Directions

The Brouwer is ideally situated in the very heart of Amsterdam. Located on one of the city's four main canals, the hotel is a short walk from both Central Station (the main train station) and Dam Square (the central square of the city).

One can easily walk from the hotel to all of Amsterdam's main attractions, or take public transport from the tram and bus stop located just around the corner.

• Directions from Central Station to the Brouwer

  Walking:
  Exit the station towards the city and bear right. Cross the bridge and the large street and turn right onto "Prins Hendrikkade." Walk straight to the first canal and turn left (now you should be on the "Singel"). Walk down about two blocks and you will find the Brouwer at Singel 83.

  By Tram:
  Exit and take tram numbers 1, 2, 5, 13, or 17. Upon entering the tram, stamp your ticket for one zone (click here for further explanation). Get off the tram at the first stop (Niewezijdskolk). Upon exiting the tram, cross the street (not the tram tracks) and walk through the alley . You will cross one street before you reach the Singel canal with the Brouwer located on the right-hand corner.

  By Taxi:
  Exit the station towards the city and you will see a taxi stand on your right-hand side. Tell the driver you are going to Singel 83. The drive will take about 5 minutes.

• Directions from Schiphol Airport to the Brouwer

  By Train:
  Follow the signs to the trains and buy a ticket to Amsterdam Central Station at a ticket window. See the directions above for how to get from Central Station to the hotel.

  By Taxi:
  Follow the signs to the taxis. Tell the driver you are going to Amsterdam, Singel 83. The drive will take about 30 minutes and cost about Euro 35.

• taxi

• Directions from Amstel Station arriving by bus.

  Take either the metro or train to Central Station. Stamp your ticket for two zones (click here for further explanation). See the directions above for how to get from Central Station to the hotel. Note: You do not need to stamp your ticket again if you take a tram.

• Arriving by car.

  Be warned! Amsterdam is NOT a "car-friendly" city. There is a parking garage (N-Z Kolk) two blocks from the hotel on the Nieuwezijdsvoorburgwal.
  Parking is very expensive, whether on the street or in a garage. You are better off parking for free at a Metro station on the outskirts of town (i.e. Diemen-Zuid, Sloterdijk) and taking the Metro to Central Station.

  Public Transport

  Public transportation in Amsterdam is very good, and can easily get you where you want to go. All city busses, trams and metros require the use of a so-called "strippenkaart" to pay for the fare. This is how it works... After purchasing a strippenkaart at the train station (or a tobacco shop), you must determine how many "zones" you will be travelling. The good news is that as long as you remain within the center of the city (where most of the attractions are anyway) your ride will only be one zone. If you are traveling out of the center consult the maps and information boards located at nearly every public transport stop.

  Upon entering a bus or tram you need to stamp your strippenkaart the proper number of zones. You can do this at one of the yellow stamp machines. In the case of the metro, the stamp machines are located at the entrance to the platform. The key to remember is that in order to stamp one zone, you must stamp the ticket on strip number 2 (i.e. leave one strip blank). For 2 zones, you would leave two strips blank and stamp on the third.

• "Public Transport"
• "Parking information"

Map of Amsterdam

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