Zuidas, Zuid or the centre: which to choose?
| Need | Where to stay |
|---|---|
| Meetings in Zuidas (offices, WTC) | Within walking distance of Zuid station or WTC |
| Trade fair at the RAI | Europaplein or De Pijp, see hotels near the RAI |
| Evenings and restaurants after work | Centre or De Pijp, 15 minutes by metro |
| Early flights from Schiphol | Zuid, with the direct rail link |
Zuidas is a modern business district: office towers, little going on after 8 pm and at weekends. Hotels close by have larger rooms than canal houses, with lifts and meeting rooms; weekday prices follow corporate demand and generally ease at weekends and in summer, but it varies: do not count on a fixed rule.
Getting around from Zuidas
Amsterdam Zuid station combines trains (NS), metro (lines 50 and 51) and tram. The ride to Schiphol takes about ten minutes by train, and to Amsterdam Centraal about a quarter of an hour by train or metro. Check real-time schedules on the NS or GVB site on the day you travel. Our getting around Amsterdam guide and the metro and tram map detail the lines.
Eating and going out around Zuidas
The district mainly offers business restaurants and cafés open on weekdays, quieter in the evening. For a real dinner, head to De Pijp a few minutes away or the centre. If you are preparing an off-site meeting, also see meeting rooms in Amsterdam. We quote no room prices: they change every day.
FAQ
Which area for a business trip to Amsterdam?
Zuidas or Zuid for office meetings, the centre or De Pijp if you want to go out in the evening.
Is Zuidas far from the centre?
No: about a quarter of an hour by metro or train.
Are prices lower at weekends?
Often, because business guests are away, but compare dates on Booking.
La rédaction Amsterdam Authority, October 2026.
