Hostel Xplore Amsterdam is on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, halfway between Amsterdam Centraal station and Dam Square. It has a shared lounge and rooms with a private bathroom. It is an option if you want the feel of a hostel but with your own bathroom, in an area from which you can walk to almost all of the centre.
Location and getting around
Dam Square is about 5 minutes away on foot. Amsterdam Centraal station and the Anne Frank House are each about 10 minutes’ walk. For the Flower Market (Bloemenmarkt), allow a quarter of an hour. According to the hostel, the old Stock Exchange, the Royal Palace and the Dutch National Opera are a short distance away.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and bed linen is included. Some have city views. Guests have a shared lounge and wifi is free.
- Private bathroom with a shower.
- Shared lounge.
- City views in some rooms.
Who it suits
- Solo travellers who like a common space to meet people.
- Those who prefer not to share a bathroom even when sleeping in a hostel.
- Anyone who wants to walk from the train station.
Good to know
There is no breakfast. Check-in is from 15:00 and you will need to show photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is between 8:00 and 10:30, so you will not be able to linger in the morning. You can compare with other places on the page where to stay in Amsterdam.