On Apollolaan, in the southern area close to Museumplein, Apollofirst Boutique Hotel Amsterdam is a small 4-star hotel with a garden, a bar-library and a small theatre room. The rooms have a bath. It suits couples and travellers who want the museums nearby without sleeping in the centre.
Location and getting around
The Van Gogh Museum is about a 15-minute walk away and the Rijksmuseum about 20. The main entrance of the Vondelpark and Amsterdam Zuid station are also about 20 minutes on foot.
Leidseplein, with its theatres and restaurants, is about a 25-minute walk. For the canal centre and Dam Square, the tram or a bike is a better choice.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a desk and free Wi-Fi. The bathrooms are fitted with a bath.
The common areas are what set it apart:
- A garden to sit outdoors.
- A bar-library.
- A small theatre room.
Breakfast is a buffet, with cold and hot options, in the hotel’s dining room.
Who it suits
- You will spend several days on the museums of Museumplein.
- You prefer to end the day reading or having a drink in the hotel garden.
- You want to be near Amsterdam Zuid for trains or meetings.
- You are travelling as a couple and want a hotel with common areas to spend the evening.
Good to know
Arrival is between 15:00 and midnight, with photo ID and a credit card. Rooms must be vacated before 12:00. You can see more 4-star hotels in Amsterdam.