About

Experience Rotterdam at King Kong Hostel! Trendy and urban chic King Kong hostel is a perfect accommodation for 21st century backpackers! Located in the heart of the Cool district, Witte de Withstaat, King Kong has its finger on the pulse of the city.

All rooms at King Kong hostel are unique and combine contemporay design with vintage furniture. We have three private hotel-style rooms and dorms of 4, 6 and 8 with en-suite bathrooms (rain showers!). Luxury Female dorm is available too!

Our spacious Loft Dorm (shared bathroom) can accommodate up to 48 people, divided amongst unique and trendy 'spaces', including an old-school gym.

Lonely Planet chose us as one of the reasons to visit Rotterdam in a category 'design digs'. We have also won 'Best Hotel Concept' 2014/2015 at the Entree Magazine Hospitality & Style awards!

We also offer:

- Fully equipped kitchen for guest use (Free)
- Movie basement with Free Netflix movies
- Free bed linen and a towel (for the private rooms, 4 people dorm and Luxury female dorm)
- Free use of lockers including power outlets (bring your own padlock)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free City Maps
- Free Printing Service
- Barista
- Bar
- Restaurant with homemade foods

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
  • 24 Hour Reception
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Reviews

6.8Good(2230)
  • Value for Money
    6.5
  • Security
    7.0
  • Atmosphere
    6.5
  • Cleanliness
    6.0
  • Staff
    7.0
  • Location
    8.3
  • Facilities
    6.0
Stayed in Dec 2025
3.1
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Patrick
Male, 31-40, England
Worst hostel I've been to so far. Part of why I booked this hostel is because they offer bike parking on their listing (they still do!) But when I asked about it, I was told they don't do that. I asked about other places to store a bike and they seemed annoyed about it as if it was a rude question. Not enough characters to write it all but hostel was just quite disprganised, staff seem annoyed when you ask for anything (they didn't give me bedding and my card stopped working? Just not good!
Stayed in Sept 2025
9.1
T
Trina
Female, 18-24, Slovenia
Th hostel was properly furnished and nice. The bathroom was on suite but it wasn’t the cleanest. The area is loud but they offer free ear plugs for the noise. Definitely recommended.
Stayed in Sept 2025
2.0
V
Vipasha
Female, 25-30, India
I had trusted your property based on the commitments made on the website, specifically that you provide 24-hour security and secure lockers for guests’ valuables. Acting in good faith, I placed my personal belongings—including my wallet and expensive electronic devices—inside the locker provided. As extra precaution, I also secured it with my own padlock. Despite all the above, someone attempted to break in my locker and succeeded in accessing it, even though the lock was still intact and untouched. This cl
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Location

Witte de Withstraat 74, Rotterdam, Netherlands
0.8km from city centre