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ClinkNOORD Hostel, Amsterdam

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

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

This an aggregated customer 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 customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.2 out of 5.0

Ranked 9th in Amsterdam

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What guests liked

All you need to know

This hotel typifies the Amsterdam hotel; hospitality at its best. Located in the northern part of the city, and a few minutes from the back of the Amsterdam Central Station making it very accessible. The hostel is so accessible you can reach the premises in less than five minutes on foot after taking the free ferry across the IJ River.

The hostel is a mixture of modern Dutch-style and traditional Dutch design offering a friendly atmosphere. The traditional Dutch design is very obvious in the 1930’s laboratory building which is still retained in the present hostel. One of the interesting features of the old laboratory is the stained glass window which creates a rather impressive and exciting to view.

The hostel offers a restaurant, a bar/lounge area designed to keep guest relaxed and refreshed, a coffee café for some early morning refreshment, a common area, meeting rooms and a library/workspace so guests have a place to stay in touch with their work or business. Available in the common area are a microwave and a refrigerator.

The hostel has dormitories of 4 to 14 beds which includes some girls’ only dormitories and private rooms. Most of the dorms in the hostel are en-suite and also contain lockers that are big enough to keep your hand luggage.

At the ClinkNOORD, you can’t be bored. Every night, there is always an event such as solo traveler meetups, cocktail-making workshops, live music and also a number of DJ sets. Any event night in the hostel is the perfect place for you to meet new people of different origins, cultures, languages and stories.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5
Yoyce

24 September 2025

The perfect location

The location

The bathroom are not clean as supposed

4.0
Adrian

23 September 2025

would book again

I like the set up and how easy it was to get back and fort from the city

staff particularly at the reception could have a more friendly attitude.

4.5
Steve

21 September 2025

It’s a good place to stay in Amsterdam

The location

Dorm beds should have more privacy like putting curtains or dividers at least

4.5
Igor

21 September 2025

Fabulous

location

3.5
Sol

21 September 2025

Pleasant

The breakfast

3.5
Sa-adudin

18 September 2025

Our stay was nice but could be improved.

It’s very near the central station. Decent amenities outside the room. Staff were accomodating.

Very poor internet connect at the room 144. No table inside the room. Unprepared beds (we had to put the linens ourselves). Disorganised form of booking- we booked for a twin room but turn out to be unavailable at the time of checking in. We were upgraded to a 2 twin bed room though which we appreciate. One of the staff at the reception (the black guy) was loud when answering our queries other members of staff were nice but they didn’t tell us beforehand what was happening that’s why we got agitated- communication needs improving.

4.0
Deborah

16 September 2025

Ideal for short stay

Easy access from train station. Ensuite double rooms available. Good value buffet breakfast. Nice communal cafe area.

Room a little compact and mattress quite firm.

3.5
Karolina

15 September 2025

Pleasant

The location was good, easy connection to the main train station. Despite it is quite large hostel it was quite. The staff was really friendly.

The female 4 room was super small, there were no hangers or any desk to put my things anywhere, just one in the bathroom. The locker was too shallow for my hand luggage. The room was not cleaned during my stay at all, the hairs were everywhere on the floor, for this price I would expected some regular cleaning.

4.5
Shinnosuke

14 September 2025

Fabulous

Everything from the decorations to the amenities

maybe the food or bar could be 247

3.5
Ming

12 September 2025

Pleasant

The Lounge and bar is pretty good

4.5
Gabriela

12 September 2025

Fabulous

Location is great since it is near to central station and the ferry’s service is good

Beds are too close to each other it will be nice some curtains for privacy

4.0
Natalia

12 September 2025

Very good

Great location, friendly personel. En suite room with separate toilet and shower, but also showers and toilets right outside the room. The bed was quite comfortable too.

No curtains for privacy (or to keep the light out at night) and the shower room isn’t very practical. There is a glass “wall” separating the shower area but unfortunately it doesn’t go all the way to the floor which makes the whole room wet while showering.

4.0
Pamela

8 September 2025

good value for money. Exterior needs attention. Industrial wasteland vibe.

It is far on foot with luggage to facility.

4.5
Shaheen

7 September 2025

Well placed hostel in a quiet area .

Location was excellent using free ferry service, few minutes walk from when you get off ferry from central station . Convenient for Day trips around area . Staff were sll fine exception was one who was rude, uncooperative ! No kitchen, no microwave but can get free hot water to make your own hot drinks etc . Lockers in bedrooms bring your own your towel and padlock .

Windows didn't open in bedroom I stayed on first floor.

4.0
Jonas

7 September 2025

Hostels are not for me

Great location, clean rooms, nice interior

Beds are uncomfortable, the bed cover made of tree was broken

4.5
Kirsten

7 September 2025

Fabulous

Great communal areas in the hostel - there is a real buzz and the whole building is very cool. The location is brilliant - just as you step off the ferry from Centraal Station. Amsterdam Noord is the place to be!

For a hostel, it was expensive, but that's Amsterdam for you.

4.0
Verity

4 September 2025

Very good

Good location Felt safe Bar area was lovely Staff really friendly and helpful

Towels weren't great. Mine had a massive hole in the middle of it!

3.5
Weedtripper

4 September 2025

Pleasant

The location is amazing, two minutes' walk from the ferry point (ferries run 24/7). Checking in is easy, you do it yourself on a tablet and get a room key. I liked the bar too, open until midnight. The staff were friendly.

The room was tiny and the bed was rather creaky. I found it difficult to sleep being so conscious that any movements could wake the other hostellers up.

4.0
Sophie

1 September 2025

Overall a great stay but do think a few things could be improved

Super big property & just a very simple, free and quick ferry over to Amsterdam Centraal station. Good sized rooms & love that the ensuite rooms had a seperate shower & sink room, makes it easier when staying with multiple people if you’re all getting your at the same time.

The shower was extremely frustrating, the glass was about a foot off the ground & no door making the entire room wet as water went everywhere. This made it so you couldn’t have anything on the floor outside the shower otherwise it would be soaked. There was also insufficient storage for the shower room, a thin shelf & a few hooks on the wall. Not enough for clothes, toiletries & towels without having things piled up & falling off. The soap dispenser in our bathroom was also faulty and leaked soap all day leading to a pile up of soap on the ground. There was no daily house keeping either, the bins in the room were only changed once within my 4 night stay & only because a new roommate joined the dorm, no vacuuming or cleaning of the bathrooms.

4.0
Sikor

30 August 2025

Very good

location, price

cleanliness of the bedding ,shower, broken locker,

4.5
Shuang

29 August 2025

Fabulous

great breakfast and location! just need to take the 24/7 ferry directly from Central Station! Make good friends here, and the staff are helpful

4.5
Francesca

28 August 2025

fun hostel

good location , easily accessible and close to the city center while in a quiete area. interesting facilities and welcoming atmosphere overall.

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4.5
Azi

27 August 2025

Expensive but one of the cheapest options in Amsterdam

This was my second stay at clink and definitely better one because I had a private room.

The bed was quite small.

3.5
Yi

26 August 2025

Pleasant

There is no kitchen available for use, and therefore no cooking facilities such as a microwave. This is quite unfriendly to travelers, especially for a hostel-style accommodation.

4.5
Sarah

25 August 2025

Hit the city of Amsterdam with a big breakfast in you and quick bracing ferry ride and you are ready

Massive breakfast choice with friendly member of staff to tell you how it all works. Location was close and easy to get to central Amsterdam but without the noise.

Blind our room was permanently down and couldn’t be pulled up

4.0
Max

25 August 2025

Good value for money

I liked the location and the room and the price given the location. What is an advantage on location can also be a disadvantage. This location is dependent on the ferry being functional on a regular basis. My visit was during a very busy time of SAIL 2025 and the ferry service was suspended for a number of hours.

The breakfast is a pass. It's in a convenient location and at a very basic quality. Skip it

3.5
Maria

24 August 2025

Good value for money for a short stay

It’s a massive hostel — it almost feels like hosteling on an industrial scale, if that makes sense. It’s modern, clean, and well-designed.

Because is so massive and there's so many people coming and going, often you need something from the front desk and they’re swamped with people, which could definitely be improved, so you don't have to wait long in line to get a question answered. Also, the showers don’t contain the water well, so the whole bathroom ends up wet — a bit annoying. Apart from that, it’s a good place for a short stay in Amsterdam

4.5
Vori

23 August 2025

Great experience

Great atmosphere, staff always supportive, good services and great value for money

The noise of the closing of interior door next to the room

4.0
Janelle

22 August 2025

Good location, tidy

Location was good and easy to get to Centraal via the ferry.

Room was a little small. The shower glass didn’t go all the way to the floor so made the floor went. Sink clogged in the toilet room. One of the girls in my room said she complained yet nothing was done

4.0
Ishtara

20 August 2025

a good stay made excellent thanks to great staff.

Had a good elevator and good ventilation in shared spaces like reception.

There only being one disabled toilet, and the air conditioning in some rooms not working.

4.0
Charlotte

19 August 2025

Very good

I liked that the shared rooms (10 female dorm) had an ensuite in the room and split between shower and toilet so people weren't waiting. The facilities were good with more available than I realised. Safe lockers, compact but well built dorm room. Staff were friendly and helped with keeping medicine cold and offer towels and hair dryer if needed.

There could be more information on check in such as information on events and the fact that there is hot water for drinks 24/7 which I didnt know until check out. The communal areas are small than seem and taken up by peoples bags which I don't think should be allowed as people struggled for a place to sit at times and communal areas weren't cleaned up.

4.0
Skelton

19 August 2025

Very good

Iiked the female only dorms, the social hub and energy that come with this hostel. Staff are pleasant and friendly, other travellers are too. The beds were surprisingly comfortable for bunk beds and the sheets and pillows were adequate

No AC in the room, no way to open the window even on a safety latch. AMS is very hot sometimes and clink is even hotter.

4.0
Yue

17 August 2025

Solid 8/10

We booked a womens only room of 4. The room had separate lockers and its own bathroom which was convenient. It was overall clean and comfortable enough to spend three nights there as we did. The location of the hostel was perfect.

You can‘t open the window in the room to ventilate after someone showered. The walls and doors are not very soundproof. Not a lot of necesseties available (i.e. you have to bring your own towel).

4.0
Shreya

16 August 2025

really great except no public kitchen :(

spacious, fun environment, clean, breakfasts, accessible, overall just one of the best hostels i’ve stayed at

there’s no public access kitchen so it does mean you have to spend more on food - a microwave or a kettle would have at least been helpful but no

4.0
Matthew

13 August 2025

Great location and funky spot.

Well located and clean.

Expensive and small rooms with a lack of hooks for towels.

4.5
Elif

13 August 2025

We really liked it there was not a single problem I eould prefer it again

It was clean comfortable and also hostel has really nice areas to sit relax and meet people

The rooms are a little bit tiny

4.0
Autumn

13 August 2025

Nice experience!

Nice friendly helpful staff.

I liked everything. No complaints.

3.5
Kirsten

13 August 2025

Evening and nights were very challenging but day time was fantastic

Atmosphere

Noise

4.5
Sonja

11 August 2025

Would stay again!

Bed was comfortable! Even though my room was close to the bar/lounge area, the music didn’t carry to the room itself.

There were no curtains on the beds, which I found weird considering there are mixed dorms.

3.5
Yevhenii

9 August 2025

Pleasant

Basically center of the city.

Room was very dusty. No clean for 5 days.

4.5
Khimji

9 August 2025

Fabulous

It's facilities, helpful approach of staff, location overall It's must recommended hostel

3.5
Syed

9 August 2025

Need to be more tentative towards customers request! Overall a nice hostel to stay in

Property is well maintained and clean!

I had asked to clean the room thrice, but no one bothered to do it!

4.5
Yayun

8 August 2025

I will stay again if I visit Amsterdam

Many things to do, good chill vibe

They charge more than other vendors for example for bike renting they charge 17 euros but vendors only 13 -16 euros

4.0
Bojana

6 August 2025

Very good

Location

There was no window that could be opened for fresh air.

4.0
Ali

5 August 2025

Very good

The shared spaces were nice, and I really enjoyed the experience of taking the ferry to reach that part of the city. Overall, I found staying in that area more enjoyable than being in the city centre. Plus, the breakfast was quite good for the price

Taking a shower meant splashing water all over the toilet and the shower pod, which wasn’t ideal. The room itself was quite small, with no wardrobe, and although it was a private room, I expected much better natural light.

4.0
Aileen

31 July 2025

Very good

The location is unbeatable! Close to restaurants, ferry and Central Station. Less crowded than the other side of the river which makes biking easier.

Nothing.

4.0
Inguss

29 July 2025

Very good

Nearly everything

Mess up with check-ins and assigned beds. I checked in, was given a bed but when I went to the room, someone else already was there and was given the bed. After I asked the staff to replace it, which they did, the new bed ALSO was taken, but fortunately another bed was free in the same room, so I ended up sleeping in that. This should be sorted out.

3.5
Carrieri

27 July 2025

The location was awesome but it was too expensive.

We appreciated the location, it was clean and well organised, the staff was nice and polite.

There were few lockers, the price was too high for an hostel, the shower was uncomfortable.

3.5
Aleeta

25 July 2025

Pleasant

The 4 bed dorm rooms are way to cramped up

4.0
Maxine

25 July 2025

Very good

Good for a hostel in Amsterdam

Very overpriced

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)
  • - 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

  • - Billiards (additional charge)
  • - Table tennis
  • - Karaoke
  • - Cycling
  • - Evening entertainment
  • - Stand-up comedy (additional charge)
  • - Movie nights
  • - Walking tours
  • - Bike tours (additional charge)
  • - Happy hour
  • - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
  • - Live music/performance
  • - Live sport events (broadcast)
  • - Bingo
  • - Bicycle rental (additional charge)

Entertainment and 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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