Hotel Fita is a small, family-run three-star hotel of about 20 rooms on the Jan Luijkenstraat, two minutes on foot from the Van Gogh Museum. It feels more like a bed and breakfast than a hotel, and guests mostly remember the homemade pancakes at breakfast. It suits museum-goers who want a simple, friendly base and do not need a restaurant or late-night reception.
Hotel Fita at a glance
| Address | Jan Luijkenstraat 37, 1071 CL Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Category | 3 stars, independent and family-owned |
| Rooms | About 20 rooms on four floors; sources give 15 to 21 |
| Neighbourhood | Museum Quarter, between the Museumplein and the Vondelpark |
| Nearest tram | Museumplein, trams 2, 5 and 24: 1 min walk; Van Baerlestraat, tram 12: 2 min walk |
| Nearest metro | Vijzelgracht, metro 52: 13 min walk |
| Nearest train station | Amsterdam Zuid, by tram 5 from the Museumplein stop |
| Schiphol Airport | Bus 397 to the Museumplein, about 35 minutes, then a 2-minute walk |
| Lift | Yes, a small one; a few steps up to the front door |
| Food and drink | Breakfast room and honesty bar; no restaurant |
| Air conditioning | Only in some rooms; others have a fan |
| Check-in / check-out | From 14:00 / sources differ on check-out, so confirm with the hotel |
| Pets | No |
| Parking | None; street parking or the Q-Park garage under the Museumplein, both paid |
Checked in November 2026 against the hotel’s own website and booking sites. Walking times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Why stay at Hotel Fita
Hotel Fita is run by a family, and that is what most guests notice first. It is a small hotel in an older four-storey town house (Hotels.com dates it to 1902), with period features and modern rooms.
Breakfast is the hotel’s signature. Homemade Dutch pancakes are served alongside eggs, bacon, croissants, cheese, fruit and yoghurt, and guests and guidebooks mention them more than anything else. There is an honesty bar for drinks, settled at check-out, and bikes for rent.
The Jan Luijkenstraat is a quiet street in the Museum Quarter. The Van Gogh Museum is two minutes away, the Stedelijk and the Museumplein three, the Vondelpark four and the Rijksmuseum six.
The rooms: what you should know before booking
Read the room description carefully before you book; these are the points that matter most here.
- Room types. Standard Twin rooms are about 20 m² with two single beds, and Superior Double rooms about 27 m², some with a small balcony. Oyster also describes very small single rooms of about 10 m², and notes that some doubles are two single beds pushed together.
- Air conditioning. Only some rooms have air conditioning, and the hotel says it is limited and not guaranteed. Other rooms have a fan. Ask for an air-conditioned room if you travel in summer.
- Stairs and lift. There is a small lift, which is unusual for a hotel this size, but also a few steps up to the front door and a steep staircase.
- Children. Infants up to one year stay free in existing beds. Extra beds are available for a fee, in Superior Doubles only.
Restaurants, bars and facilities
Breakfast
Served in the breakfast room on weekdays from 07:30 to 10:00 and at weekends from 08:00 to 10:30, according to Hotels.com. It is included in the hotel’s Bed & Breakfast rate when you book direct; on other rates it is charged per person.
Honesty bar
Help yourself to drinks and settle up when you check out. There is no restaurant.
Reception
Reception is staffed roughly from 07:00 to 23:00, according to Hotels.com. Let the hotel know if you will arrive after 21:00.
Getting there and getting around
From Schiphol Airport
Airport bus 397 runs to the Museumplein in about 35 minutes, and the hotel is about two minutes on foot from there. By train, go to Amsterdam Zuid and take tram 5 to the Museumplein stop, one minute from the door.
From Amsterdam Centraal
Take tram 2 or 24 to the Museumplein stop, one minute from the hotel.
Getting around
Trams 2, 5 and 24 stop at the Museumplein and tram 12 at Van Baerlestraat, both within two minutes. Trams 2 and 24 run to the Leidseplein, the Dam and Centraal, and tram 5 to the Leidseplein and the Jordaan. The hotel also rents out bikes.
Nearest stops
| Stop | Walk to the hotel · lines |
|---|---|
| Museumplein | 1 min (80 m) · trams 2, 5 and 24 |
| Van Baerlestraat | 2 min (150 m) · tram 12 |
| Concertgebouw | 6 min (450 m) · trams 5, 12 and 24 |
| Vijzelgracht (metro) | 13 min (950 m) · metro 52 |
| De Pijp (metro) | 17 min (1.3 km) · metro 52 |
| Amsterdam Zuid (train) | 37 min (2.8 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 Hotel Fita
| Place | Walk from the hotel · why go |
|---|---|
| Van Gogh Museum | 2 min (130 m) · Book a time slot; it sells out first |
| Moco Museum | 3 min (230 m) · Modern and street art in a villa on the Museumplein |
| Stedelijk Museum | 3 min (240 m) · Modern art and design on the Museumplein |
| Museumplein | 3 min (250 m) · The square between the big museums |
| Vondelpark | 4 min (320 m) · The city’s largest park |
| Concertgebouw | 6 min (410 m) · The concert hall on the Museumplein |
| Rijksmuseum | 6 min (480 m) · The Night Watch and the national collection |
| Leidseplein | 11 min (800 m) · Theatres, bars and the city’s busiest nightlife square |
| Heineken Experience | 14 min (1 km) · The former brewery on the Stadhouderskade |
Staying here in winter
The ice rink and Christmas market on the Museumplein are a few minutes’ walk away, and the winter market on the Leidseplein about eleven. A pancake breakfast is a good start to a cold museum day.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Fita have a lift?
Yes. Hotel Fita has a small lift, but there are a few steps up to the front door and a steep staircase inside.
Do all rooms at Hotel Fita have air conditioning?
No. Only some rooms at Hotel Fita have air conditioning, and the hotel says it is limited and not guaranteed. Other rooms have a fan.
Is breakfast included at Hotel Fita?
Only on the Bed & Breakfast rate booked directly with Hotel Fita. On other rates, including many third-party bookings, breakfast is charged per person. Check what your rate includes.
What is the nearest tram stop to Hotel Fita?
Museumplein, served by trams 2, 5 and 24, is about one minute on foot from Hotel Fita. Van Baerlestraat, for tram 12, is two minutes away. The nearest metro is Vijzelgracht (line 52), about 13 minutes on foot.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Fita?
Check-in at Hotel Fita is from 14:00. Sources give different check-out times, so confirm it with the hotel. Reception is not open around the clock, so tell the hotel if you will arrive after 21:00.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Fita?
No, Hotel Fita does not allow pets.
Does Hotel Fita have parking?
No. Hotel Fita has no parking of its own. Use paid street parking or the Q-Park garage under the Museumplein.
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