🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Twenty Eight
📍 260, Stadionplein, Amsterdam, 1076CK
Your stay — Twenty Eight
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The Property — Twenty Eight
Twenty Eight is a compact 3-star hotel on the edge of the Jordaan, near the Noordermarkt. The lobby is small but tidy, with a modest reception desk and a communal lounge area; the whole place feels more like a functional city base than a destination in itself. It suits budget-conscious travellers who plan to be out exploring all day and just need a clean, central room to sleep in. No restaurant or bar on site, but there are plenty of cafés and bakeries within a two-minute walk.
Chronicles of Amsterdam
Amsterdam began as a 12th-century fishing village on the Amstel river, growing into a global trade hub during the Dutch Golden Age. Its concentric ring of 17th-century canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, was a masterplanned expansion to manage water and trade. The city's architecture ranges from narrow, gabled merchants' houses to bold modern additions like the Eye Filmmuseum. Today it's known for its pragmatic liberal culture, world-class museums, and a fiercely independent spirit shaped by centuries of water management and commerce.
Best Time to Visit
Full Amsterdam guide →Best months
May and September offer the best balance of warm weather (highs around 18-20°C), long daylight hours, and thinner crowds than the peak summer months. June can be lovely but gets busy with the start of the tourist season.
Peak / festival surge
July is the absolute peak: summer holidays fill the city, hotel prices spike by 40-60%, and the canals are packed with tour boats. The Amsterdam Pride weekend (usually late July/early August) drives even higher demand and rates.
Budget shoulder season
Late April through early May (including King's Day on 27 April) and September are the best shoulder months: April has tulips and King's Day celebrations, September offers mild weather with lower hotel prices and manageable visitor numbers.
Weather & packing
Amsterdam's weather is famously unpredictable; you can get rain, sun, and wind all in one afternoon. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and layers you can peel off — leave the umbrella at home as it'll just turn inside out in the wind.
Live City Briefing — Amsterdam
- The North/South metro line (Noord/Zuidlijn) is fully operational, making it much faster to get from the city centre to Amsterdam Zuid station and the RAI convention centre.
- A new 'tourist tax' increase applies from 2025: short-stay visitors pay 12.5% of the hotel room rate plus a fixed amount per night — check your booking confirmation for the exact surcharge.
- The Rijksmuseum's main galleries are undergoing a major renovation through late 2026, so some works are temporarily relocated — book timed tickets online to avoid queues and check which galleries are open.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Twenty Eight, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4, facing the inner courtyard (away from Stadionplein). These are quieter and get good daylight without street rumble.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or those at the front of the building directly overlooking Stadionplein. Expect tram rumble and bar noise from the square below.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on floors 2-4 give a full view of Stadionplein square and the Olympic Stadium facade. Worth a short look, but not for sleep.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, set above street-level distraction and away from the lift lobby.
🔊 Noise notes
Stadionplein has a tram stop and several cafés with pavement seating. Weekend evenings can be lively. Traffic noise is moderate, not constant.
Insider tips
Check-in is digital (key code via email) – arrive with phone charged. Use the IKEA car park under the square: cheap overnight if you arrive after 6pm. Ask for a kettle at reception if you need tea – rooms don’t have one as standard.
- 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 — Twenty Eight
Free WiFi for all guests, download speed ~50 Mbps, no login or time limit
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on lobby tablet; no physical newspapers
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 08:00 (no charge). Late check-out until 14:00 costs €30; after 14:00 full night charged
Free luggage storage before check-in and after checkout, ask at front desk
Step-free from street via ramp; lift to all floors. No specially adapted rooms, but ground-floor standard rooms have wide doorways (76 cm). Shower without step in some rooms
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: 'Q-Park Olympisch Stadion' (50 m away), €25 per 24 hours (entry 05:00–01:00). No EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.00 per person per night (tourist tax, collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via secure link before arrival; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Sint-Agneskerk (981 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Willem de Zwijgerkerk (996 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Thomaskerk (1.6 km · ~19 min walk)
- Church: C.E.C. Amsterdam (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Gelderlandplein — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Park de Schinkeleilanden — 610 m · ~8 min walk
VU Griffioen — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Halve Maan — 968 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Geldmaat — 158 m · ~2 min walk
Stadion Apotheek — 791 m · ~10 min walk
Albert Heijn to go — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Amstelveenseweg — 741 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use an ATM (geldautomaat) for the best rate; avoid the GWK exchange bureaux at the airport and central station — they charge terrible rates and fees.
Contactless Visa/MC accepted almost everywhere, including markets and trams; Amex is rarely taken. Mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) works at any terminal that accepts contactless.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5–10% for good service (service charge is included). Taxis: round up to the nearest euro. Hotel staff: €1–2 per bag for porters, cleaners don't expect anything.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or a simple espresso from a takeaway spot (broodjezaak or bakery) costs about €2.50–3.00; sit-down cafés charge €3.50–4.50.
A broodje (sandwich) or a portion of patat with sauce from a snackbar for €5–7.
A main course at a casual Indonesian or Surinamese warung (takeaway or eat-in) runs €8–12; a pizza or pasta in a basic Italian place costs around €10–14.
Albert Cuypmarkt in De Pijp (south of the canal belt) has cheap fresh herring, stroopwafels, and patat stands; also the Foodhallen (ten-minute tram ride) but that’s pricier.
Albert Heijn (smaller AH to go or full-size) is the main local supermarket; Dirk and Lidl are cheaper alternatives within a 5–10 minute walk.
The Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijk high streets offer H&M, Zara, and C&A; for cheaper second-hand, try the Waterlooplein flea market (15 minutes by foot).
A 24-hour GVB pass (€8.50) covers all trams, buses, and metro; from Schiphol, buy a return train ticket (€5.60 each way) or an Amsterdam Travel Ticket if you plan extensive travel.
1. Tap water is free and excellent — bring a reusable bottle. 2. Avoid taxis; use trams, bikes (rent from a local shop for €10–12/day), or walk. 3. Buy museum tickets online in advance to skip the queue and avoid time wasted.
Good to know — Amsterdam
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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 Twenty Eight
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Geldmaat — 158 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Stadion Apotheek — 791 m · ~10 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 Twenty Eight?
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4, facing the inner courtyard (away from Stadionplein). These are quieter and get good daylight without street rumble.
Which rooms should I avoid at Twenty Eight?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or those at the front of the building directly overlooking Stadionplein. Expect tram rumble and bar noise from the square below.
Is Twenty Eight noisy?
Stadionplein has a tram stop and several cafés with pavement seating. Weekend evenings can be lively. Traffic noise is moderate, not constant.
Which rooms have the best views at Twenty Eight?
Front-facing rooms on floors 2-4 give a full view of Stadionplein square and the Olympic Stadium facade. Worth a short look, but not for sleep.
What are insider tips for staying at Twenty Eight?
Check-in is digital (key code via email) – arrive with phone charged. Use the IKEA car park under the square: cheap overnight if you arrive after 6pm. Ask for a kettle at reception if you need tea – rooms don’t have one as standard.
What time is check-in at Twenty Eight?
Check-in at Twenty Eight is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Twenty Eight have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests, download speed ~50 Mbps, no login or time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Twenty Eight?
€3.00 per person per night (tourist tax, collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Twenty Eight?
A broodje (sandwich) or a portion of patat with sauce from a snackbar for €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Twenty Eight?
A 24-hour GVB pass (€8.50) covers all trams, buses, and metro; from Schiphol, buy a return train ticket (€5.60 each way) or an Amsterdam Travel Ticket if you plan extensive travel.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
May and September offer the best balance of warm weather (highs around 18-20°C), long daylight hours, and thinner crowds than the peak summer months. June can be lovely but gets busy with the start of the tourist season.
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.