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Amsterdam Hostel Cosmos Reviews

Nieuwe nieuwstraat 17, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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78%Overall Rating

From 83 ratings
  • 71%Character
  • 73%Security
  • 92%Location
  • 85%Staff
  • 69%Atmosphere
  • 76%Cleanliness

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47%

because of the location, the hostel is pretty cramped, so there isnt much space to just relax. you couldnt meet people in other rooms, and when you do meet them in the hallway, you were told by the staff that people are sleeping and you´re being too noisy. also, the free breakfast is just coffee and tea, and this is pretty poor effort. the computer didnt work sometimes because the coin machine had ´too much money in it´, which is rediculous! overall, not value for money...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Asher, Thanks for staying! You could have meet people at the reception, coffeeshop or bar across the street. We are surrounded with places to relax! But late at night it is not very cool to talk loudly in the hallway. We don´t offer breakfast or promise this. WIFI is free so that is an extra option, but computers can sometimes have errors, but we do our best to help out. It is realy rare that this happens. We hope you enjoyed Amsterdam and wish you good luck with future travelling. Kind regards, Cosmos staff

73%

Really expensive during queens day. Prices don't include 5% tax.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (6 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Chris! Thanks for staying! Hope you had a great Queen's day. Prices are indeed higher as it is a real busy time of year. This is however very clear before you made a booking. We mention on several occasions that there is a 5% tax and also in your confirmation e-mail before arrival. We hope we can welcome you again in the future! Kind regards, Cosmos staff

60%

Not bad but could use some work. It was very expensive for a hostel that doesn't offer good amenities.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Craig, Thanks for staying! You stayed with us during Queen's day;) That is the most expensive period in Amsterdam. You can see online that, besides on holidays, we have reasonable prices. Kind regards, Cosmos staff

50%

We could have gone to a proper hotel for the price we paid. Room was very tiny, no way to open the window. A kettle was provided to make some coffee/tea but we couldn't get a socket. We had to leave our keys when going out and ask the guy sleeping on the couch to give them back once we were coming back from th club. No breakfast in the morning, just a coffee or tea. In short, that was the 5th time I'm Amsterdam and the worst hostel we booked for that price.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Guest, We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your stay. We will do our best to improve were possible. But the room is not small for a double room, you are the first guest that mentions this. We never promised a breakfast, but we are surrounded with places that offer (cheap) breakfast. You stayed during the biggest holiday (Queen's day). We are cheaper during other periods. If you come back at 05.00 AM, our staff member might be resting a little bit. Good luck with your future travelling! Kind regards, Cosmos staff

83%

Nice youth hostel. Friendly hosts, great emplacement. I liked the cat Simba. I did not like the beds making noises of an old door

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


67%

Good hostel for Amsterdam. In the center but really quite. Small. Quite - best word to characterize that place. And it is good to stay for a night in noisy and party Amsterdam

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


57%

We stayed in the Cosmos hotel during the Easter weekend, paid around 115EUR per night for a private double bedroom. First, when we just arrived in the room it was freezing cold, then after insisting several times we got the heater on in our room. The walls are very thin thus it was possible to hear everything what's going around. There is no common area, no breakfast included and the Internet connection didn't work as well. The bicycles they offered for a rent were expensive.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Latvia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Ilze, Thanks for staying! We are sorry to hear these things. We have no problems with turning on the heating. We normally hear it is to hot;) We do not advertise that we have a huge hostel. We are rather small and cozy. We don't advertise a breakfast, but coffee and tea is on the house. We have an extra pc in case the WIFI is not working well on your device. The bikes is an extra service and is a cooperation with the biggest company in Amsterdam. You are free to rent anywhere you want, we did this because guests requested such a service. It is the same price the company charges for their bikes. Kind regards, Cosmos staff

40%

it was one of the worst experiences i have had... In Eastern, 130 euro per night for a twin room, consisted on two tiny beds, one at the top of the other, with no bathroom, no breakfast, non space even for luggage... It was so noisy and so bright that it was almost not possible to get asleep for longer than a couple of hours... That´ s the price for a 5 stars hotel... And no good atmosphere at all!! Please never pay to go to this hotel, even though the good location... There are better options!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Hector, Thanks for staying! Sorry to hear your stay was not as you expected. However before you booked everything was clear also the price, room and that we are a hostel. Amsterdam does not have Twin rooms in hostels that are huge. This is the way old buildings are made in the old part of town. During holidays Amsterdam is very popular and therefore more expensive. That is well known and still we are not more expensive than other hostels. And a 5 star hotel in our location is not affordable, so do not underestimate this. Staying in the city centre means you can hear things and that is something we can do very little about. We do offer free earplugs, but we have to know you need this. TIP! We do have a Double room that is much bigger than our Twin room;) Kind regards, Cosmos staff

77%

Good staff and good rooms.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Chile
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


77%

Very centrally located, convenient. Steep stairs, but staff is happy to help carrying luggage. They offer coffee (good enough), but a kitchen would be welcome. More bathrooms and toilet would be good, but the truth is that Idid not have to wait, maybe I went early, when most of the guests would still be sleeping. The lockers are OK; size is small but enough for a laptop and some more things; rent is 1 euro/day. They have a computer in the small lobby which is fast and new enough, useful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


77%

It seemed the staff was a bit hit or miss, courteous but only one was really friendly. I think the overall experience would be greatly affected by who you end up sharing a room with.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

Excellent staff, very helpful & friendly. The hostel is very small and you have to sometimes squeeze past someone else to get to where you're going, but the hostel is very clean and everyone's really friendly. They provide free coffee & tea in the morning which is nice, and they have an awesome cat called Simba. :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

The only drawback was that it was a bit noisy - you either live near the staircase where everyone walks or near the cupboard with supplies which is noisily opened and closed the whole time)) But if a bit of noise isn't an issue for you - this hostel's great!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

Turn one room into something like a livingroom where you can hang around. That would be awesome

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Great place, and amazing staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


63%

please remind the bagpackers not to weed inside the room. the smell is so irritating just ask them to go to cofeeshop .

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear guest, Thanks for staying! Smoking is not allowed in our hostel, we also find it very sad some guests refuse to respect our policy. There are plenty places to smoke that are near the hostel. We always hope everyone respects the law and our rules but if you don't tell us we can't always know this is happening. K

97%

Excellent staff and very good location. I'm happy that I stayed there!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

Really nice staff and a convenient location to Amsterdam Centraal, if you'll be needing the station a lot. Bedding and bathrooms were really clean, so thanks for that!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

We stayed two nights in this hostel and it was pretty good. The location is excellent (close to the centre), the staff was very friendly and helpful and the rooms and the toilets were clean in general. The only problem is that the hostel does not have any bar or "entertainment facilities' but we were mostly out so it didn't matter for us. So it is great if you just need a hostel for sleeping over . It was also worth the price. An inclusive breakfast would be nice though :)


90%

Enjoyed the stay there, reli nice, good facilities.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


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