The Flying Pig Uptown sits on Vossiusstraat 46, directly alongside Vondelpark in Amsterdam’s museum quarter – one of the most enjoyable parts of the city to be based in. From Amsterdam Centraal, tram lines 1, 2, and 5 stop nearby, putting the journey at around 15 minutes. From Schiphol airport, take the direct train to Centraal and connect to the tram. The Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Stedelijk Museum are all within a ten-minute walk.

The Flying Pig Uptown is a hostel-only venue – no hotel guests, no conference groups, just travellers. The on-site bar serves pizza and drinks and is the social heart of the hostel, with a pool table and a designated smoking room adding to the informal, easy atmosphere.

The hostel offers shared bunk dorms and private rooms, with female-only accommodation available for solo female travellers who want that additional reassurance. Book direct for the lowest available rate, a free welcome drink on arrival, free cancellation, and 25% off food and drink throughout your stay.

Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00. Luggage storage is available for guests arriving early or leaving later. The hostel has a fully equipped guest kitchen with a cooker, microwave, fridge, and utensils – a genuinely useful facility for keeping costs down in a city where eating out adds up quickly. The on-site bar serves pizza and drinks throughout the day and evening. A continental breakfast can be added to your booking at the time of reservation – cheaper than buying on arrival and a straightforward start to the day.

Amsterdam’s coffeeshops are legal and accessible throughout the city – the nearest are a short walk from the hostel. Smoking cannabis is not permitted in shared rooms or communal areas at the Flying Pig Uptown, but the hostel has a designated smoking room for guests. As with alcohol, the usual rules of consideration for other guests apply. If you are new to Amsterdam’s coffeeshop culture, start slow – the product is significantly stronger than many visitors expect.

The hostel-only policy means the atmosphere is consistently social and traveller-focused – there are no business guests or day visitors diluting the mix. The bar, pool table, and communal kitchen all create natural points of contact that make meeting people straightforward without it feeling forced. The Vondelpark location is one of the most relaxed and safe parts of central Amsterdam, which makes it a particularly good base for first-time solo visitors to the city.