About this property
The Alibi Hostel is located in the old prison in the city centre of Leeuwarden. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. There is a shared kitchen, hairdresser's, and gift shop at the property. Bike hire is available at this hostel and the area is popular for cycling. Holland Casino Leeuwarden is 1.7 km from Alibi Hostel Leeuwarden, while Fries Museum is 300 metres away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Neil
United Kingdom“A former prison is a really cool place to spend a night or two. We had our own cell with a good view through the barred window. All the facilities were clean and comfortable. The breakfast was inexpensive and tasty. Secure bike storage was...” - Teona
Romania“this has been such an amazing experience for me, this was a jail alright, but decorated and furnished in such a warm cozy way. the staff has been very kind and understanding to my needs and the location is very convenient. They have rooms for...” - Marli
Netherlands“The location is convenient, as it's close to all tourist attractions and a bus stop. The accommodation is a unique experience, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Everything was very clean! The bathrooms were spotless.” - Alexandra Netherlands“Such a cool hostel stay. It’s a real prison! Clean and central. Bunk beds were very comfortable. Bathroom and all facilities spotless.”
- Kristóf
Hungary“Nice ,clean place with good price and friendly staff” - Xiang
China“Amazing experience! You can meet the friends from different countries. Also, the kitchen is convinent to cook by yourself. The location of this Hostel is near canal and the buliding style is very classic! If you visit Leeuwarden and want to live...” - József Hungary“The location is great, the idea to use an old jail as a hostel is amazing.”
- Liana
South Africa“I like how there is still a lot of prison details left, such as the intercoms, the bars by the windows, the doors. It has a good atmosphere and the staff were very helpful and welcoming. I would definitely recommend the Alibi hostel.” - Bh
Australia“Staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating. It was a unique experience staying in a former prison. The location is excellent. We utilised the shared kitchen facilities and paid 2 euros to do a load of washing. We also hired bikes from the...” - Barbara United Kingdom“Excellent location, friendly and helpful staff, toilets and showers kept in immaculate order, room also spotlessly clean and exceptionally quiet. The breakfast is excellent and worth every cent. I would not hesitate to stay here again.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
The Alibi Hostel is located in the old prison in the city centre of Leeuwarden.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
