This place was pretty damn sweet; located literally right in the heart of all that's happening in Amsterdam, it's a block removed from the Red Light District, is smack in the middle of the shopping district and is only about a five minute bike ride, or fifteen minute walk from Rembrantsplein and Leidersplein: the two most happening squares in Amsterdam... more

Stayed in the pig on the 17-19 Oct. 6 guys on a stag. was very surprised by the high standard. our room was clean. The staff were great, very friendly and really helpful. constantly seen staff cleanning there way throughout the hostle. The bar has a real good feel about it, very laid back. very local to city hot spots.... more

Stayed there for 3 nights and wouldn't dare to take a shower while I stayed there. Ok sure...the property may be old, probably had some historic floods affect it, but it is dusty and some humidity stink in it that made it intolerable. To add it up, the property has carpet that holds stink from prior clientel that have thrown... more

I was only in Amsterdam for 3 nights and I've been there before. Since I was traveling by myself I wanted to be somewhere fun and close to the tourist centre. It was definitely a smoker hostel but at night it felt very safe and the workers and other people staying there were very friendly. It was really close to... more

If you're young and doing Europe on a budget then this is the place for you. We found the staff to be hospitable but the place dark and dingy for our liking mind you I'm in my 30's and have got use to the quality of hotels in NZ. more

If you don't mind sharing a bedroom, you're relaxed and easy going there is nowhere better to stay in the world. It's ridiculously cheap, hassle free and a really good vibe. It's close to the Grasshopper pub/coffee shop & the red lights and the main square is only 2 minutes the other way. Lots more to see and do outside... more

Awful terrible hostel. We booked a room for 6- there only turned out to be 4 of us though. Amsterdam was full so two others were crammed into our cell. We were 4 gents, some other bloke who arrived at 4 am and left at 630, and a poor poor Argentinian girl who got stuck in a room with 5... more

I stayed at the flying pig mid July with friends because one of us was getting married, it was indeed a stag do but not to be the usual boozing you would expect more of a chilling smoking trip. Anyway, we were all from Wales and decided not to speak in our native language (welsh) but spoke English in order... more

place was nice... and OK we know... is amsterdam... smoking is allowed.... but is not necesary that the entrance of the hostel smells all (and this is ALL) the time as marihuana.... Anyway... was ok... more