Train Lodge - Jordaan

An authentic train wagon from the 60s! which means it’s very narrow and looks old. However, it’s very clean and the smallest part is the room, where you can only sleep. The shower (of the left side of the wagon) is twice the space of a room and very clean, with nice free shampoo and shower gel. The cafeteria is cozy and has a charming terrace which makes your stay (in summer). The staff is very nice, polite and willing to help, specially Camila which is effective and available too. We arrived on a Thursday night and left the following Tuesday and we were cycling through the country so waking up early and going to bed early. We thought we were not going to sleep cos during the weekend large groups of students arrived and the lodge was fully booked, rooms have the thinnest walls I’ve seen and it’s actually beside the Sloterdijk Station’s tracks. Reality was you only need the room to sleep, guests are very respectful, common places are kept clean by everybody, the cafeteria it’s terrace were never packed, the location is super convenient to move around Amsterdam or the country and you only hear the trains when you are awake (nothing to compare with the constant and horrific noise of a big city so this could be actually considered a quiet place in Amsterdam).

Best place to stay for backpackers. Amazing friendly staff with very welcoming attitude. Hygiene levels top notch. I have a flight late evening and they allowed me to store my luggage and also let me hang around in the lobby. Will sure come back! Enjoyed my stay.

Great Hostel for die in the wool hosteliers at an extremely great price and a great location for public transport and park ride into central amsterdam. But for a family, looking for an out of the ordinary overnight experience you maybe a little dissapointed. As was expected, the rooms are small. That wasn't a major problem. Although the bedding may have been clean, there was an overwhelming musty smell and rooms were really dusty. But as stated earlier great for a quirky overnight stay for some.

It's quite a difficult one to rate, as it's depends what you are looking for. We booked this under the assumption it was a normal hostel with a train theme to it, but to our surprise it was actually an old sleeper train on a closed bit of track. Just be careful before booking it, as it's important to know. The room is a 3 bunk high cabin, which does get very hot. The window opens about 2 inches and the blind can't close if the window is open, so it's either too light or too stuffy. There's very little storage space, so if you've got suitcases and stuff, it's very difficult to fit everything in. You can't lock/unlock with your own key, the staff have to do it. Not many facilities, for cooking etc. They don't sell food except for crisps. Location is good for getting into central, but nearby there are just a few shops and a very expensive restaurant next door, quite difficult to find cheap eats. But, all in all its a comfortable enough place to stay for a few nights, Sloterdijk is very well connected and easy to get into central and to/from the airport. If you're looking for a conventional hostel where you've got plenty of space, easy to charge your phone etc, this isn't the one for you. It's a cool novelty, but anything more than a few days would be very difficult. Give it a try if you want something different.

The rooms are very small. About 4 square meter for six people in my case. The ventilation is insufficient, especially if it is hot outside. If the AC is turned on, it can be quite loud. There is almost no ventilation even if the windows were opened as they are very small and open only a few centimeters. Enough for a moving train, but not for a stationary one. Most of the bathrooms are also very small. The beds are also not very large. If you are above 180 cm, you will find your feet and head often touching the walls. The walls to the next room are very thin. It was hard and frustrating to sleep my entire stay as I could hear the people next door talking. I could listen to their conversation, even with earplugs! There are no lockers! You also don't get a key for your room. You have to ask the staff to close or open the doors. In my case with six people, the dorm was always open, as people just left without telling the staff to close the door. Really bad concept! Staff was friendly and helpful! Location is good.