Zuidoost Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Amsterdam Southeast which includes boating and heritage architecture
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Amsterdam Southeast which includes a garden

For big entertainment, visit this multicultural district, home of the Amsterdam ArenA, Heineken Music Hall and the forested Gaasperpark where you can enjoy watersports.

In Zuidoost, catch a headlining international act at Heineken Music Hall, go horseback riding, canoeing or sailing at Gaasperpark or watch a football game at the Amsterdam ArenA. Zuidoost (Southeastern) is one of the most multicultural districts in Amsterdam and has recently become a hub for shopping and entertainment.

During the 1960s, Zuidoost was the site for a trial development of modern high-rise apartments surrounded by parks and plenty of public space, a very different aesthetic from the historic crowding of 19th-century townhouses. However, its distance from the city center and its cheap real estate meant that it was largely populated by migrants. It became a sort of ghetto. Visit today to appreciate how reinvestment has rehabilitated the area, providing economic and living centers in the southeast, particularly along ArenA Boulevard.

Here find the Heineken Music Hall, where some of the best international acts, from Beyoncé to Radiohead, perform. Watch an IMAX movie at the Pathé cinema or cheer on the teams playing in the Netherlands’ largest football stadium, Amsterdam ArenA. Soccer aficionados can even take a 1-hour tour of the stadium.

Shoppers will love exploring Amsterdam’s largest market area, the open-air Amsterdamse Poort mall, open Monday to Saturday. On Mondays and Thursdays in the car park, mingle with the multicultural crowd and taste street food at the stalls of the fashion, electronics and farmers’ markets. Next to the Heineken Music Hall, find the huge center for interior design and furniture, Villa ArenA Woonmall.

The whole district has pockets of greenery and parkland, but the best for recreation and forest walks is the 410-acre (166-hectare) parkland surrounding the artificial lake Gaasperplas. In the Gaasperpark nature reserve, try horseback riding and watersports, such as canoeing, fishing and sailing. Typical for the Netherlands, there are many bicycle tracks. During summer, camp overnight in the park.

Time your visit to enjoy one of the festivals held regularly in Zuidoost in warmer months, showcasing everything from hip hop to jazz. Don’t miss the huge Kwaku festival which features football, performances by famed DJs and even literature awards.

Zuidoost is a 20-minute train ride from the center of Amsterdam.


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Our pick of the best Zuidoost Hotel Deals

Jaz in the City Amsterdam
Jaz in the City Amsterdam
3.5 out of 5
De Passage 90, Amsterdam
The price is NZ$212 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$212
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"How close it was to the venue"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Jaz in the City Amsterdam
Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam / Arena Boulevard
Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam / Arena Boulevard
3 out of 5
Hoekenrode 1, Amsterdam, North Holland
The price is NZ$193 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$193
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,185 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast everyday for that price was amazing. The absence of a mini bar was a bit less, but then again shops at the nearby trainstation and in the immediate vicinity were very convenient."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam / Arena Boulevard
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Arena Towers by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Arena Towers by IHG
3 out of 5
Hoogoorddreef 66b, Amsterdam
The price is NZ$184 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$184
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,419 reviews)
My choice in Bijlmer
"Nice location"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Arena Towers by IHG
citizenM Schiphol Airport
citizenM Schiphol Airport
4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2, Schiphol
The price is NZ$121 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$121
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,047 reviews)
"Good for a transfer stay."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

citizenM Schiphol Airport
citizenM Amsterdam South
citizenM Amsterdam South
4 out of 5
Prinses Irenestraat 30, Amsterdam, North Holland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$201 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$201
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Excelentes instalaciones. Además el servicio de recepción de Fernanda fue sobresaliente."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

citizenM Amsterdam South
The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam
The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam
4 out of 5
Oostelijke Handelskade 34, Amsterdam
The price is NZ$326 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$326
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (399 reviews)
"This is a beautiful property in a historic building near the water. The staff were very friendly and helpful and gave us a warm welcome to the hotel. The location is fantastic for connections to the tram and bus lines going to Centraal Station. Breakfast buffet was very good with many options. The ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam
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Other neighbourhoods around Zuidoost

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Amsterdam East

4/5(49 area reviews)

Amsterdam East is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Passenger Terminal Amsterdam and Blijburg Beach. See more of Amsterdam by jumping on the metro at Molukkenstraat Stop or Soembawastraat Stop.

Amsterdam East
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De Pijp

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in De Pijp. Top attractions like Albert Cuyp Market and De Dageraad are major draws, and you can catch the metro at v. Hilligaertstraat Tram Stop or Cornelis Troostplein Stop to see more of the city.

De Pijp
World Trade Center showing city views and a city

Amsterdam South

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Amsterdam South. Spend some time visiting top spots like Van Gogh Museum, and catch the metro at Boelelaan - Vrije Universiteit Stop or Parnassusweg Stop to see more of the area.

Amsterdam South
Skinny Bridge

Weesperbuurt

While you're in Weesperbuurt, take in top sights like Royal Theater Carre or Magere Brug, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Weesperplein Station or Korte 's-Gravesandestraat Stop.

Weesperbuurt
Leidseplein which includes road cycling, street scenes and motorbike riding

De Weteringschans

While you're in De Weteringschans, take in top sights like Paradiso or Holland Casino, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vijzelgracht Station or Weteringcircuit Stop.

De Weteringschans
Heineken Experience showing interior views

Oude Pijp

While you're in Oude Pijp, take in top sights like Albert Cuyp Market or Heineken Experience, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Marie Heinekenplein Stop or 2e van der Helststraat Stop.

Oude Pijp

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