Directions

From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS):
Distance to Chic&Basic Amsterdam is 20 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes' drive.

Getting there. A railway station is located under Schiphol Plaza, in the central hall of the terminal. Every 15 minutes a direct train runs to Amsterdam Central Station which is 400 metres from the hotel. Shared Schiphol Travel taxis can be found outside the arrivals hall. The cars can seat up to eight people and cost around 19 EUR per person. Private taxis into Amsterdam city centre cost approximately 40 EUR. Public buses frequently run to Amsterdam and other destinations. Buses 197 and 370 go to central Amsterdam and Amsterdam Zuid. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Amsterdam can easily be explored by foot. However, there are convenient bus, tram and metro services running through the city and outside areas. Cycling is also a popular way to see Amsterdam. There are taxi ranks at the central station. Driving within the canal ring is discouraged.

Driving directions. From the airport, take the A10 West in the direction of Zaanstad.
Take exit S105.
Turn right onto Jan van Galenstraat which becomes Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat after the second bridge.
At the end of the street, turn right at the second traffic light into Nassaukade.
Turn left at the next traffic light into De Clerqstraat which changes into Rozengracht and Raadhuisstraat.
Upon reaching Westerkerk, turn left.
Turn left on the right side of the second (Herengracht) canal.
Follow the canal all the way to the end, where Chic&Basic Amsterdam will be on the right.