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
6 June 2026
Very convenient and safe
The location was extremely convenient - short ferry ride from Amsterdam Central station (downtown, walking distance to everything, one 25 minute train ride away from airport). While it is super convenient, the street is safe and quiet, ferry runs 24 hours.
The windows didn't open and while the air filters were changed during the hot hours of the day the room got stuffy.
1 June 2026
It was good stay
Location, friendly and helpful staff
They should have provided at least bath mat or towel to put outside shower
31 May 2026
Cheap compared to Amsterdam prices - but can’t say value for money
Location close to city center
AC is a bit off
31 May 2026
It was good
Positives: Excellent location, clean and well-maintained facilities, and bicycle rentals available for guests.
the lack of step-free access, the extra charge for a lower bunk bed, and the absence of privacy curtains for each bed
28 May 2026
The price did not match the condition of the room; only great on its location.
The location is great. A walking distance from the centraal station. There is a huge grocery shop just behind the hotel making it easy to get your food supply.
The room is a bit small -where 2 bunker/d/deckers beds are placed diagonally in such an already small space.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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7 June 2026
Great location - Clean & modern Hostel Experience