Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Best Hotels near Amsterdam Cruise Port
Stay close to terminal, in city centre, with canal view, …
Where to Stay?
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. It’s the capital of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland. The city is connected to the North Sea through the long North Sea Canal.
Amsterdam is a rather compact city, very walkable and easy to explore.
The Port of Amsterdam is the second largest port in Holland, the biggest is Rotterdam. Amsterdam old port dates back to the 13th century. In the Dutch Golden Age the port was one of the main harbours of the Dutch East India Company. Today cruise ships in Amsterdam dock at the Passenger Terminal located at Piet Heinkade, in the Eastern Docklands.
You can choose to stay right next of the cruise terminal, within walking distance, or obtain for an accommodation right in the heart of the city centre or near the central train station. Staying near Schiphol airport can be very convenient if you have an early flight, or if your outbound flight arrives very late. Several hotels near the airport offer free airport shuttle service.
Amsterdam pre and post cruise hotels near the passenger terminal include many great value hotels, a vast array of apartments, houseboats, hostels and small boutique bed and breakfast accommodation. The passenger cruise terminal is 5 to 10 minutes from the city centre.
Bestsellers
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
★★★★
Hotel located within easy walking distance of Cruise Port Passenger Terminal in Amsterdam Holland.
DoubleTree Hilton Centraal Station
★★★★
Modern 4 star Hotel located between the cruise ship passenger terminal of Amsterdam and the central railway station.
Crowne Plaza Amsterdam City Centre
★★★★
Amsterdam city centre hotel, within walking distance of many attractions, shops and restaurants.
Amsterdam Passenger Terminal
5 minutes from the city centre and railway station
Passenger Terminal Amsterdam Address and Contact
The cruise ship passenger terminal is a 10 minute walk or only a 5 minute taxi drive away from the main Central Train Station.
Amsterdam is a main departure point for cruises to the Norwegian Fjords and Baltic Capitals. It’s also a major river cruise port.
Passenger Terminal : Piet Heinkade 271019 BR Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Tel : +31 20 509 10 00
Fax : +31 20 509 10 09
Amsterdam is 1 hour away from Rotterdam Cruise Port.
Various cruiselines depart from the harbour and sail to the Norwegian Fjords or the Baltic. Some voyages will bring you to the British Isles. Longer intineraries can take you to the Mediterranean Sea and end in Barcelona or Civitavecchia where you can find plenty of accommodation as well. Check cheap deals for hotels near Barcelona cruise port or hotels in Civitavecchia (Rome).
4 Top Hotels near Amsterdam Cruise Passenger Terminal
1. Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre ★★★★
Distance from Cruise Port : 1 minute walk
Closest Hotel within easy walking distance
2. DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station ★★★★
Distance from Cruise Port : 13 minutes walk
Walking Distance
3. Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam ★★★★
Distance from Cruise Port : 12 minutes walk
Located opposite passenger terminal (great views)
4. Pulitzer Amsterdam ★★★★★
Distance from Cruise Port : 8 minutes by Taxi or Uber
Located along Amsterdam canals
Nearest airport – How to get to the City Centre
The airport of Amsterdam is called Schiphol Airport, located approximately 14km or 8 miles from the city centre.
You can easily reach the city from Schiphol in just half an hour by train, taxi or hotel shuttle.
From the airport to Amsterdam :
By Taxi — The taxi rank is located at the exit of the airport. A ride into the city centre will take around 30 minutes, depending on traffic. A ride will cost you approximately 40 euros.
By Connexxion Schiphol Hotel shuttle Bus — The Connexxion Schiphol Hotel Shuttle connects Schiphol to many hotels in central Amsterdam. The Shuttles departs every day of the year, between 6 am and 9.00 pm at bus platform A7 directly outside the airport terminal. More information.
By Train — Schiphol train station is set right underneath the airport building.
From the station trains travel to Amsterdam Central Station in the city centre. You can buy train tickets for domestic travel at the yellow ticket machines, which are located near the platforms at Schiphol Plaza. More information
Numerous Canals and Bridges
With 60 miles of waterways and numerous canals which are spanned by over 1000 bridges, the city is often called “the Venice of the North“. Amsterdam can easily be explored on foot.
Stroll around the pretty canals and side streets which are lined with pituresque and gabled old houses from the 17th and 18th century.
Not to be missed for art lovers are the collections of Rembrandts and Van Goghs. Admire the magnificent display of superb paintings at the world famous Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum.
Other popular attractions are the Anne Frank House and Rembrandt’s home. Anne Frank House a museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank.
It’s located on Prinsengracht canal. The Rembrandt House Museum displays the living quarters and workshop of the painter.
Cheap or Luxury Hotels near Cruise Port of Amsterdam
Plenty of affordable hotels, b&b’s, cheap hostels and moderate self catering apartments for 1 night can be found within close distance of the cruise passenger terminal. Book Hotels
Currency and Language
In Amsterdam, The Netherlands, the currency is the Euro.
The official language of the Netherlands is Dutch, but English is widely spoken in tourist areas and hotels.