I went with two friends for a weekend as we got cheap flights and wanted a cheap but central place to stay. The directions we were provided with were brilliant, only 5 mins walk from Dam Sqaure and Centraal Station, the location is central without being too rowdy. The staff on reception were always friendly and helpful, providing us with... more

We had a nice time. Location can not be better, free internet is nice to have. Don't know much about dorms, but private rooms were excellent. Recommended!! more

I stayed in Aivengo Youth Hostel by myself for 4 nights in a big female dorm that was actually in another building next to the main hostel. You had to climb up the narrow staircase to the top floor. The dorm was rather armylike but the view from the window was beautiful and justified the climbing! There was only one... more

I went there by myself on july 07 it was a nice small hotel very easy to get to from the train station and with great friendly staff, I got to meet a couple people while I was there since there are like 20 beds in the same room but it was interesting. Again the staff helped me to get... more

A group of 10 of us stayed in the private rooms (4, 4 and 2) which resulted in us staying in a seperate building from the main hostel which we had all to ourselves. The rooms were pretty clean, large but very basic. The mattress's (on bunkbeds) were extremely uncomfortable (metal springs!) and each person was provided with a small... more

The 2005 "Europe on a Shoestring" call this hostel something else, but it's the same address, presumably under new management. In the middle of summer, most hostels in Amsterdam fill up quickly, with some people booking weeks at a time. The Aivengo is a little further from the train station/downtown than other hostels, so it might often have more availability,... more