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Cosmos Hostel Amsterdam

Nieuwe Nieuwstraat 17, Amsterdam 1012 NG, The Netherlands (Dam Square)
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

This is, by far, the worst hostel I have ever stayed in. The place in tiny, dirty and the staff is unfriendly/rude. There is a no alcohol and no guests rule policy. Only 2 toilets and showers for the entire hostel. Just an awful experience. The hostel requires you to leave the key to your room at reception when the... More

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Treforest, null, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Just stayed here for 3 nights in a 4 bed private room. Couldn't ask for more other hostels in the area charge about 15 euros more a night than the rate we paid its right in the center of town cutting money on trams and stuff to its also a stones throw from the center of the red light district... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Recently stopped at the Cosmos. The place fitted my purpose very well for my recent visit, however this is not a place I would stop again. I need more comfort and I will pay extra next time. This place is great if you want a clean bed. I stopped in a 9 bed room, there was not space to hang... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Firstly, 10/10 for location. It is close to all the amenities you could want. The coffee shop across the way is quite unfriendly though, avoid! :p We stayed in a private room which was spacious enough with space to hang your stuff. There was also a sink in the room, which was handy enough so you did not have to... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012 via mobile

I urge you not to stay here. I can only see one honest review so far I think the rest of you have indulged a little too much whilst in Amsterdam. Where do I start... This place is tiny ! Not cosy... Just down right small. There are no lifts and the stairs are crazy steep, narrow and ancient if... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012 via mobile

Fairly close the Amsterdam Centraal station, a 10 minute walk. Was in a quite central location also. Very steep stairs so watch out if your backpack goes above your head! Staff seemed nice. Double room was quite pokey with bunkbeds and a sink. Shared shower and toilets were clean. Had to leave key at reception which I don't like as... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2012

Great location, right in the middle of all the action. If you turn left, Red Light District and right, shopping district. They have a house cat name Simba, so if you are allergic to cats, this might not be the best place. Simba is super mellow. Smoke-free (including weed), but there is a coffeeshop right across the street, so that's... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2012 via mobile

The location of the hostel is excellent - just about in the middle of everything. It was clean, our room was a bit small but that didnt bother us too much. Just a warning the stairs leading up to the hostel are INCREDIBLY steep, other than that everything was fine.

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West Seattle, Washington, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

Firstly I have to admit I have never been to Amsterdam nor have I stayed in many hostels. I would say this is not super cheap, but was less than half the hotel prices I would have paid traveling alone. But I was pretty happy. The bed was clean and comfortable enough for 2 nights (note - I am somewhat... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

I stayed at the Cosmos for 2 nights in a 5 person room that was really a 4 person room. The fifth bed really made things uncomfortable for all of us since there was litterally no separation between the two sets of bunk beds. It was like all of us slept on one big bed... My room was on the... More

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Address: Nieuwe Nieuwstraat 17, Amsterdam 1012 NG, The Netherlands
Region: The Netherlands > North Holland Province > Amsterdam > Dam Square
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Ranked #78 of 137 Speciality lodging in Amsterdam
Price range (per night): RM158 - 407
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