ClinkNOORD is one of the largest hostels in Amsterdam, with 213 rooms from private rooms to dorms of up to 14 beds, in a 1920s Art Deco building on the north bank of the IJ. The building belonged to Royal Dutch Shell’s former laboratory complex, and the free ferry to Centraal leaves four minutes away. It suits young and social travellers on a budget, and anyone who wants a private room at hostel prices.
ClinkNOORD at a glance
| Address | Badhuiskade 3, 1031 KV Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Category | Hostel, no star rating; Clink Hostels |
| Rooms | 213 rooms: dorms of up to 14 beds and private rooms for 1 to 6 |
| Neighbourhood | Amsterdam-Noord, in Overhoeks on the IJ |
| Ferry | Buiksloterweg, 4 min walk: free ferry F3 to Centraal, a crossing of a few minutes; F3 runs day and night |
| Nearest tram | None in Noord; Centraal Station (IJ side), tram 26: 14 min including the ferry · Centraal Station, trams 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24: 15 min |
| Nearest metro | Centraal Station, metros 51, 52, 53 and 54: 14 min including the ferry |
| Nearest train station | Amsterdam Centraal: 13 min including the ferry, plus waiting time |
| Schiphol Airport | Train to Amsterdam Centraal (under 20 minutes), then the free F3 ferry from behind the station |
| Food and drink | 24/7 reception café, ZincBAR (16:00–00:00), paid breakfast |
| Lift | Yes, according to booking sites |
| Check-in / check-out | From 15:00 / until 10:00 |
| Age | Dorms 18+; under-18s only in private rooms with an adult |
| Pets | No, according to booking sites |
| Parking | None on site; paid parking nearby |
Checked in November 2026 against the hotel’s own website and booking sites. Walking times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Why stay at ClinkNOORD
ClinkNOORD opened in August 2015 as the first hostel of the London-based Clink group outside London. It occupies a 1920s Art Deco building from Royal Dutch Shell’s former laboratory complex on the IJ, in the same Overhoeks area as Shell’s 1971 tower, now the A’DAM Toren.
It was planned as a social hostel, with about a fifth of the building given to shared spaces: lounges, a library, terraces, an inner courtyard and a games room with pool tables. The bar has DJ sets, quiz nights and karaoke.
The location is better than an address in Noord suggests. The free F3 ferry leaves four minutes away and runs day and night, and the EYE Filmmuseum, the Tolhuistuin and the A’DAM Lookout are all within four minutes on foot.
The rooms: what you should know before booking
Read the room description carefully before you book; these are the points that matter most here.
- Dorms. Mixed dorms have up to 14 beds in bunks. Dorms of 4 to 8 beds are en suite, while 8 to 14-bed dorms use shared bathrooms. Female-only dorms have 4 to 10 beds and are en suite.
- Private rooms. Singles, doubles, twins, family rooms for four and private dorms for up to six, all with an en-suite shower.
- Noise. This is a big, lively hostel with a busy bar. Light sleepers should book a private room or a small en-suite dorm.
- Windows and air. Rooms are small, and their windows do not open, according to a review. Rooms have air conditioning.
- Lockers. Every dorm bed has a free locker, but bring your own padlock. The lockers do not fit large suitcases; there are free small lockers near reception and paid storage for big luggage.
Restaurants, bars and facilities
ZincBAR
The hostel bar, open daily from 16:00 to midnight, with DJ sets, quiz nights and karaoke.
Café and breakfast
The café at reception is open 24/7. Breakfast is paid and can be booked online in advance.
Shared spaces
Lounges, a library, terraces, an inner courtyard, a games room with pool tables, paid laundry, meeting space and bicycle parking. Outside alcohol and food deliveries are not allowed.
Getting there and getting around
From Schiphol Airport
Take the train to Amsterdam Centraal (under 20 minutes). Walk through the station to the IJ side and take the free F3 ferry to Buiksloterweg; the hostel is four minutes from the landing.
From Amsterdam Centraal
The F3 ferry to Buiksloterweg leaves from behind the station, crosses in a few minutes and runs day and night. It is free for foot passengers and cyclists. Door to door it takes about 13 minutes, plus the wait for the ferry.
Getting around
There are no trams in Amsterdam-Noord, so the ferry and the metro are the practical way into town. From Centraal, metros and trams run across the city, and metro 52 continues to Rokin and De Pijp; see our guide to metro line 52. The Oude Kerk is about 22 minutes away and the Dam about 25, ferry included.
Nearest stops
| Stop | Walk to the hotel · lines |
|---|---|
| Centraal Station (IJ side, tram 26), via ferry F3 (Buiksloterweg-Centraal) | 14 min (950 m) · tram 26 |
| Centraal Station, via ferry F3 (Buiksloterweg-Centraal) | 15 min (1.1 km) · trams 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24 |
| Centraal Station (metro), via ferry F3 (Buiksloterweg-Centraal) | 14 min (980 m) · metros 51, 52, 53 and 54 |
| Noorderpark (metro) | 21 min (1.6 km) · metro 52 |
| Buiksloterweg (ferry) | 4 min (310 m) · ferry F3 to Centraal Station |
| IJplein (ferry) | 14 min (1.1 km) · ferry F2 to Centraal Station |
| Amsterdam Centraal (train), via ferry F3 (Buiksloterweg-Centraal) | 13 min (900 m) · trains to Schiphol and the rest of the Netherlands |
Walking times measured with OpenStreetMap routing, November 2026. Lines as in the GVB timetable.
What is around ClinkNOORD
| Place | Walk from the hotel · why go |
|---|---|
| A’DAM Lookout | 3 min (200 m) · Viewing deck at the top of the A’DAM Toren, the former Shell tower |
| Tolhuistuin | 3 min (220 m) · Garden, restaurant and stage by the ferry |
| EYE Filmmuseum | 4 min (280 m) · Film museum and cinema on the IJ |
| Noorderpark | 17 min (1.3 km) · Park in Amsterdam-Noord with a swimming pool |
| Oude Kerk | 22 min (1.5 km) · Amsterdam’s oldest building, with a tower climb |
| Nieuwmarkt | 24 min (1.7 km) · Square with the medieval Waag and its cafés |
| Noordermarkt | 25 min (1.8 km) · Saturday farmers’ market and Monday flea market |
| Dam Square and the Royal Palace | 25 min (1.8 km) · The city’s main square, with the 17th-century palace on one side |
| NEMO Science Museum | 28 min (2 km) · Hands-on science museum with a free rooftop square |
Staying here in winter
The Amsterdam Light Festival runs from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027, and many festival cruises leave from the piers around Centraal Station, one ferry ride away. The Christmas tree on the Dam is about 25 minutes from the hostel, ferry included, and the F3 runs back all night.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest ferry and metro to ClinkNOORD?
The Buiksloterweg ferry landing is about 4 minutes from ClinkNOORD, with the free F3 ferry to Centraal. At Centraal, about 14 minutes from the hostel including the crossing, you can take metros 51, 52, 53 and 54 and trams 2, 4, 14, 17, 24 and 26. Noord has no trams.
Does the ferry to ClinkNOORD run at night?
Yes. The F3 ferry between Centraal Station and Buiksloterweg, 4 minutes from ClinkNOORD, runs day and night and is free for foot passengers.
Is there an age limit at ClinkNOORD?
Yes. The shared dorms at ClinkNOORD are for guests aged 18 and over. Under-18s may only stay in a private room with an adult, and conditions apply.
Do I need a padlock at ClinkNOORD?
Yes. Every dorm bed at ClinkNOORD has a free locker, but you must bring your own padlock. The lockers are too small for suitcases, and there is paid storage for large luggage.
What are the check-in and check-out times at ClinkNOORD?
Check-in at ClinkNOORD is from 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00, earlier than most hotels. Late check-out until 12:00 is possible for a fee, subject to availability.
Are pets allowed at ClinkNOORD?
No. According to booking sites, ClinkNOORD does not allow pets.
Is there parking at ClinkNOORD?
No. ClinkNOORD has no car park of its own; there is paid 24-hour parking nearby.
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