Schiphol Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Courtesy of Royal Schiphol Group
Photo provided by Courtesy of Royal Schiphol Group
Photo provided by Courtesy of Royal Schiphol Group
Photo provided by Courtesy of Royal Schiphol Group
Photo provided by Courtesy of Royal Schiphol Group

Schiphol's strategic location makes it the perfect base for a day out in Amsterdam or one of the other nearby cities. You can also go to the beach from here. 

The airport has excellent train and bus services to cities such as Leiden, Amsterdam and Utrecht. Nature reserves or the beach at Zandvoort are also easy to reach.

Schiphol is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2016! The airport was built in 1916 on the bottom of the reclaimed Haarlemmermeer at 4 metres below sea level. It was used in the First World War as a military airfield and in the Second World War by the Germans as a base for their air raids on England. The airport grew quickly in the 1970s and has been growing steadily ever since.

It takes 15 minutes to get to the centre of Amsterdam from Schiphol airport. Spend the day shopping in The Nine Streets, stop for a drink in the Jordaan or go to the Albert Cuyp Market. Leiden is also a 15-minute train ride away. The Museum Volkenkunde (National Museum of Ethnology) and the Waag (weigh house) are definitely worth visiting.

The beach at Zandvoort, which is 9 km long and up to 100 m wide is only a 30-minute train ride from Schiphol and a great place to relax with the kids. Not far from Zandvoort lies National Park Zuid-Kennemerland which is the perfect place for nature lovers. Chances are you’ll even see European bison (wisent), Scottish highlanders and deer.

Schiphol has excellent train services to the bigger cities such as Amsterdam, Leiden, Rotterdam and Amersfoort. It takes about 2 hours and one transfer to get to cities such as Leeuwarden which is quite a way north. Schiphol is on the A4 motorway which is convenient if you're travelling by car and would like to stay somewhere a little different at the beginning or end of your holiday.

Make sure your hotel has parking so you can leave the car there while you're out exploring. City parking can be very expensive and public transport in the Netherlands is generally excellent.

If you're not travelling by car and have time before your flight, you can always leave your luggage at the airport and take a train into Amsterdam for a last-minute visit. Schiphol really is conveniently located!

citizenM Schiphol Airport

citizenM Schiphol Airport

4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2, Schiphol
The price is ₹9,416 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
₹9,416
₹10,857 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,088 reviews)
"very good bed :-) - and super close to airport"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center

Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center

4.5 out of 5
Schiphol Boulevard 101, Schiphol
The price is ₹17,407 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹17,407
₹20,069 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,853 reviews)
"great"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Amstelvlietstraat 4, Amsterdam
The price is ₹8,853 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹8,853
₹10,757 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,473 reviews)
"Perfect location next to the train station. The property is clean and very modern. It was my second time staying here and I had the same great experience"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cityden Zuidas

Cityden Zuidas

4 out of 5
Professor J.H. Bavincklaan 3, Amstelveen
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Amstelveen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (974 reviews)
"Overall very solid place. Friendly staff, good room sie, nice bathroom. Couple of suggestions: add smaller pot, so one can cook couple of eggs, hot cereal, or other items. One complaint is the bed - two doubles put together didn’ really work for me and the mattress topper may have not improved it. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Cityden Zuidas
Adagio Amsterdam City South

Adagio Amsterdam City South

3.5 out of 5
Professor J H Bavinckln 5, Amstelveen, NL
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Amstelveen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (470 reviews)
"Good place to be"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Adagio Amsterdam City South
Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel

Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
285 Schipholweg, Badhoevedorp, NH
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Badhoevedorp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (428 reviews)
Convenient for family driving in the Netherlands
"We enjoyed our stay at the Corendon Apartments. We were driving through several countries in Europe, so we had access to a car. Therefore, the Corendon was very conveniently located from Amsterdam's city center and the historical Zaanse Schans area. At the hotel, the apartments area did not seem ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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