Hotel Ajax is situated in the heart of Amsterdam's city center. Most of the main tourist attractions in the centre are within walking distance from the hotel.
Museums and historical buildings
The most famous museums in the surrounding of Hotel Ajax are the Van Gogh museum, the Anne Frank House, Madame Tussaud's, the Dutch Maritime Museum, the Jewish Historical Museum, Rembrandt House, the Royal Palace and the famous Rijksmuseum with many artworks of Holland's best known artist Rembrandt.
Also the Amsterdam Diamond centre and the Heineken brewery are definitely worth visiting and are easy to reach by a short walk.
In Spui street next to the hotel the beautiful Old Lutheran Church can be found, which was built in the 17th century. The largest synagogue of old Amsterdam is also easily reached by a short walk. (In our hotel is also possible to order kosher breakfast.)
RAI Exposition and Congress
Hotel Ajax is a perfect choice for business people also, as it is possible to move very easy and fast through Amsterdam by the public transport. Especially the RAI Exposition and Congress can be reached very easily as tram number 4 stops in front of the hotel and takes you straight to the Exhibition center without any stops over.
Shopping area
In the surrounding area of our hotel you will also find popular shopping areas that can offer you various kind of shops, the most charming boutiques and the prettiest cafés of Amsterdam.
Nightlife
Because of Hotel Ajax's excellent location, you are only a few steps away from the nicest pubs, bars, casinos, discotheques and coffee-shops on Damsquare, Rembrandtsquare and Amsterdam's oldest city quarter, the Red Light District.
Bus trips in the Netherlands, Canal Cruises
At the reception there's also the possibility to make reservations for bus trips. These buses will take you to famous tourist attractions in the other parts of Holland like Madurodam, Volendam (wind mills and clogs), the Zaanse Schans, Efteling Family Park, Gouda (cheese market).
At our reception there is the option to reserve a canal cruise. There are many different cruises; day or night cruises, but also disco-cruises and even a dinner-cruise can be made. This is also the optimum way to see Amsterdam's large and busy harbour.
The staff of the hotel will be pleased to help you finding your way in Amsterdam.
