It's near to or rather located in the Red Light District but it's very safe. They lock the door all the time and you will need to show the paper that they gave you on check-in before entering the hostel. It's close to restaurants and supermarket so we have no problem with food. They provide a free city map and... More

This hostel feels like a remodeled convent with all the Christian sayings and crucifixes on the wall.. The rooms are pretty basic but they are very clean.. They are pretty strict with security and that's a great thing.. Location is amazing, breakfast is made to order.. It's not a party hostel, but it's a nice refuge from the craziness of... More

Excellent location!! Close to everything. Don't come here hoping to meet a new travelling partner or someone to hold a decent conversation with. Unless you are Christian then you might get accepted. Friday nights are good, either a open mic night or free dinner and games. Although playing "I've never ever" in a Christian hostel isn't the most exciting way... More

On my trip through Europe this would have to rate as the worst hostel we stayed at we were there for two nights the rooms had too many people in them it is a backpackers but we are not cattle, we were at the front of the building and there was god awful music and raging parties going all through... More

while filling out a recent review of an Amsterdam trip i thought i'd add this one from september 2010 (not 2012) A group of us stayed here for 1 night, not the greatest place in the world but, it was cheap so i guess you have to treat it for what it is. To be honest the lady on check... More

I chose this hostel for its location, price + the fact it's Christian. Not that I'm Christian but I wanted a place that I could trust as I was travelling alone and I'm female (if that makes a difference). I only stayed one night and the people are very friendly. What I did not like is that the female dorms... More

This hostel stay in city center of Amsterdan, near de many canals and the famous Red Light area. The bads is a litlle simple, and the bathroom is far to room, but at 3am the street is very quietly and you can to sleep very well. Have many cristians books free. I get 4!

I stayed at Shelter City for a few days. I was traveling alone and felt extremely safe here. The staff was very helpful getting me taxis, giving me directions and answering any other questions I had. The location is great, it is in the heart of Amsterdam and within walking distance of Amsterdam Central (the main public transportation hub of... More

I was traveling solo in Europe and was staying in Amsterdam for only a night, so safety was a big factor for me. I prefer to stay in single sex dorms, and Shelter City was one of the only centrally located, reasonably priced, and well rated hostels in Amsterdam to do so. Check-in was easy - they explained all their... More