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Amsterdam Hostel

749 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 (Downtown)
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Eugene, Oregon, United States
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17 reviews 17 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 26, 2012

1. Customer Service: Okay depending on the gender of the front desk. The female staff is friendly. She welcomes you warmly and replies e-mail quickly. However, the male one is so-so. I would not say that he acts aloof. But definitely he doesn't seem as friendly as the female one. Sort of like, whatever-attitude. 2. Room condition: My boyfriend and... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012

Disgusting! Went to my twin room in the bowels of the building for a privilege of $85 per night, paid in advance with no opportunity to view. Two single hospital beds awaited me, furniture from the dumpster, a red facecloth and a kids beach towel. My view in the small window was a pile of mattresses left outside. I then... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

The hostel is located on Nob Hill. It's great to explore San Francisco. But there is not a lotmore good reasons to pick this hostel. The free breakfast sounded great. What you;ll find is a pancake mix. You will have to do pancakes with Maple syrup everyday. Some cereal or something would be a great alternative. We stayed 7 nights... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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22 hotel reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

This hostel is situated quite close to Union Square and a cable car ride to fishermans wharf (which is great fun). Hostel is located up a few hills but that is the story of the city. To get anywhere you have to climb hills. The dorms were specious with a bathroom which was good. Staff were friendly and the facilities... More

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west coast
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Quite good location close enough to Union Square to give you some up hill to bed excercise after a hard day poking around SF. Clean enough, a few cockroaches aroudn the kitchen, but so what. Good internet with 3 computers. Helpful staff. You can buy a dozen eggs at a close by corner store to add protein to the provided... More

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Longyearbyen, Norway
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

First I need to admit that my rating is biased as I have not actually stayed in this hotel. I was GOING to; however, when I entered the building and approached the office, (which smelled heavily of B.O) I was told by the worker that I am not allowed to look at any rooms before I book them. I explained... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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6 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2011

The staff members are all lazy they ignore the customers and talk on the phone with their friends. If you ask them for help they look disappointed. Moreover room were as bad as the service and it is over priced! plenty of other good hostels around. The hostel also smells like urine

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011

i stayed at the amsterdam hostel in september for 5 nights. Firstly i ordered a mixed dorm of 6 people and for 4 of the nights i was the only girl in the room with 5 other lads. this wasnt a problem for me as i was comfortable, but for other girls i suggest booking mainly female rooms if you... More

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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 23, 2011

My first time in San Francisco. Amsterdam was easily accessed by BART and a few block walk. Older building, but very clean with friendly, helpful staff. Stayed in a 6 bed dorm and because people were coming and going, did not get much time to meet people. Free wireless Internet, towels and pancake and coffee breakfast made it a great... More

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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011 via mobile

I wad traveling down the west coast and San Fran was the first place I stayed in. This hostel was good for it's location, you still had to walk 15 minutes or so to get to the buzz, but it was quite pricey considering!

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Also Known As:
Amsterdam Hotel
Amsterdam Hotel San Francisco
Address: 749 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Region: United States > California > San Francisco > Downtown
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