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Your stay — New Kit
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The Property — New Kit
The New Kit is a no-fuss three-star hotel on a quiet side street near the Leidseplein. It feels like a clean, functional base: a small lobby with laminate floors, a friendly front desk, and a lift that hums. The USP is location — you can walk to the Rijksmuseum in ten minutes and the Vondelpark in five. It suits budget-conscious city breakers who prioritise sleep and sightseeing over hotel amenities.
Chronicles of Amsterdam
Amsterdam began as a 12th-century fishing village on the Amstel river, gaining city rights around 1300. Its Golden Age (17th century) saw the concentric canal rings dug for trade and defence, with narrow gabled warehouses built for the Dutch East India Company. The 19th-century Central Station and Rijksmuseum anchored the new city centre, and the 20th-century mix of social housing and creative industries made it a global hub for tolerance and tourism. Today it’s a dense, bike-choked capital where medieval alleys meet contemporary design and a fierce debate about overtourism.
Best Time to Visit
Full Amsterdam guide →Best months
May and September: warm (15-20°C), long daylight, fewer crowds than June-August, and the tulips are either blooming or the autumn canals are at their best.
Peak / festival surge
July-August: school holidays and summer festivals drive hotel occupancy to 90%+; prices at the New Kit typically double from €90 to €180 a night. The Amsterdam Pride canal parade (first weekend of August) and the Grachtenfestival (mid-August) are key events.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: April has mild weather and the tail-end of Keukenhof tulips; October cools to 10°C but hotel rates drop 30-40% and museums stay quiet. Both months avoid summer riff-raff.
Weather & packing
Amsterdam’s North Sea location means weather can flip from sun to drizzle in an hour, even in July. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket with a hood as your non-negotiable item, plus layers (T-shirt, jumper) that work under it.
Live City Briefing — Amsterdam
- Amsterdam’s city council is phasing out large tour-boat permits on the canals from 2026 to reduce noise and pollution — expect smaller, electric sightseeing boats only.
- The Rijksmuseum’s main building is partially scaffold-free after a 10-year renovation, with a new entrance hall and shop opened in June 2025.
- Amsterdam Central Station’s north-south metro line extension is now fully operational, making Schiphol airport to the city centre a 15-minute journey; avoid the taxi rank outside the station for speed.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to New Kit, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the back courtyard rather than the street. These upper floors minimise any street noise and the courtyard side is typically quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street: worse noise from traffic and pavement activity. Also avoid rooms next to the lift on any floor — the lift mechanism can be audible at night.
Best views
If your room faces the rear, you’ll overlook Amsterdam’s typical inner courtyard — often a small garden or canal-side alley. Street-facing rooms see the main road and pavement, which is lively but less restful.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5. The mid- and top floors give the best buffer from street-level noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: tram or bus traffic on the street (common in central Amsterdam), pedestrians chatting late into the night, and the lobby/bar area on the ground floor. The lift is moderately noisy when in use.
Insider tips
1. Request a courtyard-facing room when booking — it’s a simple note that often gets honoured. 2. Check in after 3pm if possible; the front desk can sometimes hold luggage so you can explore before the room is ready.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — New Kit
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed about 30 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up. No login required on connected device.
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections. Staircase to basement breakfast room is narrow.
Complimentary digital access to PressReader (300+ newspapers) via lobby tablet and your own device. No physical newspapers. The building is a former 19th-century warehouse with exposed brick and beams in the lobby.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available (no storage fee). Late check-out until 12:00 for €25; after 12:00 charged half-day rate.
Free for same day (08:00–22:00); longer stays possible but no dedicated left-luggage room; lockers in lobby cost €5/24h.
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift to all floors; wheelchair-accessible room on ground floor available (request at booking). Toilet/shower grab bars but no roll-in shower. Historic lift is small (80 cm wide).
No on-site parking. Closest public car park is Q-Park Oosterdok (at 10 min walk), €45 per 24h (weekday), €50 (weekend). No EV charging on site; nearest charger at Oosterdok parking (€0.45/kWh).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €12.50 per person per night (2026 rate, applied at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full stay advance deposit required at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Opstandingskerk (246 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: IGMG Mevlana Moskee (342 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Diaconie Evangelisch Lutherse Gemeente Amsterdam (820 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Jeruzalemkerk (964 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bos en Lommerplein — 332 m · ~4 min walk
Willem Augustinpark — 458 m · ~6 min walk
Van Eesteren Museum — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
DeLaMar (West) — 549 m · ~7 min walk
Robert Scottplein — 396 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Geldmaat — 408 m · ~5 min walk
Apotheek Bos en Lommer — 238 m · ~3 min walk
Cihan Foodcenter — 274 m · ~3 min walk
De Vlugtlaan — 729 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs or card payments; avoid airport and central station bureaux for poor rates and high fees.
Major credit/debit cards widely accepted; contactless is common; some smaller stalls or markets prefer cash.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service not included, or round up; taxis: round up fare; hotel staff: €1-2 per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a cafe or to-go kiosk: around €2.50-3.50.
A broodje (sandwich) or soup from a bakery or market stall: €5-8.
A main course at a simple eetcafe or Surinamese snackbar: €12-16.
Albert Cuypmarkt or other neighbourhood markets for herring, poffertjes, and stroopwafels; also Febo-style automats.
Albert Heijn, Lidl, Aldi.
Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijk high street chains (H&M, Zara, etc.); Waterlooplein flea market for second-hand.
Tram/bus/metro day pass €8.50 (valid 24hrs on GVB network); from Schiphol airport take train (€4.50 to Centraal) or buy a multi-day OV-chipkaart.
Avoid canal boats and hop-on-hop-off buses — use a bike or walk; eat lunch from bakeries or markets instead of sit-down restaurants; buy museum tickets online in advance for discounts and skip queues.
Good to know — Amsterdam
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
AmsterdamFor police non-emergencies, call 0900-8844. General non-emergency medical assistance: 088 123 1234 (GP service). Tourist help line: +31 20 551 3366 (Amsterdam Tourist Information).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Amsterdam, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at New Kit
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Geldmaat — 408 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheek Bos en Lommer — 238 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) → nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel
💡 Direct bus service (route 397). Requires advance booking online for best rates. Luggage space guaranteed, good for groups.
nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel → City center / Amsterdam attractions
💡 Buy day pass (GVB €8.50/24hrs) for unlimited trams/buses. Hotel is on direct Tram 4 line to Dam Square. Skip taxis in city center; trams are faster and cheaper.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) → nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel
💡 Most economical option. Take train to Amsterdam Central, transfer to Tram 4 towards Centraal Station direction, get off at RAI stop directly in front of hotel.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) → nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel
💡 Book in advance via Uber app for fixed pricing. Avoid peak hours 8-10am and 4-6pm when traffic is heavy on A4 motorway.
About Amsterdam
Wikipedia ↗
Amsterdam (Dutch: [ˌɑmstərˈdɑm] ; lit. 'Dam in the Amstel') is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amst...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at New Kit?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the back courtyard rather than the street. These upper floors minimise any street noise and the courtyard side is typically quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at New Kit?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street: worse noise from traffic and pavement activity. Also avoid rooms next to the lift on any floor — the lift mechanism can be audible at night.
Is New Kit noisy?
Main noise sources: tram or bus traffic on the street (common in central Amsterdam), pedestrians chatting late into the night, and the lobby/bar area on the ground floor. The lift is moderately noisy when in use.
Which rooms have the best views at New Kit?
If your room faces the rear, you’ll overlook Amsterdam’s typical inner courtyard — often a small garden or canal-side alley. Street-facing rooms see the main road and pavement, which is lively but less restful.
What are insider tips for staying at New Kit?
1. Request a courtyard-facing room when booking — it’s a simple note that often gets honoured. 2. Check in after 3pm if possible; the front desk can sometimes hold luggage so you can explore before the room is ready.
What time is check-in at New Kit?
Check-in at New Kit is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does New Kit have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed about 30 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up. No login required on connected device.
Is there a city or tourist tax at New Kit?
€12.50 per person per night (2026 rate, applied at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near New Kit?
A broodje (sandwich) or soup from a bakery or market stall: €5-8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from New Kit?
Tram/bus/metro day pass €8.50 (valid 24hrs on GVB network); from Schiphol airport take train (€4.50 to Centraal) or buy a multi-day OV-chipkaart.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
May and September: warm (15-20°C), long daylight, fewer crowds than June-August, and the tulips are either blooming or the autumn canals are at their best.
Top Attractions in Amsterdam
💡 Take the lift to the 7th floor roof terrace for the best free view of Amsterdam's eastern docklands. Open to everyone, no library card needed.
💡 Go early (before 10am) to avoid crowds. The English Reformed Church inside opens at 11am for a quick look.
💡 Silence is requested—no loud talking or photos of residents. Entry via the gate on Spui, not the church side.
💡 Take the lift to the top floor café—coffee is cheap (€1.50) and the terrace overlooks the IJ river, a great free alternative to expensive rooftop bars.
💡 Enter through the arch on Spui—be respectful, as people still live here. No loud groups or bicycles allowed. Visit the chapel's wooden ship models hanging from the ceiling.
💡 Silence is required. No photography inside the courtyard. Go early morning to avoid tour groups – they start arriving around 10am.
💡 Respect the residents — no photos inside the courtyard, and keep your voice down. The English Reformed Church inside has free entry on Saturdays.
💡 Keep your voice down and don't take photos of residents. The hidden Catholic church (Houten Huys) at number 34 is one of Amsterdam's oldest surviving wooden buildings.