Zuidoost

Amsterdam
Amsterdam Southeast featuring a river or creek and boating
For big entertainment, visit this multicultural district, home of the Amsterdam ArenA, Heineken Music Hall and the forested Gaasperpark where you can enjoy watersports.

In Zuidoost, catch a headlining international act at Heineken Music Hall, go horseback riding, canoeing or sailing at Gaasperpark or watch a football game at the Amsterdam ArenA. Zuidoost (Southeastern) is one of the most multicultural districts in Amsterdam and has recently become a hub for shopping and entertainment.

During the 1960s, Zuidoost was the site for a trial development of modern high-rise apartments surrounded by parks and plenty of public space, a very different aesthetic from the historic crowding of 19th-century townhouses. However, its distance from the city center and its cheap real estate meant that it was largely populated by migrants. It became a sort of ghetto. Visit today to appreciate how reinvestment has rehabilitated the area, providing economic and living centers in the southeast, particularly along ArenA Boulevard.

Here find the Heineken Music Hall, where some of the best international acts, from Beyoncé to Radiohead, perform. Watch an IMAX movie at the Pathé cinema or cheer on the teams playing in the Netherlands’ largest football stadium, Amsterdam ArenA. Soccer aficionados can even take a 1-hour tour of the stadium.

Shoppers will love exploring Amsterdam’s largest market area, the open-air Amsterdamse Poort mall, open Monday to Saturday. On Mondays and Thursdays in the car park, mingle with the multicultural crowd and taste street food at the stalls of the fashion, electronics and farmers’ markets. Next to the Heineken Music Hall, find the huge center for interior design and furniture, Villa ArenA Woonmall.

The whole district has pockets of greenery and parkland, but the best for recreation and forest walks is the 410-acre (166-hectare) parkland surrounding the artificial lake Gaasperplas. In the Gaasperpark nature reserve, try horseback riding and watersports, such as canoeing, fishing and sailing. Typical for the Netherlands, there are many bicycle tracks. During summer, camp overnight in the park.

Time your visit to enjoy one of the festivals held regularly in Zuidoost in warmer months, showcasing everything from hip hop to jazz. Don’t miss the huge Kwaku festival which features football, performances by famed DJs and even literature awards.

Zuidoost is a 20-minute train ride from the center of Amsterdam.


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citizenM Schiphol Airport
citizenM Schiphol Airport
4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2, Schiphol
The price is P5,844 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
P5,844
P6,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,667 reviews)
"Both times flying out of AMS I have booked this hotel the night before because it delivers all that I need as checked off above. It’s just so convenient and stress free to get myself to my flight the next day and access anything I need before I fly (food, last min souvenirs, etc). And best of all, ..."

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2024

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Eden Hotel Amsterdam
Eden Hotel Amsterdam
4 out of 5
Amstel 144, Amsterdam
The price is P7,612 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
P7,612
P9,249 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,121 reviews)
"Staff was very polite and accomodating. Excellent breakfast"

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2024

Eden Hotel Amsterdam
ibis Amsterdam Centre
ibis Amsterdam Centre
3 out of 5
Stationsplein 49, Amsterdam
The price is P6,933 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
P6,933
P8,424 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,549 reviews)
"Was nice, could have done with more warm breakfast options :)"

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2024

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Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Landmark
Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Landmark
4 out of 5
VOC Kade 600, Amsterdam
The price is P9,533 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
P9,533
P11,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (657 reviews)
"Fantastic"

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Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
4 out of 5
Damrak 1-5, Amsterdam
The price is P10,400 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
P10,400
P12,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,539 reviews)
"very nice, clean and modern. very well located"

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Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam, an IHG Hotel
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5, Amsterdam
The price is P9,665 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
P9,665
P12,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Probably the best customer service experienced in a hotel."

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Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam, an IHG Hotel
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