Last week we flew to Amsterdam for the opening bash of the latest addition to the Clink hostel family. The Clink NOORD building was used as a testing lab in the 1920s, so naturally the party was themed with skeletons, an alcoholic laboratory and wondrous food experiments served on petri dishes. The lab coated, goggle-speckled…
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Hostel of the Week Stayokay Vondelpark, Amsterdam
A monumental chalet building overlooking the largest city park in Amsterdam, you’d be forgiven in thinking you’ve just stepped onto a 1930’s movie set. Aside from the rather ravishing location, it’s also crawling distance from Leidseplein, a lively neighbourhood brimming with places to eat and drink with everything from Argentinian to Indonesian on offer. There’s…
Hostel of the Week Flying Pig Downtown, Amsterdam
If you’re looking for a hostel with the true Amsterdam spirit, then head downtown to the Flying Pig. The 18th century building-turned-hostel has an almost perfectly central location with a 9.7/10 rating from Hostelworld customers. It’s on the doorstep of the Central Station, the Red Light District, and the city’s main shopping street – perfect…
15 of the best places for coffee in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is world-famous for its “coffee shops” that offer more than just a cup of coffee, but in recent years there’s been an explosion of amazing places to get high on good old-fashioned caffeine. Read on for your ultimate guide to coffee in Amsterdam. 1. Caffènation Amsterdam Well-known Belgian roaster Caffènation recently opened its first…
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