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Alibi Hostel Leeuwarden

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Blokhuisplein 40 Celblok H, Verdieping 1 en 2

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
12 mentions

We found parking place for car nearby street and everything in the city is in wa…

Great quirky central setting

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Also very kind staff

Lovely staff Comfy beds Nice pillows Location Bar, kitchen, breakfast Unique exp…

Clean rooms
8 mentions

Facilities are very clean and there is all you need just to spend a night in a q…

Very friendly staff, eager to help and provide assistance beforehand (traveling …

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

There is shared bathroom and you need to make up your bed but experience you get…

Everything was spotlessly clean, the beds were super comfortable, and the locati…

Breakfast available
4 mentions

I was very happy with my solo 2-person room, the facilities were as clean as can…

The breakfast was inexpensive and tasty

Good value
2 mentions

Served breakfast (10 EUR) was simple but reasonable

Nice ,clean place with good price and friendly staff

Overview

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.

Traveller reviews

M

Meelis

couple

May 18, 2026

8

Interesting place for short stay :)

Great place for short stay! Facilities are very clean and there is all you need just to spend a night in a quite special hotel. Served breakfast (10 EUR) was simple but reasonable. We found parking place for car nearby street and everything in the city is in walking distance. There is shared bathroom and you need to make up your bed but experience you get and price you pay + in the morning you are free to go = pricless!

M

Mikkel Togsverd

solo_traveller

May 11, 2026

9

Great quirky central setting

B

Bettine

solo_traveller

April 26, 2026

9

Best place to stay in Leeuwarden

D

Daniela

solo_traveller

April 9, 2026

10

Fantastic!

Cool and peculiar experience! Also very kind staff

R

Ruth

family_with_children

March 21, 2026

9

Great place in Leeuwarden

Lovely staff Comfy beds Nice pillows Location Bar, kitchen, breakfast Unique experience Haven’t stayed in a hostel in a long time but this was a classy hostel

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Victoria

family_with_children

January 25, 2026

10

Very friendly staff, eager to help and provide assistance beforehand (traveling with a disability), very clean, unique location and experience

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Katrina Peett

family_with_children

January 18, 2026

9

Good choice

Simple and basic, with good facilities exactly what is advertised

T

Teller

family_with_children

January 10, 2026

7

Amazing staff, modest breakfast, super place for short stays and for people who like bunkbeds.

This is a very spectacular place, created with care, and would recommend to people who love special places.

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Natalia

family_with_children

October 23, 2025

7

My kid was afraid of the fact that the hostel is a former prison.but at the end, it went well

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Svenja

couple

October 7, 2025

10

A fun and unique stay in a spotless, comfortable hostel with the perfect location

Had an amazing time at Alibi Hostel! Everything was spotlessly clean, the beds were super comfortable, and the location just perfect. It’s such a fun and unique experience to spend the night in a former prison — definitely something to remember! We loved it so much that we even decided to stay an extra night. Highly recommend!

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Jordi

solo_traveller

September 26, 2025

8

As good as a hostel experience can get!

As good as it gets in hostel world, methinks! I was very happy with my solo 2-person room, the facilities were as clean as can reasonably be expected, and the staff and breakfast definitely exceeded expectations. It was a solid option for my brief 2-day work trip to Leeuwarden.

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Neil

couple

September 12, 2025

9

Characterful former prison where the inmates have the keys.

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 provided. The staff were friendly and helpful and the location couldn't have been better. The hostel has shared social spaces where you can read, play games or watch TV, a kitchen where you can prepare your own meals and a bar where you can purchase drinks.

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Teona

solo_traveller

August 26, 2025

10

Worth staying here

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 every need you have, lounge, bar, kitchen, cozy spaces to read or rest, you just need to explore a bit.

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Marli

solo_traveller

August 17, 2025

8

Unique experience

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.

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Alexandra

family_with_children

August 15, 2025

9

Great stay, rooms needs better air circulation.

Such a cool hostel stay. It’s a real prison! Clean and central. Bunk beds were very comfortable. Bathroom and all facilities spotless.

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Timofei

solo_traveller

August 7, 2025

8

Cool place

Really unique place to visit

K

Kristóf

family_with_children

August 1, 2025

10

Nice ,clean place with good price and friendly staff

X

Xiang

solo_traveller

June 20, 2025

10

Amazing experimence!

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 in Hostel. Alibi is a good choice!

P

Pavel

couple

June 16, 2025

10

Location is perfect, the property is unique

J

József

couple

June 15, 2025

8

The location is great, the idea to use an old jail as a hostel is amazing.

Facilities

Activities

Games room, Cycling

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Bar

General

Pets allowed, Facilities for disabled guests, Heating, Lift, Soundproof rooms, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Services

Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Private check-in/check-out, Barber/beauty shop, Meeting/banquet facilities, Laundry, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage

Double Room with Private Bathroom

The double room features heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Shared Bathroom

The double room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom0
Mixed Dormitory Room

The dormitory room provides a safe deposit box, heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 18 beds.

Max 18 guests 36 1 bedroom0
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

The quadruple room has a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 4 beds.

Max 4 guests 16 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThe 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.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 3:39 PM

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