• Amsterdam is home to a large selection of hostels that offer relatively inexpensive accommodations.amsterdam 3 image by Nathalie P from Fotolia.com
  
  Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands and is located in the province of North Holland. The city features a large selection of inexpensive hostels, many of which that are located near popular tourist attractions. The Red Light district, Anne Frank's House and the Westertoren Church are some of the more popular attractions in the city. Amsterdam is also known for its large selection of shopping, dining and entertainment venues, which can be found in the Vondel Park and Negen Straatjes areas.
  
  

The Flying Pig Backpackers Hostel Downtown

• The Flying Pig Backpackers Hostel is located in downtown Amsterdam and is within walking distance to the Red Light District, the Amsterdam Central Station and the Anne Frank House. The hostel is known as being a major party spot in Amsterdam and features a small patio, pool table, discounted bike rentals, complimentary buffet-style breakfast, free bedroom linens and high-speed wireless Internet access. The Flying Pig offers both dormitory and single rooms, all of which feature single or queen-sized bunk beds, reading lights, private- or shared-bathroom facilities and a shared guest kitchen. Private rooms at the hostel contain a small refrigerator and a television. Since the hostel is located on the main shopping street of the city, there are a variety of restaurants that serve a wide selection of Dutch and international cuisines just footsteps away.
  
  The Flying Pig Backpackers Hostel Downtown
  
  Nieuwendijk 100
  
  1012 MR Amsterdam
  
  Holland
  
  011-31-0-20-420-6822
  
  flyingpig.nl
  
  

Shelter City Christian Hostel

• The Shelter City Christian Hostel is located less than half-a-mile away from a variety of public transport stations that include the train, tram and bus. The hostel is also within walking distance of popular visitor attractions that include Dam Square, Rembrandt's House, Canal Tours and Madame Tussauds. The hostel offers guests a choice of private or shared rooms, both of which are equipped with private lockers, reading lights and a sink. Shelter City features comfortable services and amenities that include a garden with a fishpond, a library, computers with Internet access and an on-site café. Restaurants located in the city of Amsterdam and nearby the hostel include the Hotel Amsterdam Restaurant, Kas Restaurant De and Café de Jaren, all of which serve a variety of Dutch and international cuisines.
  
  Shelter City Christian Hostel
  
  Barndesteeg 21
  
  1012 BV Amsterdam
  
  The Netherlands
  
  01131-0-20-625-230
  
  Shelter.nl
  
  

Aivengo Youth Hostel

• The Aivengo Youth Hostel is located in the city center of Amsterdam and is recommended for visitors between the ages of 16- and 35-years-old. The hostel can be found near popular visitor attractions that include the Van Gough Museum, the Flower Market and the Red Light District. The Aivengo Youth Hostel contains separate sex dormitories that are all equipped with personal lockers, shared bathroom facilities and high-speed wireless Internet access. In the lobby guests can find services and amenities such as webcams, microwaves, refrigerators, safes and food dispensers. The Lloyd Hotel and Cultural Embassy, Restaurant-Café in de Waag B.V. and the Hard Rock Café can all be found in the center of Amsterdam and within 15-minutes from the hostel.
  
  Aivengo Youth Hostel
  
  Spuistraat 6, 1012 TS
  
  Amsterdam, Netherlands
  
  011-31-20-421-3670
  
  Aivengoyouthhostel.com