Backpacking in Amsterdam - Where to Stay and What to do in Amsterdam

Where to stay in Amsterdam

We’re experts at finding the best value-for-money accommodation all across Europe. We’ve even negotiated exclusive deals for you to get discounts at all of our top picks. These are our favorite places to stay in Amsterdam:

Bunk Amsterdam

10% HostelPass discount

Sleeping in a church just got cooler! BUNK is a converted church that bridges the gap between hotels and hostels by combining affordable luxury rooms and smartly designed private bunk beds.

ClinkCoco

12% HostelPass discount

Staying at this hostel feels as safe and familiar as hanging out at mom’s, but then in the centre of Amsterdam with other international trotters like you.

ClinkMama

12% HostelPass discount

ClinkMama likes to bring people together, be responsible about the footprints they leave behind, and make you feel right where you belong.

ClinkNOORD

12% HostelPass discount

Find this hostel in Amsterdam Noord, one of the city’s most creative and culturally vibrant areas.

Hans Brinker Hostel Amsterdam

15% HostelPass discount

You’re in Amsterdam for a good time, not a long time…

What to do in Amsterdam

Travelers have been flocking to Amsterdam since the time of the medieval Hanseatic League. A lot has changed since then, mind you. These days, itineraries are about navigating the naughty Red Light District, enjoying the local “coffee shops” (*ahem*), and – last but certainly not least – sampling the stacks of culture and art that reside between the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh galleries.

Amsterdam City Games

10% HostelPass discount

Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test and embark on a thrilling adventure through Amsterdam.

Self-Guided Audio Tours to Explore Amsterdam

10% HostelPass discount

Explore at your pace, immerse in the local culture, and let passionate narrators be your virtual companions.

Airalo Global eSIM Store

10% HostelPass discount

Local and regional eSIMs for travellers

Bill's Private Bike Tour

10% HostelPass discount

Uncover Amsterdam’s hidden gems with Bill’s Private Bike Tour. Explore exclusive routes, away from the tourist hub, with your private guide and local hero, Pim.