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$87 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$87
27 Jul - 28 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! (479 reviews)
"This place has a distinct "hostel" vibe, and a primarily 20-something clientele. As a middle-aged person I felt a bit out of place. However, it's clean, the staff are professional and friendly, and the facilities are cute. Great breakfast and bar, too! Be aware that some of the pods (odd numbers) ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2025

BUNK Hotel Amsterdam
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - North Riverside by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - North Riverside by IHG
3 out of 5
Motorkade 1, Amsterdam
The price is S$170 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$170
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"We arrived early but the staff still found a room for us"

Reviewed on 4 Jul, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - North Riverside by IHG
YOTEL Amsterdam
YOTEL Amsterdam
4 out of 5
Asterweg 33, Amsterdam, NH
The price is S$132 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
S$132
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (967 reviews)
Excellent stay
"Excellent location, clean modern room Only complaint was mattress was really really hard"

Reviewed on 13 Jul, 2025

YOTEL Amsterdam
citizenM Schiphol Airport
citizenM Schiphol Airport
4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2, Schiphol
The price is S$147 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
S$147
23 Jul - 24 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! (3,060 reviews)
"Good place if you want to try an unconventional and cool hotel"

Reviewed on 11 Jul, 2025

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5, Amsterdam
The price is S$355 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$355
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,076 reviews)
"Location was perfect. The room was small and there was an extetior light facing room. It was hard to see out at night."

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2025

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center
Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center
4.5 out of 5
Rusland 17, Amsterdam
The price is S$420 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$420
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Love the rooms and the hotel was great"

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center
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