The cheapest accommodation option if not the quietest. A bed in a six to eight person dorm in the Christian Jordaan Shelter is only €16 a night, with breakfast included. There are a wide range of options around town: in the centre, red light district and also by the park where the StayOkay is the best venue for families or those who would like to get some sleep. Private, ensuite accommodation is available at hostels though most accommodation is in dorms of four to ten beds (with shared showers) and lockers for storing backpacks securely. Some have specific age rules (only under 40s, no stag parties, no children under five). The website www.hostelamsterdam.com includes recent reviews and www.hostels-amsterdam.nl has some some helpful info.