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Downtown Hostel- Non - stop action in the city centre

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Located in an 18th century building the Downtown hostel puts you right in the middle of all the Amsterdam action. This former three-star hotel has been converted into a fabulous backpackers hostel and is located in the heart of Amsterdam’s oldest district surrounded by historical houses, shops, cosy bars and restaurants. You can find the Downtown hostel at the Nieuwendijk which is only a 2 minutes walk from the Central station and right in the middle of one of the busiest shopping areas of Amsterdam. But Downtown is mainly famous for its non-stop party vibe and friendly and outgoing atmosphere.

Party vibes The atmosphere of the Downtown hostel relaxed and the hostel is always packed with backpackers. The bar is rarely lacking in company and conversation and the pillow-covered stage is a great place to relax and have a game of cards with new friends. Luckily for those who can find the motivation, the Downtown Pig situated within minutes of some of Amsterdam’s most popular dance scenes. For those wanting to stay in, not to worry, for local DJs are invited twice a week to spin beats on the turntable and on Saturday there is an open turntable night.

Popular spots nearby Downtown is situated within minutes of some of Amsterdam’s most popular spots such as the Red Light District where the girls behind glass and the world-famous grass can be found at every corner.

This hostel is situated close to cultural spots with the Dam square, the Royal Palace, Anne Frank house and much more within walking distance. The outdoor market at the Waterlooplein is a great place to spend a sunny afternoon doing some bargain shopping. For those wanting to get to know the real Amsterdam atmosphere with a pint in hand, the nearby Rembrandtplein is full of outdoor cafes, pubs and clubs. Like all our Flying Pig hostels, in addition to things like a continental breakfast and free lockers and luggage storage, the Downtown also offers access to a fully equipped kitchen and free internet service. In short, the Downtown Pig hostel is a perfect location if you’re looking for non-stop Amsterdam action with some of the comforts of home.

The Downtown hostel can accommodate up to 174 people. This hostel fills up rather fast, so if you’re looking for a room, please check our web site for availability.

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Beach Hostel
Parties, fun and sight seeing

The Flying Pig Beach is a crazy backpackers hostel in the beach resort of Noordwijk, located only 30 kilometres from Amsterdam, just 15 kilometres from Schiphol airport and only 50 metres from the beach. With its beach life, party atmosphere and outdoor focus, the Beach attracts all sorts of backpackers wanting to party, have fun on the beach and do a bit of sight seeing.

The main area in the Beach hostel is ‘the Bar’, this is where it all happens. The relaxed atmosphere created by our crazy staff is ideal to make new friends. You’re always welcome to join in for a home cooked meal and with the music we play -everything but mainstream- parties are unavoidable. The Flying Pig Beach has a nice ‘chill out’ deck with comfortable rugs and pillows and a significant book collection for everybody to read and swap.

Beach life The main attraction besides the hostel is of course the beach: the 13 km golden sand beach has a lot to offer; you can just sit on your bum and enjoy the sunset or have a long stroll in the sea-breeze. But the beach is also perfect to practise all kinds of sports, such as swimming, beach volleyball, horseback riding, boarding, wind surfing and of course the latest trend ‘kite surfing’. Kite surfing is the latest craze to hit the beach. If you’re in for a bit of action, the Flying Pig Beach hostel can offer you an activity programme varying from surfboard rental, private lessons, to advanced courses providing a more in-depth view of kite surfing. Of course there’s also another way of hitting the beach. Around Noordwijk there are a lot of sand dunes, woodlands and flower fields. Also great to do some off-the-road cycling. You can cycle from Noordwijk up to Zandvoort and create your own Paris-Dakar trip by bike.

Great sight seeings For those who want to see more than just sand, Noordwijk is perfect to explore the rest of the country from. Noordwijk is very centrally located at the coast in between Amsterdam and The Hague. It is very close to cities like Haarlem, Leiden and Rotterdam. To catch up with the latest trends in architecture and art you can visit Rotterdam. Better known as the worlds’ biggest harbour -only 50 minutes drive-. Even closer by is Amsterdam of course with its numerous interesting sights. And if you want to find out more about the history of the Netherlands than The Hague and Leiden are a must. Both cities are very old and their history brings you back to the 17th century. Strolling along the beach, cycling through the sand dunes, sight seeing in the area or partying at the Beach bar. This is just a selection of what The Flying Pig Beach hostel and Noordwijk have to offer. The Beach hostel is a perfect spot if you want to be close to the city but still like to hit the beach to experience the latest sport crazes and to get some sun tan.

Fun in wintertime No worry about getting bored in wintertime at the beach hostel. If a stroll along the beach, cycling through the sand dunes or a party at the Beach bar don’t give you enough excitement, we can always arrange ice skating or snowboarding trips for you.

In short, the Flying Pig Beach hostel will give you a good price, nice clean rooms and lots of activities.

If you want to book a bed in the Beach hostel, please check our web site www.flyingpig.nl or contact Jos at +31 -0- 71 362 25 33 or via e-mail jos@flyingpig.nl for prices and availability. Jos & the Beach Piggies are looking forward to see you at the Beach!

By Shuttle service
The Beach Hostel offers a coveniant shuttle service for guest with hostel reservations between the Flying Pig Downtown / Uptown hostel and the Beach Hostel.

What is the Beach hostel really about?
‘The afternoon-beer-cult says it all: at 5:30 pm everybody stops in the middle of what they have been doing -mostly recovering from previous nights at the beach- to gather around the bar.
This one new band that I don’t know about yet is jamming away in the speakers while the bartender swings behind the bar trying to remember everybody’s first name. Cheapest beer in town and no fucking foam he yells out loud, and he’s right. The atmosphere is set. From there the night evolves, as if it is a living creature. More and more people gather around the bar and they are from all over the world so the tough travel stories are being exchanged. At around 7 pm dinner is served at the big table where everybody is welcome to join. -I always did-. Most of the times it is good and sometimes it is reasonable, but it is always fun.

After dinner there is always a group that goes to the beach to play around and smoke a spliff and if the weather allows it the beach organizes beach volleyball. At the hostel the volume is turned up and fresh sounds fill up the bar. A small quote from the guest book: ‘Cool underground sounds and open minds, I never made friends so easy as in the Flying Pig, cause you can be yourself no matter who you are. You will have the best times ever for The Beach hostel rocks’.

9:30 pm the bartender makes a very annoying sound with a copper bell, the bartenders challenge is on. I never understood exactly how it worked and I never won, I know it involves a lot of tequila or flaming sambuca’s and lots of fun. The rest of the night it is covered in a hazy cloud of drunkenness, but obviously I made it to bed cause that’s were I found myself with my clothes still on and a banging headache. Shit I missed breakfast again!!’

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