ClinkNOORD Amsterdam (Youth Hostel)

Set in a converted laboratory dating from the 1920s, this hip, modern hostel is decorated with works of art. It’s a 5-minute walk from a ferry station, and 2 km from Dam Square and the Anne Frank House. Simple mixed-sex and female-only dorms have bunk beds with reading lights and USB slots, as well as lockers, and en suite or shared facilities. Private rooms offer en suite bathrooms; some have bunk beds. Linens are provided. Free walking tours are available. A vibrant multi-level communal area features sofas, a library and a pool table. A lively bar hosts live music performances and quiz nights, and there’s a laid-back cafe and a guest kitchen. Price range for 2 adults (about) 90 euros. More