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Axel’s take

A strong central base if you want privacy without a full hotel room

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Axel’s rating: 8.3/10 · A compact cube hostel with private sleeping spaces and shared bathrooms near Amsterdam Centraal

This Hostel is a cube hostel, not a conventional hotel: you get a private double-bed sleeping space and share the bathrooms. For short Amsterdam breaks, it’s a strong pick. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the central location, helpful staff and comfortable beds, with shared bathrooms generally earning good cleanliness feedback. Centraal station is only a short walk away, making arrivals and day trips straightforward.

The compromise is space: standard cubes are tiny, typically windowless, and have little room for unpacking. Some guests also report warmth or weak ventilation despite the advertised climate control. Communal space is limited, so don’t expect a sociable backpacker lounge. We’d choose it for a few nights with light luggage, but skip it if you need an en-suite bathroom, generous headroom above the bed or somewhere comfortable to spend the afternoon.

Rooms
Comfortable double beds in compact private cubes; limited luggage space and low sleeping-area ceilings.
Cleanliness
Generally positive feedback, particularly on Expedia, though occasional dust and bathroom complaints appear.
Service
Helpful staff are a consistent strength; self-check-in and app-based assistance are available.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, shared rain showers, towels, toiletries, luggage storage and a restaurant/bar; limited communal space.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast costs extra and is offered through a nearby pancake restaurant; check whether your booking includes local taxes.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · hostelworld.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

The location

Warmoesstraat 14, Amsterdam

Very central on Warmoesstraat, around five minutes’ walk from Centraal and close to Dam Square.

Amenities and check-in

Free Wi-Fi, shared rain showers, towels, toiletries, luggage storage and a restaurant/bar; limited communal space.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Common kitchen
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Early check-in or late check-out: €19
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This Hostel: from $55 for Nov 15–16, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $55 total for Nov 15–16, 2026, 2 adults at This Hostel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 6, 2026.

This Hostel is a compact cube hostel with private sleeping spaces and shared bathrooms near Amsterdam Centraal in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Address: Warmoesstraat 14, Amsterdam. Property ID: 1222394. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/amsterdam/this-hostel-1222394

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/amsterdam/this-hostel-1222394/2026-11-15/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$359$388 on Expedia$29 less (7%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$141$154 on Booking.com$13 less (8%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $55 USD

2026-11-15 to 2026-11-16 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

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10 nights

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14 nights

Total price: $1,514 USD

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Axel's take: 8.3/10

A strong central base if you want privacy without a full hotel room A compact cube hostel with private sleeping spaces and shared bathrooms near Amsterdam Centraal, scored for what it is.

This Hostel is a cube hostel, not a conventional hotel: you get a private double-bed sleeping space and share the bathrooms. For short Amsterdam breaks, it’s a strong pick. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the central location, helpful staff and comfortable beds, with shared bathrooms generally earning good cleanliness feedback. Centraal station is only a short walk away, making arrivals and day trips straightforward.

The compromise is space: standard cubes are tiny, typically windowless, and have little room for unpacking. Some guests also report warmth or weak ventilation despite the advertised climate control. Communal space is limited, so don’t expect a sociable backpacker lounge. We’d choose it for a few nights with light luggage, but skip it if you need an en-suite bathroom, generous headroom above the bed or somewhere comfortable to spend the afternoon.

  • Best for: Solo travelers wanting privacy; Couples packing light; Short sightseeing breaks

  • Watch out for: Tiny, typically windowless standard cubes; Shared, mixed-gender shower facilities; Some reports of warmth and weak ventilation

  • Location: Very central on Warmoesstraat, around five minutes’ walk from Centraal and close to Dam Square.

  • Rooms: Comfortable double beds in compact private cubes; limited luggage space and low sleeping-area ceilings.

  • Cleanliness: Generally positive feedback, particularly on Expedia, though occasional dust and bathroom complaints appear.

  • Service: Helpful staff are a consistent strength; self-check-in and app-based assistance are available.

  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, shared rain showers, towels, toiletries, luggage storage and a restaurant/bar; limited communal space.

  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast costs extra and is offered through a nearby pancake restaurant; check whether your booking includes local taxes.

Axel's opinion of This Hostel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · hostelworld.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About This Hostel

  • Property type: Hostel
  • 2-star hotel
  • Warmoesstraat 14, Amsterdam
  • Guest rating: 4.4/5 on Google from 1,027 reviews (location 4.9/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: 24 min by public transport
  • Hotel policies: Early check-in or late check-out: €19
  • Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Pets Not Allowed, Free Wi-Fi, Common kitchen
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Amsterdam

Room types

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Cube Double room full double bed

Canal Cube Double room full double bed

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