Hostel Cabins Amsterdam is a functional place to stay in the north of the city, with 24-hour reception and air-conditioned rooms. The bathrooms are shared. It works well if you travel light, put having somewhere to sleep at any hour first and do not mind being far from Dam Square.
Location and getting around
It is at Grasweg 54, north of the IJ. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 25 minutes on foot in a straight line, crossing the river, and Dam Square and the Anne Frank House about 35. Rembrandtplein and the Bloemenmarkt are 2.9 km away, and Leidseplein 3.4 km: for the southern centre, public transport or a bike makes sense.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have air conditioning, and sheets and towels are included. The shared bathrooms have a shower, hairdryer and toiletries. There is a common lounge and free Wi-Fi throughout the building.
Reception is open 24 hours, which is useful if you arrive late. Breakfast is not served.
Who it suits
- Travellers who arrive at night and need an open reception.
- A good fit if you want a bed without extras and will spend the day out.
- Ideal if you travel in summer and want air conditioning in the room.
- A good choice if you want to get to know the north of the city and the A’DAM Lookout, which the hostel places about 14 minutes away.
Good to know
- The bathroom is shared.
- There is no breakfast: you will need to find it elsewhere.
- Check-in from 15:00 to 00:00, with photo ID and a credit card.
- Check-out until 11:00.
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