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Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - South by IHG

3.0 star property

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A Holiday Inn Express building with a glass facade, large windows, and a sign indicating the brand.
A modern hotel lobby with a self-service beverage machine, a seating area with a sofa and a small table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
Exterior
A modern dining area with glass partitions, wooden tables, and chairs.
A modern lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a central vase, and large windows with blinds.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Zwaansvliet 20, Amsterdam, 1081 AP
  • Place, Amsterdamse Bos
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, VU University of Amsterdam
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, World Trade Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 3 Single Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Ground Floor

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - South by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour business center. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - South by IHG offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 27-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - South by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of VU University of Amsterdam. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the overall condition of the property
  • 9 minutes by car from Van Gogh Museum and 6 minutes from RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 161 square feet (15 square meters) and includes conference space. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - South by IHG.

This 3-star Amsterdam hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - South by IHG has a restaurant serving breakfast only.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 17.80 per night)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 161 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 18 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 17.80 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 18 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam South
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Amsterdam South
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam South Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam

Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - South by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 417 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tek Hai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good breakfast, good location, and clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean place to spend a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here. The staff was very nice and helpful. They also let us store our luggage there early so we could get out and enjoy the city. This was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding! The location was excellent. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great staff, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jasmira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean room but a little small
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room ,great breakfast, great service, good location easy to locate
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff and amenities, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KENICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and nice!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room, clean, well apportioned , and recently renovated. Staff is available 24 hours in the lobby and they were all helpful, friendly and excited to help in any way. The kosher breakfast was a big +
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

kumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and good facility.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Munish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Front desk team was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An enjoyable stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Staff were very friendly, calling me by name, and very helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent including a great breakfast all at a great price
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Good location. Attentive staff. Good breakfast,
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TED

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place near shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful staff .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location with easy access to public transportation and great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Devorah Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay, very comfortable rooms
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amsterdam

Belatrix at the front desk was outstanding...very friendly and extremely helpful. One of the best hotel managers I have ever met.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Slept well, whoever was at the front desk and bar on the 10th was absolutely amazing and lovely and made our whole stay better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

María

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kamran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best service Nd very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025