Business in Amsterdam

For business travellers

Amsterdam, handled. Everything a business trip needs, without the fluff.

Independent, no-nonsense guidance for getting in, getting around, meeting, dining and the rare free evening. Built for people who are short on time.

Plan your trip

Seven things to sort before you land. Each one is a focused, independent guide, with no sponsored fluff.

Arrival & transit

Schiphol to Amsterdam & getting around: the fast, no fuss guide

The quickest way from Schiphol to the city for a business trip: train times, costs, which station to pick (Centraal vs Zuid/Zuidas), taxis vs Uber, and getting around once you're here.

Where to stay

The best area to stay in Amsterdam for a business trip

Zuidas, the centre, or near the RAI? Where to base yourself in Amsterdam for work, matched to where your meetings are and how you want to spend the evening.

Work

Meeting & conference venues in Amsterdam

Where to host or attend a meeting, congress or corporate event in Amsterdam: the RAI, historic city centre spaces, and modern venues in the Zuidas, and how to choose between them.

Dining

Where to take a client to dinner in Amsterdam

How to choose the right restaurant for a business dinner in Amsterdam: matching the venue to the occasion, the best districts, and what to expect around booking and the bill.

After hours

An evening out in Amsterdam after the meeting

Where to unwind in Amsterdam once the work is done: after work drinks, live jazz, late dining, and quieter, more private options for a discreet evening.

Practical

Business essentials for Amsterdam: etiquette, money & connectivity

The practical layer for a business trip to Amsterdam: Dutch business etiquette, how payments and tipping work, staying connected, and everyday common sense.

Extend your trip

Got a free day in Amsterdam? How to spend it well

A curated one day plan for business travellers with a spare day in Amsterdam: half a day of culture, the canals, or a quick escape out of town, without wasting it in queues.