LOCATION
misc eatdrinksleep, Kloveniersburgwal 20, Amsterdam, Netherlands map
Tucked into Amsterdam's urban fabric, misc eatdrinksleep offers the city at your doorstep. You will find the Nieuwmarkt square and Chinatown to the North, the University of Amsterdam and Amstel river to the South, the old Jewish Quarter to the East and the Dam and Red Light (Fashion) District to the West. The perfect hotel for anyone wanting to be in the center of the best Amsterdam has to offer regarding restaurants, cafes, museums, design, & shopping.
DISTANCES FROM ATTRACTIONS:
At misc, you're never far from the best spots in Amsterdam. Our central location in the old city makes for a great start off point for some serious city seeing.
23 MINUTES WALK to the Rijksmusuem
27 MINUTES WALK to the Van Gogh Museum
20 MINUTES TRANSPORT to the RAI Convention Center
15 MINUTES WALK to the Anne Frank house
15 MINUTES WALK to the 9-Steets district
10 MINUTES WALK to Golden Bend of the Canal Belt
5 MINUTES WALK to the Dam square
4 MINUTES WALK to the Rembrandt house & Waterlooplein
3 MINUTES WALK to the Red Light District
27 MINUTES WALK to the Van Gogh Museum
DISTANCES FROM TRANSPORTATION:
Here we've provided some recommended transportation links with directions for your convenience!
25 MINUTES from Schiphol airport
5 MINUTES public transportation from Amsterdam Central train station
10 MINUTES WALK Amsterdam Central train station
10 MINUTES TAXI/15 MINUTES WALK from the River Boat docking area
10 MINUTES WALK Amsterdam Central train station
10 MINUTES TAXI/15 MINUTES WALK from the River Boat docking area
DIRECTIONS
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to the hotel
By train:
Trains run from Schiphol airport to "Amsterdam Centraal Station" every 10 to 15 minutes and the journey takes about 15 minutes as well. In addition to the ticket price of approximately €4,50, there is a €1,00 supplement for a single-use chip card and a €0,50 surcharge for credit cards. (Note: Only coins or Visa or MasterCard with chip and pin can be used at the train stations). From the station we are easily reached by foot or public transport (see below).
By train:
Trains run from Schiphol airport to "Amsterdam Centraal Station" every 10 to 15 minutes and the journey takes about 15 minutes as well. In addition to the ticket price of approximately €4,50, there is a €1,00 supplement for a single-use chip card and a €0,50 surcharge for credit cards. (Note: Only coins or Visa or MasterCard with chip and pin can be used at the train stations). From the station we are easily reached by foot or public transport (see below).
By Taxi:
Would you like to be picked up at Schiphol airport and brought straight to the hotel hassle-free? We can arrange for a taxi to be waiting for you at the airport to bring you directly to the hotel for a fixed rate of €49,50 (for 1-3 persons & mobile phone number necessary for this rate). Taxi-vans are available for 4-6 persons at a rate of €59,50. Taxi's from the 'Taxi stand' at the airport will charge you anywhere between 50-70 euros. There is no fixed rate for the journey from the airport to the city center, the driver will use his meter and the fare will depend on traffic conditions and the route taken.
Would you like to be picked up at Schiphol airport and brought straight to the hotel hassle-free? We can arrange for a taxi to be waiting for you at the airport to bring you directly to the hotel for a fixed rate of €49,50 (for 1-3 persons & mobile phone number necessary for this rate). Taxi-vans are available for 4-6 persons at a rate of €59,50. Taxi's from the 'Taxi stand' at the airport will charge you anywhere between 50-70 euros. There is no fixed rate for the journey from the airport to the city center, the driver will use his meter and the fare will depend on traffic conditions and the route taken.
Amsterdam Centraal train station to the hotel
By foot:
The hotel is just a 10 minute walk from the Amsterdam Centraal Station. When you exit the station you'll see a large church on your left hand side and on the right hand side of that a large NH hotel. Walk towards them and on the right hand side of the hotel will be a street called the Zeedijk. Follow this street to the end and you will reach Nieuwmarkt square. Cross the Nieuwmarkt square on the right hand side. On the other side of the square will be a canal. You will find us on the right hand side of this canal (Kloveniersburgwal) at #20, about 200 meters from the square.
By foot:
The hotel is just a 10 minute walk from the Amsterdam Centraal Station. When you exit the station you'll see a large church on your left hand side and on the right hand side of that a large NH hotel. Walk towards them and on the right hand side of the hotel will be a street called the Zeedijk. Follow this street to the end and you will reach Nieuwmarkt square. Cross the Nieuwmarkt square on the right hand side. On the other side of the square will be a canal. You will find us on the right hand side of this canal (Kloveniersburgwal) at #20, about 200 meters from the square.
By Public Transport:
You can take the Metro (subway) from under Amsterdam Centraal Station. All lines run from Amsterdam Centraal Station to the Nieuwmarkt square (just one stop). When you get out of the Metro train walk to the Nieuwmarkt exit. When you get out at the square the hotel will be on the canal (Kloveniersburgwal) to your left hand side at #20. We do not advise taking a tram, as this will not get you any closer to the hotel than walking from the station.
You can take the Metro (subway) from under Amsterdam Centraal Station. All lines run from Amsterdam Centraal Station to the Nieuwmarkt square (just one stop). When you get out of the Metro train walk to the Nieuwmarkt exit. When you get out at the square the hotel will be on the canal (Kloveniersburgwal) to your left hand side at #20. We do not advise taking a tram, as this will not get you any closer to the hotel than walking from the station.
By Taxi:
You are allowed to choose your taxi and should take a TCA taxi, if possible. Taxi's in Amsterdam charge by the distance driven plus waiting time. Taxi's at Amsterdam Central station are notorious for overcharging and/or taking you on a detour. A taxi ride from Centraal Station to the hotel is only 1 kilometer so it should cost no more than €10,- on the meter. You have the right to refuse to pay anything more than this. In this case you will also need to note the car number, license plate number, name of driver (if possible), date and time so that we can file a complaint.
You are allowed to choose your taxi and should take a TCA taxi, if possible. Taxi's in Amsterdam charge by the distance driven plus waiting time. Taxi's at Amsterdam Central station are notorious for overcharging and/or taking you on a detour. A taxi ride from Centraal Station to the hotel is only 1 kilometer so it should cost no more than €10,- on the meter. You have the right to refuse to pay anything more than this. In this case you will also need to note the car number, license plate number, name of driver (if possible), date and time so that we can file a complaint.
Arriving by Car
Please contact us directly if you will be arriving with your own car. We will send a complete pdf with parking information as there are several options for parking your car in Amsterdam. Parking your car on the street in Amsterdam is expensive and difficult. Please note that the rate is €7,00 per hour and must be paid from 9am to 4am!
By far the best option is to park your car in the following parking garage:
Parking centrum Oosterdok
Oosterdoksstraat 150
1011 DK Amsterdam
This parking is located next to Amsterdam Central Station the rate is €13,00 per day and about a 10-minute walk from the hotel. There are more parking garages slightly closer to the hotel, but they are far more expensive and some of them have strange opening hours.
Please contact us directly if you will be arriving with your own car. We will send a complete pdf with parking information as there are several options for parking your car in Amsterdam. Parking your car on the street in Amsterdam is expensive and difficult. Please note that the rate is €7,00 per hour and must be paid from 9am to 4am!
By far the best option is to park your car in the following parking garage:
Parking centrum Oosterdok
Oosterdoksstraat 150
1011 DK Amsterdam
This parking is located next to Amsterdam Central Station the rate is €13,00 per day and about a 10-minute walk from the hotel. There are more parking garages slightly closer to the hotel, but they are far more expensive and some of them have strange opening hours.
CONTACT
Don't hesitate to contact us if you have more questions!
