It may be starting to sound like I’ve gone a little bit Insta-crazy in 2016.

I recently shared my top travel Instagram hashtags to use in ten top European cities, and over the course of three days last week I took control of the @ClinkHostels Instagram account!

But I’ll admit, I’ve been a bit Insta-crazy since 2014.

3 Days with ClinkNOORD on Instagram

Exploring Amsterdam with Clink Hostels is one of my favourite things to do.

The location is fantastic and the staff are so much fun! But of course you all know that – I’ve told you this before and even shown you in one of my favourite ever vlogs.

So I was super excited when the team over at Clink allowed me full access to their Instagram account last week…

Amsterdam with ClinkNOORD

Of course, an Instagram takeover based in Amsterdam should only begin with one theme – canals!

The photo below is one of my favourites over the three days. I love the way the colour of the sky is reflected in the water.

How do you like #Amsterdam in winter?! — It’s an Instagram Takeover! A brief introduction: I’m Katie (aka @the_hostelgirl) and I’m taking over the @clinkhostels account for the next few days to show you my Amsterdam! Make sure to follow, like and comment! #clinkhostels #travel #backpacking

A photo posted by @clinkhostels on Jan 27, 2016 at 2:59am PST

And then just above the canals are the canal houses. Which probably cost an arm and a leg but are just stunning to admire…

Did you know they are building a canal house next door to ClinkNOORD with a 3D printer?! I prefer the originals ??? #ClinkHostels #Travel #Amsterdam

A photo posted by @clinkhostels on Jan 28, 2016 at 11:06pm PST

And of course, a trip to Amsterdam is incomplete without a trip to the Rijksmuseum!

Home to well I’ve 50 museums, the #Rijksmuseum has to be the most famous of them all! And one of the biggest! But if traditional art isn’t for you, check out Electric Ladyland – the fluorescent art museum! #ClinkHostels #Travel #Amsterdam

A photo posted by @clinkhostels on Jan 27, 2016 at 9:01am PST

Inside ClinkNOORD Hostel

Modern, spacious and bright, the new Clink Hostels property in Amsterdam Noord is beautifully decorated to represent the brand and the culture of the neighbourhood.

So of course there are bikes. And they are beautiful!

Would you be brave enough to explore #Amsterdam by bike?! The city has more bikes than people – so why not join the party? ??? #ClinkHostels #Travel #Bicycle

A photo posted by @clinkhostels on Jan 28, 2016 at 5:24am PST

One of my favourite things about the property though is an open area known as the library.

This is where I can usually be found tucked behind my laptop – but it’s not too far from the café that I feel left out of the hostel atmosphere.

Starting my day in the ClinkNOORD ‘library’! The best part about the common rooms at ClinkNOORD is that there are so many options! Sit in the cafe chatting, hide away with a book in the stairwell or get some work done in the library! #ClinkHostels #Travel #Amsterdam

A photo posted by @clinkhostels on Jan 28, 2016 at 12:06am PST

One of my favourite decorations though? The polaroid wall!

Nowhere else in the hostel is the fun and friendly vibe of the staff represented as well – aside from of course when you meet them in person.

The staff here at ClinkNOORD are so awesome they’ve framed them! As @the_hostelgirl I travel around so many hostels but I always LOVE returning to the #ClinkHostels family! #Travel #Amsterdam

A photo posted by @clinkhostels on Jan 29, 2016 at 8:45am PST

So there you have it – a roundup of 3 days in Amsterdam with ClinkNOORD!

Of course, these are only snapshots of what life is like with Clink Hostels. For a better idea, click play below:

And a huge thanks to all followers of my Instagram account who came over to the Clink Hostels account to interact and like my pictures!

And for those that didn’t, they’re still there!

I would like to thank Clink Hostels for arranging my stay with them, but as always opinions are honest and my own.

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