Hotel van OnnavsFlying Pig Downtown
Both properties are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Hotel van Onna ranks marginally better than Flying Pig Downtown. Hotel van Onna has a TripExpert Score of 78 with accolades from 7 sources like Let's Go, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
Hotel van Onna
Bloemgracht 102-104 and 108, Amsterdam 1015 TN, The Netherlands
From $74/night
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
DK Eyewitness
"On the most scenic canal in Amsterdam, this hotel spread over three canal houses from the 17th to 20th centuries is a few minutes’ walk from the Westerkerk."
Rough Guide
"A quiet, well-maintained place on a tranquil canal."
Let's Go
"The rooms on the top floor of this hotel are truly remarkable, with slanted ceilings, exposed wood beams, and views over the rooftops of the whole Jordaan." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"The nine-room Hotel van Onna is a no-frills budget hotel well-located in central Amsterdam, a six-minute walk from the Anne Frank House." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Hotel van Onna is a no-nonsense place, fine for a short stay, especially if you’re likely to spend most of your time out and about anyway." Full review
Frommer's
"Even the oldest, plainest rooms have character, and all are both neatly furnished and clean." Full review
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Whichever building you wind up in, request a front room overlooking the canal.
Flying Pig Downtown
Nieuwendijk 100, Amsterdam 1012 MR, The Netherlands
From $25/night
- Free Internet
- Breakfast buffet
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Safe
Rough Guide
"Clean, large and well run by ex-travellers familiar with the needs of backpackers."
Time Out
"Not so much a hostel, more a way of life, and a stalwart of the Interrailing scene." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"Located on a busy, central shopping street, this hostel is surrounded by many of the city's nightspots, while also being a short walk to popular sights and the Red Light district." Full review
Let's Go
"This hostel is close to the train station and the Red Light District and offers free tours and maps to help you find any other place you’re hoping to go in the city." Full review
The Telegraph
6.0
"An old-style youth hostel with dorms, bunkbeds, backpackers, a busy vibe and a carefree atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet
"It's a bit grungy, but no one seems to mind, especially when there's so much fun to be had...there are also full kitchen facilities and a cushion-lined basement nicknamed the 'happy room'." Full review
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Weekend bookings require a minimum three-night stay.