The Flying Pig Uptown Hostel
About this hostel
Hostel with 24-hour front desk, walk to Van Gogh Museum A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and concierge services are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are onsite. The Flying Pig Uptown Hostel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Amsterdam hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
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Hostel in Amsterdam
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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Reviews
4.1/5.0
Excellent(328 Reviews)
4.0
Friendly staff, good location close to all the museums.
3.0
Easy cheap place to stay. Well located. Very nice staff. Comfortable bed and good storage space. Lively atmosphere throughout most of the day. Smoking room was a huge bonus. Small but decent kitchen to cook in. Very enjoyable
10.0
So much fun! Lovely atmosphere and nice facilities.
10.0
Amazing place... Rooms are clean and everyone was friendly and helpful throughout my stay. Thank you!!! 😊
1.0
I never received the 2 towels we rented and the bathrooms were out of soap and toilet paper. Halls and stairs are cramped.
8.0
Could definitely improve on making sure that common areas, especially toilets, are cleaned more often. But other than that, great place to stay!
10.0
Stayed here for one week. Traveling solo. I stayed in a shared room of 8. Showers are wonderful and clean. Toilets are clean but small - I think that's the norm. Room was clean and beds comfortable. Walking distance to just about everything in town. Great restaurants and I met some cool people also. Loved that once the coffee shops closed I could smoke at the hostel in my PJ's! Book it It's a great value and wonderful location.
5.0
Great
5.0
Perfect place for solo travelers, well located, fantastic staff, very efficient cleaning ! Beds are confortable, I really enjoyed my stay
4.0
Never stayed in a hostel before. Could have used some wall repair, but clean and safe. I probably would not stay in a hostel again, but if I had to Flying was a good choice.
5.0
Flying Pig Uptown is one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. The staff were kind and helpful. The bar area was fun at night and a great place to meet people. And the surrounding area is very walkable with lots to do. Also really liked the shower set up, which is often hit or miss with hostels, but on my floor at least there were plenty and they were like private little shower rooms. Would definitely stay here again.
2.0
Lots of stairs to maneuver.
No AC. Staff is not very friendly or helpful. But location is good, very close to museum square
3.0
Had a great time at the uptown hostel. Great location, lovely friendly staff. Will be booking again.
4.0
Meets all expectations. Nice bed, clean shower, clean bathroom, hot water. Only thing is that is was quite dusty so my allergies were always acting up constantly, but others seemed to be fine.
3.0
a perfect place for a solo traveller. Keep in mind that the building doesnt have lift... so you have to drag your bags threw a small stairs...
the reception people were supper friendly. they help you with any kind of information or problem. Best part was the bar and the smoking room, people mostly spend their time in those places... its a great place to meet new people. I was there till 2-3 in the morning everyday. they have activities everyday from 8-9pm with happy hour drinking... very close to the city centre.
the bed was comfortable and i was in a 14 bed dorm. Other guests were friendly and didnt make noise when others were sleeping. Toilets and shower room was very clean and if you find them dirty just tell them, they clean it asap.
overall a very good place to stay if you are travelling solo or with friends.. supper friendly environment...
4.0
I've been curious about hostels forever. I'm about 3 times the age of anyone else staying there, but it was okay. The bed was comfortable, which surprised me. People were also respectful of each other and their property. The staff was very helpful indeed. I never got the Wi-Fi hooked up, but I didn't want to do all the stairs again once I got to the room. I left my Kindle in the room. When I realized it, I called, and they held it for me. When I got back I told them they were my heroes.
5.0
Nice place .super friendly front desk
1.0
Terrible service at check in. I requested a bottom bunkbed and was told that I got one. Once I get to the room which is a steep climb to 4th floor (!!!) it's actuallhy a top bed. When I mentioned to the front desk she said they're completely booked. She never told me what the wifi code. I had to ask my roommate. But then the wifi is completely not working on that floor
5.0
My experience was awesome! 5/5, my only bummer was the size of the bathrooms.
Location: Not only is it directly across from the beautiful and leisurely Vondel Park, it was a very short walk to the museum square (where most of the major museums are located). Quiet but lively area.
Staff: Super friendly and welcoming! Knowledgeable about the area and city. couldn't be any better, felt that I was in safe and genuine hands.
Facilities: *NO ELEVATORS* so this may not be the best for anyone who requires an elevator. The stairs are also very narrow, this is common throughout the city though. The stairs were not a problem, otherwise. The staff also offers to assist you in taking your luggage upstairs if you do need the help!
The bathrooms are kept very clean, but please know that they are very very small (and I am a short and smaller-sized person!). Bathrooms are separate from the showers.
The rooms are clean and have nice lockable cages under the bed. They would not accommodate a very large suitcase, however. They have external lockable lockers for that. You can rent locks cheaply at the front desk.
The smoking room and bar area are very cool! Having a smoking room was incredibly convenient, and great for socializing around the pool table...and yes, it is 4/20 friendly. :-)
2.0
Great place to meet people and the food at the bar is amazing and cheap
4.0
Super friendly and inviting hostel! Everyone there is super welcoming and very outgoing!
5.0
Great people and installations!
5.0
Great people and installations!
5.0
Check-in was easy, It was fun to hang out and meet people before heading to bed. All the guests and staff were respectful, offers lockers, and all other necessary amenities. I only stayed in the hotel to sleep, stayed for three nights but did not have any issues!
3.0
Very nice, I would recommend this Hostel to other people
1.0
Hostel is in good place,in centre but nothing more.Terrible place and big prices,paid 200euro that to sleep in one room 12beds.One is terrible things-no towels??!!!No clean,toilets very small,kitchen too small for all this hostel.I couldn’t stay there ,then i found hotel with own shower normally beds and towels,which changed every day.And hotel cost 170euro.I don’t recommend nobody to choice this hostel,too high prices for nothing.
5.0
Es un lugar muy bonito cerca del parque, las escaleras son pequeñas, pero es un lugar bonito
2.5
What a fun welcoming to Amsterdam! I’ve never been greeted with such warm energy, we shared a co Ed space with a queen bed and had no problems and to be honest no irritation with sharing space! It was quite lovely
3.0
What a fun welcoming to Amsterdam! I’ve never been greeted with such warm energy, we shared a co Ed space with a queen bed and had no problems and to be honest no irritation with sharing space! It was quite lovely 😊
2.0
The stay was good, the experience could be made better, the room was a little congested, the fridges in the kitchen were not working.
The receptionists were very friendly and supportive. Overall, I can rate the stay good.
2.0
The stay was good, the experience could be made better, the room was a little congested, the fridges in the kitchen were not working. The receptionists were very friendly and supportive. Overall, I can rate the stay good.
2.5
Employees were very nice and helpful. Rooms are cleans. Toilets are clean but very small. Showers were nice and clean. Ambience at the bar was very friendly. I would stay again.
5.0
Hostel was great. Bathrooms are kinda small. Besides that, rooms were cleaned every day, new sheets when, lively crowds, decent breakfast. Very pleasing experience overall
5.0
Excellent staff, honest and good at what they do. Couldn’t recommend more and won’t hesitate to book again.
2.0
The location is absolutely amazing, it’s just a few minutes walk to the cluster of museums and supermarket. Though it’s located in the uptown area so not much affordable food option. The room is not too small and relatively clean. Staffs are super duper helpful and kind. Definitely a good value of money. I’d definitely come back and recommend it to friends and family.
2.0
I wish they allowed access to food I stored in their kitchen before 1 pm. It might be nice to have a self service hot water station for tea or coffee. Everyone I encountered was lovely, kind and helpful. I don’t know if I would stay again just because I have a personal preference for a quieter space to exist in but if you’re into lots of activity and a fun atmosphere, I would recommend.
5.0
Near to Paradiso venue.. A long walk from Centraal station. For the price, has everything you need and for €4 you get an excellent breakfast.
1.5
The location is super nice and the chilling area is good but rest of the conditions is so so. The price is good enough considering to hostels location
5.0
This hostel does a good job of meeting a variety of needs. There's a smoking room for those who want to smoke, but it keeps the smoke out of the rest of the common areas for non smokers. There's decent food at a reasonable price if for some reason you don't want to go out, and there's plenty of drinks but no pressure to partake if you don't want to drink. And there's free coffee/tea/juice even if you don't pay for breakfast in the morning, which is a great perk.
Like at most hostels, facilities are a bit cramped but totally adequate.
Staff are friendly and accommodating - I fell ill while I was staying there and they were super kind and helpful.
5.0
This hostel does a good job of meeting a variety of needs. Theres a smoking room for those who want to smoke, but it keeps the smoke out of the rest of the common areas for non smokers. Theres decent food at a reasonable price if for some reason you dont want to go out, and theres plenty of drinks but no pressure to partake if you dont want to drink. And theres free coffee/tea/juice even if you dont pay for breakfast in the morning, which is a great perk.Like at most hostels, facilities are a bit cramped but totally adequate. Staff are friendly and accommodating - I fell ill while I was staying there and they were super kind and helpful.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Amsterdam?
The average price for a rental in Amsterdam is £69 per night. This rental is £29 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Flying Pig Uptown Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Flying Pig Uptown Hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Flying Pig Uptown Hostel?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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