Zoku Amsterdam is a hotel-apartment hybrid with 133 Lofts in a converted office building on the Weesperstraat, five minutes from Weesperplein metro. Every Loft has a full kitchen and a work table, and the living room, coworking space and terrace are on the 6th floor and the roof. It suits longer stays and travelling professionals; it is not built for families.
Zoku Amsterdam at a glance
| Address | Weesperstraat 105, 1018 VN Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Category | Zoku, hotel-apartment hybrid; no official star rating found |
| Rooms | 133 Lofts and rooms, from 12 m² to 46 m² |
| Neighbourhood | Canal belt, on the Weesperstraat near Weesperplein |
| Nearest tram | Weesperplein, trams 1, 7 and 19: 6 min walk |
| Nearest metro | Weesperplein, metro 51, 53 and 54: 5 min walk |
| Nearest train station | Amsterdam Centraal: 28 min walk |
| Schiphol Airport | Train to Amsterdam Zuid, then metro 51 to Weesperplein |
| Kitchen | A full kitchen in every Loft |
| Food and drink | The Living Kitchen, Kindred Spirits Bar and a 24-hour shop |
| Gym | None; discounted day pass at the Trainmore gym next door |
| Check-in / check-out | From 15:00 (reception on the 6th floor) / until 11:00 |
| Pets | Allowed under Zoku’s pet policy; booking sites say dogs only |
| Parking | Own car park behind the building, 21 spaces, paid; reserve ahead |
Checked in November 2026 against the hotel’s own website and booking sites. Walking times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Why stay at Zoku
Zoku Amsterdam was the world’s first Zoku when it opened in May 2016. Its founders, Hans Meyer and Marc Jongerius, set out to build a cross between a home and a hotel for people who live and work on the road, under the slogan ‘the end of the hotel room’.
The building is a former office block, converted with interiors by the Amsterdam design firm Concrete and furniture by the Danish brand Muuto. In the Lofts, sleeping, cooking and working areas are divided by screens and sliding doors rather than walls.
The heart of the place is upstairs. The 6th floor and the roof hold a living room, a kitchen, coworking areas, a terrace and a greenhouse with views over the city, and a vegetable and herb garden in hexagonal beds created with the City of Amsterdam.
The rooms: what you should know before booking
Read the room description carefully before you book; these are the points that matter most here.
- Lofts. The Zoku Loft (24 m²) has a king bed on a raised platform, reached by steps. The Loft XL is 30 m², and the Loft XXL (46 m²) has a separate bedroom and sleeps up to three. Smaller Zoku Rooms (16 m²) and Bootstrap rooms with two single beds (12 m²) are also available.
- Steps. In standard Lofts the bed is up a few steps. If steps are a problem, ask about the wheelchair-accessible Loft XXL, which must be booked by phone or email.
- Children. Zoku says it is not ideal for children. Standard Lofts take no children or infants, and Loft XL and XXL take one child or infant at most. Cots and foldaway mattresses are available on request for a fee; there are no extra beds.
- Long stays. With a kitchen, a work table and a shop in the building, the Lofts are set up for longer stays and for working on the road.
Restaurants, bars and facilities
The Living Kitchen
The restaurant in the 6th-floor social space. Buffet breakfast is served at the Kitchen Table, from 07:00 on weekdays and 08:00 at weekends, until 10:00.
Kindred Spirits Bar
The rooftop bar on the 6th floor.
(Almost) Everything Store
A 24-hour shop for groceries and essentials.
Practical
Free luggage lockers on level -1, bike and scooter parking, and staff on site around the clock. Guests arriving after midnight should call ahead.
Getting there and getting around
From Schiphol Airport
Take the train to Amsterdam Zuid, then metro 51 to Weesperplein, five minutes on foot. Via Amsterdam Centraal, take metro 51, 53 or 54 to Weesperplein. Zoku offers no airport transfer.
From Amsterdam Centraal
Metro 51, 53 and 54 run from Centraal to Weesperplein, five minutes from the door. On foot it is about 28 minutes (2.1 km).
Getting around
Trams 1, 7 and 19 from Weesperplein run to the Rijksmuseum and the Leidseplein, and tram 14 from Waterlooplein runs to the Rembrandtplein and the Dam. The Magere Brug and Royal Theatre Carré are five minutes away, the Hortus Botanicus seven, and Artis Zoo 13.
Nearest stops
| Stop | Walk to the hotel · lines |
|---|---|
| Weesperplein | 6 min (420 m) · trams 1, 7 and 19 |
| Waterlooplein | 8 min (590 m) · tram 14 |
| Mr. Visserplein | 8 min (590 m) · tram 14 |
| Weesperplein (metro) | 5 min (380 m) · metros 51, 53 and 54 |
| Waterlooplein (metro) | 7 min (510 m) · metros 51, 53 and 54 |
| Amsterdam Centraal (train) | 28 min (2.1 km) · trains to Schiphol and the rest of the Netherlands |
Walking times measured with OpenStreetMap routing, November 2026. Lines as in the GVB timetable.
What is around Zoku
| Place | Walk from the hotel · why go |
|---|---|
| Magere Brug | 5 min (340 m) · The white drawbridge over the Amstel, lit at night |
| Royal Theatre Carré | 5 min (360 m) · Theatre on the Amstel |
| Jewish Cultural Quarter (Jewish Museum) | 7 min (490 m) · The Jewish Museum and the Portuguese Synagogue |
| H’ART Museum | 7 min (500 m) · Exhibitions on the Amstel |
| Hortus Botanicus | 7 min (520 m) · One of the oldest botanical gardens in the world |
| Hollandsche Schouwburg | 7 min (550 m) · Holocaust memorial in a former theatre |
| Waterlooplein Market | 9 min (670 m) · Flea market next to the Stopera, Monday to Saturday |
| Artis Zoo | 13 min (980 m) · The city zoo and its old gardens |
| Rembrandtplein | 13 min (1 km) · Cafés and terraces; an ice rink in winter |
Staying here in winter
Several artworks of the Amsterdam Light Festival (26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027) are along the Amstel, and the lit Magere Brug is five minutes away. The ice rink on the Rembrandtplein is about 13 minutes on foot.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest metro and tram to Zoku Amsterdam?
Weesperplein metro (metro 51, 53 and 54) is about five minutes on foot from Zoku Amsterdam, and the Weesperplein tram stop (trams 1, 7 and 19) about six minutes.
Do the Lofts at Zoku Amsterdam have a kitchen?
Yes. Every Loft at Zoku Amsterdam has a full kitchen, as well as a work table. There is also a 24-hour shop in the building.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Zoku Amsterdam?
Check-in at Zoku Amsterdam is from 15:00 at the reception on the 6th floor, reached by lift, and check-out is by 11:00. Paid late check-out is available, and free luggage lockers are on level -1.
Can children stay at Zoku Amsterdam?
Only in limited numbers. Zoku Amsterdam says it is not ideal for children: standard Lofts take no children or infants, and Loft XL and XXL take one child or infant at most. There are no extra beds.
Are pets allowed at Zoku Amsterdam?
Yes. Zoku Amsterdam allows pets in the Lofts, the social spaces and on the terrace under its pet policy. Booking sites say dogs only, one per room, up to 20 kg.
Does Zoku Amsterdam have a gym?
No. Zoku Amsterdam has no gym in the building, but guests get a discounted day pass at the Trainmore gym next door. Loft XL and XXL have gym rings.
Does Zoku Amsterdam have parking?
Yes. Zoku Amsterdam has a paid car park behind the building with 21 spaces and one EV charger. Reserve it in advance; the entrance is through the tunnel in the middle of the building.
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