Alibi Hostel Leeuwarden
Blokhuisplein 40 Celblok H, Verdieping 1 en 2
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Why people book this hotel
“We found parking place for car nearby street and everything in the city is in wa…”
“Great quirky central setting”
“Also very kind staff”
“Lovely staff Comfy beds Nice pillows Location Bar, kitchen, breakfast Unique exp…”
“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 …”
“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…”
“I was very happy with my solo 2-person room, the facilities were as clean as can…”
“The breakfast was inexpensive and tasty”
“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
Meelis
couple
May 18, 2026
“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!
Mikkel Togsverd
solo_traveller
May 11, 2026
Great quirky central setting
Bettine
solo_traveller
April 26, 2026
Best place to stay in Leeuwarden
Daniela
solo_traveller
April 9, 2026
“Fantastic!”
Cool and peculiar experience! Also very kind staff
Ruth
family_with_children
March 21, 2026
“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
Victoria
family_with_children
January 25, 2026
Very friendly staff, eager to help and provide assistance beforehand (traveling with a disability), very clean, unique location and experience
Katrina Peett
family_with_children
January 18, 2026
“Good choice”
Simple and basic, with good facilities exactly what is advertised
Teller
family_with_children
January 10, 2026
“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.
Natalia
family_with_children
October 23, 2025
“My kid was afraid of the fact that the hostel is a former prison.but at the end, it went well”
Svenja
couple
October 7, 2025
“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!
Jordi
solo_traveller
September 26, 2025
“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.
Neil
couple
September 12, 2025
“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.
Teona
solo_traveller
August 26, 2025
“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.
Marli
solo_traveller
August 17, 2025
“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.
Alexandra
family_with_children
August 15, 2025
“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.
Timofei
solo_traveller
August 7, 2025
“Cool place”
Really unique place to visit
Kristóf
family_with_children
August 1, 2025
Nice ,clean place with good price and friendly staff
Xiang
solo_traveller
June 20, 2025
“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!
Pavel
couple
June 16, 2025
Location is perfect, the property is unique
József
couple
June 15, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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