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ClinkNOORD Hostel, Amsterdam

Badhuiskade 3, 1031 KV Amsterdam, The Netherlands (show on map)

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

Lonely Planet review:

“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).”

Guest rating

4.2 out of 5.0

Ranked 10th in Amsterdam


This an aggregated guest review rating of ClinkNOORD Hostel, Amsterdam. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

86.92 %

Ranked 10th in Amsterdam


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

4.0
Justine

26 May 2026

Very good

I would've prefer curtains on the beds

4.5
Paulina

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

4.0
Anastasiia

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

3.5
Goel

24 May 2026

Pleasant

Friendly staff

Luggage storage charges too high

4.0
Martin

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.

4.0
Jadhav

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.

4.0
Nicholas

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.

4.0
Nadene

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.

4.5
Mariela

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.

4.0
Mirela

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.

4.0
Sean

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.

3.5
Himani

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

4.0
Demers

13 May 2026

Very good

Everything was over priced so I don’t recommend buying or renting stuff at the hostel

4.0
Tatjana

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)

4.0
Shelby

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!

4.0
Bryan

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

3.5
Cecilia

11 May 2026

Pleasant

The location was easy - ferry is convenient. Bathrooms were fine and so was mattress.

Not a lot of common bathrooms.

4.0
Pamela

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.

4.0
Selene

9 May 2026

Very nice

Excellent location

All was good

4.0
Konstantinos

8 May 2026

Very good

Fast check in and out Location

Wifi not stable in the rooms All amenities were at an extra charge

4.0
Clare

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.

4.5
Mrcn

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

4.5
Adam

6 May 2026

Fabulous

Great bar Excellent location Attractive pricing Modern art vibe

Noisy stoners coming back late and waking everybody

3.5
Anna

6 May 2026

Pleasant

Staff and location.”

4.0
Anthony

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.

4.0
Marin

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.

4.5
Barzinji

2 May 2026

Fabulous

The cleanliness and the location

4.0
Martin

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.

4.5
Adrian

1 May 2026

Fabulous

I liked the environment and the community

4.0
Marianne

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.

4.5
Ximena

28 April 2026

Good short stay

Very big with tons of places to hang out in, plus the staff was nice.

4.0
Harry

28 April 2026

Very good

complete with amenities

music in lobby is lound and annoying

3.5
Sandeep

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.

3.5
Jimena

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

3.5
Robert

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.

4.0
Dagna

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.

4.0
Rowena

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.

4.5
Maskaļova

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)

4.5
Sebastian

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.

4.0
Yuliia

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

4.0
Hamdaoui

18 April 2026

Very good

Good stagf and very hood location

4.5
Rado

16 April 2026

Fabulous

great price for that location

shame that windows are not able to be opened

4.0
Cassandra

16 April 2026

Very good

Easy to catch the ferry over to the main land

4.0
Barbara

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.

4.0
Ioana

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.

4.0
Alvarez

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.

4.5
Dan

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.

4.0
Michelle

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

4.5
Samuel

8 April 2026

Fabulous

I loved everything, the people was really nice, the staff was amazing

4.0
Saudi

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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