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Neighborhood

Our hotel is situated in a quiet residential neighbourhood close to the main highlights of Amsterdam. Within walking distance, you'll find the Museum Quarter, with world-famous museums such as the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum. 

Even closer is the Vondelpark, the largest park in Amsterdam, from which you can walk straight into the city center. 

Additionally, some of the city's best hidden-gem restaurants are located near the hotel.. 

Our team has created a list of restaurants where we have been ourselves as locals and that we recommend.

We’re happy to assist with reservations before your arrival. Since Amsterdam can be very busy, we recommend booking in advance. For personalized recommendations or reservation assistance, feel free to email us at info@apollofirst.nl

Within Walking Distance a selection of our favorite restaurants:

  • Brasserie van Baerle – One of the best French restaurants in Amsterdam
  • Ferilli’s Caffé – A top-rated Italian dining experience
  • QV Wine Bar – Wine bar & Osteria
  • Brasserie Margaux – Classic French cuisine
  • Bar Kaspar – International menu
  • Sardegna – Traditional Italian flavors
  • Brasserie van Dam – French & international dishes
  • Café Loetje – A Dutch favorite known for its steaks
  • Auberge – An award-winning French restaurant
  • Seafood Bar – Fresh seafood specialties
  • New China City – Authentic Chinese cuisine

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Tours & Tickets

Via our Partner we offer our guests the possibility to book all their tickets before they arrive in Amsterdam. Please find below outlined some highlights about what to do and what to visit in our beautiful city during your stay. 

Please keep in mind that Amsterdam can be very busy. Therefore, we recommend you to reserve your tickets in advance. You may book these tickets by clicking here. Or send us an email via info@apollofirst.nl. 

A selection of the tickets offer:

MuseumsCanal cruisesExcursions
RijksmuseumAmsterdam Canal CruiseCountryside and Windmill tour
Van Gogh MuseumEvening and Night boat tourGiethoorn Tour
Stedelijk MuseumDinner boat tourDay trip to the Zaanse Schans
MOCO MuseumWine and Cheese boat tourKeukenhof
Anne Frank HousePancake boat tourDay trip to Volendam

 

Parking in Amsterdam

We understand that finding parking in Amsterdam can be challenging, which is why we offer a special collaboration with a nearby parking facility just a 2-minute walk from the hotel.

Your place can be booked in advance  by clicking here. 

The costs are €38 per day instead of €45 for a day ticket when you park on the street. 

Alternatively, you can park on the street in front of the hotel on the ‘Apollolaan’. The costs are € 5,00 per hour or € 45,00 for a day ticket between 09:00 and 00:00 hours. Please know that you cannot pay with cash, only with credit or a debit card with pin code at one of the machines on the street.

On Sundays, parking is free.

Relax in one of the famous parks

Not far from the hotel is the city's largest park: the Vondelpark. In summer, the Open Air Theatre hosts free concerts and performances. A few kilometres away from the hotel is the Amsterdamse Bos.

Amsterdam, a metropole of culture and art

The Museumplein with the Rijks-, Van Gogh-, Stedelijk- and Diamond Museum and behind it the Leidseplein is a 15-minute walk away. If you want to visit smaller special museums, we recommend the Diamond Museum, MOCO and the Grachtenmuseum.