Hostel 45

I had a pleasant stay in Purmerend! The place was very clean, which I really appreciated. The staff were kind and accommodating, and they gave me a single room with a bunk bed, which was cozy and unique.

Instead of a traditional door, the room had curtains for privacy—not ideal for sound isolation, so just be aware there's no real noise prevention, but I still felt completely safe and comfortable throughout my stay. Overall, a good experience for a short visit!

It's a very large hostel with a big kitchen and has everything for self catering it's dorms have a particion between the beds for privacy there is a lot of people staying there permanently the toilet and shower was always clean with constant hot water

The rubber mattress and pillow and it doesn't have a washing machine for our laundry and the bus to Amsterdam central was 12uroe return each day

It's a very large hostel with a big kitchen for self catering and the dorms are large and the beds are separate with a particion for privacy

The rubber mattress and pillow and it's got no washing machine for doing your own laundry and the bus to Amsterdam is 13uruo return each day

I actually didn't stay there. I checked in, the staff were very nice. However, the room was not locked, the kitchen was actually used by the premises as a restaurant kitchen, though not currently in use. The hostel was more like a shelter. I felt uncomfortable - the other clients were largely migrants and it seemed more like an international protection accommodation in that respect. I work with migrants so I do not mean this comment to appear racist, it is not. The mattresses were covered in rubber, like for children who wet the bed. When I opened the last only free locker in the dorm, there was a large half bottle of vodka inside. I just didn't feel it would be a safe or comfortable place for me to stay, as a single woman. When I went to return my key, the owner was mind and offered me a single room, at no extra cost, which was very kind. However, I had already booked alternative accommodation, so I did not accept his offer. I didn't even view the room. As I said, the staff were genuine and kind. The location is very good, the price is very cheap. However, I don't feel that this hostel is suitable for single females like myself. There were mostly male guests, who mostly seemed to be more long-term, low-income migrant workers rather than backpackers/travellers. As I was booked into a mixed dorm, with no lock on the door, I really felt I couldn't stay there and would not recommend it as a place for backpackers.

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