Amsterdam North

Amsterdam

Amsterdam North
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Cross the river IJ to find one of Amsterdam’s most artistic and innovative neighborhoods, 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 neighborhood’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 theater 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 leveled 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 neighborhood 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 harbor.

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P4,054 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
P4,054
P4,926 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
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! (505 reviews)
"Loved it"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

BUNK Hotel Amsterdam
YOTEL Amsterdam

YOTEL Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Asterweg 33, Amsterdam, NH
The price is P5,782 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P5,782
P7,025 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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! (995 reviews)
Yotel Hotel
"We arrived at 1pm and were able to check in right away. Eduardo was there to help us with a very quick and efficient check-in process. We’re by our room in less than 5 minutes. Room was very nice, modern and clean. The back of the bed goes up and down like a couch so you can sit straight if you’re ..."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

YOTEL Amsterdam
Tribe Amsterdam City

Tribe Amsterdam City

4.5 out of 5
Termini 9, Amsterdam
The price is P5,460 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P5,460
P7,302 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (868 reviews)
Perfect hotel
"We had a great stay at the Tribe hotel. Would highly recommend it. Perfect location for exploring the city and hotel was lovely."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Tribe Amsterdam City
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 P6,434 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P6,434
P7,818 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff had our room ready before the check in time. This was excellent cause my wife and I were both tired from flying all day and she is 20 weeks pregnant. It was nice to have our room ready when we got in. Thank you to the staff"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - North Riverside by IHG
Poppies

Poppies

2.5 out of 5
Papaverweg 18, Amsterdam
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dam Square and Van Gogh Museum are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (92 reviews)
"The room is small but the focus is on the right things - comfortable bed, clean & modern bathroom. It was rather self service so there wasn't much staff interaction. The staff that worked the cafe wasn't overly friendly but the coffee was tasty. It was a bit of a journey into Copenhagen (I used the ..."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Poppies
citizenM Schiphol Airport

citizenM Schiphol Airport

4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2, Schiphol
The price is P6,719 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P6,719
P7,746 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (3,131 reviews)
"Easy option for when you need to sleep at Schiphol airport. It’s walkable, easy check in and they even offer breakfast ready to go if you have to catch a very early morning flight. A+."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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