Basically everything you expect in a hostel: small enough to be cosy (for the price) and friendly staff to boot. I personally have traveled to Amsterdam a couple of times, but this time, I felt that I was truly welcome in hostel; there were instances for example were the staff and I (including my friends) just sat and joked around, you know like they weren't just there to run the place. They also provided invaluable information the city, information that one would never really pick out on the tourist maps. I was armed with information needed to go to all the right places, rather than the pre-set 'ideal locations' that every tourist must visit.

So yes anyone looking for a hostel with proximity to the heart of the city and with staff that are oh so welcoming - you have Hostel Cosmos.

Loved my stay there, and simba was really cute.
It is situated at the heart of Amsterdam City. Recommended for all.

No complaints whatsoever!
The guy who worked nights (Romeo) was pleasant and infinatly helpful .
Rooms where clean. Beds were comfortable. really nice atmosphere!! Will definately stay there nex time im in Dam.

Well I have to admit it was a little dissapointing. I stayed here with 2 other girls and it was reasonably priced for what you pay for. Being so close to the Red light District of Amsterdam was very handy, there were so many shops, and places to eat so location wise this place was suitable.

However if you are going to Amsterdam, and I say this if there are keen backpackers wanting to visit the Red light District in particular, I suggest that you try another hostel. This hostel is a smoke free hostel, and for the price that we payed for a nights stay turned out to be as much as a night staying in our very own apartment (which is what we then later organised)

However the staff are very friendly (Brian will help you with just about anything) and for a night or two it should do you fine. Meanwhile what we ended up doing was leaving the hostel, and finding our own place that was priced as much as the hostel, and opted for that as we wanted our own privacy and bathroom.