge area, but it's where the bar is so rather loud and dark.

Overall, a good stay. I would stay here again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Giuliana

My 3rd time staying at this hostel. Wonderful location and amazing staff. Also visited the other locations/bars they have and was pleasantly surprised. I travel alone and opted for an all female dorm this time and it was perfect. Thanks for another great stay!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2025

Joseph

Alright

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Pathik

Everything was good. Only one suggestion have lift added 😉

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Max

Easily one of the best hostels I stayed in Europe. Super friendly atmosphere with a bar and smoking room in the downstairs. Would highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Christopher

Property is in a good location, it’s a bit dated, but perfect for a quick visit.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Karen

Very convenient location. Can walk to many major tourist sites. Transportation available too such as the train and tram. There is a park just a 2 minute walk awa. A grocery store is close by too.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Jennifer

This was a wonderful location next to Vondel Park. There were loads of restaurants and great shopping opportunities. Everything was very walkable. The staff at the Flying Pig Uptown were incredibly nice and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Omid

A good and clean place if you're on the budget.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Josue

Very friendly people that stay here. Bar is good. Would highly recommend.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Ryan

Simple backpacking style

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Sam

The area was great and the facility was amazing. My only gripe was the amount of stairs but outside of that, no complaints!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2025

John

If you can get it for cheap, then it's all right.

Got a good deal on the Pig. It was in a decent location and I was able to get around the city with ease.
It was a little grubby, tho. Simply painting the walls would be a big improvement for the place.
No elevator and lots of steps. Gotta go downstairs to then go upstairs to get outside.
Again, if you can get it for a cheap price and don't have too high of standards, then you'll be fine.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025

Thomas

Very relaxing atmosphere and knowledgeable staff. They were able to help me find some really cool sights during my visit. Just a heads up, there are a lot of steps.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025

Aaron

Andre, Adrian, Ninni, Oscar, and Don. Just give them all a pay raise.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

Oceanna

Super good enviorment, has a great location and was very clean.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

Someone tried to break into my locker and steal stuff from my luggage

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2025

Anna

I stayed in the female dorm which had its own bathroom, so was very safe and secure. The bunk bed was comfortable and had a lockable drawer for keeping valuables, (was a little squeaky for leaving early in the mornings though).
There are a few stairs to get in and up to rooms, so good if you are carrying light luggage or if you dont mind there are no lifts.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Anya

Everyone was so friendly! If you have issues with accessibility, be aware that there are a lot of steep stairs up to the rooms.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2025

Xin Yue

Great location, quiet and scenic. But the beds didn’t have curtains and wish there were more toilets!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Jacob O

Will surely go back very friendly staff and accommodating.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

Kumar Naveen

Good

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2025

wai kei rachel

Good

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2025

Emily

Lovely location right next to Vondelpark. Breakfast was good and staff were friendly. Not enough bathrooms for the rooms, and not a good setup for the showers.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2025

Marco

Great place to stay…. Friendly staff and affordable prices.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2025

Beck

It was fine. As far as hostels go, I would go here again. The only downside is that the common area is usually noisy and full of people drinking. So if you’re looking for a hostel that is quieter for you to read or work, this probably isn’t a great option.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Vadim

It was a great experience for the price, I showed up at 00:30 and was a bit worried about not being able to get in, but their reception is 24/7 (this was my first Hostel experience) it’s only about a 40 minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal so if you’re on a budget and need to get your steps in it was great, the all you can eat breakfast for (6CAD) was great fills you up for a great morning. The showers are a bit tough not a lot of room or separation for clothes and you, but overall ok. Towels can be provided but are not always available so be careful with that. The staff were super friendly and even lent me a lock just asked me to return it afterwards so that’s super awesome of them, the storage for single peeps is under the bed and can be locked, if you can’t pull/push the basket far enough life the part of the frame the mattress was on, that tripped me up and is probably not normal but again the staff came up to show me how to lock it and was baffled a bit but ended up helping figure it out! My total for 2 nights with breakfast was about 68$CAD after city tax. Overall a great experience! Don’t be afraid to ask the staff questions!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2025

Kiran

Great place for backpackers

It was very good with very good people

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Ionn Carlo

Excellent. Gets you through the night. Friendly staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Leonardo

Location perfect, rooms great, bar great

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2025

Natalie

We enjoyed our stay. Staff are great, helpful and friendly. Rooms clean and comfortable. Could have more toilets for number of people.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2025

Rachel

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. The staff were incredibly and I felt very secure during my stay. Would stay here again!

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2025

Natalie

Easy to get most places from the hostel. Stairs are intense but overall a good experience.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2025

Sufi

Best accommodation place! Close to everywhere! Please rent your bike before you came! Staff is amazing!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2024

Imran

Good and comfortable accommodation, quiet hotel and good services

The staff are all helpful, but the best and kindest is the young man sitting at the counter for service, his name is Jamil, he is a wonderful employee, he is beautiful, kind and cautious and serves in the best way, I would like to thank him very much for helping me with my reservation and services, I wish you well always, Jamil 🌹.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2024

Bonnie

fun hostel

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2024

Patrick

When I first booked this hostel I wasnt exspecting much but it was only until I stayed there I relised how wrong I was. Overall, lovely and helpful staff, very friendly community and overall just a great vibe and good price. This hostel is definitely more youth and hippy based so maybe not suitable for a family but would definitely recommend to most people. Thanks for everything x

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2024

Bonnie

Social hostel with a bar and lively crowd area to hang out.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2024

Erin

Great staff great scene. Loved my stay

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2024

Bonnie

Great location and staff

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2024

Jay-Kishan

First time in Amsterdam. Great hostel. Super staff. Met so many people from around the world. Made lots of new friends. Had a smashing time. From late night drinking inside and out in the city, to breakfast in the morning. Will see you guys next year when I come visit again and book the same hostel. Vaarwel for the time Amsterdam.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

21 Sep 2024

Li

The price is not cheap. The room has mosquitoes. I couldn’t sleep the second night due to mosquitoes. I killed 3 mosquitoes but there are still more. I gave 2 euros coin to front desk for a show towel, but the charge still show up in my bill. Not a good place to stay.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

15 Sep 2024

Andria

C

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2024

Mason

Great place to meet people and a great atmosphere would recommend to any solo travellers

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2024

Michael

Shower was small but overall decent

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2024

Andrea

Great location to explore the city from!! Easy to jump on a train or bus to Centraal Station area. The staff were super friendly. I had a minor issue and they resolved it quickly without hesitation. Also, the free coffee is nice! There are tons of showers and bathrooms available, which is nice. I truly enjoyed my stay here!!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Friendly hostel

Perfect hostel for young people. Location is a bit out of town but lovely area overall. Lots of people which gave a good atmosphere

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2024

ROSCHELLE

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Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2024

jacqueline

This was my first time staying at a hostel and the staff was very polite. The area was very quiet and the everything was walkable. I met people from Australia,
Canada and Sweden. I had the pizza which was good. The only issue was because of the amount of guests toilet paper always ran out and the only option was to go to another floor.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2024

Victor Marcus

I loved the location near all the best museums.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

06 Jun 2024

Amy

There are so many stairs and no elevators. If you have any type of larger suitcase, don’t book here. They have limited lockers. Bathrooms are ridiculously small. Can’t check in early. It’s also non refundable

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2024

Nicolas

Amazing crowd of young people, perfect for solo Travellers looking to meet new friends. Cheap beer, friendly staff

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2024

Melissa

Loved it! Women's only room for those new to hostels or not comfortable with co-ed rooms. Have continental breakfast and activities, as well as a galley kitchen for minor cooking and storage for left-overs. Right next to Vondel Park with Van Gogh Museum and Hard Rock Cafe nearby.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2024

Richard

Location is great , right next to the Voldenpark and a short walking distance to the Rijk museum. Budget friendly for the young backpackers. Having said that this place caters mostly to the young travelers

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

11 May 2024

Martha

Smelly bathrooms, great location though

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2024

Ashden

It was my first time visiting a hostel, and I feel very lucky to have picked such a good place to stay

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

27 Apr 2024

Shameka

Despite my horrible experience with the staff here, the property itself was great. The rooms and bathrooms were clean. Perfect location across from the park. Now staff? The women here were terrible, they had the worst attitudes, very young minded. One of the house keepers went through my CLOSED belongings because she suspected I had food in my bag. When I confronted the front desk it was as though they were justifying her actions of violating my privacy. No one would own up to the fact that this was wrong no matter the reasoning behind it, staff should not be searching through my personal belongings especially if it is CLOSED. I checked out that same day because I felt the managers were only protecting their own & my privacy didn’t matter. This is why I feel that with the entire staff being young, they were making up their own rules and doing things as they pleased. I didn’t feel like they had a higher up to keep them in line, I would never stay here again. They did fortunately refund me for the nights I hadn’t stayed because of course I checked out that day.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2024

Segundo

The staff are great.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2024

Samuel

Easy fun stay

Easy cheap place to stay. Well located. Very nice staff. Comfortable bed and good storage space. Lively atmosphere throughout most of the day. Smoking room was a huge bonus. Small but decent kitchen to cook in. Very enjoyable

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2024

Phoebe

So much fun! Lovely atmosphere and nice facilities.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2024

DAVID

Amazing place... Rooms are clean and everyone was friendly and helpful throughout my stay. Thank you!!! 😊

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

29 Dec 2023

Verified traveler

Unsatisfied

I never received the 2 towels we rented and the bathrooms were out of soap and toilet paper. Halls and stairs are cramped.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2023

Leo

Could definitely improve on making sure that common areas, especially toilets, are cleaned more often. But other than that, great place to stay!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2023

Luis

Stayed here for one week. Traveling solo. I stayed in a shared room of 8. Showers are wonderful and clean. Toilets are clean but small - I think that's the norm. Room was clean and beds comfortable. Walking distance to just about everything in town. Great restaurants and I met some cool people also. Loved that once the coffee shops closed I could smoke at the hostel in my PJ's! Book it It's a great value and wonderful location.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2023

Daniel

Never stayed in a hostel before. Could have used some wall repair, but clean and safe. I probably would not stay in a hostel again, but if I had to Flying was a good choice.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2023

Jacob

Flying Pig Uptown is one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. The staff were kind and helpful. The bar area was fun at night and a great place to meet people. And the surrounding area is very walkable with lots to do. Also really liked the shower set up, which is often hit or miss with hostels, but on my floor at least there were plenty and they were like private little shower rooms. Would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Oct 2023

Teresa

Not the best hostel, not the worst

Lots of stairs to maneuver.
No AC. Staff is not very friendly or helpful. But location is good, very close to museum square

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2023

Adam

Excellent value hostel

Had a great time at the uptown hostel. Great location, lovely friendly staff. Will be booking again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2023

Agneya

Meets all expectations. Nice bed, clean shower, clean bathroom, hot water. Only thing is that is was quite dusty so my allergies were always acting up constantly, but others seemed to be fine.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2022

Mohammed

Best choice for a solo traveller

a perfect place for a solo traveller. Keep in mind that the building doesnt have lift... so you have to drag your bags threw a small stairs...

the reception people were supper friendly. they help you with any kind of information or problem. Best part was the bar and the smoking room, people mostly spend their time in those places... its a great place to meet new people. I was there till 2-3 in the morning everyday. they have activities everyday from 8-9pm with happy hour drinking... very close to the city centre.

the bed was comfortable and i was in a 14 bed dorm. Other guests were friendly and didnt make noise when others were sleeping. Toilets and shower room was very clean and if you find them dirty just tell them, they clean it asap.

overall a very good place to stay if you are travelling solo or with friends.. supper friendly environment...

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2022

Rick

I've been curious about hostels forever. I'm about 3 times the age of anyone else staying there, but it was okay. The bed was comfortable, which surprised me. People were also respectful of each other and their property. The staff was very helpful indeed. I never got the Wi-Fi hooked up, but I didn't want to do all the stairs again once I got to the room. I left my Kindle in the room. When I realized it, I called, and they held it for me. When I got back I told them they were my heroes.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2022

IDEN

Nice place .super friendly front desk

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

06 Sep 2022

Verified traveler

Worst hostel in Amsterdam

Terrible service at check in. I requested a bottom bunkbed and was told that I got one. Once I get to the room which is a steep climb to 4th floor (!!!) it's actuallhy a top bed. When I mentioned to the front desk she said they're completely booked. She never told me what the wifi code. I had to ask my roommate. But then the wifi is completely not working on that floor

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2022

Ashely

My experience was awesome! 5/5, my only bummer was the size of the bathrooms.

Location: Not only is it directly across from the beautiful and leisurely Vondel Park, it was a very short walk to the museum square (where most of the major museums are located). Quiet but lively area.

Staff: Super friendly and welcoming! Knowledgeable about the area and city. couldn't be any better, felt that I was in safe and genuine hands.

Facilities: *NO ELEVATORS* so this may not be the best for anyone who requires an elevator. The stairs are also very narrow, this is common throughout the city though. The stairs were not a problem, otherwise. The staff also offers to assist you in taking your luggage upstairs if you do need the help!

The bathrooms are kept very clean, but please know that they are very very small (and I am a short and smaller-sized person!). Bathrooms are separate from the showers.

The rooms are clean and have nice lockable cages under the bed. They would not accommodate a very large suitcase, however. They have external lockable lockers for that. You can rent locks cheaply at the front desk.

The smoking room and bar area are very cool! Having a smoking room was incredibly convenient, and great for socializing around the pool table...and yes, it is 4/20 friendly. :-)

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2022

Patricia

Great place to meet people and the food at the bar is amazing and cheap

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2022

Julio

Super friendly and inviting hostel! Everyone there is super welcoming and very outgoing!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2021

Sofía

Great people and installations!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2021

Kevin

Check-in was easy, It was fun to hang out and meet people before heading to bed. All the guests and staff were respectful, offers lockers, and all other necessary amenities. I only stayed in the hotel to sleep, stayed for three nights but did not have any issues!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Es un lugar muy bonito cerca del parque, las escaleras son pequeñas, pero es un lugar bonito

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2020

Margaret

Flying amazing!

What a fun welcoming to Amsterdam! I’ve never been greeted with such warm energy, we shared a co Ed space with a queen bed and had no problems and to be honest no irritation with sharing space! It was quite lovely 😊

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

3.8 rating of 5

The stay was good, the experience could be made better, the room was a little congested, the fridges in the kitchen were not working.
The receptionists were very friendly and supportive. Overall, I can rate the stay good.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2020

Dan

Hostel was great. Bathrooms are kinda small. Besides that, rooms were cleaned every day, new sheets when, lively crowds, decent breakfast. Very pleasing experience overall

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Excellent staff, honest and good at what they do. Couldn’t recommend more and won’t hesitate to book again.

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2019

Pui Yan

Very good experience! Great location and amenities

The location is absolutely amazing, it’s just a few minutes walk to the cluster of museums and supermarket. Though it’s located in the uptown area so not much affordable food option. The room is not too small and relatively clean. Staffs are super duper helpful and kind. Definitely a good value of money. I’d definitely come back and recommend it to friends and family.

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2019

Beth

Thank You!

I wish they allowed access to food I stored in their kitchen before 1 pm. It might be nice to have a self service hot water station for tea or coffee. Everyone I encountered was lovely, kind and helpful. I don’t know if I would stay again just because I have a personal preference for a quieter space to exist in but if you’re into lots of activity and a fun atmosphere, I would recommend.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Near to Paradiso venue.. A long walk from Centraal station. For the price, has everything you need and for €4 you get an excellent breakfast.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

So so hostel

The location is super nice and the chilling area is good but rest of the conditions is so so. The price is good enough considering to hostel's location

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

This hostel does a good job of meeting a variety of needs. There's a smoking room for those who want to smoke, but it keeps the smoke out of the rest of the common areas for non smokers. There's decent food at a reasonable price if for some reason you don't want to go out, and there's plenty of drinks but no pressure to partake if you don't want to drink. And there's free coffee/tea/juice even if you don't pay for breakfast in the morning, which is a great perk.

Like at most hostels, facilities are a bit cramped but totally adequate.

Staff are friendly and accommodating - I fell ill while I was staying there and they were super kind and helpful.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2019

Matt

Checked in 11pm Tuesday night, some kind of staff party happening.
Pressed the buzzer at the door a few times but no response, another guest was having trouble with his key card also. Someone else eventually swiped their card to open the door.
Got to the reception/bar and waited about 10mins. During this time almost 10 staff walked past/through the area with little acknowledgment, although it was obvious we were checking in rather than buying a drink, by both of us having our bags on our backs.
Eventually a girl (not seen previously) attended to us and said she just needed to finish serving a customer at the bar and she would be right with us.
A minute later and she attended to us and we were sorted for the stay.
room was tidy, clean and well presented. It was a little small and difficult to open the door when everyone had their under bed lockers pulled out, but hey, its a hostel so its to be expected.
We did enjoy our stay and will stay again, the local area was quiet and not far from a few different tram stops so getting around was easy.
There are some steeps stairs but that has been mentioned before, so guests should be aware.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2019

A

Staff very friendly. Bed comfortable. My request for lower floor was ignored so 5 floors with steep stairs not fun but admittedly I didn't raise an issue and was aware prior .
I think dorms should be smaller and have a privacy curtain.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Nice staff, nice environment. The infrastructure it's ok, rooms can be updated but overall great experience.

Leisure Friends