No. We operate a no-drugs policy at White Tulip Hostel Amsterdam, including the bar. Our Cloudbeds house rules explicitly prohibit drug use and name cannabis, hash, hallucinogens, mushrooms, cocaine and space cake. Amsterdam’s reputation does not create an exception to our property rules.
Does the policy include cannabis and space cake?
Yes. Our published Cloudbeds house rules specifically include weed, hash and space cake. The rule is not limited to smoking: an edible product does not become permitted because it produces no smoke. The same policy applies when you book a private bedroom rather than a shared dorm.
The terms describe both the bar and hostel as drug-free. Do not bring recreational drugs into these spaces or assume that a purchase elsewhere gives permission to use them here. If you need clarification about a particular item before your stay, contact our team.
Is the smoking terrace an exception?
No. Cloudbeds lists a smoking terrace at the back of the bar and states that our dormitory rooms are non-smoking. A designated smoking area does not override the no-drugs policy, so it is not permission to use cannabis or other drugs on the terrace.
Ask staff to show you the designated area and explain the current smoking arrangements. Do not smoke in your dorm bed or treat an open window as a smoking area. Keep shared spaces comfortable for the other guests and follow staff instructions.
What happens if a guest breaks the rules?
Our published house rules state that guests must follow staff directions and that breaking the rules results in immediate checkout. The terms also state a strict no-refund policy. Read the full terms before booking and do not assume you can remain in the hostel after a rule violation.
We do not publish an invented fine, a guaranteed warning procedure or a claim that staff continuously monitor every space. If something is unclear about your booking or an incident, discuss it with reception using your reservation details.
What should you do if there is a problem?
If you notice drug use, smoke or behaviour that makes you uncomfortable, tell reception where and when it happened. Our Cloudbeds information confirms a 24-hour staff team. Let staff handle the situation rather than confronting another guest yourself.
A house rule sets expectations; it is not a guarantee that every guest will always comply. This is why reporting a concern to our team matters. We have removed unverified incident stories and review claims from this guide.
Are the street rules different from the hostel rules?
Our house rules apply on the property. Public-space rules are set separately by the municipality. The City of Amsterdam’s visitor guidance warns that public cannabis smoking is prohibited in the city centre. Do not assume stepping outside the hostel makes it permitted; check the city’s current guidance and local signs.
Where can you check the rules before booking?
Read our Cloudbeds terms and house rules before reserving, and ask us about anything that would affect your stay. Share the rules with everyone in a group booking.
You can use our confirmed accommodation code HOSTELAMSTERDAM when booking directly through Cloudbeds. Review the displayed price and conditions; the code does not change the house rules or mean that city tax and extras are included.
Video overview
The existing video introduces our no-drugs policy. Use the written Cloudbeds rules linked above for the specific restrictions and checkout consequences; general statements about comfort in the video are not a guarantee of a risk-free stay.