Descriptions Hotel Flying Pig Downtown
You can find this Flying Pig right next to Central Station with the Red Lights, the crazy Amsterdam nightlife and the main shopping centre at its doorstep. This location itself says enough; the Downtown hostel is surrounded by non-stop Amsterdam action that is said to be mind blowing!The hostel is situated in an 18th century building that once gave house to a three star hotel. These days the Downtown location offers backpackers a friendly, outgoing and relaxed atmosphere in the middle of the city’s madness.Start off your Amsterdam experience in the hostel bar: It is continuously filled with travellers and three times a week local DJ’s come to spin their beats on our hostel-turntables! Go on an adventure in the red light district with its famous windows and numerous pubs and coffee shops. Don’t forget to have a taste of the popular Dutch dance scene and groove the night away!For the daylight explorers: Cultural spots such as Dam square, the Royal Palace and the Anne Frank house are just around the corner. The outdoor market at Waterlooplein (square) is perfect for bargain shopping and the Rembrandtplein (square) is a great spot to discuss your day with a pint in hand. In the afternoon you can join one of our free walking tours or you can stroll around the Jordaan area. This oldest part of Amsterdam is well known for its tiny houses, canals and cozy restaurants.Or you can choose to settle yourself in the hostel’s comfy lounge pillows to smoke some of the Dutch grass or to play a game of cards with friends. There are also free movies you can watch and there is a pool table to practice your skills on.In short, the Flying Pig Downtown offers a great Amsterdam-style party mixed with the comforts of home!Facilities* Free quality Continental breakfast* buffet style Free linen* Free use of a self-contained kitchen* Free quality Continental breakfast* Dorms&private rooms* The privates are equipped with a little fridge. Single&Queen size beds* Shower&toilet in most of the rooms* Open 24 hours with night security* No curfews/ no lockout* Free individual lockers in the rooms* Free use of reception safe for small valuables* Free luggage storage* Free internet&E-mail servicesInternet, Skype facilities&wireless internet.* Credit cards are accepted* A laid back atmosphere* Lively hostel bars with theme/DJ nights*&the cheapest beer in town!* Free movies to watch* Pool table* There is a shuttle bus service between Amsterdam&the Beach* Free phones to call all EFH (Europe's Famous Hostels) members* Sale of several tickets at reception* Sale of Pig souvenirs at reception* Friendly service from our receptionistsThe Flying Pig is working actively to minimaze the damage we do to the environment and reduce energy, recycle garbage, and buy energy saving and ecologival products.IMPORTANT: RESERVATION ARE ONLY POSSIBLE WITH VISA OR MASTERCARD. RESERVATIONS MADE WITH OTHER CREDIT CARDS WILL BE CANCELLED.**************************************** ********************officially recognized by Hostelsclub as ECO-FRIENDLY
Do you want to hang out in one of the most famous hostel bars, including indoor smoking area with pillow stage? The Flying Pig Downtown is the place to be, located right next to Central Station. Meeting people is very easy at this hostel while chilling on lounge pillows in the smoking area, drinking and playing pool in the bar, dancing to the music of local DJ’s, and cooking meals in the guest kitchen. If you are in the ‘don’t-want-to-mingle-tonight-and-just-want-to-wat ch-television-mood’ there are DVD movies playing, there is 24 hour free internet access. The bar is open until 4AM every night, where the bartenders sell the cheapest beers in town!! Leaving the central station, it is just a 2-minute walk to the hostel and during this 2 minute walk you will already see the many restaurants, pubs, red lights of the famous Red Light District and shops! That is the party area you will be spending your nights. The hostel entrance is in Amsterdam's busiest shopping street and it is a perfect place to kick-start your night of club, pub and coffeeshop - hopping. Besides everything the hostel offers you, our international piggie staff can provide you with all the information you need to get the most out of the Amsterdam experience. Close to the Downtown you will find... The Red Light District with its famous windows. Very safe to walk and a good place to hang out when the night falls, the Anne Frank House, which brings you back to the time of the Second World War. In this house Anne Frank and her family hid away for years, before being deported to the concentration camp. The Royal Palace, with its spectacular 16th century halls and rooms and Dam Square, with its musical groups, performers and other entertainers The Flying Pig Downtown provides: • Free buffet-style breakfast • Free linen • Free use of a guest kitchen • Dorms (every bed has a reading light) • Private rooms (with little fridge & tv) • Single & queen size bunkbeds • Shower & toilet in most of the rooms • Open 24 hours (with night security) • No curfews / no lockout (keycard access) • Free individual lockers in the rooms (bring your own padlock or buy one at reception for €5 ) • Free use of reception safe for small valuables • Free luggage storage • Free internet, Skype and WiFi • Coin phone (in the building) • Credit cards accepted • Lively hostel bar with dj nights & the cheapest beer in town! • Munchy food for sale • Indoor & outdoor smoking area • Book exchange • Free movies to watch • Shuttle bus service between Amsterdam, the airport & the Beach hostel • Sale of several tickets at reception • Sale of Pig merchandise at reception • Free use of skates • Free walking tours • A daily updated Amsterdam agenda • A free detailed map of Amsterdam • Discounts on several ‘things to do’ in Amsterdam • 50% off entrance Winston Kingdom club with your Flying Pig key card And don’t forget: ‘One price covers all’! Important Note: The Flying Pig has an age limit of 18-40. Do you want to hang out in one of the most famous hostel bars, including indoor smoking area with pillow stage? The Flying Pig Downtown is the place to be, located right next to Central Station. Meeting people is very easy at this hostel while chilling on lounge pillows in the smoking area, drinking and playing pool in the bar, dancing to the music of local DJ’s, and cooking meals in the guest kitchen. If you are in the ‘don’t-want-to-mingle-tonight-and-just-want-to-wat ch-television-mood’ there are DVD movies playing, there is 24 hour free internet access. The bar is open until 4AM every night, where the bartenders sell the cheapest beers in town!! Leaving the central station, it is just a 2-minute walk to the hostel and during this 2 minute walk you will already see the many restaurants, pubs, red lights of the famous Red Light District and shops! That is the party area you will be spending your nights. The hostel entrance is in Amsterdam's busiest shopping street and it is a perfect place to kick-start your night of club, pub and coffeeshop - hopping. Besides everything the hostel offers you, our international piggie staff can provide you with all the information you need to get the most out of the Amsterdam experience. Close to the Downtown you will find... The Red Light District with its famous windows. Very safe to walk and a good place to hang out when the night falls, the Anne Frank House, which brings you back to the time of the Second World War. In this house Anne Frank and her family hid away for years, before being deported to the concentration camp. The Royal Palace, with its spectacular 16th century halls and rooms and Dam Square, with its musical groups, performers and other entertainers The Flying Pig Downtown provides: • Free buffet-style breakfast • Free linen • Free use of a guest kitchen • Dorms (every bed has a reading light) • Private rooms (with little fridge & tv) • Single & queen size bunkbeds • Shower & toilet in most of the rooms • Open 24 hours (with night security) • No curfews / no lockout (keycard access) • Free individual lockers in the rooms (bring your own padlock or buy one at reception for €5 ) • Free use of reception safe for small valuables • Free luggage storage • Free internet, Skype and WiFi • Coin phone (in the building) • Credit cards accepted • Lively hostel bar with dj nights & the cheapest beer in town! • Munchy food for sale • Indoor & outdoor smoking area • Book exchange • Free movies to watch • Shuttle bus service between Amsterdam, the airport & the Beach hostel • Sale of several tickets at reception • Sale of Pig merchandise at reception • Free use of skates • Free walking tours • A daily updated Amsterdam agenda • A free detailed map of Amsterdam • Discounts on several ‘things to do’ in Amsterdam • 50% off entrance Winston Kingdom club with your Flying Pig key card And don’t forget: ‘One price covers all’! Important Note: -Groups over 10 persons will be refused unless booked through our head office. -The Flying Pig has an age restriction; from above 18 to the eternal young at heart!
