Nestled in one of the city’s most elegant residential areas, Apollofirst Boutique Hotel offers the perfect location. Step outside and within minutes you’ll find the world-famous Museum Quarter with the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum, or take a stroll through the leafy Vondelpark straight into the city center.
Beyond the landmarks, this neighborhood is also home to some of Amsterdam’s best hidden-gem restaurants and cafés— local favorites we’re happy to share with you. From French brasseries to authentic Italian trattorias, you’ll be spoiled for choice just around the corner. And since Amsterdam is always busy, our team can help with recommendations or even make reservations in advance.
Via our Partner we offer our guests the possibility to book all their tickets before they arrive in Amsterdam. Please find below outlined some highlights about what to do and what to visit in our beautiful city during your stay.
Please keep in mind that Amsterdam can be very busy. Therefore, we recommend you to reserve your tickets in advance. Use the button below or send us an email via info@apollofirst.nl.
A selection of the tickets offer:
| Museums | Canal cruises | Excursions |
| Rijksmuseum | Amsterdam Canal Cruise | Countryside and Windmill tour |
| Van Gogh Museum | Evening and Night boat tour | Giethoorn Tour |
| Stedelijk Museum | Dinner boat tour | Day trip to the Zaanse Schans |
| MOCO Museum | Wine and Cheese boat tour | Keukenhof |
| Van Gogh & Rembrandt experience | Pancake boat tour | Day trip to Volendam |
When it comes to food, Amsterdam is the place to be. There are a number of excellent restaurants around Apollofirst that we are happy to share with you.
| Restaurant | Description | Walking distance | Address |
| Brasserie van Baerle | One of the best French restaurants in Amsterdam | 10 min | Van Baerlestraat 158 |
| Ferilli’s Caffé | An excellent Italian dining experience | 4 min | Beethovenstraat 14-16 |
| QV Wine Bar | Wine bar and oyster bar | 5 min | Beethovenstraat 58 |
| Brasserie Margaux | Classic French cuisine | 5 min | Beethovenstraat 27-A |
| Bar Kaspar | International menu | 8 min | Stadionweg 100 |
| Sardegna | Traditional flavours from Italy | 10 min | Cornelis Schuytstraat 17 |
| Brasserie van Dam | French and international cuisine | 11 min | Cornelis Schuytstraat 8-10 |
| Café Loetje | Known for its famous steak | 13 min | Johannes Vermeerstraat 52 |
| Auberge | An award-winning French restaurant | 17 min | Albert Cuypstraat 58-60 |
| Seafood Bar | Fresh fish specialities | 20 min | Van Baerlestraat 5h |
| New China City | Authentic Chinese cuisine | 7 min | Beethovenstraat 51 |
We are happy to assist you with reservations prior to your arrival. As Amsterdam can be very busy, we recommend booking in advance. For personal recommendations or assistance with reservations, please email us at info@apollofirst.nl.
The Museum square with the Rijks-, Van Gogh-, Stedelijk- and Diamond Museum and behind it the Leidseplein is a 15-minute walk away. If you want to visit smaller special museums, we recommend the Royal Coster Diamonds and MOCO museum.
You can park the car on the street in front of our hotel on the ‘Apollolaan’. The costs are € 5.00 per hour or € 45.00 for a day ticket between 09:00 and 00:00 hours. Please know that you cannot pay with cash, only with credit or a debit card with pin code at one of the machines on the street.
On Sundays, parking is free and please know that you can always make use of the loading and unloading bay in front of our hotel to drop off your luggage.
Public charging stations are available around the hotel for EVs. Charging is possible with a charging card.
Besides the possibility to park the car in front of the hotel on the street we started a special collaboration with Q-Park in order to offer our guests a less expensive alternative.
Via the button below you can reserve a parking place in the garage at the Museum square for € 37.50 per day. This underground garage is located on a 10 minutes walking distance from the hotel.
Every spring, the Keukenhof opens its doors, offering an experience that no guest should miss. Millions of tulips, fragrances, colours and surprising gardens create a backdrop that you won't find anywhere else. From Apollofirst Boutique Hotel, you can quickly reach the Bollenstreek, where spring is at its best.
Plan your visit well in advance. The Keukenhof works with time slots, and popular days fill up quickly. During your stay, a trip to this famous park is simply part of the Amsterdam spring experience.
In 2026, the Keukenhof will be open from 19 March to 10 May.
Not far from the hotel is the city's largest park: the Vondelpark. In summer, the Open Air Theatre hosts free concerts and performances. A few kilometres away from the hotel is the Amsterdamse Bos.
