"Amazing community so to speak, from what I see people keep coming again since a lot of the new people checkin in seemed to know it hahah."
Andrei from Denmark
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"Congratulations for your luggage storage, very practical and spacious."
George from Switzerland
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"We loved the beds and all of the communal activities like karaoke, happy hour and the indoor smoking room was a nice touch."
Larissa from United Kingdom
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"The hostel is in a great location, the bed was comfortable and breakfast was very decent with breads, cereal, fruits and also options for lactose/gluten free."
Zoé from Netherlands
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"There is great atmosphere, they have happy hours and events at the bar it also has a lot of games and great music, to start a party!!"
Patricia A from Netherlands
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Backpackers hostel next to Vondelpark, 8 min walk from Leidseplein
Amenities & Services
The hostel provides a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping. Guests have access to a shared kitchen, lockers, and safety deposit boxes. CCTV cameras cover both common areas and the exterior, and key card access controls entry.
Rooms & Facilities
The building is a converted townhouse with 24 rooms spread over 6 floors; there is no elevator. Most dormitory rooms have bunk beds and share shower and toilet facilities in the common areas. Some rooms include en suite bathrooms, and lockable storage cages are available under the beds.
Location
Flying Pig Uptown sits right next to Vondelpark, a 5-minute walk from Museumplein and 8 minutes from Leidseplein. Nearby tram and bus stops provide direct connections to the Canal Belt, Rembrandtplein, Dam Square, Amsterdam Central Station, and Schiphol Airport. The Rijksmuseum is within a short walking distance.
Dining & Bar
A continental breakfast is available each morning for €7 when prebooked. The on-site bar serves drinks and hot snacks, and it includes a designated smoking room. A vending machine offers additional snacks and drinks at any hour.
Entertainment & Social
The hostel has a billiard table and offers evening entertainment such as karaoke and trivia nights. Happy hour is twice daily, with pints priced at €5 during those times. Board games and puzzles are available in the bar area for guests to use.
Highlights
Location: Next to Vondelpark, 5 min from Museumplein
Rooms: 24 rooms on 6 floors, no elevator
Dining: €7 continental breakfast, bar with smoking room