I stayed in this lodge in the summer of 2019. It was great accommodation for an amazing value. I still can’t decide if The Train Lodge is my favourite or if The Flying Pig takes that glory.
The area is much quieter than central Amsterdam. There’s a mature vibe to the borough. Plus there’s a SPAR shop a moments walk away from the lodge which is a massive saving if you’re touring on a budget.
With all the transport links, it’s easy to hit sight seeing spots like the Anne Frank house, Vondelpark or the open flea markets.
Staff working in the lodge are sweet, polite and helpful. Usually, they’re tourists themselves working to fund their travels. At our stay, the lady manning the train lodge was caught dancing to radio music with one of the hostel goers.
The only fault I can find is there are no nightly events, some hostels do game nights or themed quizzes to get travellers talking. They could also make more money by selling Train Lodge themed merchandise. It’s easy to flog anything in Amsterdam.