The Flying Pig Uptown

I stayed here with my friends last October when we visited Amsterdam, and we all agreed that we had a pleasant stay in the 10 bed mixed dorm. People in our room were generally pleasant and interesting to talk to, the beds were comfortable and it was nice to have actual duvets. The bathrooms were clean and I never had to wait for a shower. While it can be a struggle getting your luggage up the super steep and narrow stairs, just ask someone for help and I’m sure they’d be more than willing to lend a hand. The locker system for bags on the day you check out — very helpful and easy to use. Also — little packs of Nutella at breakfast! What else can you ask for from a hostel?

I loved my hostel experience with Flying Pig Uptown! It is firstly perfectly situated in the city. It is about 5 minutes walking to the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh museum, and the Heineken experience. All the other major tourist attractions are a bit further, but definitely walkable. There are rental bikes nearby, the beautiful Vondl Park, and many restaurants, cafes, and bars.
I was especially impressed with how freaking clean everything was! The showers and toilets are all communal, but there are signs in every bathroom that says that if you find the place unclean, then notify the front desk and they’ll deal with it immediately. The bed sheets and covers were also impeccably clean.
The free breakfast, the common room, and the bar that is open till late is the perfect way to meet other hostel-​goers.
One thing that threw me off abit was when I booked 2 «double beds», I was under the impression that my friend and I would both get our own double-​sized beds. However, the price you pay is actually for one single bed that is is double-​sized.

Excelente hostel! Empezando por el personal que es super amable, respondieron todas nuestras consultas y te dan toda la info que necesitás para moverte por Amsterdam.
El desayuno es super amplio (tostadas, yogur, café, jugo, cereales) y lo sirven durante casi toda la mañana.
A 4 cuadras pasa un colectivo que te lleva directo al aeropuerto y cuesta 5 euros, por lo que es muy fácil llegar.
Además, queda frente a un parque hermoso! Aunque está en una zona residencial por las noches se suele escuchar la gente en el parque (fumando o tomando algo), pero casi ni molesta.
Tienen un bar copado con happy hour y precios muy baratos y hasta una zona para fumar lo que quieras ;)
El único problema que tiene son las escaleras: muchas y pequeñas, por lo que es bastante difícil moverse con las valijas. Pero ese problema uno se lo encuentra en casi todo Europa!

It’s fun! I had a GREAT time at The Flying Pig. Pool tables, lounge area with a pillow mountain, complimentary breakfast in this adorable kitchen. Made some good friends and travelled the city together just exploring the amazingness of Amsterdam. It’s location is great too. Definitely recommend.

Ein zentral gelegenes Hostel mit Möglichkeit von Privatzimmern im Zentrum von Amsterdam für Jugendsünden, kleine Budgets und farbenfrohe Reisen ins Innere
Extrem günstig und in dieser Kategorie ein Klassiker. Heute würde ich es sicher nicht mehr nehmen, aber ich nehme auch so nicht das, was ich damals nahm
Hau rein!

The Flying Pig Uptown was a nice place to stay for a girl traveling solo in Amsterdam. It is clean, the staff are friendly, and it feels like a safe neighborhood. There is a cute little bar in the lobby area where you can meet your fellow travelers :) It is located next to a beautiful park. It is a littttle bit of a walk from the downtown central part of Amsterdam, so if you are wanting to be in the midst of the party scene it is not the prime place. But sweet staff members and they make foreigners feel comfortable.

I happened to stay here with my friend at the beginning of my trip and at the end. After coming back the 2^nd time and seeing what many different hostels had to offer, I was sad to be coming back to the Flying Pig.
The one thing I did not like the most was the bathrooms. The smell and cleanliness was very distracting. And when using the showers, there was always something that would go wrong. Mishaps that happened to my friend and I included: the lights and water shutting off randomly mid-​shower, water suddenly switching to freezing cold, or the shower head falling down and attacking my poor foot. Another thing to be warned about before staying here is there are a lot of narrow stairs to go through! This can be very trying if you find out that you are staying on «3» floor (which is actually the fourth floor) and carrying a 30lb suitcase. Also, there is a random cat that wanders around the hostel? Very odd.
One thing I did enjoy was the fun nature of the hostel. Everyone is young and looking to have a good time. I think I met some of my favorite people in Europe here. The bar downstairs where you check in is very lively at night and for those who want to smoke they have a designated smoke room. One perk of being so far up in the hostel, was the noise from downstairs did not reach our level. The location is very ideal. Not even a 5 minutes walk and you are at the famous «i am amsterdam» sign, Vondelpark, or the Van Gogh Museum. There are also many buses and trams just around the corner of the hostel that can take you to Centraal Station or Schipol Airport.

This is a true hostel where it’s impossible to not to get to know other travelers around you. Breakfast is available, which attracts a lot of customers. It’s a younger crowd with ages ranging in late teens to mid-​twenties. Computers are available for use. And if you’re a sociable person, this is the perfect place to be. The street isn’t lit very well at night but felt safe enough.

The Flying Pig Uptown was… an experience.
It was loud, and crowded, and crazy, but I can’t complain about any of that, because it is kind of what I expected.
This location is down a relatively quiet street near Vondelpark, and even though it isn’t the downtown location, it was still not only super easy to find and get to, but also within walking distance of everything downtown.
My traveling companion and I opted for a private room, which cost more, but was still cheaper than hotels in the area. This was also nice because we had a place to store our belongings without fear of them being taken.
The room itself was painted a macaroni and cheese colored orange, but it wasn’t so bad. The beds were comfortable enough and even though there was only one blanket each, it was clean.
The problem for me was the bathroom. It was kind of mildew-​y, not particularly clean. Not dirty, but having a shower that isn’t sectioned off from the rest of the bathroom made so that everything in there got wet. Which was annoying at best.
Unfortunately, we stayed here after arriving in Europe — no sleep on the flight or the day we arrived, so by the time we went to bed at just before 7 or 8 p.m., both of us had been awake for more than 30 hours. As soon as I fell asleep, I was OUT. But my friend sleeps lighter than I do, and apparently, she was up part of the night because everyone was so loud.
We checked out the next morning, as we were heading for Belgium, and now in retrospect, I think that a place like the Flying Pig is better for people wanting to stay more than one night. That way, they can really settle in, familiarize themselves with their surroundings, and get to know the other people staying there, which is what I think is one of the more fun aspects of staying in a hostel. Since we missed out on the community portion of things, I would venture to say we missed out on a lot, and that’s why we didn’t enjoy our stay as much.
Or… maybe we’re just getting too old.
Either way, not a bad place, but know what you’re getting into.
As for me, I’ll likely opt for a hotel of sorts next time in town.

Hat einen eigenen Flair:) Zimmer sehr spartanisch, frühstück besteht aus zwei verschiedenen Sorten Toast, vier Sorten Müsli/​Cornfleaks und löslichem Kaffe.
Also wegen gutem Essen oder einer besonderst bequemen Übernachtung würde ich nicht ins flying Pig^^
Hostels an sich haben ja eher eine andere Zielgruppe, ihr hab hier echt nen coolen Mix an Leuten. Chillige Athmosphäre, Raucherbereich mit guter Lüftung und faire Getränke-​Aktionen!
Also was für echte Abenteurer xDD

Also, es stimmt wohl, dass es eines der bekanntesten Hostels in Amsterdam ist. Im Grunde gibt es zwei Flying Pig. Eines im Norden der Stadt und eines eher im Süden. Beide sehr zentral. Was jedoch noch lange nicht heisst, das sie gut sind. Ich habe mit einer Freundin genau 3 Nächte dort gebucht und wir sind nach der zweiten (wir wären am liebsten nach der ersten Nacht schon in ein Hotel umgezogen) ausgecheckt, weil es einfach echt mies war. Die erste Nacht wurde unser Zimmer (14er Zimmer) überbucht und nach dem Fortgehen (ca. 5:00) wurden wir von zwei Mädchen geweckt — ihr seid in unserem Bett. Lange Geschichte — am Ende haben die beiden in dem Zimmer auf Matratzen geschlafen (dh ein mini Raum mit 16 voll betrunkenen Jugendlichen — imagine wie es gestunken hat: D Tja, das ist eben ein Hostel.
Da ich selber in einem Hotel an der Rezeption arbeite, weiss ich einfach, was in einem Preis-​Leistungsverhältniss drin sein darf. Und da stimmt einfach nichts. Darum die 2 Sterne :)
Wir haben 2 Strassen weiter in einem Hotel eingecheckt für 45 EUR inkl. Frühstücksbuffet (das auch DEUTLICH besser und grösser war, als das im Hostel) und das wären dann 25 EUR pro Person pro Nacht.
ABER ich darf jetzt nicht nur schlechtes schreiben: D Den es waren wirklich lässige Leute dort, die wir sonst nicht kennen gelernt hätten. Die Bar ist cool, Musik legen sie auch sehr gut auf, gibt auch einen eigenen Raucherraum neben der Bar. Und für Alleinreisende ist ein Hostel trotzdem vorteilhafter… Preis stimmt trotzdem nicht mit der Leistung überein ;)

Das Flying Pig ist wohl das bekannteste Hostel in Amsterdam. Wenn ihr eine sehr billige Unterkunft braucht und nicht allzu verwöhnt seid und eure Zeit nicht auf dem Zimmer verbringt seid ihr hier genau richtig. Die Zimmer bestehen aus 2 – 12 Personen Zimmern und die Qualität ist ok. Wenns geht solltet ihr ein Zimmer in den oberen Etagen verlangen, wir waren mit unserer Klasse im Uptown Hostel und hatten ein Zimmer im Erdgeschoss direkt an der Straße, wo die Fenster etwas undicht waren und es nachts recht kalt wurde. Ansonsten gibt es morgens gutes Frühstück und dann solltet ihr das schöné Amsterdam genießen.

Hay 2 albergues de esta cadena en la ciudad de Amsterdam, Downtown y Uptown.
Nosotros nos alojamos en el Flying pig Uptown. Está muy bien situado, muy cerca del centro; además, te ofrecen la posibilidad de alquilar bicicletas con un pequeño descuento en una tienda próxima al albergue.
Es un albergue muy demandado, por lo que recomiendo reservar con bastante tiempo de antelación. A nosotros nos tocó compartir habitación con otras 6 personas. Como estabamos compartiendo teníamos que guardar las maletas en unas taquillas que hay debajo de la cama y que si quieres usarlas tienes que alquilarla (pero cuidado, que te las alquilan sin candado y hay que comprarlo a parte, así que si llevais un candado grande pues eso que os ahorrais, ya que ellos te lo venden bastante mas caro).
En la parte baja tienen un pequeño bar, donde tienen happy hour todos los días de 7 a 8 de la tarde. Además, tienen una zona con grandes cojines en el suelo para poder tumbarse a descansar, charlar con otra gente
El precio incluye desayuno tipo buffet, aunque bastante escaso.

The flying pig is probably the best hostel in Amsterdam. I actually stayed here for a business trip, and the one slight down side is we found the Dutch definition of «twin» room is much closer to the English one of «Double». Expect to share a bed. With your friends.
Still, this is Amsterdam after all, so no worries. The hostel is perfectly situated being right next to both the Vondelpark and Leidsplein, where you can find decent clubs (Paradiso), coffee shops (Rokerij) and museums (the van Gogh museum, the Stedelijk museum and the Rembrandt museum are just around the corner). Check my other reviews!
It’s not super-​cheap, but it is super-​friendly, great fun staff, a bar that gets some traction, guitar, beanbags, and a lot of very very chilled out folk. Recommended.