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Hostel Utopia Amsterdam

Cheap dorms & private rooms in Amsterdam city centre, next to Dam Square

  • 9 min walk from Amsterdam Centraal
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bed linen & towels included
  • 24-hour security

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Best price when you book with us directly, plus rewards on every stay

Guests aged 18–40 only

Your base in the heart of Amsterdam.

Hostel Utopia is a no-frills, budget-friendly stay in a traditional old-Amsterdam canal building. You wake up around the corner from Dam Square, with restaurants, bars, museums, shopping and nightlife all within walking distance. Bed linen and towels are included.

  • Next to Dam Square

    Around the corner from Dam Square, about 3 minutes on foot.

  • Linen & towels included

    Fresh bed linen in every room, and towels too. No extra charge.

  • Friendly staff

    Guests often mention our friendly, helpful reception team.

  • Walk everywhere

    Food, bars, museums and shops are all a short walk away.

Our rooms

Rooms & dorms

Seven room types, from a single bed in a mixed dorm to a private room for four. Bed linen and free Wi-Fi come with every room. The rooms are basic, so please read Good to know about the stairs and noise before you book.

  • Double bed with white linen and rolled towels in a wood-panelled room

    Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

    • Guests: 2
    • Beds: 1 double bed
    • Shared bathroom
  • Two single beds with white linen on either side of a narrow room

    Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

    • Guests: 2
    • Beds: 2 single beds
    • Shared bathroom
  • Two single beds in a wood-panelled room with a tall window onto the street

    Budget Twin Room

    • Guests: 2
    • Beds: 2 single beds
    • Bathroom to be confirmed · TBC
  • Bright room with four single beds, a blue locker and large windows

    Quadruple Room (Ensuite)

    • Guests: 4
    • Beds: 4 single beds
    • Private bathroom
  • Double bed with rolled towels under a sloping ceiling with a skylight

    Budget Double Room

    • Guests: 2
    • Beds: 1 double bed
    • Bathroom to be confirmed · TBC
  • Dorm room with four single beds and wood-panelled walls

    Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm

    • Guests: 1
    • Beds: 1 single bed
    • Bathroom to be confirmed · TBC

    Booking several dorm beds does not guarantee you will be in the same room. To stay together, book a private room or a whole room.

  • Single bed in a narrow attic room with a window at the end

    Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

    • Guests: 1
    • Beds: 1 single bed
    • Shared bathroom
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What's included

The essentials for a simple stay.

Everything listed here is confirmed. The rooms are simple, and we would rather you know that before you book.

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bed linen in all rooms
  • Towels included
  • Free city maps
  • Lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers
  • Safe deposit boxes at the front desk
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Vending machines
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke-free rooms
  • Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors

Photos

Take a look inside.

The building, the rooms and the bathrooms. Simple, as promised.

  • Tall, narrow brick canal house with the hostel entrance at street level and a bike parked outside
  • Row of old brick canal houses along a lively shopping street, seen from the pavement
  • Bright room with two single beds, a washbasin and large windows looking out over the street
  • Long, narrow room with two single beds, a small table and a window at the end
  • Room with two single beds, a small washbasin and a tiled shower cubicle by the door
  • Two made-up single beds either side of a blue locker unit
  • Attic room under a sloping ceiling with a single bed and a washbasin
  • Washbasin with a round mirror next to the room door
  • Clean tiled shower cubicle with a handheld shower
  • Small tiled bathroom with a toilet and a shower behind a curtain
  • Fridge with shelves of individually wrapped muffins

Guest reviews

Hostel Utopia reviews from real guests.

Read what guests say about staying at Hostel Utopia, a budget hostel a few minutes' walk from Dam Square in the centre of Amsterdam. Most love the location and the low price. Some mention the steep stairs, thin walls and basic rooms. Real reviews from Booking.com and Google, the good and the bad.

6.26.2 out of 10

Rated 3 out of 5

Based on 905 reviews on Booking.com, October 2026.

Scores by category

  • Location8.8
  • Staff7.8
  • Free WiFi7.1
  • Value for money6.8
  • Comfort6.4
  • Cleanliness6.3
  • Facilities6.1
  • Rated 4 out of 5

    Very good

    Liked: Great location.

    Did not like: Steep stairs, but I knew that in advance.

    Christian, Netherlandsvia Booking.com

  • Rated 4 out of 5

    Liked: Inexpensive and very well located, a few minutes' walk from Dam Square, Central Station and the Flower Market.

    Did not like: The room is small and the bathroom is shared. No lift, just steep steps, as is common in Amsterdam.

    Yesenia A.M.via Google

  • Rated 4 out of 5

    Great location, slept well

    Liked: Top location and tidy rooms.

    Hilbrand, Netherlandsvia Booking.com

  • Rated 3 out of 5

    Liked: The location is very good, close to the centre on a lively street. The common areas and rooms are clean.

    Did not like: Thin walls, bedding where you can feel the springs, and reception is 150 metres away.

    Hugo I.via Google

  • Rated 3 out of 5

    Liked: A good location in the centre of Amsterdam. The rooms are spacious and nice.

    Did not like: You check in and get your keys at a nearby property, and the stairs are many and steep.

    Andrea L.via Google

  • Rated 4 out of 5

    Good

    Liked: Despite the warnings about a smell or loud music, I noticed none of that. A great location in the middle of the centre.

    Did not like: The walls were paper thin. I could clearly hear my neighbour coughing and talking.

    Tamosaitiene, Lithuaniavia Booking.com

Reviews are shortened and, where needed, translated.

Black and white collage of Amsterdam: canal houses, a tram, a church tower and tulips, with three red crosses from the city flag

Amsterdam

Everything around the corner.

Groceries, cheap eats, bars, bike rental and the main sights, all close by. Distances are approximate walking distances from the hostel.

Essentials

Groceries

  • Albert Heijn

    Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 226

    About 270 m away

  • AH Damrak

    Damrak 89

    About 200 m away

  • Jumbo City

    Damrak 28-30

    About 370 m away

Laundry

  • San Wasserij

    Lijnbaanssteeg 1C

    About 110 m away

    Wash and fold. Mixed reviews, call ahead.

  • Express Laundry (Wasserette Nieuwmarkt)

    Monnikenstraat 8

    About 600 m away

    Self-service and wash and fold. Cash and card.

  • Self-Service & Full-Service Laundrette

    Kerkstraat 56

    About 1.2 km away

    Best reviewed. Cash only.

Getting here

Easy to find, easy to walk.

Check in at Xplore Hostel first

Xplore Hostel Amsterdam, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 92, Amsterdam — then walk to Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 132

Check-in and check-out happen at Xplore Hostel Amsterdam, a different building on the same street. Go there first, then walk to your room.

  • From Schiphol

    Take the train to Amsterdam Centraal (about 20 minutes), then walk about 9 minutes.

  • From Centraal

    Walk via Damrak or via the street the hostel is on. It takes about 9 minutes.

  • By car

    Parking in the centre is very limited and expensive. Use a P+R car park and continue by public transport.

  • Dam Square

    3 min walk.

  • Rembrandtplein

    16 min walk.

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Good to know

We are a simple hostel in an old canal building. A few things are better to hear now than on arrival.

  • Age 18 to 40

    Guests must be between 18 and 40. Younger or older guests may be refused, even with a booking.

  • No lift, steep stairs

    The building has four floors, no lift and narrow, steep stairs. Think about your luggage, and about mobility if that matters to you.

  • Coffeeshop downstairs

    The coffeeshop The Plug is downstairs. You may notice the smell or the music.

  • Noise can travel

    Sound can carry between rooms and in from the street.

  • Deposits on arrival

    EUR 100 damage deposit by credit card, refunded within 7 days after inspection, and EUR 10 in cash for the room key. Please bring cash.

  • Luggage after check-out

    EUR 5 per bag, subject to space.

  • No smoking, no pets

    No smoking in the rooms. Setting off a smoke detector can mean a EUR 250 fine, and breaking house rules can mean a EUR 250 fine and eviction. Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups and holidays

    Groups pay in full at check-in. On public holidays, different conditions and surcharges may apply.

Booking direct: cancellation

  • We do not charge in advance.
  • Cancel by email at least 72 hours before arrival. A late cancellation or no-show means the first night is charged.
  • We hold your room for 2 hours after your stated arrival time. After that, the first night may be charged and the booking cancelled. If you are running late, please contact us.
  • Non-refundable rate: the full price is charged at booking, and a cancellation, change or no-show costs the full price. You can reschedule once, up to 7 days before check-in, for the same or a higher price and pay only the difference. Ask us by email.

Tourist tax

Not included in the price. It is paid on arrival and is mandatory in central Amsterdam.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I check in?

At Xplore Hostel Amsterdam, a different building on the same street. Check in there first, then walk to the hostel. Check-out also happens at Xplore.

Is there an age limit?

Yes. Guests must be 18 to 40. Younger or older guests may be refused, even with a booking.

Is there a lift?

No. The building is a traditional canal house with four floors and narrow, steep stairs.

Is tourist tax included?

No. Tourist tax is not included in the price. It is paid on arrival and is mandatory in central Amsterdam.

Can I store luggage?

Yes, subject to space. Storage after check-out costs EUR 5 per bag.

Is there laundry nearby?

The hostel has no laundry, but there are laundries within walking distance. See the Essentials tab in the neighbourhood guide.

Can my friends and I share a dorm?

Booking several dorm beds does not guarantee you will be in the same room. To stay together, book a private room or a whole room, for example the quadruple room for four.

Is there a coffeeshop in the building?

Yes. The coffeeshop The Plug is downstairs, so the smell and the music can be noticeable.

How do I get here from Schiphol?

Take the train to Amsterdam Centraal (about 20 minutes), then walk about 9 minutes.

Do I need cash?

Yes, a little. The room key deposit of EUR 10 is paid in cash on arrival. The EUR 100 damage deposit is taken by credit card.

Are bed linen and towels included?

Yes. Bed linen is included in all rooms, and towels are included too.