Ecomama - Amsterdam    Share

I’ve stayed here twice now — once for Amsterdam Pride and again for New Years (so good I came back)! It’s a lovely hostel ran by some great people! Both times I stayed in the five-bed “hipster” dorm. Fairly priced and comfy. It’s a hostel... you’re going to have the hostel experience (sometimes noisy, snoring roommates). Bring some headphones and blast some white noise when you need some sleep. Always an interesting crowd in the kitchen / common area to share a meal or a drink with. The common refrain you hear is “I spent way more time hanging out at the hostel than I thought I would.” On my most recent stay there was a “family dinner” one night in the dining area for 5 euro. Super tasty! On New Years Day everybody’s keys stopped working because of separate reservations made in the booking system for 2019 vs 2020. The lady up front comped the espresso I ordered while they were sorting out my key. Little stuff like that makes it feel like I chose the right place! Location is great. A few minutes walk from all the action.

Though a little pricey this place is wonderful! Very central, great staff and guests. It almost feels like home.

Ecomama, you have the best staff. Super friendly. Bed maîtresses were super comfortable and clean linen. We loved our stay and will definitely be back.

My friend and I both got bed bugs while staying at this hostel. Not to mention a pipe burst onto all of our luggage and our beds, where the one staff responded with "oh, I'm too baked for this right now". The hostel was extremely dark and bathrooms were always out of soap and clean towels to dry hands with. This hostel lacked an inviting environment, where everyone stuck to themselves (could be because there wasn't any group outings or nights out planned). Only good thing about this hostel was its location. If you're wanting to meet people and have a fun time with others, I would recommend staying somewhere else.

One of the best hostels I have been to. Every detail is cared for : nice common spaces with chill zones, a big kitchen with all the ustensils you need, a bar, private rooms or dormitory. It is nicely decorated and the staff is friendly and helpful. The eco touch is the little extra that makes a stay at Ecomama even more special.