ClinkNOORD Hostel, Amsterdam
Just a free, 5-minute ferry ride across the River IJ from Centraal Station lies ClinkNOORD, a vibrant social hub that completely redefines the hostel experience. Tucked away in the culturally booming Amsterdam Noord district, this spot perfectly channels the area’s artsy, creative energy.
The building itself is steeped in history. It originally opened in the 1920s as a massive testing laboratory for the oil giant Shell. In 2015, the modern architecture firm Space Encounters brilliantly converted the industrial Art Deco structure into a flagship hostel, choosing to celebrate its past rather than hide it.
You’ll spot cool original features everywhere, like industrial knobs, pipe-lined walls, and a spectacular, original stained-glass window towering over the staircase. The designers creatively utilized the 1,000-square-meter common area by constructing massive, multi-level “Living Stairs”—suspended platforms that seamlessly connect the lounge, library, and in-house ZincBAR into one giant, fluid festival ground.
It is a quirky, design-led paradise where travelers stream effortlessly around free-standing architectural elements, play air hockey in the atrium, or relax at Mondrian-style painted picnic tables. It’s easily one of the most character-rich bases for exploring Amsterdam.
Expert reviews
“Clink is a designer hostel chain with other branches in London, and in Amsterdam occupies a 1920s laboratory on the IJ riverbank, by the ferry terminal – a free, five-minute ferry ride from Centraal Station (ferries run 24/7).”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Central Station
- Clean rooms
- Boutique style
- Top location
Location
Recent guest reviews
25 May 2026
Fabulous
excellent location, we got the 4-bed room for our little 4 girls party and were very happy with everything!
the room was a bit dusty (I have allergies so it was a little uncomfortable in the room), and the water presure in the shower was low
25 May 2026
Very good
Excellent location, many fun common areas
A night stand or two in the rooms would be appreciated; there were not enough surfaces to put things on while you shower or pack
24 May 2026
Pleasant
Friendly staff
Luggage storage charges too high
23 May 2026
Nice place across the river but be ready for teenagers
Clean, friendly staff and in a nice part of Amsterdam
Many youngsters. Not that I dislike kids, it’s just a non adult kid of place.
19 May 2026
Very good
Location is very close to central station free ferry running day n night. Room was small but clean. Value for money if just need to sleep at night.
Nothing to dislike.
18 May 2026
Very good
great location! very centrally located and lots of access to nearby areas!
some restrooms were hit or miss. some were clean and nice, and others were dirty and had flies. not too bad because you can just go to another if you end up in a dirtier one. also my room was so hot at night that I could barely sleep. this might’ve been due to the time I visited though, where it was moderate temperature for some of the day, and colder at night so the thermostat might have just had issues adjusting.
17 May 2026
A positive first time experience in a hostel.
Close and very easy to access the city
Rooms were a bit noisy with other guests.
16 May 2026
Maybe the best Amsterdam has to offer
It was the most affordable option. The location was good, 5min to catch a ferry to the central station. The staff was kind, I had a problem with my arm and they gave me the option to pay a bit more for a bottom bed guaranteed. The beds were okay, the bathroom as well. Also the café at the hostel was amazing, the best apple pie in Amsterdam in my opinion.
The rooms was small for 4 people, but for Amsterdam was acceptable. Also it smelled of weed everywhere even though it's forbidden to smoke at the hostel, but than again it Amsterdam, a bit annoying but understandable.
16 May 2026
Very good
The hostel was in a great location, and the free ferry connection to the other side of the city was very convenient. I also appreciated that guests could rent a hairdryer for up to three hours, which was quite practical.
The hostel was extremely noisy at night, making it difficult to rest properly. In addition, during our four-night stay, the room was never cleaned and we were not provided with fresh amenities or toiletries.
15 May 2026
Very good
The staff for the most part was friendly and helpful.
The karaoke, the noise and the cleanliness could be better.
15 May 2026
Property is good for solo travellers but be prepared for small rooms
The common area was very lively and location was really good. Good for solo travellers
The rooms were small
13 May 2026
Very good
Everything was over priced so I don’t recommend buying or renting stuff at the hostel
12 May 2026
Good value for money
Very good location, good buffet breakfast
No hand wash soap in our room, no toilet paper (there was very little and it ended fast)
12 May 2026
Perfect for Mid-20s Female Solo Travellers!
The room I got was excellent! Pretty quite, clean, stocked with fresh linens and towels, and blackout shades! The bar and workspace areas are also great!
11 May 2026
The location is very convenient travelling from one place to another. Special thanks to Nalie who has been so aupportiv
Clean, affordable and very near from central station
None
11 May 2026
Pleasant
The location was easy - ferry is convenient. Bathrooms were fine and so was mattress.
Not a lot of common bathrooms.
10 May 2026
Not bad but not too good either
Location, breakfast, bar and options
Toilets need to be cleaned more in depth; doors, handles and hand soap dispensers were dirty. There was also a constant hum noise in the room.
9 May 2026
Very nice
Excellent location
All was good
8 May 2026
Very good
Fast check in and out Location
Wifi not stable in the rooms All amenities were at an extra charge
6 May 2026
An enjoyable stay, and helpful staff
Breakfast was good, and it was very easy to get to from the station
Difficult for one of us to get out of bed during night as it was up against a wall.
6 May 2026
Good,old Noord
Space. Not many placess in Amsterdam can be attached to this meanning,this one is. It looks,maintained by veterans of tourists,those simple,small nuancess-like solid frames for the beds,to get them stable, or good internet in every corner, or nice bar....
Toalets are easy accessible, but they seems to be...to institiunolised,like in hospitals or prison. A lots of school groups, so expect excitment,unbalanced energy,and 14-18 years olg girls,loudly analysed some important problems
6 May 2026
Fabulous
Great bar Excellent location Attractive pricing Modern art vibe
Noisy stoners coming back late and waking everybody
6 May 2026
Pleasant
Staff and location.”
5 May 2026
We hade a really good time there.
Really close to the city, easy access check in and check out, very nice people, the place was clean.
We knew we were staying in a « youth hostel » style place, but we were hoping for more calm. Several nights people came home laughing and yelling loudly in the corridors, late at night. Moreover the club experience Sunday 3rd of May was unexpected. It didn’t finish late, but we were leaving really soon the next morning, so it was kind of upsetting.
5 May 2026
6-person room
Although the hostel is across the canal, the location is great, as you can quickly reach Amsterdam Central Station using the free ferry. The ferry runs frequently during the day and less often at night. The six-person room is perfectly adequate. It’s great that the rooms have their own toilet and bathroom, although shared facilities are also available in the hallway. The other guests I met were great, but of course, that depends on who you end up sharing with. There was soap in the toilet and shampoo in the bathrooms. It’s best to bring your own towel, or you can buy one at Hema in Central Station if needed. Also, bring your own padlock for the locker. The hostel offers various events every day.
It’s a shame that the window in the room can’t be opened. The toilet and bathroom also don’t have windows, so condensation builds up after showering. The ventilation is poor, which leaves everything in the bathroom damp. Also the price could be little bit lower.
2 May 2026
Fabulous
The cleanliness and the location
1 May 2026
Economic, youth dominated place to stay
Well run place, very efficient. Things happen when they should
Very youth oriented, young groups abound. Mixed energy, full of just out of the pod but falling over their feet. A mix of other age groups as well.
1 May 2026
Fabulous
I liked the environment and the community
29 April 2026
Good for a short stay but wouldn’t want to spend longer in that tiny room.
Very close to train station, nice neighbourhood, close to ferry, close to bike shop, restaurants, excellent staff, especially Leticia, good breakfast
Our room was very small. My husband and I had a private room with bunk beds - nothing else was available.
28 April 2026
Good short stay
Very big with tons of places to hang out in, plus the staff was nice.
28 April 2026
Very good
complete with amenities
music in lobby is lound and annoying
28 April 2026
Nice stay but better maintenance of existing facilities would help
Location and value for money
In hostel best facilities cannot be expected but existing ones could have been well maintained. There was no toilet roll and was provided after making trip to reception. Shower was faulty, had a cracked pipe from which most water leaked out and very little came out of the faucet.
26 April 2026
Pleasant
I really liked the facilities, the overall vibe of the hostel, and its location.
However, what I didn’t like was that it was quite noisy. Some teenagers were shouting in the middle of the night, which made it difficult for me to sleep
25 April 2026
Acceptable with excellent location within a short free ferry ride and walk from Central station . Walkable to tourist sp
Superb location a 3 min free ferry ride from rear of cCentral Station & 400m walk to property.. Breakfast is value for money costing €8.90 if prepaid 1 day ahead ( saving of €1).
Stayed in a single room with ensuite. Room very small, double sized bed squeezed into a corner. Only shower body was & hand cleanser; towels provided. Stay 5 days but room cleaning & change of towels only on 4th day.
24 April 2026
Good option for cheaper solution with a good standard.And lots of young people:)
Well organised hostel, with simple and tidy rooms and bathrooms. There is an option of female rooms. The cultural programme of the hostel is an interesting addition. Good internet. It looks how you see in their pictures .
The room of 4 beds super small , corridor very narrow , but possible to sleep there. Otherwise good standard.
24 April 2026
Well located place, clean and comfortable enough
Good location, friendly staff, cheap luggage storage.
It was all fine but room v small for the price and mattress v thin.
23 April 2026
amazing
great location, got to travel by ferry :) good for meeting people because of all the social areas, the staff was very helpful too
rooms seemed a bit small, toilet was separated from the bathroom (i prefer it to be in the same room)
21 April 2026
Really nicely placed and organized location. Only minor downsides that are negligible.
Beds were actually comfy for the price and the lockers were big enough to fit a ton of stuff. Really liked the social event part later in the day, altough I didn't use it much. Great location, easy to reach via free ferry. Staff was very friendly and helped with requests.
My room (8 bed dormitory) was still being prepared when I arrived (approx 45 min wait after 15:00) but thats okay. However, the toilet, despite being clean, still stank of urine. A spray or scent dispenser or something could really help here.
19 April 2026
Very good
Location was good
Rental towels was a bit weird, check out at 10 also a bit too early, but for this money in basically city centre it was very worth it. Breakfast lady is the sweetest. Staff pretty helpful and chill
18 April 2026
Very good
Good stagf and very hood location
16 April 2026
Fabulous
great price for that location
shame that windows are not able to be opened
16 April 2026
Very good
Easy to catch the ferry over to the main land
14 April 2026
Great
Everything is done online so you barely interact with staff. The location is the best, just a few minutes from Centraal station. The bed was comfortable although privacy curtains will be appreciated as some guests arrive late and although some are considerate enough no to turn the room lights on, you wake up with the personal light of each bed. The water pressure of the shower was low inside the room and in the shower by the aisle.
The fact that you need to make your own bed. Specially if you arrive from a long flight from a different time zone and all you want is a bit of rest.
13 April 2026
Very good
The location was near the city center and the staff was super nice!
The bad was squeaking and the breakfast very poor and always the same.
12 April 2026
Very good
The staff was very helpful. Especially in the kitchen downstairs.
There's no fridge or microwave. No safety mats in our rooms bathroom, and all the shower 🚿 water went out everywhere.
12 April 2026
Great place to stay, a free luggage room needed to be the one!
The hostel is great! super clean with lot of common spaces for all ages, living together in a super nice happy vibe. You can feel really comfortable here. You have to take the free ferry from the city, but it is perfectly fine, still, close to it, The staff was great, specially one of the guys, (Luke as i recall) really helpfull and caring, specially. Thnks,! Recepcion 24/7 the room, very good, with private bath/shower.
No place to leave your bags for free, which for me it is more than important, specially in Amsterdam that the hostels are expensive, having to charge the extra cost for the locker means to make your increase the night cost a lot.
9 April 2026
Feels like an established hostel that’s run efficiently and would stay again
Really chill, friendly staff, good facilities, comfy beds
Rooms are quite basic but good
8 April 2026
Fabulous
I loved everything, the people was really nice, the staff was amazing
7 April 2026
Very good
Absolutely loved the my stay; the hotel was only a few minutes walking from the ferry that takes you to central station, and the hustle and bustle in the lobby with so many different people from all around the world really captured what I expected from a hotel in Amsterdam.
Hotel facilities
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage (additional charge)
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box (additional charge)
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Games room
- - Billiards (additional charge)
- - Table tennis
- - Karaoke
- - Cycling
- - Nightclub/DJ
- - Evening entertainment
- - Pub crawls (additional charge)
- - Stand-up comedy (additional charge)
- - Movie nights
- - Walking tours
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Happy hour
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
- - Bingo
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Entertainment & family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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26 May 2026
Very good