Zaandam · Netherlands
Space Hostel
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Booking.com
bed bugs
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Confirmed Booking.com
It was bedbugs in our room, and when I showed my 25 bug-bites to one of the staff-members he brushed it of as nothing and said it was mosquito-bites.. He was clearly drunk, like the rest of the staff that evening. I cant blame them for having bed-bugs, but i dont like that i was not taken seriously when it obviously was bedbugs. I am afraid that They wont do anything about it, so I would call in advance to check if They desinfected room 2 before You book. I had a severe allergic reaction and the doctor confirmed it was bedbugs and put me on antibiotics… In addition: it was very (!) dirty there and smelled awful. Will never go back.
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Vibe Analysis
Space Hostel is a very small Zaandam hostel with a useful location for the station and the town center, plus quick train access toward Amsterdam. Beds may have curtains, and a few basics like small safes, hot showers, or towels can be available depending on the room. The main reality check is space. Dorms can be packed tight, with little room for luggage, limited storage, and some upper bunks squeezed under a slanted roof. Some rooms can feel hot, dark, noisy, or poorly ventilated. The setup is bare-bones rather than social-hostel polished. Kitchen access may be limited or not usable, eating space is thin, and the terrace has been unavailable or poorly kept at times. Reception can be hard to find or lightly staffed, so this works best as a short, cheap crash pad if expectations are low.
Signals to check
- Cleanliness is a serious risk, especially in bathrooms, bedding, kitchen areas, and shared spaces.
- Rooms can be extremely cramped, with too many beds and little secure luggage space.
- Noise, heat, poor airflow, and limited privacy can make sleep difficult.
- Stairs are narrow and steep, with no elevator, so large luggage may be a problem.
- Facilities may not match listings, including kitchen, terrace, breakfast, parking, lockers, towels, or room layout.