Visiting Amsterdam on business
Amsterdam is a very popular destination for business
If you are visiting Amsterdam on business you’ll be surprised by how easy it is to enjoy the city as part of your trip. Amsterdam is a compact city, meaning wherever your meeting or conference is located, you can also easily visit many places of interest in a short space of time.
Many business visitors will add on a day or two to their trip, just so they can enjoy everything the city has to offer. It is also completely feasible to have a morning meeting anywhere in Amsterdam and then spend an afternoon exploring or visiting attractions in the heart of the city, before your return home.
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Helping you plan your business trip to Amsterdam
During these unprecedented times, the business meeting has changed and the effect of this may be lasting. A lot of meetings have moved to the online world and the coronavirus outbreak has shown that the technology is capable of providing business with the communication tools necessary to continue working effectively.
There is though never going to be a substitute for personal contact, in person-meetings and working together. Business travellers will still exist and their trips are not only about getting the job done. Part of the joy of visiting Amsterdam on business is discovering new places, making new friends and experiencing the city’s unique offerings.
With this in mind we have created a simple route below to help you arrive feeling refreshed, find a good hotel to stay in and make the most of any spare time you have.
If your flying into Amsterdam, book a private transfer direct to your hotel. If your coming via the Eurostar, pre-book your public transport tickets so you can easily get to your meeting or hotel. Unsure of where to stay in Amsterdam, then use our guide to the areas of Amsterdam. Finally, if you want to make the most of your free time, use our guide to the best things to see and do in Amsterdam and book your tickets in advance.
PRIVATE TRANSFER
Arrive relaxed and ready for your meeting with a luxury door to door private transfer.
Public transport tickets
Find out which tickets you need for your trip and pre-book to save time on arrival.
WHERE TO STAY
Learn all about the best areas of Amsterdam and book your hotel.
What to see & do
Time to spare after your meeting or conference. Discover the best of Amsterdam.
Amsterdam is compact. You can walk around the historic centre easily, so visiting an attraction during your business trip is no effort at all.
Group bookings in Amsterdam
If you are visiting Amsterdam on business in a larger group it can be really difficult to get enough tickets for the attractions at the same time. This was exasperated by Covid and most places moving to online and timed bookings only.
As timed bookings have become a more accepted part of the booking process, those looking to book a larger group run into problems.
To help with this we have teamed up with a specialist group booking company who can look after all your ticket booking needs for larger groups.
Just follow our Group Bookings link to access the group bookings in Amsterdam or explore our group tickets booking page to see what is on offer.
Conference centres in Amsterdam
Almost every major large hotel will offer some kind of business related facilities, from large conference rooms to small meeting rooms. These will be perfect for those important individual meetings or small get togethers.
Amsterdam though is also a hotspot for large International conferences and there are some dedicated centres that host some of the most popular conferences in Europe and the world.
Although conferences were one of the hardest hit during covid, with many cancelled or moved online, it seems that conferences are now back on the agenda in Amsterdam.
If things did change again, then the large conference centres will find it easier to put in all the necessary measures, as they now have the experience, space and flexibility to adjust to each situation.
Below are some of the main conference centres in Amsterdam. You will also find conferences/events run at major attractions in Amsterdam:
RAI Amsterdam
This conference centre is located in the South of Amsterdam (Amsterdam-Zuid). It is close by to the museum neighbourhood which means you can easily explore some of Amsterdams biggest attractions after work.
RAI Amsterdam, Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam
Taets Art & Event Park
Event, exhibition and conference centre located on the industrial heritage site De Hembrugterrein, part of the Unesco World Heritage site. This is on the outskirts of Amsterdam, across the River IJ in Hembrug. You’ll have to take public transport to get to the centre of Amsterdam.
Hemkade 16 (Hembrugterrein), 1506 PR Amsterdam (Zaandam)
EBC Business Centre
The first business centre in Amsterdam, offering a base for employees of multinational companies working in Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands.
Keizergracht 62-64, 1015 CS Amsterdam.
Johan Cruijff ArenA
Football stadium that hosts events, conferences, meetings and seminars.
Arena Boulevard 1, 1101 AX AMSTERDAM
De Kromhouthal
Industrial sized and styled event space along the River IJ
Gedempt Hamerkanaal 231, 1021 KP AMSTERDAM
PTA – Passenger Terminal Amsterdam
Large space along the River IJ that welcomes cruise passengers to Amsterdam but also doubles as conference event space.
Piet Heinkade 27, 1019 BR AMSTERDAM
The Royal Concertgebouw
Known mainly as a concert hall it also doubles as a large event and conference space.
Concertgebouwplein 10, 1071 LN AMSTERDAM
SugarCity Events
Huge event space in the site of an old sugar factory. Unique industrial space.
Kristalpromenade 7, 1165 PD HALFWEG
Where to stay in Amsterdam
Visiting Amsterdam on business usually means you will want to stay near to your meeting locations or conference facility. However, Amsterdam is a very easy city to commute within, so do not be put off by staying near one of the attractions, as you will find it very easy to get to anywhere in Amsterdam with the minimum of effort.
Amsterdam is broken up into neightbourhoods or areas, each with it’s own intrinsic attractions. We have a page on the Areas of Amsterdam to help you find the best place to stay.
If you like staying in a well-known chain hotel, perhaps as a member or because of previous good experiences then we also have a page focussing on popular chain hotels in Amsterdam.
Finally, we love luxury and if you do too and want to start or end your short break in style, we have reviewed some of the best luxury hotels in Amsterdam.
