Who are we?

Who are we?

Dutchies Hostel is your home in Amsterdam! Probably the chillest hostel in the city, It is a modern hostel with big rooms that are beautifully decorated by artists from all over the world. The hostel is the ground floor of a historically landmarked building and It is located is in the west of Amsterdam and is close to Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station, which has extensive train, bus, tram, and metro connections.

Most importantly, at Dutchies Hostel we are a family. The staff goes the extra mile to make this place home, so come get to know us!
On every Friday we have a bar open and we consider the stories from our worldwide guests. What is your story?

Meet the Dutchies Staff:

Richard Lam

Richard is the owner of Dutchies Hostel. When Richard arrives, he brings an energy that can’t be ignored! He’s approachable and always up for new things, so be sure to tell him if you have tips for the hostel. It may be implemented next time you visit.

Sinan

Sinan is an Amsterdam-local who’s enthusiastic and easy to approach. You might recognize him from his big smile or his loud voice, which can be heard in several languages: Dutch, English, Turkish, or German. Need tips on coffee shops? He’s the one to go to!

Blaise

Blaise, from Poland, is always smiling! You might find him air drumming or playing pool. He doesn’t like food go to waste, so it’s good to see if he’s hungry before throwing things away. He is interested in understanding people, so don’t be surprised if he asks you about your story!

Franca

Franca, the assistant manager of Dutchies, is an Amsterdam-local with a heart of gold and a love for 80’s and 90’s music. You may find her doodling on the corner of a page or reading a good book. Despite her level-headed demeanor, she’s always up for a party!

Luka

Our tallest receptionist comes from Croatia. Always down to give a good party reccomendations and even take you into the city for a specialised tour. If you have questions about any sport or a player he will be the first to explain all the intricacies of the given riddle.

Merel

When she is not busy learning about your story, she might be instructing a yoga class or drumming. On Thursdays you can most likely find her in the lobby during our bachata nights. She comes from the Netherlands, but speaks many languages – ask yourself!

Anass

Our freshest receptionist coming straight from Italy. Enjoys the typical Italian past times which may or may not include wine drinking and having tapas. He is the king of the night – you are likely to encounter him protecting our space in that time.