The Elephant Hostel

The Elephant Hostel is a hostel in Amsterdam City Center, Netherlands, with family rooms featuring private bathrooms, air conditioning and garden or city views. Each room has a balcony, sofa bed and free WiFi. Guests have access to a lounge, fitness room, elevator, 24-hour front desk, bike hire and full-day security. The property sits at 17 Plantage Middenlaan, a short walk from the centre.

Location
The hostel stands in Amsterdam City Center, close to the historic Plantage district and its green spaces. Artis Zoo is a 2-minute walk away, and the Jewish Museum and Hortus Botanicus are also within a few minutes on foot. The Rembrandt House Museum lies about 700 metres from the property, while NEMO Science Center is roughly 800 metres away. The Van Gogh Museum is 2.2 kilometres from the hostel, and Schiphol Airport is 11 miles away.

Rooms
All rooms come with air conditioning, heating, linens and a socket near the bed, and each has a private or shared bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Garden or city views and balconies appear in several categories. The mix suits solo travellers, couples and families alike.

Facilities
A shared lounge and TV area, board games and strollers are available, along with laundry and baggage storage for a fee. Bike rental and bar crawls carry an additional charge. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out from 01:00. The property is smoke-free, with 24-hour security, CCTV and smoke alarms throughout.