Where to Stay Near Johan Cruijff ArenA: Hotels for AFC Ajax Matches
Johan Cruijff ArenA is in Amsterdam Zuidoost. It hosts AFC Ajax home matches. The European club season runs from August to May, with a winter break in some countries. Metro and trains stop at Bijlmer ArenA station. Most tickets go to club members. The 5 hotels below are chosen for how easy they make getting to and from the stadium, starting with the closest.
Where to stay
- Canal Ring — classic Amsterdam
- Museum Quarter — upscale
- Zuidoost — closest
Hotels
#1 · Short ride or transit · about 20 minutes by Metro or train · 4 mi
★★★★★
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Canal palaces on the Herengracht.
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#2 · Short ride or transit · about 20 minutes by Metro or train · 4.8 mi
★★★★★
Pulitzer Amsterdam
Twenty-five canal houses joined together.
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#3 · Short ride or transit · about 20 minutes by Metro or train · 4.1 mi
★★★★★
Conservatorium Hotel
Former music conservatory in the Museum Quarter.
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#4 · Short ride or transit · about 20 minutes by Metro or train · 4.2 mi
★★★★★
De L'Europe Amsterdam
Riverside grand hotel.
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#5 · Short ride or transit · about 20 minutes by Metro or train · 4.4 mi
★★★★★
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
Former city hall.
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Getting there
Metro and trains stop at Bijlmer ArenA station.
Metro and trains to Bijlmer ArenA.
Hotel prices
Amsterdam rates are high year-round.
Before & after the match
Jordaan's brown cafés.
Tips
- Visit tip
- Club membership is needed for most tickets.
- About the venue
- Most tickets go to club members.
- Getting tickets
- Most Eredivisie tickets go to club members, and some clubs require a club card. Hospitality packages are the easiest option for visitors.
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