Please note that the conference hotel (Novotel Amsterdam City Hotel) is now fully booked for Sunday 15 September. Rooms are still available for Monday – Wednesday.
The hotel has suggested the following nearby alternatives (please check ‘Directions’ to see the walking route to the hotel):
| Van der Valk Zuidas Telephone +31 20 800 0900 Directions and distance: 7 minute walk by google maps (nearest hotel to the Novotel; very close to Amsterdam Rai railway station; and also very close to Drentepark, the last stop for Tram 4 from Amsterdam Centraal Station) | Van der Valk Amstel |
| Motel One Telephone +31 20 820 4777 Directions and distance: 10 minute walk via google maps | Mercure Amsterdam City Hotel Telephone +31 20 721 9176 Directions and distance: 20 minutes by metro (one stop) or 38 minute walk |
| INNside Telephone +31 20 702 0710 Directions and distance: 23 minute walk or 11 minutes with Metro | Hotel NH Amsterdam Zuid Telephone +31 20 541 4141 Directions and distance: 20 minute walk via google maps |
| Crown Plaza Amsterdam South Telephone +31 20 504 3666 Directions and distance: 1 6 minute walk via google maps | NHow Hotel 15 minute walk by google maps |
| Leonardo Royal Telephone +31 20 250 0000 Directions and distance: 10 minutes by metro (one stop) or 49 minute walk | . |
Venue - Novotel Amsterdam City Hotel
The 4-star Novotel Amsterdam City is located in the south of Amsterdam, at an ideal location for both business and leisure travels.
The hotel is modern and spacious, offering everything you will need during your stay in the city. Enjoy our delicious daily breakfast, appetizing lunch or dinner in the restaurant or take a moment to unwind at the bar. All rooms are equipped with a minibar, safe, work desk, air conditioning and free WiFi. Take a moment to relax in the sauna or get active in the gym.
The Novotel easily combines business and leisure, thanks to its comfortable location and attractions in the area. You can find various bars and restaurants around RAI and even more in the centre. Take a stroll through the charming Nine Streets or visit the Museum Square for some of the world's best museums.
You can easily reach the hotel either by public transport or by car. The hotel is located along the A10 highway, within walking distance to Amsterdam RAI train, tram and metro station. You will be in the city centre in no time.
More information on how to find us can be found here.
Novotel Amsterdam City is located approximately 13 kilometres from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Transfer options
Taxi
When taking a taxi from Schiphol airport, please use the registered taxi companies at the official taxi gathering point just outside the arrivals hall. Follow the signs and floor stickers from arrivals. Never use a taxi that is offered to you outside the official taxi zone. This way you will avoid paying too much.
The taxi fare for the official taxi is based on the meter.
One of the official taxi centres in Amsterdam is the following:
Taxicentrale Amsterdam
+31 (0)20 777 777 7
Note: Uber may also be available.
Train
The most convenient way to travel to the venue is by train. You can purchase train tickets at Schiphol Plaza and then you can take the direct train for 10 minutes to Amsterdam RAI metrostation. Plan your train journey to Amsterdam Sloterdijk on the Nederlandse Spoorwegen website.
From the Amsterdam RAI metrostation it is only 366 metres walk to the hotel. Find the directions in google maps.
Parking
There is on-site parking available in the hotel and the costs are EUR 37.19 per day.
Directions to the conference hotel from the City Centre (Centraal Station).
Novotel Amsterdam City
Europaboulevard 10, 1083 AD Amsterdam, The Netherlands Phone +31 20 721 91 79 Fax +31 20 646 28 23 E-mail H0515@accor.com
https://www.novotelamsterdamcity.com/
Tram 4 from Centraal Station goes very close to the hotel.
Get off at the last stop (Drentepark) and it is a 290 metre walk to the hotel (see the 2 maps below)
https://www.9292.nl/en
https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-line-4-Netherlands-101-1439775-8155803-0
The 4 light rail (Centraal Station) has 18 stations departing from Centraal Station and ending at Drentepark:
1. Centraal Station
2. Dam
3. Rokin
4. Rembrandtplein
5. Keizersgracht
6. Prinsengracht
7. Frederiksplein
8. Albert Cuypstraat
9. Ceintuurbaan
10. Lutmastraat
11. Amstelkade
12. Victorieplein
13. Waalstraat
14. Maasstraat
15. Dintelstraat
16. Europaplein
17. Station Rai
18. Drentepark
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A pdf copy of the above can be downloaded and printed here.
Trains:
There is a direct train from the Airport to Amsterdam RAI that leaves 4 times per hour at 13, 27, 43 and 57 minutes past the hour. Participants can check the time on the NS website. It is a short walk of about 5 to 10 minutes to the Novotel from the RAI train station.
Tours
There is plenty to see and do in Amsterdam. Find further information on travel and tours during your visit to Amsterdam.
Please note that the conference hotel (Novotel Amsterdam City Hotel) is now fully booked for Sunday 15 September. Rooms are still available for Monday – Wednesday.