Taxi from citizenM Amsterdam Amstel
to Schiphol.
Sarphatistraat 47, 1018 EW Amsterdam · 16 km / 23 min by car
citizenM Amsterdam Amstel
citizenM Amsterdam Amstel sits on Sarphatistraat 47, a short walk from Weesperplein metro and the bend of the Amstel river. The hotel is part of the Dutch-born citizenM group founded in 2008, and like its sister properties it leans into compact, design-forward XL beds, mood-lit lobbies stocked with Vitra furniture, and a 24-hour canteenM serving food and drinks at any hour. The guest mix here is distinctly urban: consultants flying in for meetings at the nearby Amsterdam UMC and Zuidas financial district, architects and creatives in town for events at the Amstel campus, and weekend travelers who want a modern base within ten minutes of the Rijksmuseum tram. The Weesperplein / Amstel location places you between the canal belt and the more local Plantage quarter, with Artis Royal Zoo and the Hermitage Amsterdam both within strolling distance. For the airport run, the geography is favorable: Schiphol is 16 km away and the drive is typically 23 minutes via the S112 onto the A10 ring and the A4. That makes citizenM Amsterdam Amstel a natural match for an AmstelCab Business, First, or Van class transfer, where a suited chauffeur arrives in a clean black sedan or van, helps with luggage on the busy Sarphatistraat curb, and gets you to the right Schiphol departures hall with bottled water, chargers, and a fixed price agreed in advance.
Your AmstelCab chauffeur will meet you at the main entrance of citizenM Amsterdam Amstel on Sarphatistraat 47, directly in front of the glass lobby doors. Because Sarphatistraat carries tram tracks and a separated bike lane, the driver will pull up briefly at the curb rather than parking, so please be lobby-ready with luggage. If you prefer, the chauffeur can come inside to meet you next to the citizenM reception desk. Your chauffeur will text 10 minutes before arrival and confirm pickup point.
Choose your direction & class
All prices are flat. No surge, no hidden fees. Add a flight number for arrivals and we track your landing automatically.
citizenM Amsterdam Amstel → Schiphol Airport (departures)
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Schiphol Airport → citizenM Amsterdam Amstel (arrivals)
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
No upgrades, no upsells
All of this comes with every Business, Van, First Class and Ultra booking.
For arrivals at Schiphol: add your flight number when booking and we'll track your landing automatically. Your chauffeur is in the arrivals hall with a name sign, ready for you. US-bound carriers (Delta, United, American) often face long passport-control queues; we recommend adding 40 minutes buffer time so your chauffeur waits exactly when you exit.
The neighborhood around the hotel
Weesperplein and the Amstel riverfront form a transitional pocket between the UNESCO canal ring and the eastern Plantage district. Sarphatistraat itself is a wide 19th-century boulevard named after physician Samuel Sarphati, lined with brick facades, the Amstel campus of the University of Amsterdam, and the green of Sarphatipark a few blocks south. Tram line 14 and metro lines 51, 53, and 54 stop at Weesperplein, which is one reason design and business travelers pick this area over the busier Dam Square hotels. For the airport run, the location is practical: drivers can reach the S112 in under five minutes and join the A10 ring westbound toward the A4 to Schiphol. The trade-off is the morning bike traffic on Sarphatistraat and the tram tracks directly in front of the hotel, which is why a chauffeur familiar with the curb situation matters.
Frequently asked questions
Does citizenM Amsterdam Amstel have a dedicated taxi drop-off zone?
citizenM Amsterdam Amstel sits directly on Sarphatistraat, which is a through-road with tram tracks and limited curb space. There is no porte-cochere, but cars can briefly pull over in front of the entrance for loading luggage. Your AmstelCab chauffeur will coordinate the exact stopping point by text and assist with bags so you are not standing in the bike lane longer than necessary.
How early should I leave citizenM Amsterdam Amstel for an international flight from Schiphol?
For Schengen flights we suggest leaving citizenM Amsterdam Amstel about 2 hours and 15 minutes before departure, and 3 hours for non-Schengen or US-bound flights. The drive itself is 16 km and typically takes 23 minutes via the A10 and A4, but morning rush from Weesperplein toward the ring road can add 15 to 20 minutes between 07:30 and 09:30.
Can my AmstelCab driver wait if I am still checking out or finishing breakfast?
Yes. Every AmstelCab airport transfer from citizenM Amsterdam Amstel includes 60 minutes of complimentary wait time. Your chauffeur will park nearby on Roetersstraat or one of the side streets off Sarphatistraat and walk over once you are ready. If you need more time, simply message the driver directly through the booking confirmation.
How does the meet & greet work for arrivals?
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall at Schiphol with a sign showing your name. There's 60 minutes of complimentary waiting time from the moment you land. If you add your flight number we track delays automatically, so there is no need to message.
What is your cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup. Inside that window, we charge the full fare since the chauffeur is already en route. You can move the booking to a different time for free.
Which vehicle types are available?
Business Class (Mercedes EQE, E-Class, BMW i5, 5-Series), Van Class (Mercedes V-Class, EQV), First Class (Mercedes EQS, S-Class, BMW i7) and Ultra (Mercedes-Maybach S-Class). Ultra has a fixed price between Amsterdam and Schiphol; other Maybach rides are arranged via WhatsApp.
Keukenhof, Giethoorn or Delft — your chauffeur collects you at citizenM Amsterdam Amstel and the car stays with you all day.
The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class with chauffeur, for arrivals that should feel like one.
Meetings, dinners or an evening out from your hotel — the car waits where you are.
Your chauffeur waits inside the arrivals hall, holding an iPad with your name.
We track your flight from the moment you book. The first 60 minutes after landing are included, so slow baggage costs you nothing, and your chauffeur messages you around landing. They take the luggage and walk you to the car in the Privium section at the front of P1, directly opposite the terminal — a covered walk of about two minutes. Nobody is sent upstairs to find a car at Departures.