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Mafkees

Schaatsbaan 41, 3013 Rotterdam, Netherlands
Mafkees
Real Traveler Rating: 3.7 out of 5 based on 116 reviews from 1 source
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.2 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
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Based on 116 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "If it is not very crowdy and you're not staying too long, I recommend it." source Hostelworld

    "I'd stay there again." source Hostelworld

    "Staff are great, would recommend one goes as part of a group." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 3.2 out of 5

    "We didn't like that a sheet, blanket and pillow cost so much extra, and the showers needed to be cleaned. The bedroom, toilets, and common rooms were clean, though." source Hostelworld

    "the room hostel is much beter, clean, good service and safe." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "The location is great: just a couple of blocks off the Centraal Station (on the back of the green building)." source Hostelworld

    "Emergency exit lights were too bright above where my bed was located." source Hostelworld

    "Just right for a cheap and centrally located Hostel." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "nice comfortable environment with plenty of beds not the safest place without a personal locker but its good enough with free wifi internet if u have ure own lappy good place to be for the price." source Hostelworld

    "As always, a bed for a price you can't beat. Bed, hot shower and breakfast for a price of 10 EUR is unbeatable in Rotterdam." source Hostelworld

    "I expected worse and its actually pretty good for the price, really close to the station too." source Hostelworld

    "For the price thought it was Ok only 10 euro with breakfast included." source Hostelworld

    "you get to sleep and breakfast, definitely the cheapest price ever." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "Before coming to Mafkees I was worried by the number of beds in the room but people were surprisingly quiet and polite in the bedrooms." source Hostelworld

    "The common room was really fun. The only problem was the 120 people in one room and the showers were gross." source Hostelworld

    "If you don't mind sleeping in a 100+ bed dorm room and the 11-5 lockout this place is well worth the money." source Hostelworld

    "You'll be sleeping in a room with many other people." source Hostelworld

    "Cheap, but it�s 120 bed room." source Hostelworld

More information on Mafkees

Our sleep-in is a basic accommodation which is clean and safe. It's situated in the center of Rotterdam only 200 meters from Central Station. It's only open in July and August and during the International Filmfestival in January. 'Mafkees' (sorry it's not possible to translate, but it's a sort of crazy sleeping beauty) is the sleep-in of Use-it Rotterdam. In the Mafkees you can relax at the bar and have a drink. We serve meals for only � 5,90. We got vegetarian food and use free range meat in the other meals. It's a great place to meet other travellers and exchange experiences.We have our beds in 2 big dorms. One for women only (24 beds) and the other mixed dorm (126 beds). You must have your own sleepingbag !!!(Sheets are available for rent on a limited bases)Who are we?Mafkees is run by Use-it. Use-it is the information - and service center for backpackers in Rotterdam. Use-it is a nonprofit organization funded by the local government.You'll find Use-it in the same building as De Mafkees.Mafkees is closed between 11.30am and 5pm. If you arrive between this time you can check in at Use-it and leave your backpack at one of their free lockers.

Directions

Only 200 meters from Central Station, just behind a big green building.

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