It is what you expect for a popular hostel: loud, busy and has some interesting smells. The location is ideal and the price is right to be in central Amsterdam. The beds are clean, and that's what matters. more

My husband and I just got back from an around-the-world honeymoon. We went to 9 different countries on 5 continents. We had a limited budget and stayed at very modest places the whole time. Our stay at the Flying Pig Downtown was the worst experience of our 7 week trip. We spent 3 days when we arrived in Amsterdam on... more

The Flying Pig Downtown is a great choice for young travellers and backpackers who want to see Amsterdam up close. Arriving there we were amazed by the party atmosphere at the hostel's loby and bar, with pillows on the floor on which you can just chill out for hours. All 4 of us stayed in a dorm. My dorm had... more

the flying pig hostel is an awesome place for young people to stay at an affordable price. I found it to be very nice and was overall good. There is a lounge area a place where you can play billiards and a underground "chilling room". It is veeybwell located and itsbinly a few blocks away from city square. Security is... more

Just got back from Amsterdam for a 2-night stay with a friend. We stayed at the Flying Pig Downtown and I must say this is the worst place I have ever stayed in. We booked only a week before so were only able to get a private room for 1 night as we were willing to pay the extra money... more

My sister and I booked this hostel for 3 nights back in late 2003, on recommendation of a friend & we really wish we hadn't listened to her! This place was a complete dump. From the moment we arrived we felt uneasy. The reception area was full of student & hippie types all layed out on the floor drinking, smoking... more

What a living nightmare! What a hell hole. If you love doing drugs, don´t care if it´s dirty, and don´t carry any valuables this might be the place for you -if not stay away!!!! During check-in it was difficult to actually see the staff due to the smoke. The security system when entering the place made me feel like entering... more

i was staying at the bulldog and couldnt book another night for my last night in amsterdam, so i chose the flying pig downtown from internet reviews and a recommendation from a friend (never taking her advice ever again). building itself seemed like it would have been a cute place with character if it wasnt for the run down frat... more

I had heard good things about this place, so made a special effort to book it up early...going against my traveller instincts. It was a short walk from the station and in the perfect location (outside the red light district). The dorm felt very safe but it was noisy (as expected). The bar was 'useful' and the staff were friendly.... more