In central Amsterdam, close to the Rijksmuseum
The area around the VanHolland House is known for its trendy shops, elegant restaurants, famous museums and astonishing old canals: all just a few steps away! The area is upmarket, safe and well lit at night.
Public transport is also conveniently at hand. To explore the city, just choose any of the various trams (9, 16, 24, 25, 10, 7, 1, 2 or 5) that stop just around the corner from the VanHolland House. You’ll also find a 24-hour taxi stand a few steps away.
VanHolland House is also very convenient for business travellers. Midtown business addresses are within walking distance, while the nearby Tram 4 will take you to the Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre in just a few stops.
Explore Amsterdam on foot (5-15 minute walks)
Culture
- Rijksmuseum – Rembrandt paintings and Dutch classical paintings
- Van Gogh Museum – Vincent van Gogh’s paintings
- Stedelijk Museum – contemporary art
- De Hermitage Amsterdam – 19th century Russian art
- Muziektheater – the Amsterdam Opera House
- Stadsschouwburg - theatre
- Carré – theatre
- Heineken experience – the world famous Dutch Heineken beer
- Amsterdam canals – the astonishing 17th century canals
Activities
- Vondelpark – relax, picnic, jog and more in this graceful city-centre park
- Museumplein / Leidseplein – enjoy ice skating in the winter months and a drink outside in the summer
- Canal cruises – hop on a boat and view the city at its best: from the water
- Horse drawn carriages – explore the city and its canals at ease
- Bicycle rentals – bike rentals are available all over the city and are an ideal way to explore at your own pace, as the mood takes you
- Gym – a great number of gyms and saunas are available
Nightlife
- Paradiso
- Escape
- Reguliersdwarsstraat (gay area)
- Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein
- Coffee shops
- Movies - theatres
- Piano bars and other bars
- Superb fine dining
Shopping
- PC Hoofstraat – international top fashion brands
- Utrechtsestraat – music, books, art, restaurants
- Kalverstraat – general fashion, music
- Leidsestraat – fashion and shoes
- Nieuwe Spiegelstraat – art, furniture, antiques