Amsterdam North

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Amsterdam North
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Cross the river IJ to find one of Amsterdam’s most artistic and innovative neighbourhoods, with trendy facilities and art hubs in former warehouses and ultra-modern buildings.

Rent a bike and hop on the ferry at the back of Centraal Station to explore the wide open spaces of Amsterdam North. On your way to the neighbourhood’s historic working-class row houses you’ll find eye-catching architecture and quirky art studios. At night, visit funky cafés and bright restaurants and attend a theatre or music festival.

Today’s dynamic atmosphere of Amsterdam North is the result of reclaiming disused industrial sites and squatted warehouses to create a cultural precinct. Former factories now house artists’ collectives, museums and dining halls, while others have been levelled to make room for stylish apartment blocks.

In the midst of this urban renewal stands the huge A’DAM Tower, transformed into a 24-hour, multi-use recreational and residential project. See a movie at the nearby EYE Film Institute, which is a film museum, art gallery and archive all in one. Visit the Op Zeezand building, a former industrial estate with views over the river IJ, to attend On the Roof, a series of summer concerts.

Step back in time in the Museum Amsterdam Noord (MAN). The neighbourhood museum is located in a century-old communal bathhouse in one of the first “tuindorpen” (garden villages) of Amsterdam.

Explore the NDSM Werf, where galleries, studios, bars and live events spaces have taken over an abandoned shipyard. Don’t miss the 3D Print Canal House, which is the result of 3D-printing all materials, piece by piece. Even the accommodation here is quirky: Crane 13, the former rusting landmark of the wharf, has been turned into the tiny but luxurious Faralda NDSM Crane Hotel, while the Amstel Botel is a floating 3-star hotel in the IJ harbour.

There are several passenger ferries, which each dock in different areas of Amsterdam North, so be sure to check the final destination of your ferry. With so much to do in Amsterdam North and each short ferry trip being free of charge, you can keep coming back to this eclectic part of Amsterdam.


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Top hotels in Amsterdam North

BUNK Hotel Amsterdam
BUNK Hotel Amsterdam
3 out of 5
Hagedoornplein 2, Amsterdam
The price is S$71 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$71
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (471 reviews)
"Thank you! Just what we needed."

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

BUNK Hotel Amsterdam
YOTEL Amsterdam
YOTEL Amsterdam
4 out of 5
Asterweg 33, Amsterdam, NH
The price is S$154 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$154
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (960 reviews)
"Have stayed here a few times already. New hotel with very good facilities. Its not very convenient of you want to walk because there's basically nothing around. If taking a taxi is OK with you then this is your place."

Reviewed on 4 Jul, 2025

YOTEL Amsterdam
citizenM Schiphol Airport
citizenM Schiphol Airport
4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2, Schiphol
The price is S$93 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
S$93
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,047 reviews)
"Good for a transfer stay."

Reviewed on 4 Jul, 2025

citizenM Schiphol Airport
citizenM Amsterdam South
citizenM Amsterdam South
4 out of 5
Prinses Irenestraat 30, Amsterdam, North Holland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$155 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$155
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
Living in a dream
"Awesome place! Modern, creative, super comfortable! Loved everything about it! It felt like living in a modern museum! High quality of shampoo/conditioner and thick towels of a high quality cotton. Best ever!"

Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2025

citizenM Amsterdam South
The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam
The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam
4 out of 5
Oostelijke Handelskade 34, Amsterdam
The price is S$252 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$252
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (399 reviews)
"This is a beautiful property in a historic building near the water. The staff were very friendly and helpful and gave us a warm welcome to the hotel. The location is fantastic for connections to the tram and bus lines going to Centraal Station. Breakfast buffet was very good with many options. The ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam
Eden Hotel Amsterdam
Eden Hotel Amsterdam
4.5 out of 5
Amstel 144, Amsterdam
The price is S$273 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$273
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,437 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Amsterdam"

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

Eden Hotel Amsterdam
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