Host: Jill
About this hostel
Stayokay Amsterdam Oost is situated in the characteristically lively Eastern district, just a 15-minute bike or tram ride from the city centre.
Your stay in Amsterdam
Enjoy the historic buildings and stunning museums. Take a boat tour of the canals, walk the city parks, and go shopping in the old city centre. Stayokay Amsterdam Oost is situated in the vibrant Zeeburg neighbourhood with nice shops and restaurants.
In the hostel
The former school building has been completely renovated and features spacious rooms, both shared and private, each with their own bathroom. Come grab a bite and have a drink in our trendy hotspot The 5th and meet locals and other tourists.
Don't forget to refill your own drinking water from our water bottle tap on your way out. Oh, and did you know that we separate our waste and have almost completely stopped using plastic packaging?
Fancy a fun city break with the family? This hostel is great for kids too!
What to expect
- Paid luggage storage
- Laundromat
- Lockers in room*
- Wheelchair accessible
* Bring your own padlock or buy one at reception.
Breakfast: Mon to Fri 07:30-10:30, Sat and Sun: 07:30-11:00
Dinner: from 18:00-20:30 (subject to change)
What's on?
We organise events in our bar The 5th voor travellers and locals!
(Are you an artist and would you like to stay the night for free? Check our Play & Stay page)
Reviews
Reviews are important. For you and for us. It helps you to make the right choice and helps us to learn. That is why we post reviews on external (booking) sites on our own website.
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Guests receive an email after their stay to leave a review. The scores are calculated by means of an analysis of the written review and are based on the past 12 months. Written reviews are summarised because we cannot show them in full due to copyright issues. But positive or negative, we post them all. We do not pay for reviews and fake reviews are reported.
Sentiment
Summary
The guest appreciated the surrounding area and the sound.
The guest appreciated the bedroom, the housekeeping, and the breakfast. Was less satisfied by the transport and value for money.
The guest appreciated the personnel and value for money.
The guest appreciated the bedroom, the housekeeping, the breakfast, and the transport. Was less satisfied by value for money.
The guest appreciated the housekeeping and the personnel. Was less satisfied by the transport.
The guest appreciated the housekeeping.
The guest appreciated the bedroom, the housekeeping, the sound, the personnel, and the surrounding area.
The guest was satisfied by the light and the bedroom. Was less satisfied by the bathroom.
The guest appreciated the bedroom, the food, the restaurant, the personnel, the bar, the hygiene, and the transport. Was less satisfied by the sound.
The guest appreciated the bedroom and the breakfast.
Who said it
- 30% Solo travellers
- 27% Families
- 26% (School) groups
- 10% Couples
- 6% Friend groups
Route & location
Public transport
By train or by tramIf you’re arriving by train, it’s best to get off at Amsterdam Muiderpoort station. From here, take Insulindeweg (once you’ve gone down the stairs, turn immediately left). Turn left onto Sumatrastraat. You’ll find us at the end of the street.
From Amsterdam Central Station, the hostel can also be reached by Tram 14, to the Zeeburgerdijk stop. Once you’ve got off, just walk for a few minutes in the direction the tram is heading. You’ll find the hostel on your left.
By car
We do advise our visitors to come by public transportThere is no free parking near the hostel. The cheapest option is to park at P+R Zeeburg II. From there, take Bus 37 towards Amstelstation and get off at Muiderpoort station. Then walk along Insulindeweg and turn left into Sumatrastraat. You’ll find Stayokay at the end of this street. Check the current rates and directions.
Prefer to park in a secure car park a little closer to the hostel? You can do so at Q-Park Oostenburg. You can park here at a special rate by booking in advance via this link.
Local hotspots
This up and coming district has many cosy pubs. How about Brewery ’t IJ? Also check out the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam if you would like to enjoy some art. And did you know that the famous Artis zoo is less than 10 minutes from the hostel?
Discover the city with a City Game!
Singing Karaoke at Duke of Tokyo
Skatecafé: this is how Amsterdam North rolls!
The Swapshop: give your clothes a second life!
Fabrique des Lumières: as if you are standing inside a living work of art
De Ceuvel: green, innovative and above all very cosy!
The Upside Down: step into a world of illusions!
Life-size Works of Art
Sit Back in Amsterdam's Oldest Cinema
Sustainability
We work hard every day to ensure a sustainable stay. Did you know all of our hostels are certified with the EU Ecolabel? We're quite proud of that. Below, you can find our sustainable solutions at Stayokay Amsterdam Oost. Want to read more? Check out our sustainability page.
- 100% green energy
- Green gas
- 100% LED lamps
- Circular corporate clothing
- Waste separation
- Recycled furniture
- Fryer oil recycled for biodiesel
- Plastic-free buffet
- Free water tap
- Water saving taps
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- Eco-friendly shampoo / body wash (for sale)
- Bike rental
- Organising cleanups
- Veggie/Vegan options
- UTZ coffee & fairtrade tea
- Organic drinks
- Organic bread
Good to know
You'll be given bed linen upon arrival to make your own bed. Towels are not included but can be rented at the hostel.
- Guests under 18 are only allowed in private rooms.
- Guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
- Guests aged 16 or 17 may stay without an adult but must bring a completed consent form.
- Service dogs are allowed in private rooms. Pets are not permitted.
- You can stay a maximum of 7 consecutive nights at the same location.
- This is a cashless hostel. You can pay with debit or credit card. We do not accept cash.
Are you ready for your
adventure?
Find your room and book on Stayokay.com for the best price.
