Public transportation

Discover the convenience of public transportation during your stay at Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Amstel. Just a 3-minute walk from the hotel is Metro Station Overamstel. This makes us the ideal base as a hotel with excellent connections to all parts of Amsterdam.

At Metrostation Overamstel you can check in and out with your OV chip card, debit card or credit card. Ideal if you occasionally travel by public transport. For the center of Amsterdam, choose metro 51 towards Central Station. Going to the Johan Cruijff Arena or Ziggo Dome? Then take metro 50 in the direction of Gein.

Fares GVB

When you travel on balance, you pay a fixed basic fare plus a fixed rate per kilometer. So you pay for what you travel.

• Basic fare: €1,08

• Flat rate per kilometer: €0,196

There is a reduced fare for children aged 4 to 11 and people aged 65+. This is subject to a basic fare of €0.71 and a flat rate of €0.129 p/km.

GVB tickets

You can also choose to buy tickets. This can be done online or at the metro station. Check the GVB website here for the most current prices.

Popular destinations - travel times by public transport

• Central Station: 11 minutes

• Dam (City Centre): 9 minutes

• RAI Amsterdam: 3 minutes

• Zuidas: 5 minutes

• Amsterdam ArenA: 5 minutes

• Ziggo Dome: 5 minutes

• Schiphol Amsterdam Airport: 12 minutes**

**Please note: To Schiphol Airport you travel by metro and train. For the train you need an NS-ticket, your GVB ticket is not valid.

Plan your public transport journey to or from Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Amstel below.