If you are a back-packer, or just a budget traveler, then hostels are a great accommodation option.  Amsterdam has a huge number of hostels, ranging from youth and backpacker hostels to slightly more up-market ones with private rooms and extra facilities.  Here is a  list  of the more popular hostels in Amsterdam, to help you find the best one for your needs.

Hostel in Amsterdam #1: Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam

The Hostel Cosmos is a small, friendly Hostel located in central Amsterdam, close to the Central Station.  Most of the popular attractions, such as the Anne Frank House and the Rembrandtsplein are nearby.  The hostel rooms all have central heating, a television, and a wash basin.  The Hostel Cosmos has been recently renovated, and as part of this the rooms were all re-decorated.  The staff are very friendly, and the hostel attracts many repeat visitors because of this. Read more

Amsterdam is a popular tourist destination for many reasons.  Some people are attracted by its reputation as a city of sin, with the Red Light District and the coffee shops being the main attraction.  Others come to the city of the museums, culture, and architecture.  The Netherlands has a lot to offer, with beautiful scenery, spectacular water ways, and a rich and varied history.  Amsterdam itself is often known as the 'Venice of the North'.

Aside from drugs, sex, museums, canals, lakes and waterways, the great city of Amsterdam is also peppered with restaurants and hostels.   You may probably find neon lights and boards with the mark “hostels” or “pizzas” in many of the city’s streets.  Speaking of hostels, it is interesting to know that most of the Amsterdam hostels provide the best accommodation and service available, the main reason that many tourists from across the globe return to visit Amsterdam. 

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We found this very helpful guide full of details about booking a hostel and practical tips for lodging at hostels. 

Title: Youth Hostels Guide

Author: Cesare Ambrosi

Sometimes hostelling feels like a battle. There's the enforcedmarching with heavy packs, the rationing of food, low standardsof hygiene and, all too often, cramped and cheerless sleepingquarters. To assist you with fighting the war against travelfatigue we've put together a guide, based upon the timeless
teachings of Sun Tzu. Forget The Art Of War, it's time to learn the ancient art of Booking A Hostel.

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Youth hostels offer great deals on accommodations while traveling in europe.  Here is a guide for choosing the best hotels in Barcelona.

Title: Choosing the Best Youth Hostel in Barcelona

Author: Sanchez Lanfor


One of the great traditions of European travel is the youth hostel. These are places to stay that offer special prices to young people of student age (usually between 18 and 30). They can be found all throughout Europe and usually offer a great deal for accommodations, with prices ranging from $15 to $40,
depending on where you go and what kind of room you want.

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