Flying Pig Hostels

Amsterdam -- a very popular destination. But where to stay? I can heartily recommend the Flying Pig group of hostels. Basic info There are three locations: downtown, in the suburbs, and on the beach nearby. I have stayed only at the Downtown hostel, which is excellent. Prices vary slightly by location and season, but you should get a bed for around 20 Euros (£13) per night. This includes breakfast! There are also options for smaller dorms, 'queensize' bunks to share, and even single rooms. You can book in advance for a small credit card deposit, and booking is essential unless you are prepared to queue very early on the day. Facilities ...  Read the complete review

If you're off to Amsterdam I'd definetly recommend that you stay in a hostel such as the flying pig. For one thing the atmosphere suits the whole Amsterdam thing better - I've also stayed in one of the Hotels there and the state of us tended to be frowned upon!! Plus the prices are good at Flying pig so that's more cash for spending money. It's central so you don't have to worry about public transport too much - though I'd definetly go on the tram again! ...  Read the complete review

I went to stay at the flying pig in April this year and it was amazing! The prices are excellent the atmosphere is wicked, I highly recommend that if your in amsterdam and want some where to stay then the flying pig is a good place to go it's also central to all the shops and the red light district, and also it is right next door to macdonalds which is really good when you have been smoking all day and need a good munch out!! ...  Read the complete review