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We are newly renovated and ready to welcome you! Amsterdam Hostel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting San Francisco, offering a budget friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. A 24 hour front desk and baggage storage are some of the conveniences offered at this inn. In addition, Amsterdam Hostel offers free breakfast, which will help make your San Francisco trip additionally gratifying. If you are driving to Amsterdam Hostel, there is paid public parking available nearby. While staying at Amsterdam Hostel, visitors can check out Ghirardelli Square (1.3 mi) and Pier 39 (1.3 mi), some of San Francisco's top attractions. San Francisco has plenty of seafood restaurants. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Scoma's, Swan Oyster Depot, and Fog Harbor Fish House, which are serving up some great dishes. If you’re looking for something to do, Lombard Street (0.9 mi), Chinatown (0.5 mi), and Exploratorium (1.1 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Amsterdam Hostel. Enjoy your stay in San Francisco!
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HOTEL STYLE
Budget
Languages Spoken
English
Location
749 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108-3897
Amsterdam Hostel
3 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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I arrived in San Francisco and stayed for a few days in this Hostel. It is in a good location Chinatown (0.8km)Lombard Street . The rooms are small but well stocked .. down there is a kitchen where you can cook and offer free coffee in the morning, there is also a Laundry, to wash for a fee our garments.wifi free plus a luggage storage when you check out ... I recommend those who do not want to spend so much
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Excellent price quality, very well located in the city away from the area do not go of the fentanyl although some you can find loose out there but with not listening to them you go well. Walking you get to the docks in 15 minutes and an uber from there are just 15€ so very well Recommended for all types of stays. Clean rooms and our stay was quiet.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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I have stayed at Amsterdam Hostel multiple times and I am always more than satisfied with my stay. Rooms have thick & comfy mattresses and large windows with fresh air. The staff is friendly and they have security 24 hours a day to keep everyone safe in SF. Definitely coming back!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Guest Satisfaction Team, Owner at Amsterdam Hostel
Responded Sep 1, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for giving your stay at the Amsterdam Hostel San Francisco a POSITIVE review. We're thrilled to know that you've consistently enjoyed your stays with us. Providing a comfortable and safe environment is our priority, and we're glad you appreciate our efforts. We can't wait to welcome you back for another great experience in the future! Best Regards, Amsterdam Hostel Management P.S. Remember to book directly on hostelsf.com to get the LOWEST PRICES and save!
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My husband and I stayed two nights at Amsterdam Hostel. We had room 408, double rooms. The bathroom was new, black and white tile look on the floor, square sink very stylish, water pressure sufficient, hot water after about a minute while showering. The bed was good, mattress not sagged, everything clean, NOT musty For 100 euros per room/night a bargain for San Francisco. Would book again immediately although I prefer 5 star hotels if possible but priceless in San Francisco. I can only explain the bad reviews by saying that some rooms are still old, probably the even cheaper ones for four. But that's just a guess. Just book n double room! Have 20 dollars in cash ready for the room card at check in!
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Great hostel. The room was very clean with nice decoration. Every bed has its own drawer where you can place your suitcase and luggage with a padlock. The kitchen and common areas are very nice with good space and a lot of places where you can charge your phone or whatever you need. Great location, you can walk to different places like union square.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip:Be prepared for a $10 deposit in cash, the give it you back at the end
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Response from Guest Satisfaction Team, Owner at Amsterdam Hostel
Responded Apr 13, 2023
Dear Geraldine, HIGH FIVE! Thank you for your GREAT FEEDBACK and PERFECT SCORE REVIEW of your stay at Amsterdam Hostel San Francisco. I am glad you liked our ideal San Francisco location. We are so honored by the praise you provided for our hospitality, service, and maintenance. I'm glad you enjoyed our spotless and comfortable guest rooms. We can't wait to have you back for another pleasant stay with us on your next visit to the San Francisco area. Until then, take care! Best Regards, Amsterdam Hostel Management P.S. Don't forget to book directly on hostelsf.com instead of Online Travel Agents and get the best deals and discounts.
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Dirty The hostel advertises great rooms and cleanliness... I couldn't find that. The hostel was dirty, it stank horribly and the rooms... I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. I had booked a standard room with a queen-size bed, and this was confirmed. When I finally arrived, the rather slow-witted lady at reception said they didn't have rooms like that, and instead they reserved a bed for me in a very run-down 4-bed room. I left straight away. I really didn't want to catch jaundice! A tip: It's better to have a little more money and book a clean, small city hotel that is clean. This hostel is more reminiscent of accommodation for day laborers and not for travelers from all over the world. Definitely not recommended!!!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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When I arrived I thought wow beautiful hostel near everything but the experience changed. I was checked inn and I asked for an extra blanket and the man behind the desk said he didn’t have any extra blanket. I knew I would need one since it was very cold and I was right! At night I froze. I was to stay here for 2 nights and I had to sleep in my jackets to get warm. They don’t clean the bathrooms everyday! It was a room of about 6 men, the bathroom and toilet was horrible stinking. I made friends but I could imagine adding extra days to interact with them more. I felt I might go insane eating because of the horrible stench from the toilet or the cold at night. They need to clean the rooms and empty the dustbin everyday and have extra blankets to change people’s experience
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from GuestXperience Team, Other at Amsterdam Hostel
Responded Apr 26, 2022
Dear Guest, We are sorry to hear that many aspects of your stay made it very unsatisfactory for you from the extra blanket to cleanliness. We appreciate your calling our attention to these matters - we will review each of your points and we will make sure these do not happen again. Guest satisfaction for us is highly rewarding, thus we value every feedback we get as it makes us improve better. Again, thank you for your thoughts, feedback, and constructive comments, it is highly appreciated. We would love it if you would come back to stay with us again - we have no doubt that the next time you would have the wonderful experience that the vast majority of our guests have. Best Regards, Amsterdam Hostel Customer Care Team
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The hostel is extremely affordable. We stayed in a double private room. Everything was prefect. The room was exceptionally clean. The bathroom was lovely and clean too. Even though it is small the space is used efficiently and gives a cosy vibe. The location is also perfect. We were a walking distance to Union Hall, Chinatown, and even Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf. The hostel was very close to cable car lines and buses for when you did not feel like walking. The reception was extremely helpful with all our questions! The only bad comment I have about this place is the noise. It can be a little noisy in the corridors with other guests banging doors or talking loudly. The cleaning staff can also be very noisy with cleaning in the mornings.However, this did not affect our sleep too much and was something we could sleep past. Another issue was not having a fridge in the room. There is a shared fridge in the shared kitchen but it would be nice to have a little mini fridge for yourself. Especially as the kitchen closes at 10pm and between 10-11am for cleaning.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from GuestXperience Team, Other at Amsterdam Hostel
Responded Aug 15, 2022
Dear Guest, It's nice to hear back from you - we are glad that you found our rates to be reasonable and competitive. It's also great to know that you liked our location and we hope you had easy access to the places you wanted to visit. Your concern about the noise from our cleaning staff is noted and we will certainly talk to our team about this - thank you for letting us know. We would love to welcome you back and hope that you consider staying with us the next time you are in the area. Best Regards, Amsterdam Hostel Customer Care Team
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I booked in for 2 nights here as a solo female traveller. I had confirmation emails etc. as proof that I had booked a single room - I arrived at the hostel around 6.20pm on a Friday to find I had been placed in a large mixed dorm. The guy on the front desk was polite but totally unhelpful apparently under instruction from his manager. I offered to take any of the female dorms but was told all were sold out. I could not take the bed offered by them in the large mixed dorm, and they offered no like for like alternative. I was told that if i cancelled my stay/didn't check in I would lose my full amount paid as it was outside the cancellation period - they didn't grasp that within the cancellation period I was getting the room I booked, so it wasn't a cancellation on my behalf and was instead them not supplying what was purchased. I wasted so much time here to be offered no help while going through hotels.com customer support - I eventually gave up at 9:30pm when my employer forked out for a bed in another hotel for me. Hotels.com were meant to get a full refund for me, as they failed to uphold their part of the sale, but 2.5 weeks later I've had or heard nothing from the hostel. To pay for something which is totally unavailable, with no budge room and no option for a refund, is a total scam. Do not book here as a solo female traveller as you will not be respected or safe.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Response from Guest Satisfaction Team, Owner at Amsterdam Hostel
Responded Aug 6, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment you encountered during your recent stay at our hostel. We fully understand how important it is to have safe and comfortable accommodations, especially for solo female travelers. It is deeply regrettable that we failed to provide you with the room you had booked, and for any misunderstandings that occurred during your interaction with our front desk staff. Because you booked through a third-party site, Hotels.com is responsible for providing you with your refund. Once again, we extend our sincerest apologies for the inconvenience caused and thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. Your feedback helps us improve our services and strive for a better experience for all our guests. Sincerely, Amsterdam Hostel Management
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We stayed at the hostel on 08/26/2024 for one night room number 410
Very bad experience staff at the reception very rude and not a friendly staff
In the room lights are not working and charger points are not working
When in the morning want to take shower there is no hotwater
Also there is no parking facilities
Worse experience and I will not recommend this hostel
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:Don't go for this place
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Hello,
We don't have parking in our hostel but theirs a parking near by which gives discount to our guest.
P.S: In San Francisco you don't find free parking.
Secondly street parking is free after 1800 hrs till morning 0600-0700 hrs,
depends upon street.
Regards,
Ankit
There are more places to choose from in the San Francisco area.
PRICE RANGE
$59 - $114 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
AAE Amsterdam San Francisco
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSan FranciscoDowntown San Francisco / Downtown / Lower Nob Hill
NUMBER OF ROOMS
32
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Which popular attractions are close to Amsterdam Hostel?
Nearby attractions include San Francisco Magic Theater at the Marrakech (0.3 miles), San Francisco Playhouse (0.2 miles), and Grace Cathedral (0.2 miles).
