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Flying Pig Uptown Reviews

Vossiusstraat 46, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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86%Overall Rating

From 512 ratings
  • 89%Character
  • 85%Security
  • 84%Location
  • 89%Staff
  • 89%Atmosphere
  • 80%Cleanliness

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87%

I honestly didn\'t expect much when I booked my place in an 8 bed dorm for 9 Euro. But when I arrived I was positively surprised. The hostel was very clean and the staff pretty friendly and also the dorm was big and had a nice look! Since I arrived pretty early I even could eat some breakfast there which is served from 8 a.m until 11 a.m. They had quite some different things to offer and I have to say that the rooms, sheets, toilets, etc. were very clean! I\'d definitely go back!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

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Hi Thanks a lot for your feedback! We can learn a lot from your experciences so we really appreciate you took the time to fill this out. I am very happy to see so many 4's and 5's! You definately got a good deal €9, just show's you need to keep an eye on our web specials. Thanks again and we hope to see you again in the future! Happy Travels Flying Pigs

97%

I have been to several hostels, but this one is definitely the best. Had so much fun and met wonderful people.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Thanks a lot for your feedback! We can learn a lot from your experciences so we really appreciate you took the time to fill this out. I am very happy to see so many 5's! Thanks again and we hope to see you again in the future! Happy Travels Flying Pigs

83%

This hostel is really cool place to stay in. The bar and smoking room are perfect place to chill out :) Our room was clean, the bedclothes and towels were free and clean too. The only bad experience we had was stealing our luggage from the secured lockers. Finally we managed to find almost everything, but still - it was quite stressful and unpleasant (there were some people who lost passports, ipod etc.). The Staff claimed that it was the first time...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Thanks a lot for your feedback! We can learn a lot from your experciences so we really appreciate you took the time to fill this out. We appologise again for what happend when you where here, it was definately the first time and hopefully the last time. We have upgraded our security to now have cameras in all the corridors as a deterant. Thanks again and we hope to see you again in the future! Happy Travels Flying Pigs

93%

Staying at the Flying Pig completed our trip. From the moment we arrived the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The character&atmosphere of the place was excellent, encompassing all that is great about the Netherlands. Free shots at the bar, plenty of characters to chat to in the smoking room and surprise boiled eggs for breakfast! The showers were great, the loo easy too find when you're stoned and stumbling around and the locations looks out over Vondel park. What more could you want!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Thanks a lot for your feedback! We can learn a lot from your experciences so we really appreciate you took the time to fill this out. I am very happy to see so many 5's and happy that you enjoyed your stay. Thanks again and we hope to see you again in the future! Happy Travels Flying Pigs

100%

We had a brilliant time while staying in the flying pig uptown and we would recommend for people to stay there. We will definitely be back

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Thanks a lot for your feedback! We can learn a lot from your experciences so we really appreciate you took the time to fill this out. I am very happy to see so many 5's! Thanks again and we hope to see you again in the future! Happy Travels Flying Pigs

80%

overall a good stay. if you decide to go here, be aware that there is NO elevator. i was on the top floor so it was a bit of a climb to my room. stairs are pretty tall but narrow so watch your step, especially when walking down them. the staff were nice and helpful when we asked how to go to certain places. location is close to some good shopping and everything is very close so walkable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Thanks a lot for your feedback! We can learn a lot from your experciences so we really appreciate you took the time to fill this out. I am very happy to see so many 4's! We are located in a traditional Dutch house and unfortunatley Dutch architecture can be quite unforgiving with stairs, but it does give us all a good workout ;-) Thanks again and we hope to see you again in the future! Happy Travels Flying Pigs

87%

Wonderful vibe. Chilled out staff, and helpful. No complaints about cleanliness, noise, atmosphere. Breakfast is a bit bland, but thats a very small complaint!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Thanks a lot for your feedback! We can learn a lot from your experciences so we really appreciate you took the time to fill this out. I am very happy to see so many 4's and 5's! We do try to offer a complete breakfast with toast, 3 types of cereal, boiled eggs, apple juice, orange juice, coffee and tea but may run out of an item on rare occasions. Thanks again and we hope to see you again in the future! Happy Travels Flying Pigs

90%

I've never stayed in a hostel before so I didn't know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised! All of the employees were extremely friendly. I would definitely recommend the Flying Pig Uptown to my friends.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Thanks a lot for your feedback! We can learn a lot from your experciences so we really appreciate you took the time to fill this out. I am very happy to see so many 5's! Hopefully you get the chance to stay in many more great hostels. Thanks again and we hope to see you again in the future! Happy Travels Flying Pigs

87%

I wish there were less people in the rooms. Fourteen people is way too much.

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Thanks a lot for your feedback! We can learn a lot from your experciences so we really appreciate you took the time to fill this out. I am very happy to see so many 4's and 5's! You can always choose a smaller dorm next time you visit, 14 is the biggest dorm we have but we do have 4, 6, 8 and 10 bed dorms. Thanks again and we hope to see you again in the future! Happy Travels Flying Pigs

100%

Bartender Michael was the best! Loved the flying pig. Wish we could head back soon!

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Thanks a lot for your feedback! We can learn a lot from your experciences so we really appreciate you took the time to fill this out. I am very happy to see so many 5's! Michael is definately a great bartender, we are luck to have him working here. Thanks again and we hope to see you again in the future! Happy Travels Flying Pigs

90%

Great location.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Thanks a lot for your feedback! We can learn a lot from your experciences so we really appreciate you took the time to fill this out. I am very happy to see so many 4's and 5's! Thanks again and we hope to see you again in the future! Happy Travels Flying Pigs

80%

Rooms were priced at going rate, but I expected more for the money. Bathrooms were quite small, only one electrical plug was available for a room of 12. Also, lockers were available at an additional charge rather than free, which I feel I paid enough to receive for such a price for the stay. Locaion favors the usednf the tram system which is also expensive at €7.50/day as it is a bit out of the way for the main attractions. Staff was helpful with information and recomendations.


90%

What a place, there is like a permanent party, staff is friendly. The double beds are a bit wierd though, but who cares it's Amsterdam!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • South Africa
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Enjoyed this place. Great vibe, met some cool people, staff laid back, and very safe.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Thanks a lot for your feedback! We can learn a lot from your experciences so we really appreciate you took the time to fill this out. I am very happy to see so many 5's and that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thanks again and we hope to see you again in the future! Happy Travels Flying Pigs

73%

You should build other bathrooms. Only 2 per level it's not enough ! and I don't talk about toilets ... not clean, too small and only one on the 1st floor. You should put the music down in the morning so we can talk with people without screaming or telling nothing ... Think about it please ! An clean a little better the rooms !!!d

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Thanks a lot for your feedback! We can learn a lot from your experciences so we really appreciate you took the time to fill this out. We are in the process now of building more facilities to help out but do our best to keep everything clean. I agree 100% with the breakfast music, it should be chilled music at a low volume to help every one greet the day. Thanks again and we hope to see you again in the future! Happy Travels Flying Pigs

83%

Nice place, good staff, excellent people!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Portugal
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Thanks a lot for your feedback! We can learn a lot from your experciences so we really appreciate you took the time to fill this out. I am very happy to see so many 4's! Thanks again and we hope to see you again in the future! Happy Travels Flying Pigs

100%

It was my second time at Flying Pig Uptown and it was as great as the first one, or even more. Excellent place.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Thanks a lot for your feedback! We can learn a lot from your experciences so we really appreciate you took the time to fill this out. I am very happy to see so many 5's! When is your third visit :-) Thanks again and we hope to see you again in the future! Happy Travels Flying Pigs

67%

It's not exactly clean. It's also really noisy. Hope you don't get put in the first floor, cause if you do, you won't sleep very well being just above the bar and smoking area. The bar has good prices, but it's more frequented by locals with really strange thematic parties. Well, if you are not looking a place to sleep, it's a good option. The staff if really good, though.


87%

great party hostel (only kind of hostels I really enjoy) - you guys were great really so happy to have gotten to stay with ya'll :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

The hostel was in a residential area. Very close to bars and tram stop. Clean and reasonably priced. Would stay there again!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


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