The Uptown
uptownNext to the famous Vondel park and the Leidseplein, the square where it all happens ...
The Downtown
DowntownIn the middle of a shopping street around the corner of the Red Light District and the Central station...
The Beach
beachLocated right next to one of Holland’s beautiful beaches. There’s nothing that can beat...
 
 
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Take advantage of our, often cheesy, but highly lucrative specials. We offer them on a regular basis.

On our blog you will find the latests.

 

 

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There are lots of things to do in Amsterdam just check out some of the highlights we selected for you. When you are amsterdone you might want to go to Noordwijk which has a lot to offer on....
 

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About Us
The Flying Pig hostels are all you could wish for as a backpacker in Amsterdam; a bar to relax or party, chill-out indoor smoking area, a guest kitchen, good comfy beds and the real Amsterdam life right outside our door. But most importantly; staff and guests that just love being here!

 
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Beach news,Pig News

March 16, 2012

Beach Hostel is now hiring staff.

:lol:   We have various jobs available at our Beach location.

You Are energetic, fun and outgoing! You like to party!

You’re not afraid to work hard when needed and you don’t mind to work for food and accommodation because it is the experience that counts.

Then you are a real beach piggie!!!

Interested send your cv plus picture to jos@flyingpig.nl

Hope to see you at the Beach soon. 8-)

 

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Beach news,Pig News

January 27, 2012

Keukenhof

Think hundreds of colors, think the scent of thousands of flowers, think about the best decision you made this trip!thousands of tulips

That’s  your visit to the Keukenhof, according to CNN one of the world’s top destinations for 2012.

The theme we have selected for the coming year is “Poland – Heart of Europe”.
Classical music and romance form an excellent combination with flowers. Besides, Poland is becoming an increasingly important market for Dutch cut flowers and bulbs and the number of tourists visiting from Poland is growing.

Keukenhof has fantastic flower shows!

For nine weeks hundreds of different growers, breeders and product groups, in various product shows, will put their best foot forward to present the visitors to Keukenhof a high quality flower exhibition.Visit our indoor flower shows! There are more than 20, including: the famous Lily Show and the Orchid Show.

Keukenhof 2012 open for public:

In 2012 Keukenhof will be open from March 22nd up until may 20th. Daily from 08:00 – 19:30 (including Sundays and Holidays). Ticket office is open till 18:00.
Admission price for visitors to the Keukenhof will be € 14,50 per person

New in 2012: opening of the gardens at Keukenhof Castle.
Looking out on the magnificent Keukenhof Castle, several exhibitions will be organized on the grounds of the castle gardens. The exhibition “Hof van Appel” will be the absolute highlight, with never before exhibited sculptures of Karel Appel.

Admission price for visitors to the Keukenhof Castle Gardens will be € 4.00 p.p.

Off course The Beach Hostel is your place to stay for visiting the Keukenhof

 

 

 

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Pig recipes

October 31, 2011

Easy tasty pasta- hostel kitchen style

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped (or mixed chopped green onion greens and yellow onion)
  • olive oil (or any oil you can find on the free shelf)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vegesal or other seasoned salt
  • 1 large can (28 oz) of diced tomatoes
  • macaroni or other pasta, there must some left on the free shelf!

1 Bring a large pot of hot water to a boil and toss in the pasta, adding some salt.

2 In a skillet, brown the ground beef in a tablespoon of olive oil on high heat. Stir only infrequently so that the ground beef has an opportunity to brown.

In a skillet, brown the ground beef in a tablespoon of olive oil on high heat.

3 Take the beef out and fry the chopped onion in the same pan.

fry the chopped onions

4. Add the ground beef and lower the heat to medium. Add canned tomatoes, salt, pepper and oregano from the shelf.  Simmer for 5 minutes.

simmer the sauce to deliciousness

5. Drain the pasta. Join the sauce and pasta together and share with other guests that happen to have graded cheese ;-) Enjoy!

 

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Specials

August 18, 2011

3+1 free night

Come stay with us between Oct 2011-Mar 2012* and we give you ONE FREE NIGHT on the house! Yeah!
*Includes weekends
*Excludes New Years and Cannabis Cup week 18-26 Nov

To take advantage of this cheesy but highly lucrative special, just fill in the details below.
If you don’t have a preference for a specific hostel just tick them all, the same goes for room size…

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We will reply to you within 2 days to confirm availability and ask you for a credit card to which we will charge a 10% down payment to secure the booking. The remaining balance can be paid upon arrival.

 

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Uptown news

June 16, 2011

€1 Sourz

Summer special!!!
€1 Apple and Berry Sourz Mmmmm

All day everyday

 

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