With two locations and a reputation famous among backpackers, this hostel epitomizes smoke-friendly. Both locations feature a cozy bar, cheap drinks, and a designated smokers' lounge, and Uptown is just a few feet from the Blues Brothers Coffeeshop, where hostel guests can quickly purchase marijuana and head back "home." The Flying Pig uptown is a favorite for its free buffet-style breakfast, free Wi-Fi and proximity to cultural points of interest like the van Gogh museum and Rijksmuseum. Downtown, you'll find just as much fun and free stuff, along with the Anne Frank House and Dam Square.
Downtown location:
Nieuwendijk 100
1012 MR Amsterdam, Nederland
011 31 (0) 20 420 68 22
flyingpig.nl
Uptown location:
Vossiusstraat 46
1071 AJ Amsterdam, Nederland
011 31 (20) 400 41 87
flyingpig.nl
Part the the top-rated eponymous hostel chain, St. Christopher's boasts a bar, the famous Belushi's, encompassing the entire bottom floor, a large patio, and a guaranteed party every night until dawn. Guests are allowed to smoke cigarettes or marijuana provided they do not disturb other patrons. St. Christopher's prides itself on its uniquely artistic rooms, decorated by local artists, and on the adjoining chic-but-casual nightclub, Winston Kingdom.
Warmoesstraat 129
1012 JA Amsterdam, Nederland
Phone: 011 44 208 600 7500
st-christophers.co.uk/amsterdam-hostels
The Bulldog, nestled in the center of Amsterdam's fabled Red Light District, has a solid and well-deserved reputation for being a laid-back, comfortable place to stay and smoke a while. There's a bar inside with a fun, relaxed atmosphere and a smoking lounge as well. The Bulldog provides 24-hour security, free breakfast, free city tours and a DVD library for guests.
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 90 II
1012 GG Amsterdam, Nederland
011 0031 (0)20 620 38 22
thebulldog.com
Technically not a hostel, Greenhouse Effect nonetheless offers its 20 smoker-friendly rooms and a few apartments at hostel prices. Marijuana can be purchased both at the bar and coffee shop and enjoyed in either place. The budget-conscious traveler will appreciate the included breakfast, available until noon every day, and the happy hour drink specials at the Greenhouse Effect bar. No curfew, so party as late as you like.
Warmoesstraat 55
1012HW Amsterdam, Netherlands
011 020 6237462
greenhouse-effect.nl
Perhaps the most smoker-friendly hostel in the city, Amsterdam Cribs has a coffee shop on the premises for purchasing marijuana (and coffee). You won't find any dorms here, though: all of the guest rooms are private and feature a TV and individual toilet and shower. Calling itself a "smokers getaway", Amsterdam Cribs offers its guests a variety of smoking paraphernalia such as pipes and bongs
Oude Hoogstraat 7
1012CD Amsterdam, Nederland
011 31 614833103
damcity.com/cribs
