Rated Best Hostel in the Netherlands 2009 by Hostel World, the Flying Pig has three Amsterdam locations--uptown, downtown and the beach. The Flying Pig concept was born in the late 1990s when two young world travelers decided that they could revive a desolate hostel in New Zealand. That idea eventually led to the Flying Pig Hostels in the Netherlands. The Flying Pig hostels try to offer an "all inclusive" stay which includes free breakfast, individual rooms, smoking rooms, on-site bar, Internet access and use of the guest kitchen. As of 2010, rates at the Flying Pig start at €15 (approximately $20) per night.
The FLying Pig Uptown Hostel
Vossiusstraat 46
1071 AJ Amsterdam
Netherlands
+31-20-400-4187
flyingpig.nl
Despite its name, the Bulldog Hotel is actually a hostel located in the center of Amsterdam. Rated among the top hostels in the world by Hostelworld, Hostelsclub and GoMio, the Bulldog offers dorm accommodations, private rooms or apartment suites. The Bulldog amenities include 24-hour reception, video security, free breakfast, Internet access, a pool table, a food corner and air conditioned rooms. As of 2010, dorm rates starting at €18 (approximately $24).
The Bulldog Hotel Amsterdam
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 220
1012 GJ Amsterdam
Netherlands
+31-20-620-3822
bulldoghotel.com
Located in the countryside about 20 minutes by car from central Amsterdam, Lucky Lake is consistently ranked highly by HostelWorld and Hostelbookers. While Lucky Lake offers cabins and four-bedroom dorms, the majority of their accommodations are made up of caravans that are arranged to form a hostel. Amenities at Lucky Lake include an outdoor communal kitchen area, Internet service, an outdoor lounge with games and a fireplace, and free breakfast. All guests must be at least 17 to stay at Lucky Lake. As of 2010, rates start at €17 (approximately $23).
Lucky Lake Hostel
Vinkenkade 75
3645 AP Vinkeveen
Netherlands
+31-29-428-2814
greenwave.nl
