Went a couple times to the cafe....really doesn't look like a typical hostel but more like a…read moreboutique hotel! The staff were friendly and the food/coffee was good. Also based on a really nice street.

I flew into Rotterdam to save costs on traveling to the Netherlands. I really wish Amsterdam had a…read moreplace like this because King Kong is an excellent hostel. They have a place to work if need be, and a variety of sleeping option. I stayed in the mini loft with a friend. Very comfortable and clean. The prices are extremely reasonable, I think I paid about €20/ night. My friend and I had such a great stay that we actually re-routed our trip back to Rotterdam for another night. Breakfast was simple, but high quality and they also rent bikes for a very reasonable rate. The only downside (which was only half a bad) was that at night I discovered have some very tasty, and slightly expensive, deserts for sale. That said, I only regret that part because of my abnormally high cravings for food during my stay at King Kong.

I don't recommend staying here at all. The staff is disrespectful and very sarcastic. It is…read moreconstantly loud on the floors, and in the lobby. The elevator was broke and they didn't even place a sign. The showers were unsanitary and very small. The mattresses were so thin you could feel the bars under the mattress when you laid down. No AC, and the food was mediocre. They are not hospitable here. Stay ok more like Just don't stay here. The pizza at the bar is frozen pizza and honestly disgusting. Save your money, do not come here trust me. I would give no stars if I could. I'm even going to put them on travelocity and other sites so others are well warned.

Very impersonal Hostel but as the Stayokay one I stayed in Amsterdam: you feel very anonymous…read more Rooms are OK but look quite old. Breakfast is so-so, but included in the price of the night. Also you have to make your bed and they don't provide you a towel for free. Good if you wanna stay to sleep, not to make friends.

Pretty bad overall experience (so far) I'm several nights…read moreinto my stay here (after being forced to get a bed here last minute because other accommodation in the city kicked me out without a reason) While the staff are nice here, they're about the only upside. To start with they charge "tourist tax regardless of where you're from or if you're in Rotterdam for work like I was. The photos are misleading, the rooms are sparse, outdated, uncomfortable with paper-thin windows that let all the noise in from the street. I know it's a hostel but in an area with a lot of nightlife, PLEASE get some better soundproofing. I never slept despite having earplugs in all night every night. It's made worse by a total lack of information and rules being enforced. Guests were bringing people in from the street at all hours to just fuck around and be loud throughout the building, and several of my roommates were on their phones through the night, and staff refused or ignored any attempts to get a quieter room or tell them to stfu. Cleanliness was awful, the showers look like something out of the gulag, and the fellow travellers, even for a cheap hostel, were so gross - one dude literally scratched his ass in the bed next to me, sniffed it, then wiped the brown on his sheet, and rolled over. WTF?! Seriously hoping for a refund on booking 26031 but I doubt they will acknowledge any negative feedback let alone fix it. Didn't try much of the food. It looked fine from what I saw others have but I had my own stuff.

The hostel you stay at and the people you meet will make or break the trip, so choose wisely!…read moreStaying at this hostel was one of the BEST decisions out of the many hostels we have stayed at for it's hospitality, cleanliness and the friends we made here! The hostel is near the Erasmus bridge so walking to city center will take about 10 minutes, which isn't bad. It's easy to find and has a lot of surrounding restaurants nearby as well as the supermarket. There's a tram/metro stop just outside the hostel on the same block so you can get there easily. This is a VERY social hostel with a bar in the common area and a variety of activities planned daily, which we LOVE because it's one of the reasons we stay at hostels! The hubby and I had had a private room on the 3rd floor called the "Love Room" by coincidence. There are plenty of restrooms and showers (some private some shared) on each floor and we never had any issues finding an open shower/toilet even though the hostel was always packed with travelers! We had the opportunity to participate in their Dutch Delight social night on Monday, the Food Tasting Tour on Tuesday, the 5 Euro burrito plus tequila night and the free walking tour on Wed night! Plus the DAILY happy hour from 7-9pm which includes 1,50 euro beer, wine and shots! We made numerous friends from all over the world while staying here that we appreciate all the kindness everyone has shown us! We even had a few young locals here show us the nightlife! Because we stayed in a private room, we received the upgraded breakfast for each night we stayed there. The breakfast was your basic coffee, tea, toast and cereal. Pretty typical but if you are hungry, the local market is just a block away. We also took advantage of the full kitchen in the basement so save some money. Laundry is available for YOU to use for 5 euros (you do your own) and it includes detergent. All the staff here are super friendly and helpful! I love that they too are social and participate in the activities to make us feel comfortable! Although everyone was great, the two that stood out the most for us was Angela and Carlos! Angela especially, was one of the nicest person I have ever met! When she checked us in, she gave us so much information about the city, what to do, where to go...etc. She also showed us how to play Sjoelen, a dutch shuffleboard type game, during Dutch Delight night, which was such a great way to start our stay here in Rotterdam! We also met one of the owners during the Food Walking tour and she was just the sweetest person! Always smiling and gave us so much information and history about this amazing city! I highly recommend staying here if you want to stay at a comfortable and clean room and if you want to meet some amazing people!

The Flying Pig introduced me to the Dutch breakfast belief that it's okay to eat buttered toast…read moretopped with chocolate shavings and all the other toppings Americans would usually put on ice cream. Hagelslag is delightful, and the spread of jams, jellies, and colorful little candies on the big ol' breakfast table upstairs is enough to make you feel like a kid all over again. For the people who need to stay just that much farther from DiabetesLand, there's always a hefty platter of Dutch cheeses and peanut butter. I stayed in the dorm with 20 people, and despite how cacophonous you might think this is, it actually was totally fine. The only thing that's unavoidable is the slight funk of so many people in one space. It's walking distance to the beach, and just down the street, there's a carnival that goes into the late hours. So even if you don't ride anything, it's a great opportunity for photography as the whirling neon reflects off the water and sand. Very friendly staff!

We had a really hard time leaving this place. The staff at the hostel makes you feel like part of…read morethe family. The bar and patio were a great time. There is a laid-back party atmosphere, but we had a smaller room so it wasn't tough to get away if desired. The location is great for access to the beach, shops and restaurants, but the town is not open 24-7 like Amsterdam so make sure you plan ahead for food, etc.

In netherlands, this is one of the nicest yha hostels. It is a 10th century castle, at walking…read moredistance from the beach near a very near to the popular beach resort domburg. The hostel is very popular with families with young children. So, important to book early especialy in july/august. What i liked: - great buffet breakfast included -bicycles rental available - it is nice and quiet after 23pm (no parties!!) - good price/quality Tip: During weekends, busses dont run very often from middelburg to domburg. Plan ahead, if you want to travel here by public transport -

From the owner: As a hostel, Stayokay Domburg is accommodated in a truly exceptional building: Westhove Castle…read more This 13th-century castle, complete with turrets and a moat, is at walking distance from the beach.

If you are debating on where to stay in Amsterdam during your stay, you need to end that debate…read moreright now. This location is right in the heart of all the action, and every major spot to hit within the city is within walking distance or a quick tram ride away. I had never stayed in a hostel before, so I was a bit nervous based on stories from friends in other crowded cities. The check-in process was very easy. I booked through hostelworld and they just needed a passport to verify, then gave me the entrance key, house rules, and directions to my room. I stayed in a co-ed room with about 20 other people. Each bed was in bunk form with clean sheets and pillows with plenty of secure space to keep luggage underneath and an outlet to charge devices on the wall. The showers were clean and I felt like I had privacy while changing as well. The atmosphere at night was awesome. During my first night, I met four people each from a different area of the United States/England and we ended up bar hopping together. What an experience that was! The nightly rates are only a few more bucks than other similar ones, but I can assure you that they do not have the energy like the downtown Flying Pig does!

Totally a scam!! Avoid at all cost. They want you to book through their site and not use other apps…read moreso they offer 20%. When the offer on Hostelworld said if you wanted a room alone you had to book all 4 beds. They waited until we got there 2 days later to tell us we would all be split up in several rooms. Refused to refund. A terrible experience and they thrive on ripping off travelers. It was almost like they took pride in it.

I've been to Amsterdam many times this year and each time I come here, I try to stay at a different…read morelocation just to understand the city better. On this visit, I chose Cocomama for part of the trip. Cocomama is close to Fredericksplein, which is the main artery for some hip places you'll want to go. It is near the city centre, but not too close, otherwise it gets tacky. The ladies at the front desk are friendly and helpful. They give you a full tour of the hostel, which was once a brothel. Just my luck... In the basement, there is a nice lounge area with shared kitchen and dining space. Lots of lovely couches to fall asleep on and a beautiful cat to keep you company. There is also a garden and you can go out there from 9AM - 9PM, only cigarette smoking allowed. Tons of books, movies to keep you entertained. You can also play old-school Nintendo. Wow brings back memories. They will also do your laundry for €6. If you don't have a tablet or computer, they can loan you one. Good wifi throughout the hostel. If you arrive before check-in time, you can leave your bag and check-in later, the front desk open 9AM - 9PM. I stayed in a 4 bed coed room aptly named, "The Brothel Room." Beds are comfy and also there are lockers in the room if you need to lock up something. The bathroom is in the room, so not as big of a hassle to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. My only gripe is that they don't serve breakfast. It is probably one of the only places I've stayed at in Amsterdam that doesn't have breakfast. Bummer...

Upon checking in to Coco Mama I was immediately impressed with the cleanliness of the rooms and the…read morefriendly staff. The hostel provided a fun environment for our two night stay and we were able to meet people visiting Amsterdam from all over. Unfortunately, the day after we checked out of the hostel my room mate woke up with bed bug bites all over her back and on her face. I understand that this is the risk you take when staying in a hostel, however I always expect for the staff to do thorough examinations of every bed before a new guest checks in. We immediately alerted Coco Mama via email about the bed bug situation. We told them about the time and money that we lost having to dry clean everything we brought into their hostel and asked for them to check the beds we stayed in. I received a response telling me that unfortunately things like this happen in hostels. There was no apology or mention of a partial refund for our stay. I reached out two more times about the situation and inquired about a refund and got no response. I find this to be completely unprofessional and telling of Coco Mama. It's unfortunate that what started out as a great stay ended up costing us time, more money, and a bad case of bed bug bites. I would not recommend staying at this hostel.

From the owner: Good coffee! Great terras! Awesome beers! Nice rooms for the overnight!read more

This hostel opened up in August of 2016. It is by far the nicest, cleanest, most modern hostel I…read morehave ever stayed at. The lobby area has fast wifi, plenty of seating, and serves food (until 8pm) and drink (until 12am). The lobby is open to anyone so much of the day you will see if filled with students, locals and tourists. It's much more of a casual, mature vibe than you will find at most other hostels. Great place to study or do work on your computer. The rooms are clean and all have their own bathroom inside. The beds are looong (about 6 '10, or 2.1 m length) and comfortable. If you are looking for something similar to The Flying Pig in Amsterdam, this isn't the place for you. Most guests seemed to go to bed relatively early or did their partying elsewhere and just came back to crash.

I love the whole Stayokay hostel service and experience. I was very fortunate to have stayed at one…read moreof these for my first hostel experience as it can be a very nerve racking experience. I was skeptical at first using hostels wondering if they were safe, clean, or easy to use but once I got here my whole perspective changed altogether. The interior is really clean and colorful and all the rooms I have stayed in the past have been as well. The staff are very friendly as well and are always happy to recommend things to do in the area you are staying in.