Hostel Train Lodge Amsterdam is a hostel built in train carriages next to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station, at Changiweg 121. It has a bar, a terrace and private or shared compartments. It is a good fit if you want to sleep somewhere different from a hotel room and get around by train.
Location and getting around
Sloterdijk station is about a 5-minute walk away: trains leave from there for Amsterdam Centraal and other cities. The centre is too far to walk. The Anne Frank House is about 3.2 km away, and Dam Square and Leidseplein 3.9 km. For those trips public transport or a bicycle, which the hostel hires out, is the better choice. According to the property, it is in the Westpoort district.
Rooms and facilities
According to the property, each compartment has climate control and a washbasin with cold water. There are shared and private options. You also have:
- a bar of its own and a terrace;
- continental and buffet breakfast;
- 24-hour reception and bicycle hire;
- free Wi-Fi in the common areas.
It is not stated that the compartments have their own shower: plan on using shared bathrooms.
Who it suits
- Train fans who want to sleep in a converted carriage.
- Travellers touring the Netherlands by train.
- Solo guests who want to meet other travellers in the bar.
Good to know
Arrival is from 15:00 to midnight. At check-in you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is until 11:00. To see other hostels in Amsterdam, go to the category.