By the Where to Stay in Amsterdam editorial team · Updated November 5, 2026
The Short Answer
For a trade fair or congress at the RAI, stay next door at the nhow Amsterdam RAI, about 450 meters from the halls, or at the Novotel, under 10 minutes' walk away. For meetings in the Zuidas, the Crowne Plaza is about five minutes from Amsterdam Zuid station, which has direct trains to Schiphol.
For a calmer, more upscale base, The College Hotel is on the quiet streets toward Museumplein, and Hotel Okura at the south end of De Pijp is close to the RAI. Zuid has few budget hotels; the Bicycle Hotel in De Pijp is a few metro stops from Europaplein, the RAI's station.
Zuid's Areas Compared
| Area | Best for | Downsides |
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| RAI and Europaplein | Trade fairs, the metro to the center | Hotels fill up during big events |
| Zuidas and Zuid station | Business meetings, Schiphol trains | Office district, quiet at weekends |
| Apollolaan and Oud-Zuid | Calm, leafy streets, Museumplein | Tram to the center |
| South De Pijp | Restaurants near the RAI | Fewer hotels |
Map of Amsterdam Zuid Hotels
The Apollolaan is at the top left; the Zuidas and Zuid station are at the bottom left, and the RAI is to the right.
Map prices come from Booking.com and other partners through Stay22. Enter your dates on the map to see live rates.
Search all Amsterdam Zuid stays →Best Hotels Next to the RAI
Walk to the halls in the morning.
nhow Amsterdam RAI
Europaboulevard, by the RAI, Amsterdam Zuid
Our top pick: a tall design hotel about 450 meters from the RAI, with skyline views.
Best for: RAI events
- About 450 m from the RAI
- Panoramic skyline views
- Moana lounge bar and Selva & Sonora restaurant
More about this hotel
A tall design hotel about 450 meters from the RAI convention center, with panoramic skyline views, a lounge bar and a Latin-inspired restaurant. It is the obvious pick for RAI trade fairs.
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Novotel Amsterdam City
Europaboulevard, near the RAI, Amsterdam Zuid
A large business hotel under 10 minutes' walk from the RAI, next to Amstelpark.
Best for: Trade fairs and drivers
- Under 10 minutes' walk to the RAI
- Gym and sauna
- Paid on-site parking
More about this hotel
A large business hotel under 10 minutes' walk from the RAI, next to Amstelpark, with a gym, a sauna and paid parking. The metro is about five minutes' walk away.
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Photo: Ceescamel, CC BY-SA 4.0
Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Ferdinand Bolstraat, south De Pijp
Luxury with a pool and Ciel Bleu, at the south end of De Pijp, close to the RAI.
Best for: Fine dining and a pool
- Top-floor restaurant Ciel Bleu
- Japanese restaurants and sushi bar
- Full-size pool and health club
More about this hotel
A large luxury tower hotel at the southern end of De Pijp, with the top-floor French restaurant Ciel Bleu, Japanese restaurants and a full-size pool. It is also the closest luxury hotel to the RAI.
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Best Hotels in the Zuidas and Oud-Zuid
Close to Zuid station or the leafy streets toward Museumplein.
Crowne Plaza Amsterdam - South
George Gershwinlaan, Zuidas, Amsterdam Zuid
About five minutes' walk from Amsterdam Zuid station in the Zuidas.
Best for: Business trips
- About 5 minutes' walk to Amsterdam Zuid station
- Restaurant and lounge bar
- Fitness facilities
More about this hotel
A business hotel in the Zuidas, about five minutes' walk from Amsterdam Zuid station and its direct trains to Schiphol. It has a restaurant, a lounge bar and two terraces.
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Photo: MrAronymous, CC BY-SA 4.0
The College Hotel
Roelof Hartstraat, Oud-Zuid, Museum Quarter
A boutique hotel run by hospitality students, in Oud-Zuid.
Best for: A quieter Oud-Zuid base
- Staffed by hospitality students
- Bar and modern Dutch restaurant
- Large TCH suite
More about this hotel
A boutique hotel where the staff are students training at the hotel school on site, south of Museumplein. It has a bar and a modern Dutch restaurant.
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Photo: Lindy Neefjes, CC BY 3.0
Cheaper Options Nearby
A short ride from the RAI when the big hotels are full.
Hotel V Fizeaustraat
Fizeaustraat, Watergraafsmeer, Amsterdam Oost
A quieter design hotel about 2.5 km from the RAI, in Oost.
Best for: RAI visitors who want calm
- Sun terrace and bar
- About 2.5 km from the RAI
- Bike hire and 24-hour front desk
More about this hotel
A design hotel in the residential south of Oost, about 2.5 km from the RAI, with a sun terrace and a bar. It suits RAI visitors and travelers who prefer a quiet neighborhood.
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Photo: Ceescamel, CC BY-SA 4.0
Bicycle Hotel Amsterdam
Van Ostadestraat, De Pijp
Budget rooms in De Pijp, on the same metro line as the RAI.
Best for: Cyclists on a budget
- 16 rooms
- Garden
- Buffet breakfast
More about this hotel
A 16-room budget hotel on a residential De Pijp street, with a garden, a buffet breakfast and bikes to rent. It suits travelers who plan to explore by bike.
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Photo: Alf van Beem, Public domain
Amsterdam Zuid Hotels at a Glance
Prices change by date and room type, so check your own dates on Booking.com before you decide.
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Novotel Amsterdam CityEuropaboulevard, near the RAI, Amsterdam Zuid · Mid-rangeTrade fairs and driversCheck prices -
Hotel Okura AmsterdamFerdinand Bolstraat, south De Pijp · SplurgeFine dining and a poolCheck prices -
Crowne Plaza Amsterdam - SouthGeorge Gershwinlaan, Zuidas, Amsterdam Zuid · Mid-rangeBusiness tripsCheck prices -
The College HotelRoelof Hartstraat, Oud-Zuid, Museum Quarter · Mid-rangeA quieter Oud-Zuid baseCheck prices -
Hotel V FizeaustraatFizeaustraat, Watergraafsmeer, Amsterdam Oost · Mid-rangeRAI visitors who want calmCheck prices -
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nhow Amsterdam RAI
Design tower hotel
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Europaboulevard, by the RAI, Amsterdam Zuid | Mid-range | RAI events | Check prices |
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Novotel Amsterdam City
Business hotel
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Europaboulevard, near the RAI, Amsterdam Zuid | Mid-range | Trade fairs and drivers | Check prices |
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Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Luxury tower hotel
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Ferdinand Bolstraat, south De Pijp | Splurge | Fine dining and a pool | Check prices |
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Crowne Plaza Amsterdam - South
Business hotel
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George Gershwinlaan, Zuidas, Amsterdam Zuid | Mid-range | Business trips | Check prices |
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The College Hotel
Boutique hotel
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Roelof Hartstraat, Oud-Zuid, Museum Quarter | Mid-range | A quieter Oud-Zuid base | Check prices |
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Hotel V Fizeaustraat
Design hotel
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Fizeaustraat, Watergraafsmeer, Amsterdam Oost | Mid-range | RAI visitors who want calm | Check prices |
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Bicycle Hotel Amsterdam
Simple hotel
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Van Ostadestraat, De Pijp | Budget | Cyclists on a budget | Check prices |
Hotel details checked on November 5, 2026.
Getting to Zuid and the RAI
- From Schiphol: direct trains reach Amsterdam Zuid in under 10 minutes, quicker than the ride to Centraal Station.
- By metro: the North-South line runs from Zuid via Europaplein, by the RAI, and De Pijp to Rokin, Centraal Station and Noord, from about 6 am to 12:30 am.
- Busy dates: big RAI events fill Zuid's hotels first. If they are full, look at De Pijp or Oost, a short metro or tram ride away.
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