Where Adventure Meets Comfort in the Heart of Amsterdam

Booking score The Bee Hostel
Booking.com

8.6 / of 10

Google score The Bee Hostel
Google

4.5 / of 5

Hostel World score The Bee Hostel
Hostelworld

9.1 / of 10

A chic, modern twist on the classic youth hostel, The Elephant Hostel combines the social energy of dorms with the privacy and comfort of family and double rooms—designed to welcome everyone from solo travelers to families.
“Our staff is our greatest asset. We empower them to create and participate in making every guest’s stay a unique experience”.
"The Elephant Hostel – where comfort meets community, and travelers meet the world."
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The Sleeping environment

Lots of thought went into designing and optimizing the “Sleeping Environment for our guests”. It’s all in the detail!

Explore our variety of room types

As a unique hybrid hostel, we’re excited to welcome all kinds of travelers. Whether you’re a solo backpacker, part of a group, or a family exploring the city, we offer a range of comfortable and stylish room options to suit every need.

Ladies dorm

Designed for privacy and relaxation, our ladies-only dorms feature cozy beds and premium bathroom amenities.

Mixed dorm

Comfortable mixed dorms with sturdy, high-quality beds and secure personal lockers for a safe stay.

Family room

Welcoming families of up to six, these rooms feature private bathrooms and plenty of space for all.

Private room

For two (+1). Stylish & comfortable, our private rooms include a cozy living area and an en-suite bathroom.

Private 5 and 6 bed dorms

Perfect for small groups, these deluxe dorms offers private bathroom facilities and enhanced group privacy.

We have our own unique Ladies only floor

SHE/HER: who is looking for a bit more privacy and sense of self being. Waking up on a bad hair-day is totally fine! 

Join us at our co-working café

Discover our spacious 75m² co-working café—a vibrant hub to work, connect, or simply unwind, with a menu of delicious food and drinks to enjoy throughout the day.

Explore our extra facilities at floor -1

Laundry room

Enjoy our dedicated on-site Laundry room, available exclusively for guests and open daily from 07:00 to 22:00. Coins can be purchased at the reception desk.

Luggage room

Located on our -1 floor, our key-pass-protected luggage room provides a secure and convenient place to store your belongings. Equipped with pay-per-use lockers, it’s perfect for leaving luggage safely before check-in or after checkout, so you can continue exploring worry-free.

Gym

Enjoy unlimited access to our dedicated on-site gym, available exclusively for guests and open daily from 07:00 to 22:00.

our TEAM

Meet our team

“The best partnerships happen when we see eye to eye. With an entrepreneurial mindset, a team-focused approach, and a wealth of experience, we’re here to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.

We love what we do, and it’s in our DNA to work with inspiring people to bring you, our guest, the best possible experience in Amsterdam! Feel free to stop by the desk anytime, whether you have a question or just want to chat.”

Check out some activities you can book with us directly

We offer a wide range of activities such as canal boat trips, museum cards and lots more…

Artis (Amsterdam's zoo) has a lot of fun activities

Book a boat tour on the canals of Amsterdam.

Amsterdam at night offers exciting adventures.

Take a look at our weekly events schedule

At The Bee Hostel we offer engaging activities for our community on weekly basis. Stay up to date for any special events by checking this page.

About us

our reason for being?

We want to exceed every guest's expectation

HOW?

A happy team in a well-designed shared environment that features comfort and warm service

What we do?

We create embracive hospitality

What we offer?

TO WHOM?

Behind the scenes:

Opened in 2024, The Elephant Hostel reflects its owners’ reputation as respected European building contractors committed to quality and sustainability. With a focus on CSR and advanced building techniques, they achieved an A+ energy efficiency certification for this monumental property. Renovated into a contemporary hybrid boutique hostel, The Elephant preserves local heritage while meeting the highest industry standards.