Princess Hostel Leidse Square

This hostel is infested with bed bugs Toilet facilities are often flooded and at least one shower was out of action throughout my stay

Bed bugs and cockroaches in kitchen, dirty bathroom and unusable showers

I Actually contacted the hostel for a refund,but have not heard back from them. I checked out after the first night with full of bedbugs bites all over my body. I have stayed in many hostels and this one by far exceeds all of them. Room was dirty had obvious sperm leftover on the wall, Brocken glass, in the shared bathroom water was backed up in the sink with fecal in the sink and on the floor, and like I said it was full of bedbugs

Disappointing stay with serious hygiene issues! The location was decent - close to nightlife and walkable to nearby spots, plus tram access made getting around Amsterdam convenient. However, that's where the positives end for this €20-35 (about £20-30) per night hostel in central Amsterdam. Accommodation: Shared a 4-bunk room but only had one other person on the top bunk - the other beds remained empty during my stay. The room was extremely dirty with dust and stains everywhere, looking nothing like the online photos. This felt more like a run-down, poorly maintained building with unpleasant interiors. Small sink in room with no mirror provided. Staff: Pleasant enough but not particularly friendly or helpful. They seemed more interested in chatting with 'female' guests than assisting with check-out, which was frustrating. Facilities: The single shared toilet/shower combo was small and dirty - thankfully no queues when I needed it. Shower pressure was strange and left the toilet floor wet for the next person; the ground didn't look clean for showering. Hot water was available but an unpleasant experience overall. Very steep stairs make access challenging. Tiny shared kitchen next to reception with practically just a sink and no real space. No proper luggage storage - just tiny lockers that won't fit a full backpack (they dont provide locks also). Sleep Quality: Extremely loud with shouting and various noises throughout the night. I found myself sleeping in segments due to the uncomfortable environment. Room became unbearably hot at night despite June temperatures of 19°C or less outside. Bedding: Mildly comfortable bed (not the worst) but pillow looked used - ensure they change covers if you stay. Small bright light attached for bed available. Major Health Concern: On the second day, I discovered BED BUGS among other smaller insects everywhere like lice - on blankets, pillows, and crawling on walls all sides of bed down top bunk too! This is completely unacceptable and poses serious health risks. My roommate on the top bunk had more infestations than the bottom. [ALSO THEY KNOW AND DONT WANT TO FIX IT CLEARLY] Atmosphere: Depressing and neglected feeling, completely lacking the vibrant, welcoming vibe you'd expect from a good hostel. People didn't feel like the best community. The whole experience felt uncomfortable and unwelcoming. Connectivity: Free internet that works and functioning charging outlets available. Despite the convenient location for exploring Amsterdam with easy tram connections, I strongly advise staying elsewhere even if it costs more - the bed bug infestation alone makes this place simply not worth the risk.

I had bedbugs in my room, I was bitten and they have not responded after I have asked for a refund. They showed me 2 other rooms that were "clean" but had traces of bedbugs, EG black spots on the sheets. Other reviews have suggested that they are giving away fridge magnets for positive reviews so that would explain why they have higher reviews than they should