When hanging out in the common area of Cocomama Amsterdam, make sure you say hi to Joop, the sweet hostel cat.
There are many reasons why Cocomama is recognized as a fantastic Hostel throughout many websites. And there are exactly 5 reasons why Cocomama is as well a 5 Star Hostel!
Fun fact: Cocomama is owned by Clink, one of the top hostel chains in Europe.
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Cocomama Amsterdam is a 5 Star Hostel because …
We are keen to share with you here all details. Follow our foot steps.
We will give you all details on hand, so you can go out there and explore this accommodation and Amsterdam by your own.
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1. Sustainable at its best
Managed by two local Dutch girls, Anika and Lotje, Cocomama opened its doors back in 2010.
Since then travelers from all over the world have fallen in love with Cocomama.
They also adopted the super-friendly hostel cat Joop from the Amsterdam shelter, and he loves to welcome the new travelers arriving at Cocomama.
If you are not into cats, no worries, he won’t bother you!
However, he is a very friendly, cuddly and lovely cat! Read more about hostel pets here.
How about we show you Joop in a photo? He’s such a lovely cat.
Back to the sustainable facts of Cocomama.
The ensuite bathrooms are stocked with body lotion, hand soap, shampoo and body wash by “Stop the water while using me” with ingredients from certified organic agriculture.
The best way to get to know Amsterdam is by bike!
It may sound very touristy, but is indeed a very great local way to get around the city.
You can rent your bike directly at the hostel reception to discover Amsterdam in an Eco-friendly way.
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The photo below shows our bike we rent at Ecomama.
You can get exactly the same at Cocomama, just with the own logo.
Pretty cool!
2. Boutique Design – every room has a theme
Natural daylight and plenty of space are king!
Cocomama Amsterdam Hostel is a former brothel and located inside a monumental building with its own large garden out back.
There is even a history corner with interesting photos, and an original stripper pole.
This is quite a legendary corner. Have a look, take a photo and share it with the friends. If you share this with your family, make sure you let them know this place is a FORMER brothel…just to avoid any misunderstanding.
Wanna have a look?
The high-ceiling rooms and chandeliers make you feel like you’re in a by-gone age.
Every room is uniquely designed with different Dutch themes and the history of Amsterdam.
And there are many different private rooms and dorms you can choose from.
Which do you prefer:
- “Forest Room”
- “Royal Room”
- “Big Brothel Dorm”
- “Cheese Dorm”
- “Anne Frank Room”
Unique Boutique indeed!
All of the rooms have their own outdoor sign as well. Here is the example of the Anne Frank room.
We created an overview of all different hostel room types. Make sure you select the room you actually want.
3. Unique Boutique and Hostel
The check-in starts with a glass of champagne. This itself makes it already cool!
The unique aspect of Cocomama Amsterdam is its well-crafted balance between a hotel, a boutique, and a hostel.
The combination of the three worlds is truly one-of-a-kind.
This hostel brings accommodation to the next level.
Whichever room you choose, we know that you’ll love its cozy interior design for sure!
Although the design part is obviously unique, the Cocomamas do not forget about vibes, showing its own unique character!
Read: 28 handpicked boutique hostels to admire
Important to remember: Only groups up to 4 people are allowed here!
The hostel is a smaller accommodation where they want to have all travelers engaged, to let people enjoy the full experience of Cocomama and Amsterdam!
If you are a group of more than 4 people, check out their Sister-Hostel Ecomama Hostel, the other 5 Star Hostel in Amsterdam.
Here at Ecomama, groups are allowed.
We even compared all the best hostels in Amsterdam. Check out our huge guide.
There are also plenty of events organized at Cocomama. Curious?
4. Honesty, “Tight Ass” and Booze Cruise – The Atmosphere
Friends trust each other!
Grab a beer from the fridge and pay for it in the honesty box.
After your drink, you can join plenty of hostel events such as Tight Ass Tuesday (no confusion please, it’s beer and pasta night!), movie night, the booze cruise, and more.
We highly recommend to join their red light district tour. It is an exclusive tour for guests of Cocomama and Ecomama.
SUPER FUN and seriously interesting.
Even if you planned to stay away from that area, for whatever reason, this tour by Mo is quite educating. Mo, that is the name of the guide, shares insider information and hidden spots.
Seriously: JOIN THAT RED LIGHT DISTRICT TOUR!
And if you fancy challenging your hostel buddies to Nintendo, go for it. Old school time!
Also interesting, we collected 27 fun things to do in Amsterdam.
Trust us when we say, get ready for some awesome days!
Also, a big aspect of the great atmosphere here is the restriction of groups – as stated above.
No groups of more than 4 people are allowed – perfect to get to know more fellow travelers!
This decision was made to get smaller groups easier connected, so everybody at the hostels can connect easily.
And: it always works!
Therefore, this accommodation is perfect for couples looking for a social hostel experience, as well as solo-travelers.
5. Superb Staff and 100% Local Tips
Forget any tourist maps or descriptions!
The owners, Anika and Lotje, and the super-friendly staff at Cocomama will give you the best local tips for Amsterdam – both in the city and its surroundings!
Welcome to your friend’s place in Amsterdam where you can hang out and get the best local tips around.
It is no surprise Cocomama Amsterdam receives many great comments and ratings on major booking platforms. This hostel is a cozy boutique hostel and nobody is anonymous here.
As mentioned before, the hostels cat Joop is another proud staff member.
He will make sure you have someone to cuddle if you need to.
You will find him mostly in the living room, and the garden.
Opening Video of Cocomama Hostel
Watch the Cocomama’s Opening party in a video.
Walk through the halls, dorms, and garden the first time.
Listen to Anika and Lotje, the two owners, why they decided to open Cocomama Amsterdam Hostel as it is.
Find +23 cool videos of the 5 Star Hostels.
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