The Black Sheep Hostel is located in Giethoorn at the main canal. Free WiFi, parking and breakfast are offered at the property. All rooms include a shared bathroom. You will find a shared kitchen at the property. Boat rental and a restaurant are both located across from the hostel. The hostel is a 5 minute walk away from a busstop. Assen is 28 mi from The Black Sheep Hostel, while Lelystad is 29 mi away. Groningen Eelde Airport is 35 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mehdi
    France France
    The staff was friendly and the location was wonderful. Just like a fairytale.
  • Zabrina
    Canada Canada
    The kitchen was well stocked and regularly cleaned. Checkin staff very nice and multilingual, and the location was great for us! Smit Giethoorn restaurant is just across the canal for great dinner and boat/kayak rentals. Nearby are bike rental...
  • Cynthia
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything!! The friendly owners went way way out of their way to help us!!! Amazing

Area info

Amenities of The Black Sheep Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Badminton equipment
  • Playground
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Indonesian
    • Dutch
    • Chinese

    House rules

    The Black Sheep Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    € 15 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that group reservations of more than 8 people are not allowed.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Black Sheep Hostel

    • The Black Sheep Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Playground
      • Badminton equipment

    • The Black Sheep Hostel is 2.1 miles from the center of Giethoorn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Black Sheep Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • The prices at The Black Sheep Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.