Olympic Hotel takes its name, and much of its character, from its neighbour. The hotel stands at IJsbaanpad 12 in Amsterdam South, right next to the Olympic Stadium built for the 1928 Games, and its official website describes the property as sitting "next to the Olympic Stadium and on the Stadiongracht", the canal that runs alongside the stadium grounds. Traveloka's listing places the stadium only about 0.2 km away, so for many guests the first view from the window is of the historic arena and the water in front of it.
The sporting theme runs right through the building. Rooms are graded like a medal table, from Bronze up to Silver and Gold, with Podium rooms for three, a Team Room for families and a Paralympic Room designed for wheelchair users. Even the meeting rooms carry the names of Greek gods, including Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Artemis and Poseidon.
Olympic Hotel is a 4-star property with 309 rooms spread across 13 floors, according to Traveloka's structured data, which matches the 309 "stylishly decorated rooms" quoted on the hotel's own site. On site there is a restaurant and a bar, a fitness room, a small wellness area with hot tubs and a sauna, a waterside terrace, a parking garage and a set of meeting rooms.
The official website lists nine room categories, and most of them follow the Olympic naming scheme. Below they are set out from the entry-level Bronze rooms upwards, followed by the rooms intended for groups and for guests with accessibility needs.
The Bronze Room is the entry point of the hotel's room ladder and is described on the official site as a standard superior room. It sleeps up to two guests and can be set up with either one double bed or two single beds.
This category has the same capacity and bedding options as the Bronze Room, one double or two singles for up to two guests, but adds a view of the Olympic Stadium and the canal.
Silver Rooms are corner rooms on floors 4 to 8 with a panoramic view, according to the hotel. They sleep two guests in one double bed and add a bath and a sofa, giving a little more space to relax than the Bronze categories.
Gold Rooms are corner rooms higher up the building, on floors 9 to 12, with a panoramic view across Amsterdam. They have one double bed for up to two guests and include a whirlpool bath.
At the top of the ladder sits the Gold Recovery Room, a corner room on the 13th floor with panoramic views. It sleeps two in a double bed, includes a whirlpool bath and is fitted with a FreshBed, which fits neatly with the hotel's sporting theme of rest and recovery.
The Podium Rooms are the hotel's triple rooms, each with three single beds for up to three guests. The canal-view version looks out over the Olympic Stadium and the Stadiongracht, while the standard Podium Room has no specified view.
The Team Room is the hotel's family room. It sleeps up to four guests with two single beds and a bunk bed.
The Paralympic Room is the hotel's accessible room. It is wheelchair accessible, located on the 3rd floor with a panoramic view, and can be arranged with one double bed or two single beds for up to two guests.
Across the hotel, Traveloka's listing notes that rooms are air-conditioned and feature minibars and espresso makers, flat-screen televisions with cable channels, phones, desks and safes, while private bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. The official site adds that all rooms have a bathroom with a shower. Check the individual room details on the listing for per-room amenities.
Service-wise, Traveloka lists a 24-hour front desk, a concierge, laundry and dry-cleaning services and luggage storage. The property also offers contactless check-out and cashless payment, and it describes itself as welcoming to guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Service animals are allowed.
Business travellers and event organisers are well catered for. The hotel's meeting floor has five standalone rooms, Hera, Zeus, Apollo, Artemis and Poseidon, which can be combined into larger set-ups, with sizes ranging from about 25 to 107 square metres. All rooms have natural light, free WiFi and screens with HDMI connections, and several have a balcony or access to a roof garden; Poseidon, Zeus and Hera look out over the Olympic Stadium.
Olympic Hotel sits in Oud-Zuid, part of Amsterdam's Zuid district, on the edge of the Olympic quarter. Distances below come from Traveloka's listing and are rounded to the nearest 0.1 km.
By public transport, the hotel says Amstelveenseweg metro station is around a 10-minute walk away, giving access to the city's metro network. Amsterdam Zuid station is the key hub nearby: it has a direct train line to Schiphol and connects to the North-South metro line for quick trips into the centre. By bicycle, Vondelpark is about five minutes away according to the hotel, and Museumplein and Leidseplein are a relatively short ride.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the nearest major airport, about 12.1 km from the hotel according to Traveloka. Travellers from Singapore can book flights to Amsterdam on Traveloka and then take the train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Zuid, followed by a short metro, taxi or bike ride to IJsbaanpad. If you are driving, the hotel's own garage makes it a practical base, but note that guests are asked to contact the property in advance to reserve on-site parking.
The hotel's main dining venue is the Olympic Restaurant. According to the official site, its chefs took inspiration from the history of the 1928 Olympic Stadium next door to put together a diverse international menu, with Chinese and international dishes served either as a buffet or as a three-course menu. Dinner is served from 18:00 to 22:15 daily, and the restaurant can arrange group dining if you contact it in advance. Payment is by card only.
The bar opens from 15:00 until midnight every day, and in good weather the waterside terrace is the place for a drink overlooking the Stadiongracht. Traveloka's listing also mentions a snack bar, room service during limited hours and coffee and tea available in the lobby.
Breakfast is a continental spread served for an additional charge, from 7:00 to 10:30 on weekdays and from 7:00 to 11:00 at weekends, according to Traveloka's data, and the hotel's site mentions an extended breakfast. Check whether breakfast is included in your chosen rate when booking.
Beyond the hotel, Amsterdam South and the nearby museum quarter offer plenty of cafés and restaurants, and the city centre is a short trip away. To plan a day out around a meal, browse tours, attractions and experiences in Amsterdam on Traveloka, from canal cruises to museum tickets.
Few hotels in Amsterdam can offer a view onto an Olympic venue, and that alone makes Olympic Hotel stand out. The medal-themed rooms, the stadium and canal views from the higher floors and the Greek-god meeting rooms give the place a sense of fun that suits sports fans, families and anyone who prefers a hotel with a story.
It is also a convenient choice if your trip involves the RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre, the World Trade Center or the VU campus, all within a few kilometres. If you would like to weigh up alternatives, you can compare other hotels in Amsterdam on Traveloka and filter by area, star rating and facilities.
When you are ready to put together the rest of your trip, start planning from the Traveloka homepage.
Popular Facilities | Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - to 11:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Olympic Hotel | 309 |
Number of floors in Olympic Hotel | 13 |
Another facilities in Olympic Hotel | Garden, Outdoor facilities, Picnic area, Steam room, Garage |
