About

Welcome to Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam — a simple, functional stay in one of the city’s most best locations.

Instead of luxury, we offer a clean, friendly, inclusive, and social atmosphere at an affordable price.
Our team is always happy to help you find your way around the city, share local tips, or assist with practical questions during your stay.

We are housed in a monumental Amsterdam building with authentic charms and steep stairs. We have no elevator, and rooms with bunk beds, making our hostel best suited for younger, mobile travelers who are comfortable with stairs and climbing.

Situated in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, we are in one of the city’s most popular and well-connected districts. Our street is quiet and residential, offering a calm place to recharge, while just a few minutes’ walk brings you to the lively energy of Museum Square, De Pijp, and many of Amsterdam’s cultural highlights. With excellent public transport connections, nightlife, cafés, museums, parks, and local neighborhoods all nearby, you can experience a lot of the city in a short amount of time.

Facilities & Comfort
- High-speed free Wi-Fi
- Self check-in and automated systems for convenience
- Reception support during operating hours (9-17)
- A focus on a homely and welcoming atmosphere
- Cozy common area to relax and socialize
- Vending machines for Drinks, Bites & Sanitary needs
- In-room lockers available (Padlock not included)

Please note: due to fire safety regulations, cooking facilities are limited and subject to change.
We kindly ask guests to respect shared spaces so everyone can enjoy a pleasant stay.

Atmosphere & Guest Expectations
We aim to create a relaxed and respectful environment. Hostel Cosmos is ideal for travelers who want a social but not party-heavy place to stay. To maintain this atmosphere:
• A maximum of 6 beds can be booked per reservation in shared dormitory rooms (individual bed bookings).
• A maximum of 1 entire dormitory can be booked per reservation when reserving a private dorm.
• We do not allow stag/hen parties, sports fan groups, or party tours
• Pets are not allowed
• Guests must be 18 years or older
• Children are not permitted in shared dormitory rooms
• Children are only permitted when booking an entire dormitory for private use.

Booking & Payment
- Accommodation charges are collected in full including City Tax 12,5%
- If a payment attempt fails, the reservation will be canceled and needs to be rebooked
- Pre-authorizations made by the hostel are released upon departure and are visible

Taxes
- 12,5% City Tax is not included in the room price, this is calculated additionally over the nightly rates.
- 21% VAT is included in the nightly rate.

Cancellation & Modifications
Flexible rate:
- Requests received 1+ day before arrival, are eligible for a full refund. Please reserve 7 days processing time.
- Requests received within 1 day before arrival are charged the full amount of the booking.
Non-refundable rate:
- Reservations booked under this rate cannot be modified or canceled. Payment are always processed in fully in advance.

No-show
Please note that in case of a No-Show you will no longer have a room or bed at Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam. Also in this case the cancellation fee is equivalent to the full amount of your booking.

• Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam reserves the right to pre-authorize your card after the booking is made for guarantee or payment purposes. Please make sure there is sufficient credit on the given credit card.
• Checking out or leaving before your actual date of check out, will result in losing your bed(s) or room(s).
• In case of a booking for more than 1 person, you should be aware that the booker is responsible for the total amount payable.

House Rules

Check In

12:00 - 17:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • No Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Board Games
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Reviews

7.4Very Good(1567)
  • Value for Money
    7.3
  • Security
    7.6
  • Atmosphere
    6.8
  • Cleanliness
    6.8
  • Staff
    7.7
  • Location
    8.1
  • Facilities
    7.1
Summary of traveller reviews

Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam offers a great location, ideal for solo travellers looking to meet people. Staff are generally friendly and helpful. Some recent guests noted issues with cleanliness and the number of bathrooms, which can be limited. Rooms can feel cramped.

Stayed in Aug 2026
7.1
R
rhiannon
Female, 18-24, England
i stayed here for 2 nights in august, clean and tidy, bathroom not in the dorms which was nice , close to transport links to city centre/ airport , about 25 min walk to centre, 10 min walk from vondelpark, there’s a spar 5min walk away if you turn right out the door. kitchen was decent, bit of a smell in the microwave. quiet hostel. the staff were helpful. steep stairs from the entrance. vending machine takes cash only. i would stay again
Stayed in Jul 2026
8.3
H
Hannah
Female, 18-24, Luxembourg
It was really good but the tax at check in should be announced before because we didnt know
Stayed in Jul 2026
5.1
C
Caleb
Male, 31-40, Canada
Okay hostel I guess, nothing special. It is in a different area than the regular downtown but there are some good bars and restaurants nearby. There were no staff there at any time I was there during my stay, you have to do everything yourself including checking in and making the bed and I just feel that is really lazy and not good customer service. There is no atmosphere here and seemingly no area to hang out in besides the tiny kitchen. Fine because it is one of the cheaper places you can get in Amsterdam
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Location

Frans van Mierisstraat 69 A, 1071 RL, Amsterdam, Netherlands
2.2km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

Amsterdam Hostel Cosmos is in the heart of Amsterdam near Centraal Station, making it ideal for those coming by train from Schipol Airport. Hostelworld guests say this "surprisingly quiet" hostel is "the perfect starting point if you want to explore Amsterdam", being within walking distance of most major sights in the city. This hostel is small and cosy, with lockers, 24hr reception and "a lot of character".