Amsterdam: centre of culture and commerce
Did you know there are more bicycles in Amsterdam than residents? That fact in itself makes it a fitting location for our Global Grand Final. But Amsterdam is much more than cycling (or wooden shoes). From its humble beginnings as a 13th-century fishing village? to its current role as a major hub for business, tourism and culture, Amsterdam has always had a strong tradition as a centre of culture and commerce.
And there is a vibrant ecosystem for green and sustainable business initiatives. If you can find the time, go and explore some of them.
Getting there and around
Getting to Amsterdam is not difficult. From a lot of European cities there are excellent train connections to the Dutch capitol and Schiphol Airport is a major hub that connects the city to the world.
Please check if you need a visa to visit The Netherlands.
We recommend you use public transport to get around in Amsterdam and the rest of the country. Find out all you need to know.
Staying in Amsterdam
Hotels
We can recommend the hotels listed below. Check the websites to see if these hotels are something for you.
XO Hotels (appr. €75 per night).
30 minute walk or 5 minutes by taxi to the venue. They offer a 10% discount when booking directly through their website.
Dutch Design Hotel Artemis (appr. €100,- – €120,- per night)
6 minute walk from the venue. Check the route overhere (it says 15 minutes to the venue, but you don’t have to walk around the building).
Corendon City Hotel (from €109,- per night)
A 10 minute walk to our venue is where you find this hotel with modern rooms, a nice restaurant and a spa 🙂
Other hotels, hostels, B&B, etc
Check out booking.com or airbnb.com for other places to stay. No discounts there, but budget friendly options are available.