citizenM Amsterdam South is a hotel of 215 identical rooms of about 14 m², each with one wall-to-wall king-size bed, a few minutes’ walk from Amsterdam Zuid station. It is the citizenM formerly called citizenM Amsterdam City, and since 2025 the brand has belonged to Marriott. It suits couples and solo travellers who want a compact, well-designed room with fast links to Schiphol, rather than space or a canal view.
citizenM Amsterdam South at a glance
| Address | Prinses Irenestraat 30, 1077 WX Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Category | No official star rating; citizenM, part of Marriott |
| Rooms | 215 rooms, all one type, about 14 m² |
| Neighbourhood | Amsterdam-Zuid, in the Zuidas business district |
| Nearest tram | Prinses Irenestraat, trams 5 and 25: 2 min walk |
| Nearest metro | Station Zuid, metros 50, 51 and 52: 11 min walk |
| Nearest train station | Amsterdam Zuid: 7 min walk; use the south exit |
| Schiphol Airport | Direct train to Amsterdam Zuid, one stop, then a 7-minute walk; no shuttle |
| Food and drink | canteenM, a 24/7 bar and grab-and-go kitchen; breakfast buffet at extra cost |
| Gym | None on site |
| Check-in / check-out | From 14:00 at self-service kiosks / until 11:00 |
| Pets | No; service animals allowed if declared before arrival |
| Parking | None at the hotel; paid Q-Park Mahler nearby |
Checked in November 2026 against the hotel’s own website and booking sites. Walking times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Why stay at citizenM Amsterdam South
citizenM is a Dutch hotel concept built around one idea: a small room that is very well thought out, and a big shared living room downstairs. This hotel opened around 2009 as citizenM Amsterdam City and was later renamed after the district it stands in. Marriott International completed its purchase of the citizenM brand in July 2025; the hotel name stayed the same.
Every room has a king-size bed that spans the width of the room under a floor-to-ceiling window, a rain shower and toilet in transparent pods, and a tablet that controls the lights, blinds, temperature and TV. Wi-Fi and on-demand films are free.
Downstairs, the open-plan living room has iMacs with free printing, meeting space and a small shop, and canteenM serves food and drinks around the clock. The Beatrixpark is two minutes away, and Amsterdam Zuid station puts Schiphol one stop away by train.
The rooms: what you should know before booking
Read the room description carefully before you book; these are the points that matter most here.
- One room type. All 215 rooms are the same, about 14 m², with one extra-large king bed. A high-floor version exists, but there are no twin beds.
- See-through bathroom. The shower and toilet are in transparent pods inside the room. That works for couples, but less well for friends or colleagues sharing.
- Families. Children are welcome, but there are no cots and no extra beds, and each room has a single king bed. Sources differ on when children are charged as adults (from 11 on booking sites; free up to 10 according to Michelin). This is not a family hotel.
- Accessibility. There are lifts; one booking site mentions a few steps at the entrance, with a lift as the alternative. The hotel’s own pages contradict each other on accessible rooms. If you need an adapted room, call the hotel before booking.
Restaurants, bars and facilities
canteenM
The 24/7 bar and kitchen in the living room, with sandwiches, sushi, warm meals, barista coffee, cocktails, draught beer and champagne. It caters for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets.
Breakfast
A hot and cold buffet with unlimited barista coffee. It is charged separately, and the price depends on your rate.
The living room
An open-plan lounge with iMacs, free printing, meeting space and a small shop. The hotel is cashless, so bring a card.
Getting there and getting around
From Schiphol Airport
Take a direct train to Amsterdam Zuid, one stop from Schiphol. Leave by the south exit; the hotel is about 7 minutes on foot. There is no airport shuttle.
From Amsterdam Centraal
Take metro 52 to Station Zuid, then walk about 11 minutes, or tram 24 to Beethovenstraat, 8 minutes from the hotel. Tram 5 and 25 from Station Zuid stop at Prinses Irenestraat, 2 minutes from the door.
Getting around
Tram 5 from Prinses Irenestraat runs to the Museumplein and the Leidseplein, and tram 25 to De Pijp. Metro 52 from Station Zuid runs through De Pijp and Rokin to Centraal; see our guide to metro line 52. On foot, the RAI is about 14 minutes away and the Concertgebouw about 25.
Nearest stops
| Stop | Walk to the hotel · lines |
|---|---|
| Prinses Irenestraat | 2 min (140 m) · trams 5 and 25 |
| Station Zuid | 5 min (350 m) · trams 5 and 25 |
| Beethovenstraat | 8 min (610 m) · tram 24 |
| Station Zuid (metro) | 11 min (830 m) · metros 50, 51 and 52 |
| Europaplein (metro) | 17 min (1.3 km) · metro 52 |
| Amsterdam Zuid (train) | 7 min (560 m) · 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 citizenM Amsterdam South
| Place | Walk from the hotel · why go |
|---|---|
| Beatrixpark | 2 min (180 m) · Quiet neighbourhood park next to the RAI |
| Zuidas (Gustav Mahlerplein) | 9 min (700 m) · The business district around Amsterdam Zuid |
| Amsterdam Zuid station | 10 min (720 m) · Trains to Schiphol and metro to the centre |
| RAI Amsterdam | 14 min (1.1 km) · The convention and exhibition centre |
| Amstelpark | 25 min (1.9 km) · Large park with gardens and a windmill |
| Concertgebouw | 25 min (1.9 km) · The concert hall on the Museumplein |
| Vondelpark | 26 min (1.9 km) · The city’s largest park |
| Stedelijk Museum | 27 min (2 km) · Modern art and design on the Museumplein |
| Museumplein | 28 min (2.1 km) · The square between the big museums |
Staying here in winter
Tram 5 takes you to the Museumplein, with its ice rink and Christmas market. The Amsterdam Light Festival runs in the city centre from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027, a short metro ride away.
Frequently asked questions
Is citizenM Amsterdam South the same as citizenM Amsterdam City?
Yes. citizenM Amsterdam City is the old name of citizenM Amsterdam South at Prinses Irenestraat 30. It is a different hotel from citizenM Amstel and citizenM Schiphol.
What is the nearest tram and metro to citizenM Amsterdam South?
Prinses Irenestraat, served by trams 5 and 25, is about 2 minutes from citizenM Amsterdam South. The metro platforms of Station Zuid (metros 50, 51 and 52) are about 11 minutes on foot, and the train platforms of Amsterdam Zuid about 7.
Does citizenM Amsterdam South have twin beds?
No. Every room at citizenM Amsterdam South has one extra-large king bed, and there are no twin rooms.
Is citizenM Amsterdam South suitable for families?
Not really. citizenM Amsterdam South has no cots and no extra beds, and every room is about 14 m² with one king bed and a see-through shower and toilet pod.
What are the check-in and check-out times at citizenM Amsterdam South?
Check-in at citizenM Amsterdam South is from 14:00 at self-service kiosks, earlier for free if your room is ready. Check-out is until 11:00, and late check-out until 14:00 costs extra.
Are pets allowed at citizenM Amsterdam South?
No. citizenM Amsterdam South does not allow pets. Service animals are allowed and must be declared before arrival.
Is there parking at citizenM Amsterdam South?
No. citizenM Amsterdam South has no parking of its own; the hotel points to the paid Q-Park Mahler nearby.
Other hotels nearby
Compare the whole area on our amsterdam-zuid hotels page, or start with where to stay in Amsterdam.
