Where to Stay Near Amsterdam RAI – XO Hotels Options

For a conference, trade fair or event at Amsterdam RAI, XO Hotels offers well-connected options: Hotel Levell reaches RAI in about 20 minutes by metro, while the XO hotels in Amsterdam Zuid put you a short tram ride away – all with good value, parking options and a fast link to the rest of the city.

Which XO hotel is best for RAI?

• Hotel Levell (Zuidoost) – about 20 minutes to RAI by metro (line 50). Best if you also want parking, EV charging and easy access to the ArenA/Ziggo Dome venues. Rated 8.6/10.
• XO Hotels Inner / Van Gogh (Zuid) – in the Zuid district near the museums, a short tram ride from RAI and Amsterdam Zuid station.

If you need to be right next to the RAI entrance, hotels in the immediate RAI/Zuid business cluster are closer; XO’s strength is value plus an easy connection, which suits attendees who also want to see the city or drive in.

Getting to RAI and around

• Metro line 50 and 51 and the Noord/Zuid line serve the RAI/Zuid area.
• Amsterdam Zuid station (train, metro, tram) is the main hub for the district.
• Amsterdam Central is about 20 minutes from the Zuid area by train or metro.

Driving to RAI

RAI has covered parking accessible from the A10, with pre-booked parking around EUR 30 per day. If you’d rather leave the car at the hotel, Hotel Levell has parking next to the hotel (max EUR 25 per 24 hours) with EV charging, and you take the metro to RAI.

Frequently asked questions

Which XO hotel is closest to RAI?

The XO hotels in Amsterdam Zuid (Inner, Van Gogh) are a short tram ride away; Hotel Levell is about 20 minutes by metro.

Can I stay near RAI and also visit the city?

Yes, the Zuid area and Zuidoost both connect quickly to Amsterdam Central, so you can combine a RAI event with sightseeing.

Is there parking for RAI?

RAI has covered parking from the A10 (around EUR 30/day pre-booked), or leave the car at Hotel Levell (max EUR 25/24h) and take the metro.

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