The Best Hotels Closest to VU University of Amsterdam in Amsterdam for 2026

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A restaurant with a long counter, blue chairs, and a blue sofa.

A deck with outdoor furniture, a small table with glasses, and a potted plant.

A hotel lobby with a black and white checkered floor, a staircase, a reception desk, and blue chairs with a vase of yellow flowers.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a TV, and a desk with a chair.

1. De Ware Jacob Boutique Hotel

Museum Quarter, 2.4 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Tim

￥18,629

￥24,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A room with a view of a river, a wooden table, and a bench.

A canal with a bridge, a row of red brick buildings, and bicycles parked along the side.

A kitchen with a sink, coffee machine, and a window overlooking a street.

A modern bar area with a view of a canal, wooden flooring, and a large window.

2. SWEETS - Zeilstraatbrug

2.1 km from VU University of Amsterdam

John

￥19,085

￥25,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a sofa, a chair, a desk, and a view of a bridge.

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a brick-paved ground.

A spacious living area with a modern sofa, green chairs, and a patterned rug. There are hanging blue and white spherical lights, a bar area in the background, and a variety of plants and bookshelves.

A modern interior with a tiled wall, a wooden bench, and a seating area with cushions.

3. The July - Twenty Eight

1.2 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Caitlin

￥23,621

￥38,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window providing a view of the street.

A cozy room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden floor, and a large window with a view of greenery outside.

A tree-lined street with a building featuring a corner entrance and a bicycle parked outside.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large potted plant.

4. Jan Luyken Amsterdam

Museum Quarter, 3.1 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Alan

￥28,705

￥38,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A restaurant with a city view, modern decor, and a variety of seating options.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV. It has a city view through large windows.

A modern building with a unique stacked design, surrounded by a cityscape and a highway.

5. nhow Amsterdam RAI

1.8 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Robert

￥20,694

￥27,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a small table with decorative items.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, and a coffee table. There are shelves with decorative items and a globe.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A restaurant with round tables, chairs, and potted plants.

6. Park Plaza Vondelpark

2.3 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Patricia

￥22,896

￥30,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel with a glass facade, named AVANI Hotels & Resorts, featuring a red carpet entrance and a visible outdoor seating area.

A modern retail space with a teal-colored counter, a refrigerated display case, and a variety of products including beverages and snacks.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table with a vase, and a view of the city through large windows.

7. Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam Hotel

Museum Quarter, 2.9 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Sheila

￥20,694

￥27,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An adagio aparthotel with a welcoming entrance, a fountain, and a staircase leading to the door.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a coffee machine, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a round wooden dining table, blue upholstered chairs, a kitchen area with a microwave, and a large textured pendant light.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a view of the hallway.

8. Adagio Amsterdam City South

1.7 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Emiliana

￥16,340

￥21,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A serene garden with a koi pond, cherry blossoms, and a traditional Japanese building.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a high ceiling with modern lighting fixtures.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a sliding shoji screen.

9. Hotel Okura Amsterdam

De Pijp, 2.6 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Harrison Hee chan

￥45,909

￥61,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A buffet with various food items and a coffee machine.

A hallway with a staircase, a chandelier, and a view of the outside.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Hotel Fita," a brick facade, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A hotel with a "HOTEL" sign, a "Hotel Fita" sign, and a "Van de Veldestraat" sign. There are bicycles parked outside and a tree in a planter.

10. Hotel Fita

Museum Quarter, 3 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Gail

￥18,460

￥24,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A row of brick townhouses with multiple stories, front doors, and windows. There are bicycles parked in front and a car parked on the street.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings and trees.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop with various food items, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

11. Hotel Omega

Museum Quarter, 2.6 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Graham

￥18,517

￥24,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of modern and traditional architecture.

A courtyard with a wooden deck, a seating area, and a building with a traditional architectural style.

A modern interior with a view of buildings outside.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two chairs, a desk, and a bed.

12. Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam

Museum Quarter, 2.9 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Jose

￥78,081

￥104,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A bar area with a city view, seating arrangements, and a decorative ceiling.

A man and woman in a bathtub with champagne, surrounded by a modern bathroom with patterned wallpaper and a glass shower enclosure.

A modern hotel with a prominent Skybar on the top floor, multiple balconies, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, large windows, and a view of buildings and greenery.

13. WestCord Fashion Hotel Amsterdam

3 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Lynda

￥13,650

￥18,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A kitchen counter with various food items and condiments.

A modern building with large glass windows reflecting a street scene.

A bartender preparing a drink at a bar with a modern interior, large windows, and visible bottles and glasses.

A modern interior with a seating area featuring circular and oval chairs, a glass partition, and a visible staircase.

14. citizenM Amsterdam South

1.2 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Kevin

￥15,704

￥20,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern bar area with hanging metal lamps, a counter with various items, and wicker chairs.

A modern lounge area with a long sofa, multiple ottomans, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a reception desk.

15. Element by Marriott Amsterdam

0.9 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Ranses

￥16,093

￥21,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern bar area with a marble counter, multiple seating options, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass door leading to an outdoor area, a self-service beverage station, and a variety of toiletries on shelves.

A restaurant interior with a checkered floor, green and red shoji screens, and a large mural of a wave.

A modern hotel lobby with a central staircase, glass railings, and a polished floor.

16. Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South by IHG

0.7 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Stacy

￥18,640

￥24,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern interior with a view of the city, a staircase, and a seating area.

A modern bar area with seating, large windows, and indoor plants.

A modern building with the sign "INNSIDE" on its facade.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating area with patterned cushions, and a large potted plant.

17. INNSiDE by Meliá Amsterdam

0.8 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Glenn

￥19,226

￥25,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern bar area with a refrigerated display, shelves of snacks, and a view of the city through large windows.

A building with a sign reading "The Tire Station" and a sign above the entrance that says "Check in @".

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a small stool, a desk, a wardrobe, and a wall-mounted TV.

18. Conscious Hotel The Tire Station

2.7 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Thomas

￥13,321

￥17,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern bedroom with a large window, a sofa bed, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern interior with a central bar area, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and a round table, a bathtub, and a large window offering a view.

A modern interior with large windows, two black wicker chairs, and a wooden floor.

19. Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas

1.6 km from VU University of Amsterdam

Awais

￥23,367

￥31,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A high-rise building with a sign reading "Premier Suites."

A modern living room with a dining table set for four, a blue sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee machine, and a plant.

20. PREMIER SUITES PLUS Amsterdam

0.4 km from VU University of Amsterdam

will

￥19,558

￥26,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Top VU University of Amsterdam Hotel Reviews

Best Western Amsterdam

10/10 Excellent

"Very happy with our last minute booking.. lovely hotel"

The July - Twenty Eight

10/10 Excellent

"What a lovely stay."

NH Amsterdam Zuid

8/10 Good

"Facility seems a little tired. Breakfast was great, as were staff. Hotel is sort of in the middle of nowhere, but there was a great Indian restaurant across the street."

Element by Marriott Amsterdam

10/10 Excellent

"This is a lovely hotel. Located inside a shopping mall and fairly convenient to public transport. The rooms are nice and fairly big, the breakfast buffet is not bad and the gym is great. Some of the reception staff could work on their friendliness as others have commented"

INNSiDE by Meliá Amsterdam

10/10 Excellent

"The property is worth in all aspects. The staff, the cleanliness, the location, all the facilities and amenities are worth every cent paid. Will stay at the property again without any hesitation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - South by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Transit was close by...Great Stay..."

citizenM Amsterdam South

10/10 Excellent

"Overnight business stay, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room with a nice big bed. Nice restaurant area for meeting colleagues"

Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Solid Crowne Plaza hotel. Well Located for Amsterdam and surroundings at just a 200m walk from Amsterdam Zuid station. Pleasant. Hotel condition very good for age and in general."

ibis budget Amsterdam City South

10/10 Excellent

"Conveniently located five minutes from Tram stop. Clean and comfortable room for a nice stay."

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World Trade Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

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Olympic Stadium

6.6/10 (7 reviews)

Catch an event at Olympic Stadium, and enjoy other activities in Amsterdam such as biking. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Shopping Center Gelderlandplein

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Shopping Center Gelderlandplein during your visit to Amsterdam. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area, or seek out the biking trails.

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St. Nicolaaslyceum

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Multipla Amsterdam

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Beatrixpark

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around VU University of Amsterdam?

VU University of Amsterdam is located in a welcoming area of Amsterdam known for its top museums and stunning architecture. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 46 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near VU University of Amsterdam?

Adjacent to VU University of Amsterdam, PREMIER SUITES PLUS Amsterdam is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers in-room kitchens and free WiFi. Other good choices within a short distance include INNSiDE by Meliá Amsterdam and citizenM Amsterdam South.

How many hotels should I expect to find near VU University of Amsterdam?

Expedia has 46 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from VU University of Amsterdam.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near VU University of Amsterdam, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to VU University of Amsterdam.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near VU University of Amsterdam?

To access more information about updating your stay near VU University of Amsterdam or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near VU University of Amsterdam?

Study the collections at The Upside Down Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum, or Van Gogh Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Magere Brug, Rokin, and Rembrandt House Museum. You can watch performances at Concertgebouw, Paradiso, and Internationaal Theater Amsterdam if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to VU University of Amsterdam?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing the area around VU University of Amsterdam is simple. You can access metro transit at Boelelaan - Vrije Universiteit Stop, Parnassusweg Stop, and A.J. Ernststraat Stop. If you're taking a train into town, Amsterdam South Station and Amsterdam RAI Station are the closest stops to Amsterdam South.

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Our top choices for VU University of Amsterdam hotels

1. De Ware Jacob Boutique Hotel

2. SWEETS - Zeilstraatbrug

3. The July - Twenty Eight

4. Jan Luyken Amsterdam

5. nhow Amsterdam RAI

6. Park Plaza Vondelpark

7. Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam Hotel

8. Adagio Amsterdam City South

9. Hotel Okura Amsterdam

10. Hotel Fita

11. Hotel Omega

12. Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam

13. WestCord Fashion Hotel Amsterdam

14. citizenM Amsterdam South

15. Element by Marriott Amsterdam

16. Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South by IHG

17. INNSiDE by Meliá Amsterdam

18. Conscious Hotel The Tire Station

19. Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas

20. PREMIER SUITES PLUS Amsterdam

Top VU University of Amsterdam Hotel Reviews

Best Western Amsterdam

The July - Twenty Eight

NH Amsterdam Zuid

Element by Marriott Amsterdam

INNSiDE by Meliá Amsterdam

Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - South by IHG

citizenM Amsterdam South

Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South by IHG

ibis budget Amsterdam City South

Other attractions near VU University of Amsterdam

World Trade Center

Olympic Stadium

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Shopping Center Gelderlandplein

St. Nicolaaslyceum

Sportpark Goed Genoeg

Multipla Amsterdam

Beatrixpark

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