Are you looking for a good place to spend the night? If you don’t want to spend a lot of money or like to meet fellow travelers, staying in a hostel might be something for you. Discover cool hostels in Rotterdam below!
If you are traveling through the Netherlands or Europe, Rotterdam is definitely a city not to be missed! Impressive architecture, top nightlife, lots of great restaurants and basically all the shops you need for a successful shopping day. The hostels below put you in the middle of all the action of the city!
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1. Hostel Ani & Haakien
Are you looking for an old school backpackers hostel? For that atmosphere you are at the right place at Hostel Ani & Haakien. Here you cook your own food in their guest kitchen, make new friends at their long kitchen table. A hostel to socialize together.
Expect lots of vintage furniture and cute items. Also nice: Hostel Ani & Haakien has a beautiful garden where you can relax.
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Practical information Hostel Ani & Haakien:
- Cosy living room
- Cosy garden
- Fully equipped kitchen, free to use
- 24 hour access key (no curfew)
- Free WIFI
- Suzy the cat to cuddle with
- Every Saturday you can join the walking tour
Address
Coolsestraat 47-49, 3014 LC Rotterdam
2. King Kong Hostel
If you’re looking for a hostel in the midst of the most buzzing part of Rotterdam, King Kong Hostel is a great pick. Located in the Witte de Withstraat, you are surrounded by numerous trendy shops, bars and restaurants. Big shopping streets, Rotterdam’s best museums, public transport as well as some great sightseeing spots are all in walking distance from the hostel.
The hostel offers three private rooms as well as dorms of 4, 6 and 8 beds. Also worth mentioning: the design of the hostel is pretty amazing!
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Practical information about King Kong Hostel:
- Equipped kitchen, free of use
- Movie room with Netflix (free)
- Free lockers (don’t forget to bring your own padlock)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free City maps, city tours and printing service!
- Restaurant with a mouth dripping menu
- Luggage storage
Address
Witte de Withstraat 74, 3012 BS Rotterdam
3. CityHub Rotterdam
It’s called CityHub for a reason: in this hostel you sleep in your own, private pod! And not an average pod. No. At CityHub Rotterdam you have your own double bed, with Wi-Fi, app-controlled lighting and a personal audio streaming system. That is what we call a futuristic backpacking experience!
Just like King Kong Hostel, Cityhub Rotterdam is located in one of the most convenient places in the city: the Witte de Withstraat. Because of the luxurious cabins, the price per night is a bit higher than other hostels. But if that’s not a problem for you, it’s definitely worth the experience!
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Practical information about CityHub Rotterdam:
- Free mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, which means free internet in the whole city!
- A Cityhub app that helps you get around
- Self-service bar
- Lockers are free in return for a high five!
- Free Wi-Fi
Address
Witte de Withstraat 87, 3012 BN Rotterdam
4. Recharge Hostel
Want to stay right in the centre in a place where you can fully recharge? Then Recharge Hostel is something for you, the name says it all!
Recharge Hostel can be found on the Witte de Withstraat, just like the previous two options. The hostel offers private rooms for groups and families. Even the bunk beds in the shared rooms are 100% private (see the photo below for an impression!). All rooms have en-suite bathrooms and free Wi-Fi.
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Practical information Recharge Hostel:
- En-suite bathroom
- Free lockers
- Drawer under the bed for your belongings
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free use of towels
Address
Witte de Withstraat 41A, 3012 BM Rotterdam
5. Hostel ROOM Rotterdam
Hostel ROOM Rotterdam is situated in a beautiful, characteristic Dutch house built in 1923, and located in an area with beautiful old buildings, looking out over a ferry port. Besides to this beautiful location (did we mention it’s also located near one of Rotterdam’s biggest icons the Euromast?), Hostel ROOM Rotterdam has been busy for years to turn this hostel into your home away from home, which gives it a great atmosphere to spend your days in Rotterdam in.
The hostel has both private and shared rooms – each with lockers, free Wi-Fi, a bathroom and reading lamps – and they offer free breakfast. Also, a great fun feature of this hostel is that every room is styled in a theme that characterizes Rotterdam and/or the Netherlands!
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Practical information about Hostel ROOM:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free breakfast
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant and bar
- Options for city tours and bike rentals
Address
Van Vollenhovenstraat 62, 3016 BK Rotterdam
6. Stayokay Rotterdam Cube Hostel
Want to get the full Rotterdam experience? The Cube Houses in Rotterdam are a real icon of our city, and Stayokay opened a hostel in one of the cubes! Next to the interesting architecture of the hostel, it’s a great starting point for you to explore the city. One step out of the hostel and you are standing in front of the Markthal, the Laurenskerk (church), the market that you can visit on Tuesdays and Saturdays and many, many shops and restaurants.
Stayokay Rotterdam Cube Hostel offers private rooms for up to 6 people, as well as mixed, male and female people dorms.
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Practical information about Stayokay Rotterdam Cube Hostel:
- Free breakfast
- Restaurant and bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Lockers available
- Possibility to hire bicylces
- Luggage storage
Address
Overblaak 85-87, 3011 MH Rotterdam
7. The Social Hub
With comfortable rooms, spaces to meet and relax overlooking the River Maas, The Social Hub Rotterdam (formerly The Student Hotel) is more than a hostel – it’s a community hub for the inspired to make memories, co-work and everything in between.
The Social Hub Rotterdam is the perfect base for everything from a short city break to a longer stay. Amid spaces blurred by borders, mingle with locals, tourists, students and entrepreneurs – all as passionate about the city as you are.
Step outside and you’ll find excellent transportation links nearby and the city’s iconic river just a five-minute walk away. When you’re done exploring the city, head to the Hub for a drink in the bar or unwind in your own spacious room.
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Practical information about The Social Hub Rotterdam:
- Restaurant and bar
- Events & meetings
- Co-work spaces
- Cinema
- Gym
- Games room & table tennis
- Laundry
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safety deposit boxes
- Possibility to rent bikes
Adress
Willem Ruyslaan 225, 3063 ER Rotterdam
8. Sparks Hostel
Just 300 meters from Rotterdam Central Station you will find the Sparks Hostel. With the lively Kruiskade, the Westersingel and the Schouwburgplein just steps away, you are right in the middle of the bustling city and can easily explore all parts of Rotterdam.
Sparks Hostel has a cozy, modern feel and offers all the conveniences you need during your city break. Enjoy your favorite Netflix show in bed or relax in the cozy lobby with free high-speed Wi-Fi. If you feel like cooking, the guest kitchen is at your disposal 24/7, complete with all the necessary equipment to prepare delicious meals.
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Practical information about Sparks Hostel Rotterdam:
- 24/7 reception
- Fully equipped guest kitchen
- All rooms ensuite & air conditioned
- All bathrooms are equipped with hair dryers
- Complimentary bed linen and towels
- Free luggage lockers in the rooms (make sure to bring your own padlock)
- Book exchange
- Board games
- Spacious and cozy lobby
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free luggage storage
- Free city maps
Adress
Westersingel 1A, 3014 GM Rotterdam
Hopefully you have found a great hostel in Rotterdam for your stay in our beautiful city. Do you need inspiration for affordable restaurants, the most beautiful Rotterdam museums or fun activities in and around Rotterdam? Then stay a little longer on our website and read more articles or follow us on Instagram at @weekendsinrotterdam for a lot of inspiration!
1 reply on “8 Cool hostels in Rotterdam”
These HOstels all look so unique! I love the look of the cube hostel. I’m seeing a lot about rotterdam recently so hope to get a chance to visit soon.