StayAreasWhere to stay near Johan Cruijff ArenA
Zuidas & RAI is the closest area we cover, 5.1 km away from the Johan Cruijff ArenA. If you'd rather stay in town, De Pijp is 33 minutes home at 22:45 by train Intercity, metro 52.
- What it is
- Stadium, about 55,000 people
- What's on
- Ajax home games, Netherlands internationals and stadium concerts
- Nearest stations
- Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA (trains and metro 50 and 54) and Strandvliet (metro 50 and 54)
Where to stay for a match or concert at Johan Cruijff ArenA
Door to door by public transport or on foot, planned on the published timetables for a weekday: there at 18:00, home at 22:45. Quickest home first. Event nights add queues.
| Area | There, 18:00 | Home, 22:45 | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zuidas & RAIBusiness district and convention centre, ten minutes from Schiphol | 32train Intercity | 28train Intercity | $175 |
| De PijpAlbert Cuyp Market, food & local life | 32metro 52, train Intercity | 33train Intercity, metro 52 | $235 |
| Museum QuarterRijksmuseum, Van Gogh & Vondelpark | 37tram 5, metro 50 | 36train Intercity, tram 25 | $295 |
| Canal RingCanal houses, the Nine Streets & bridges | 55tram 14, metro 54 | 38train Intercity, metro 52 | $315 |
| Amsterdam OostOosterpark, street markets and a multicultural local scene | 43tram 7, train Sprinter, metro 54 | 39metro 50, metro 51, tram 7 | $175 |
| Oud-WestFoodhallen, Vondelpark and local streets just outside the canals | 55tram 7, metro 54 | 41train Intercity, metro 52, tram 7 | $170 |
| Old CentreDam Square, Centraal & the old canals | 43metro 54 | 50metro 54 | $255 |
| JordaanQuiet canals, brown cafés & markets | 43tram 17, metro 54 | 50train Intercity, metro 52, tram 12 | $280 |
| SloterdijkCheap, modern hotels by a big station, minutes from Centraal and Schiphol | 43train Sprinter, metro 54 | 61train Intercity | $140 |
| Amsterdam NoordFree ferries, creative wharves & lower prices | 43ferry F3, metro 54 | 71train Intercity, ferry F3 | $200 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Oct 2026; on big event nights hotels near the Johan Cruijff ArenA cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Trains from Bijlmer ArenA reach Amsterdam Centraal in about 15 minutes; metro 54 goes direct to Centraal as well.
Before you book
- The old centre and De Pijp are 15 to 20 minutes away; hotels around the arena are mostly business chains.
Hotels near Johan Cruijff ArenA
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Staying near Johan Cruijff ArenA: questions
What is the best area to stay near the Johan Cruijff ArenA?
Zuidas & RAI is the closest area we cover, 5.1 km away from the Johan Cruijff ArenA. If you'd rather stay in town, De Pijp is 33 minutes home at 22:45 by train Intercity, metro 52.
How long does it take to get back after a match or concert at the Johan Cruijff ArenA?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: Zuidas & RAI 28 minutes, De Pijp 33 minutes, Museum Quarter 36 minutes, Canal Ring 38 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: Trains from Bijlmer ArenA reach Amsterdam Centraal in about 15 minutes; metro 54 goes direct to Centraal as well.
How much do hotels near the Johan Cruijff ArenA cost?
In Zuidas & RAI, typical doubles are about $110 budget, $175 mid-range and $235 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to the Johan Cruijff ArenA?
Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA (trains and metro 50 and 54) and Strandvliet (metro 50 and 54).