The Basics: Orfeo
Located within a ten-minute walk of some of Amsterdam’s most prized museums—including the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijks Museum—the Hostel Orfeo is a convenient not to mention budget-friendly place to stay.

The Basics: Hotel Mevlana
The Mevlana Hostel is a smallish place located in Amsterdam’s historic center. It’s got great proximity to all the major sights and offers 17 clean, comfy rooms for less.

The Basics: Bob's Youth Hostel
Bob’s Youth Hostel is located near Central Station and is close to many of Amsterdam’s main attractions. The property offers both dorms and private rooms.

The Basics: Amsterdam Hostel Cosmos
The Amsterdam Hostel Cosmos, conveniently located in the city’s old historic center and within walking distance of most main attractions, packs in the bunks and then some!

The Basics: Heart of Amsterdam
With easy proximity to Dam Square and Amsterdam’s Central Station, the self-proclaimed “design hostel” Heart of Amsterdam has budget rooms located in the Red Light District.

Hostel Description: With a superior location in Amsterdam’s historic center, the Aivengo Youth Hostel is a solid place to check your bags and your head when you’re visiting the canalled city. 

The Basics: International Budget Hostel
Located in the Southern Canal district—it’s close to Leidesplein, Dam Square and the Van Gogh Museum— the International Budget Hostel offers a variety of dorm rooms, all with shared facilities. 

The Basics: Annemarie
Let’s talk about Annemarie. She’s a combo budget hotel and hostel. She’s located near major museums as well as Vondelpark in Amsterdam’s city center. People seem to like her and she’s cheap.

Hostel Description: Centrally located in Amsterdam’s famous Red Light District and within walking distance of central station and other major sights, the White Tulip Hostel offers a variety of private rooms and dorms.

Hostel Description: The centrally-located Budget Hostel Tourist Inn is situated just a quick hop, skip and jump from central Amsterdam’s Dam Square. The one-star property offers 87 beds out of 22 rooms.

Hostel Description: The one-star Euphemia Hotel sits in central Amsterdam near the Leidseplein, the Heineken Brewery and many of the city’s nightlife destinations.

Hostel Description: The Damrak Inn is a budget inn that also offers cheap dorm-style rooms. It’s centrally located in Amsterdam’s historic center close to major attractions and with easy access to Central Station.

The Basics: Amsterdam Hostel Centre (former Hostel Granada)
Located on Amsterdam’s central Leidseplein (aka nightlife central), the Amsterdam Hostel Centre is a simple and cheap pick that’s got proximity to museums and transportation too.

Hostel Description: Centrally located near all of the Museumplein’s cultural attractions, the Inner Amsterdam hostel is a solid choice with all the basics included: Linen, breakfast, and Internet access are free. 

Hostel Description: Located in the southern canal ring of Amsterdam’s center, Hostel the Veteran is a budget property that’s within easy walking distance of Rembrandt Square and other major tourist sights.

Hostel Description: Located in the rollicking Red Light District, the Hostel the Globe Center is not for light sleepers. The place is equally known for its rooms and its late night sports bar. 

Hostel Description: The giant Hostel Nieuw Slotania can accommodate 210 guests at once. It's located beyond Amsterdam’s city center, but there’s a bus and tram stop directly in front of the hostel’s front doors. If you want to go cheap and spread your wings, check this place out.

Hostel Description: The Hans-Brinker Budget Hotel almost laughingly touts itself as a place without added creature comforts ( “no room service, bellboys, air conditioning, mini-bars, sauna,” reads its description), but if you’re looking for cheap and no-frills, it’s the place to take a load off.

Hostel Description: The Janson Hotel, located just outside Amsterdam’s canal ring, but near the Van Gogh Museum and within walking distance of Vondelpark, is a budget hotel that offers cheap bunks too.

Hostel Description: Conveniently located in Amsterdam’s historic center, De Oranje Tulp hostel and hotel (meaning “The Orange Tulip”) blooms with colorful, cheap private rooms and dorms.