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The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa

2.0 star property
Hostel in Maastricht with full-service spa and 24-hour front desk

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Room (6 Guests)
Bar (on property)
Garden
Restaurant
Reception
In the heart of Maastricht-Centre Urban District, The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa offers a tranquil escape with a garden and arcade/game room. Unwind with a massage at the spa or enjoy local flavors at Serendipity restaurant. With in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and multilingual staff on hand to help you navigate your stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$102
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Bunk Unit Pod in Shared Dormitory (8 pods)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
4 bathrooms
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Unit Pod in Shared Dormitory (16 pods)

Double Unit Pod in Shared Dormitory (16 pods)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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4 Person Bunk Unit Pod in Shared Dormitory (2 pods)

4 Person Bunk Unit Pod in Shared Dormitory (2 pods)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Bed in Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (14 beds)

Bed in Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (14 beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
4 bathrooms
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (6 Guests)

Room (6 Guests)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Maastricht-Centre Urban District, a neighbourhood in Maastricht, The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa is near a train station. Hoge Brug and Helpoort are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Market and Valkenburg Christmas Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Yogaplace Maastricht or De Geusselt Stadium.
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Map
11 Sint Maartenslaan, Maastricht, LI, 6221 AV

What's nearby

  • Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Basilica of Our Lady - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Vrijthof - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Maastricht University - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mecc Maastricht - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Maastricht (ZYT-Maastricht Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Maastricht (MST-Maastricht - Aachen) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hotel-Tapperij De Poshoorn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Beaumont - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Douwe Egberts Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maastricht Music Hall - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa

Hostel near Vrijthof
Take advantage of a garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities at The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Serendipity, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
  • A TV in reception, a lift and a vending machine
Room features
All 70 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 16 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 15.95 for adults and EUR 15.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Serendipity

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 7.5 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.70 per person, per night
  • Service fee: EUR 3.05 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 15.95 for adults and from EUR 15.95 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 16 per night (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 7.5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Green Elephant Hostel Maastricht
Green Elephant Maastricht
The Green Elephant - Hostel Maastricht
Green Elephant Hostel
Green Elephant
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation The Green Elephant - Hostel
The Green Elephant Hostel
The Green Elephant Hostel & SPA Maastricht
The Green Elephant Hostel & SPA Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Green Elephant Hostel
The Green Elephant Hostel SPA
The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa Maastricht
The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 7.5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa?

As of 29 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa on 15 Sept 2025 start from AU$77.59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 15 (subject to availability).

Where is The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa located?

Located in Maastricht-Centre Urban District, this spa hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Yogaplace Maastricht and Vrijthof. Fair Play Casino Maastricht and Centre Ceramique are also within 10 minutes. Maastricht (ZYT-Maastricht Train Station) and Maastricht Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 109 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andréa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, cozy place, good beer and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

mahadev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shmuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Green Elephant was for me a community setting in which i found it pleasant to reside. A community environment brings strength of heart and joy of mind. The breakfast was outstanding and well worth the price. You would be pressed to find a more helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I both enjoyed our stay at Green Elephant Hostel. Staff were very welcoming and helpful, and our hostel was clean, inviting and offered several on site amenities. It is conveniently located right near the train station as well. I would definitely recommend the hostel for your stay in Maastricht.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location of the hostel is great, and the service from personnel is excellent, however the place was dirty specially the restrooms, no hand soap available or wipes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendation!!!

The room was private and nice. The bed very comfortable and clean. Great service, the reception is able to do everything that you have a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Segundo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

I liked it, the staff is 5 star, specially a lass called Luka.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good Vegan breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely enjoyed my stay here. The room was so comfortable and everyone was so respectful of being quiet. The front desk staff were also very friendly. I only wish I had brought a swimsuit so I could have enjoyed the spa, but did not think of it. It is also very conveniently located by the train station. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed it a lot. We travelled with two kids and while the room was very small with 5 beds, it was very pleasant stay. Private en-suite helped.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pods are a very unique accommodation option as each was a decent size. The shared toilet and bathroom was always clean and stocked. I was lucky to have respectful (mostly) neighbours after midnight - 7am The spa area is amazing! I had this to myself for 1hr out of my 90min session and it was so good for the muscles before bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and fresh accommodation at reasonable price

A nice surprise. I stayed in a private room with private bathroom. The room was well furnished and comfortable and I loved the real plants in the room and passage. The hotel is within walking distance of the centre and around the corner form the station. The hotel has a great concept with the differing accommodation that it offers and I can highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and beautiful, with a garden, living rooms, free tea service all day long, and friendly multilanguage staff. Parking is a nightmare. There is a parking lot very close, but quite expensive. Good thing you can use a bike or skate boards from the hostel, and if you have a car you can park for free in the street from 8pm till 8 am
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maarten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pet friendly and cozy

We had a great stay here for one night with our 2 dogs, unfortunately as we booked it just 2 hours before arriving we couldn’t stay longer. We’d definitely come back next time we are in town! We were very warmly greeted and our dogs got treated with a peanut cookie on arrival and as it was my partner’s birthday we even got a beer as a welcome drink. The room was super cozy with a bathtub in it. Breakfast was vegetarian and the spreads were so delicious. A courtyard was available where the dogs could run off leach and also do their buisness, if you travel with your dogs I would very much suggest you stay here as it’s one of the best hotels we’ve stayed at with our dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tatum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es könnte ein wenig leiser und besser klimatisiert sein, aber das Hostel samt Konzept ist unfassbar cool!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy mal

Al llegar mi cama estaba ocupada por otra mujer, estuve más de 1h (llegando por la noche) esperando a que le hiciesen marchar y que me diesen mi cama. Para dormir, la luz del foco de la salida de emergencia daba directa a la cama, siendo muy incómodo para dormir. Al día siguiente me dejé el cargador del móvil enchufado, volví a las 8-9h a preguntar por él y me lo habían robado. En resumen, muy mal, no descansé a penas, me llevé una mala experiencia y encima me robaron.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Masayo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
De sfeer was goed, de kamer helemaal prima voor ons, toplocatie en prima prijs-kwaliteit verhouding. Fijn voor een nachtje weg met het hele gezin!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernardus

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CEDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025