Lucky Lake Hostel in Amsterdam

zuletzt aktualisiert am 05.01.2010

Come and experience a holiday from your holiday. Lucky Lake offers one of the most unique hostelling experience in Europe whilst maintaining the lowest prices in Amsterdam.   For those who are tired of stuffy dorms, overcrowded communal areas and soulless, sterile accommodation, Lucky Lake can be a wonderful change. As well as offering several new four bed dorms, the bulk of Lucky Lake accommodation is made up of 25 caravans (trailers) arranged to form a fantastic hostel. These caravans are great for travelling couples looking for a few days of privacy as well as groups of two looking for a break from million bed dorms and snoring roommates.   New in 2009: nice, colorful, wooden cabins decorated in their own unique style!   (If you want to know the price of a 2p-cabin just add 2 euro per person per night to the caravan price on the date you want to stay).   Lucky Lake prides itself on its great location, right next to the Vinkeveense Plassen, a huge manmade lake where you can swim, kayak, boat, fish, sail, scuba dive and frolic to your heart's content. Lucky Lake is also a cycling and walking enthusiasts dream, with miles of bike and walking trails leading you through the gorgeous Dutch country-side. Bikes are for hire directly from the hostel, but if you are not the sporty type then Lucky Lake is also ideal for just kicking back on a hammock and taking a day out from museums and walking tours.   The price one pays for being in such an amazing location is that Lucky Lake is situated further from the city than most hostels. However travelling to and from the hostel from Amsterdam is easy. There are regular Metros from Amsterdam Centraal to Holendrecht (17 min) and Lucky Lake provides a shuttle bus to and from Holendrecht Metro station (7 min) at a small cost (1 euro each way)! Thus for those who are looking for a one night stop whilst they lose themselves in Amsterdam's nightlife, Lucky Lake may not be the most suitable choice given its proximity to the city.   In 2008 we built a new reception, Lounge, three four-bed dorms and an outdoor kitchen. There are some food items available in the hostel shop and there are two supermarkets in nearby Abcoude. Every morning we serve a nice and simple breakfast and you can use our internet for free! The staff are here for you and are always willing to provide you with any information you need regarding your holiday. Altogether this makes for a wonderfully social environment with an unbeatable atmosphere.   Families should be aware that the minimum age for our guests is 17. Our facilities are not suitable for infants or groups of more than 6 and Lucky Lake advices that we do NOT accept bookings for large groups (more than 6 people)   Lucky Lake is closed during the Winter months. In 2009 lucky lake will be open from the 3rd of April.   *Please note: In the event of a cancellation less than 24 hours prior to arrival, or in the event of a No Show, your card will be charged for the first nights accommodation total.

Wichtige Hinweise

Families: The minimum age for all guests is 17 years old.

Wegbeschreibung

Lucky Lake Hostel
Vinkenkade
75 3645 Ap Vinkeveen
Phone: 0031-294282814
GPS: N 52.25203 E 4.96350

This is an important message for people that are visiting Lucky Lake for the 2nd time: Bus 126 does not stop at Lucky Lake anymore. The only option is to take our shuttle. You don't need to call us anymore as we we will pick you up from Holendrecht at scheduled times (see schedule below).

1. From Aamsterdam Centraal station by metro:

Take metro number 54, direction Gein. Get out of the metro at 'Holendrecht'**. Our shuttle will pick you up, see schedule

2.From Amsterdam Centraal Station By Train (Eurorailers):

Take the train, direction Gouda or Utrecht. Be aware that not all the trains stop at Holendrecht! Make sure you take the right one as this can be tricky. Get out of the train at 'Holendrecht'**. Our shuttle will pick you up, see schedule

3:.From Utrecht Central Station By Train (Eurorailers):

Take the Sprinter to Breukelen. Get out of the train at Breukelen. From Breukelen take the Stoptrein (make very sure you take the Stoptrein as this can be tricky!), direction Amsterdam Central. Get out of the train at 'Holendrecht'**. Our shuttle will pick you up, see schedule

4. From Schiphol Airport By Public Transport:

Under Schiphol-airport there is a big train-station. Take any train that stops at Amsterdam-Duivendrecht. At Duivendrecht, take metro number 50 or 54, direction Gein. Get out of the metro at 'Holendrecht' **. Our shuttle will pick you up, see schedule

**At Station Holendrecht
Important notice:
Due to work at Amsterdam Holendrecht station we have a new pick up point for our shuttle bus.
Take the south (ZUID) exit and walk down the stairs, turn right and right again. Keep the fence on your left hand side and walk down to the main road. The shuttle will pick you up under the tunnel at the normal scheduled time. If you have any problems finding the pick up point please don’t hesitate to call the shuttle on 0031 630043016 or reception 0031 294 282814.
The shuttle is 1 euro per person per ride.

From Amsterdam Centraal it takes 17 minutes to get to Holendrecht. The shuttle will depart from Holendrecht to Lucky lake on the following times:

Shuttle schedule:
9:15 / 10:15 / 11:15
12:15 / 13:15 / 14:15
15:15 / 16:15 / 17:15
18:15 / 19:15 / 19.45 / 20:15
21:15 / 21:45 / 22:15 / 23:15
00:15 / 01.00 / 01.30

Please note: To take the last shuttle at 1.30am you will need to take a train from Amsterdam Centraal station from the train platform. Make sure you take the right train that stops in Holendrecht as this can be tricky! Lucky Lake hostel cannot be held responsible if you take the wrong train and end up in Utrecht.
Ask for a train scedule at reception.

Make sure you are there 5 min before the scheduled time. Depending on traffic the driver maybe a few minutes late.


By Car coming from the South:

Get on the A2 highway, direction Amsterdam. Take exit number 3, direction Abcoude. At the end of the exit, turn left. Follow direction 'Vinkeveense Plassen' (don't go back on the highway!) You are now driving on a road that is parallel to the Highway. At the first junction on this road, go straight, direction 'Vinkeveense Plassen'. You should now see small houses on your right side. At the next junction (immediately after these small houses), go right.

You can park on the big parking-area on your left. Lucky Lake is in front of you.


By Car coming from the North/East/West/Center of Amsterdam:

Get on the A2 highway, direction Utrecht. Take exit number 3, direction Abcoude / Vinkeveense Plassen. At the end of the exit, go right. Stay on this lane, following direction 'Vinkeveense Plassen'. You are now driving on a road that is parallel to the Highway. At the first junction on this road, go straight, direction 'Vinkeveense Plassen'. You should now see small houses on your right side. At the next junction (immediately after these small houses), go right. You can park on the big parking on your left. Lucky Lake is in front of you.

If you arrive by taxi please show the directions above to the driver!