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International Budget Hostel IstanBlue Reviews

Leidsegracht 76, Amsterdam 1016 CR, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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75%Overall Rating

From 256 ratings
  • 69%Character
  • 74%Security
  • 86%Location
  • 79%Staff
  • 70%Atmosphere
  • 69%Cleanliness

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47%

The Hostel was the worst I've ever been. If you are there because you don't want to spend much money, ok, you can survive. The bed was really dirty, the shower was not good, the toilete was small, you can't have a nice shower. Everyone knows that Amsterdam Is a place to be high, but in the hostel there was only people who were in Amsterdam with one only goal: be high, and I was kind of unconfortable with it. As I said, I survived, but I've stayed at better hostel for better prices

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


87%

Excellent value for money, cheapest hostel we could find yet excellent location for nightlife and also kept extremely clean. The staff were also very helpfull.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

We only disliked the fact that check out was earlier than we expected, we had to leave the room at 10am

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

it was a good one, clean, the location was a nice one, secure .... so, it has a little Smoke Room/coffe chop inside :) you cant buy anything but u can do whatever u want there,... that's good.


77%

i don"t like the cat in the kitchen....I dont think thats clean ...just that....the rest of the hostel is ok.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Female, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


70%

We stay 2 nights with 3 of my friends. We booked a room with 4 beds in order to be just with my friends and to avoid any problem of robbery. Nevertheless 2 beauty creams (one Chanel and one Clarins) disappeared so I m afraid but for sure somebody came into the room and stole them. it s disappointing. Everything was ok for us until we packed our luggage and realized that. Please, take that into account for the future. Regards.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

best hostel in Amsterdam!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


60%

Everybody seemd to be there to smoke weed, I was not. Kinda boring. The hostel didn't have a kitchen, just a fridge and a microwawe. The lights in the room (5 beds dorm) was all or nothing, so either you had to wake everybody up to see anything or you had to find your way in the dark. Very cold in the rooms too. But it was still an alright stay :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


83%

Pretty fun place to hang out at. Has a smoke room and decent bathroom and sleeping spaces. Cool place to start off you day.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


87%

Nice friendly hostel with comfy beds.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


77%

Nice friendly staff, bathroom and toilet were clean, there is a common area (smoking room) which could help single traveller meet people. Our room was small but we didn't have to share it so it was ok (we booked a twin room and they gave us a 4-bed one). Overall, good hostel to stay, 14 euros a night is good value.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


73%

The staff here was very friendly and helpful. It's a quick tram ride away from Centraal Station and there is a lot of night life/restaurants/shops nearby. They have a smoking room where everyone hangs out so it is easy to meet people. Had a great time!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


87%

It's a small place, like everything in Amsterdam. Costumer service is excellent. Really nice atmosphere

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Uruguay
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


100%

Great environment. Amazing staff. A good place to stay while in Amsterdam

  • Globetrotter
  • 09 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (37 reviews)


90%

the hostel is in a very quiet and picturesque location

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


60%

This is an extremely basic hostel, that leans more towards being dirty and somewhat dingy. Great location though (close to the Museumplein and the Leidseplein) and good Wifi that works in the rooms. My opinion is that if you're only looking for a cheap bed (in a good location), this is the place for you; but if you're looking for a place with great character and atmosphere this is not the place.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Namibia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


83%

A nice place to stay in Amsterdam. Very good location, it's possible to go walking to everywhere! The rooms and the toilets are clean, and the bathrooms are clean enough. The smoking area is the nicest place in the hostel, where the magic happens! hahaha It's a simple place, with a good staff, I met lots os cool people, who were staying there or even those who works over there (KHADIR IS CRAZY!) When I go back to Amsterdam, I'm going to International Budget. Definitely.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Henrique Thank you for staying and i am happy to hear that you enjoyed. Hope to see you again. regards Kadir

33%

One of the worst hostels seen. The room was dirty and with the window broken. There was just one neon as light. The closet was completely unusable. The extern toilets were extremely small. The price is very high respect the services level. I asked a new place to sleep for my friend out of booking, the result is a mattress on the floor at full price.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • All Male Group, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

I stayed here alone as a single female traveller and I absolutly loved it! I spent my new time over new years and loved the fireworks of amsterdam, Perfect location in the heart of everything and the smoking room was perfect and warm.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


77%

The hostel is near of many things to do at night. Have a nice people and good vibrations.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


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