10 COOLEST Hostels in Rotterdam (2019 • Insider Guide!)

Welcome to my super in-depth guide to the best hostels in Rotterdam for 2019!

The 10 Best Hostels in Rotterdam

Overall Best Hostel in Rotterdam – Hostel Ani & Haakien

Hip, modern, and homey all in one package. Hostel Ani & Haakien is the best hostel in Rotterdam!

– $
– Self Catering Facilities
– Free Coffee (& Toast)
– Bicycle Rental

Overall, we think you’ll find that Hostel Ani & Haakien is the best hostel in Rotterdam 2019, definitely. Why’s that then? Well, with that typically Dutch cocktail of traditional and modern making it equal parts homely and design-y, this top hostel in Rotterdam is also well located, being just 600 metres from the Central Station. And that’s great news: no-one likes traipsing around with hefty bags, do they? With its basic (but cool) and clean dorms, well-functioning kitchen, stylish common areas, Hostel Ani & Haakien is the perfect base for exploring Rotterdam – by bicycle, if you want! (Plus it’s a bargain).

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Best Hostel for Solo Travellers in Rotterdam – King Kong Hostel Rotterdam

With many social activities and shared spaces here, King Kong Hostel is the best hostel for solo travelers in Rotterdam.

– $$
– Cafe & Bar
– Free City Tour
– Common Room

The best thing, or one of the best things, about King Kong Hostel, is its sheer amount of communal space: there’s a ‘movie basement’ where you can watch films with new friends, chill on its many benches, plus when the weather’s nice it spills onto the street outside with a sociable terrace. It’s definitely in the running for best hostel in Rotterdam in 2019, too; with its design-led, boutique feel, it’s more like a chic hotel than a youth hostel in Rotterdam, so you can meet new people AND be stylish at King Kong – though we don’t know what the name’s about.

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Best Cheap Hostel in Rotterdam #1 – Hostel ROOM Rotterdam

Hostel ROOM is the coolest and best cheap hostel in Rotterdam.

– $
– Free Breakfast
– 24-Hour Reception
– Bicycle Rental

Not only is Hostel ROOM the cheapest, it’s also a highly recommended hostel in Rotterdam – so whilst it’s budget, it’s also really really good. It’s warm and friendly. There’s a bar. And, in true Rotterdam backpackers hostel tradition, there’s a definite boutique-type thing going on here – each room is differently themed, and all of them done with the utmost care. Plus the common areas here are V comfy. Though not much cheaper than other hostels, if you’re out to save pennies where you can, Hostel ROOM (capitals for emphasis?) is a solid bargain.

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Best Hostel for Couples in Rotterdam – Stayokay Rotterdam Cube Hostel

If you want a hostel memory to share with your partner for years to come then stay at the best hostel for couples in Rotterdam: Stayokay Rotterdam Cube Hostel.

– $
– Free Breakfast
– Bar & Restaurant
– Iconic

Rotterdam is actually famous for its Cube Houses, so the chance to stay in them (and for not a bad price at all) is definitely something you should consider. As a couple you’d wanna stay somewhere you’ll remember, and as far as the Cube Hostel goes you couldn’t go wrong. In fact, it’s probably the coolest hostel in Rotterdam. Each cube is stylishly decorated, angled at 45-degrees for a space-age feel, and do include dorms as well as private rooms. There’s also a hip bar/restaurant on site. So if you’re after a seriously unique budget hostel in Rotterdam, these iconic cubes will definitely do the job.

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Best Hostel for Digital Nomads in Rotterdam – CityHub Rotterdam

This futuristic hostel easily won the top spot for the best hostel for digital nomads in Rotterdam. See details below.

– $$
– No Curfew
– Luggage Storage
– Free Pocket WiFi

This is like, THE hostel of the future. Seriously. It’s less like a Rotterdam backpackers hostel though, and more like a Japanese capsule hotel – except with more of a lavish futuristic vibe, less of the drunken-businessman-who’s-missed-the-last-train-home feel. Each ‘pod’ at CityHub Rotterdam is a little slice of luxury, with a double bed, space to put all your stuff, plugs sockets and lights, whilst the bathrooms are sleek, modern gender-separated affairs, plus there’s space to socialise and work downstairs. It’s all top-notch. And the cherry on top? You get free pocket WiFi to take around Rotterdam. Now if that doesn’t suit a digital nomad we don’t know what does.

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Best Hostel with a Private Room in Rotterdam – Sparks Hostel

Looking for a quiet place to lay your head? Sparks Hostel is the best hostel with a private room in Rotterdam…

– $$
– 24-Hour Reception
– Self Catering Facilities
– No Curfew

Bunks with sliding doors for privacy and stairs instead of uncomfortable ladders (and no privacy) are definitely the way forward, and yep: Sparks Hostel’s got ’em. That’s the first of many points for this top hostel in Rotterdam, a firm choice right next to the Central Station. Add bedside plug sockets and lights to that. And don’t forget the huge kitchen, oh and the lobby where you can chill with fellow travellers. Add a knock-out location, with shops, bars, restaurants, cafes and cultural hotspots, and you can see it’s no wonder Sparks is a hugely recommended hostel in Rotterdam.

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Psst! Heading to a hostel? Don’t forget to pack a padlock! It’s well worth having one so you can secure your locker and protect your stuff!

More Best Hostels in Rotterdam

Youth Hostel The Hague

Youth Hostel The Hague is full of life and character, making it one of the best hostels in Rotterdam…

– $$$
– Self Catering Facilities
– Bar
– Air Conditioning

Youth Hostel The Hague – it’s unimaginative, but it definitely says what it does. It’s a youth hostel in Rotterdam close to The Hague. And if what you’re looking for is culture and tourist sights – traditional Rotterdam – then you’ll be staying at the right place here. It’s pretty cosy and the rooms are basic but well designed. However, you will be paying that P for the location (literally in the heart of The Hague), whilst also staying in a traditional Dutch townhouse. But if that’s what you want we say go for it. Plus it is close to the fun and many of the main Rotterdam attractions.

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Hotel Light

Hotel Light is not the cheapest option, though it is certainly a very nice place rest up and enjoy a well-put-together hostel.

– $$$
– Bicycle Rental
– Heritage Building
– Luggage Storage

Man, whatever this building used to be it’s flipping impressive. So if the words historical and heritage get you going when it comes to places to stay then you’ll be very pleased to know that Hotel Light is a (relatively) cheap option when it comes to hotels in the city – though it is not exactly a budget hostel in Rotterdam. However, it does have a communal kitchen, and ample space in the lobby for sitting around, meeting-and-greeting, or working. And in classic Dutch fashion things are stylish and classy here – including the rooms. Couple that with the amazing building and you got yourself a very solid option for staying in Rotterdam.

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