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Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam

1.0 star property

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Building design
Shared fridge, microwave
Interior
Lobby sitting area
Bed in a 8-bed male dormitory with shared bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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Frans van Mierisstraat 69-A1HG, Amsterdam, 1071 RL
  • Place, Museum Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Van Gogh Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rijksmuseum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

4-bed Dorm with shared bathroom

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

4-Bed Dorm with shared bathroom

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

8-Bed Dorm with shared bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

8-Bed Dorm with shared bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

4-Bed Dorm with private bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Twin room with shared bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin room with private bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in a 8-bed male dormitory with shared bathroom

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in a 4-bed male dormitory with shared bathroom

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in a 4-bed female dormitory with shared bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Amsterdam

Located in Museum Quarter, Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. This 11-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, express check-in, and a microwave in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • Museum Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Concertgebouw - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Van Gogh Museum - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rijksmuseum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Heineken Experience - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Roelof Hartplein Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Amsterdam South Station - 5 min drive
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafecito - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Wildschut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Esh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The College Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Keyzer - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam

Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and access to locker space. Other amenities at this adults-only hostel include express check-in, a vending machine, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Hair dryers are also included. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: EUR 50 per person, per stay
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
  • Check-in: noon—-5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No alcohol is served or permitted at Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam?

This hostel is situated in Museum Quarter within a short 6-minute walk of Van Gogh Museum and also 11 minutes on foot from Rijksmuseum. You'll also find Vondelpark and Heineken Experience less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam on Apr 6, 2026 start from $180, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam have a casino on the premises?

No, Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam.

Does Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Where is the closest airport to Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam?

The closest major airport to Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is 9.1 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam.

Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 77 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Dave

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap?

Cheapest place in Amsterdam we could find. Their was a reason. Staff were lovely and friendly. Room was tiny. Ensuite was a cupboard. Stairs very steep and thin. No towels in rooms. Needed to buy them if you didn’t bring your own.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

David

As basic as it gets.

This hostel is as basic as it gets. No kitchen, no lounge area, tiny bathrooms and only 3 for the entire place. It's on the 12 tram line which is handy, but don't be expecting big things.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Aden

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful

Hi I had a room booked on the 21/06/18-23/06/18 we didn’t make it to the last day as we checked out early because we were disgusted about the room and how we was treated! We turned up on the Thursday 21/06/18 our first day To check in to reception to be told to come back at 5pm for maintenance which is fair enough so we left and came back at 5pm to room 301 that hadn’t been cleaned or sheets changed their was liquid or fluid left on the floor from the last people their it was disgusting! We went to reception to be told that the room will be cleaned at 6pm when we were out so that was fine. We returned back to room 301 at 3am where the room had still not been cleaned or sheets changed so was forced to sleep with no blankets or sheets as we didn’t want to use dirty sheets! In the morning 22/06/18 we made another complaint at reception and was told the room will be cleaned by 4:30pm and they apologised for the what happened and assured us it would be done to the new agreed time. When we came back to room 301 at 7pm it had still not been cleaned or sheets changed so me and my friends checked out on the 22/06/18 and didn’t stay for our last day. This place has ruined my Amsterdam experience Aden Flannagan
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Too many stairs for us. And we could not leave the baggagge there after check out, because we had to pay for this service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shae, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and very clean

Located close to Rijksmuseum and Amsterdam I am sign, very easy to get into the city centre. Staying in a dorm with 12 beds was fine, they were comfortable and noise was very little. The only downside was that there was only one bathroom (as in one toilet/shower in a room) per floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is not a Hotel just a Hostel

Pictures was ok when I booked the room but that was not in real. The place is totally different than a room you expected in a hotel. Very small room with noisy beds and not a clean area. Bitten with a bug (not sure if that was bed bug or something else) during stay in this room. Stairs are sucks. Totally not worse the amount I saved with booking this hostel room instead of real Hotel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, nice, clean safe hostel.

Loved this hostel, cant fault it :) easy to get to, clean, comfortable, and they have a pet cat! I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

crowd place

crowd place, but it's fine if u are just here for one day
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Charles, Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expensive hostel close to Museumplein

It's a fairly spartan hostel fairly well located for visiting many Amsterdam attractions. It's on a main street so there is a bit of street noise. The stairs are steep and narrow and it's a pain getting luggage up and down. Toilets and showers are few. The rooms are fairly packed with bunk beds. This hostel is the most expensive hostel I have ever had anywhere, but it was the cheapest on expedia. Why is Amsterdam so expensive?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Staff & service

Budget Stay

Good place for a budget stay as it's right near the Museum district, but the room was small and packed with bunk beds and the sheets had a couple stains on them (still clean I'm sure but not exceptional).

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

4/10 Poor

Jack, Leeds

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amsterdam break

Desk staff were unhelpful and hostile

2/10 Terrible

YOUNESS, Morocco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst experience ever !

Very small and steep stairs, very tight room, no social area, no fridge, no kitchen, the only places where you can go are : room, bathroom, reception and the street of course. very small bathroom and sink (1 bathroom/floor), only cold-water-shower, no luggage locker. there's a wall chart that remembers guests to smile, but the receptionist doesn't smile (I mean the taller one). 10EUR as a deposit for the key :/ When booking, I chose to pay in cash, but I was surprised that my card was charged following booking confirmation. I recommend you guys this hostel only as a last resort. for me I'll skip Amsterdam in this case.

6/10 Okay

Harmeet, Kuala lumpur

Liked: Staff & service

Affordable budget hostel near the centre

Stayed overnight in Hostel Cosmos in late August 2016. Straightforward, no frills, non-smoking, non-drinking hostel. Late check in available. Easy to get to using directions stated in the website. Very close to the museums and Vondelpark. Plenty of good eateries nearby. The hostel itself has a vending machine for late night snacks and drinks if required. Check in and check out was smooth with no problems.

8/10 Good

Byron, Portland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reasonable Hostel in Amsterdam

Helpful staff, good location. Easy to find after getting off bus. Room was small and tight, but typical for Amsterdam. Very small social area. No kitchen available, but plenty of restaurants within a 5minute walk.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Fine

convenient place to stay. although the 3 EUR charge to leave your bag at the hotel after checkout is absurd! they said i could leave my bag until 1pm for 3 EUR then I would have to come back. No other hostel charges for this standard service.

2/10 Terrible

pilot

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

THE WORST THE RUDEST DONT EVEN THINK

My experience is that i arrived half an hour earlier ... 12:30 pm ,It was raining and this place has no door ,its like a prison with an intercom. The rude unprofessional person answered "can i haelp u" as if he was surprised,, i said i have a reservation...he said 1 o'clock! I said can i wait inside , he answered very coldly and rudely NO! Then i said can i even leave my luggage?! Same way NO,,, give me some profanity privileges then i can describe this thing! I didn't even check in and i booked another hotel. Really the worst on the planet... Btw im a pilot and this particular trip was around half Europe...im not a newbie or one inexperienced person , I travelled around the world like 2 times.. So trust me u don wanna go there... U will be literally left outside like a begger.. So u do the math . It doesn't worth it.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay only if you do not have an option !

There are a few things which I would like to highlight as below: 1) Staff is ok, they try to be helpful, upon request i was allotted a lower bed. (this was mentioned while booking and also I had called 3 days prior to my satay, as I have to take care of my back) 2) There is one common bathroom with toilet on each floor, and NOT in each room. So one bathroom for say about 20 guests or so 3) The bathroom on the 2nd and 3rd floor has a knob which you have to press each time for having a continuous flow of water, I press means about 20 seconds of flow! 4) I wanted to have some hot water and I had to use the vending machine paying 1 Euro, surprisingly the cup was free ;-) 5) There is one plug in each room with an extention wire that you can use to charge you phones/tablets etc.etc, ideally there should be one plug point near each bed. 6) Euro 10 deposit for the key! 7) Bath towel on rent 8) For all the above I have paid Euro 104 for each night. 9) Rooms are really cramped 10) For getting up to the higher bed there are no steps as normally they should have. But fortunately there is a plastic stool (free of cost!)

8/10 Good

YIN CHAU, Hong Kong

Liked: Staff & service

The best pillow around the hostels

You don't have to make your sheet for the pillow, bed and blanket, that's the first good point. The pillow is soft and think which is so comfortable. The only bad thing is you have to train to take shower with single hand and in darkness. Because the sensors are less sensible and the tube stops every 10 seconds.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Close to Museumplein

This place is within a couple blocks of Museumplein. There was scaffolding over the front of the building but they posted a sign. Typically steep stairs. You have to rent towels. I'm not sure if it is possible to change out your linens if you need to. There is a shared bathroom on each floor and some rooms have private showers, as we did. The room was quite small. With about two inches between the beds we only had some limited walking room. The bed was strangely lumpy and I fell out of bed one morning. They have signs posted for a cafe nearby that offers breakfast. Some limited non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are available at the front desk but you are not supposed to take them to your room. Construction started early every morning. Jackhammers make great alarm clocks.

10/10 Excellent

Dustin, Oak Hill, WV, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff, location, and accommodation

I am making a trip through Europe and so far this is the best hostel I have stayed in. The staff were really polite, VERY helpful, and friendly. The room was nice and clean and the bed comfortable. The bathroom was clean. The hostel is also in a good location. There are many good restaurants and coffee shops within a 10-15 minute walk. The museums and Iamsterdam sign are 5 minutes away

10/10 Excellent

Fisher girl, Holland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good times:)

Lovely hostel and good beds as far as hostels go.....For the price we paid it is really a bargain. Weekends are busy and prices higher.

10/10 Excellent

AD, world wide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff

Had a great time and good location. Rent a bike and you will enjoy even more

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and cosy hostel!

When I first walked in, tired from travelling, I was greeted by two very friendly, warm, and welcoming guys (Cosi and Yassine). They put me at ease straight away and eagerly showed me some tour ideas and places to visit on a map, happily answering my many questions. There was an empty room they gave me which was available although I was originally booked for a shared mixed, and so I felt at home and safe. In the morning coffee and tea were free-flowing in the small and humble reception area, and it was a really pleasant atmosphere where we could chat and chill out. Recommended!!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel Janson

An excellent place to rest your head and sleep. Don't expect too much in the way of socializing, but the location is great for the price.