Hotel Okura Amsterdam is a five-star hotel of about 300 rooms in a 23-floor tower on the Amstelkanaal in De Pijp, south of the city centre. It opened in 1971 as the Japanese Okura chain’s first hotel in Europe, and its restaurants hold three Michelin stars between them. It suits food lovers, business travellers and anyone who prefers space and a spa to a canal-house address.
Hotel Okura Amsterdam at a glance
| Address | Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, 1072 LH Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Category | 5 stars, Okura Hotels & Resorts; member of The Leading Hotels of the World |
| Rooms | About 300 rooms and suites over 23 floors |
| Neighbourhood | De Pijp, on the Amstelkanaal south of the centre |
| Nearest tram | Van Hilligaertstraat, tram 12: 3 min walk |
| Nearest metro | De Pijp, metro 52: 9 min walk |
| Nearest train station | Amsterdam RAI: 21 min walk |
| Schiphol Airport | Train to Amsterdam Zuid, then metro 52 to De Pijp |
| Spa and pool | Nagomi Spa & Wellness with indoor pool, thermal facilities and gym |
| Dining | Ciel Bleu (2 Michelin stars), Yamazato (1 Michelin star), Sazanka, Serre, KIRI, Twenty Third Bar, Lobby Bar |
| Check-in / check-out | From 15:00 / until 12:00; minimum check-in age 18 |
| Pets | No |
| Parking | On-site parking and valet, paid; EV charger |
Checked in November 2026 against the hotel’s own website and booking sites. Walking times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Why stay at the Okura
Prince Claus opened the Okura in September 1971. At 78 metres it was then the second-tallest building in Amsterdam, and it was the first hotel in Europe of the Japanese Okura chain. Two Dutch and two Japanese architects designed the tower together: Bernard Bijvoet and Gerard Holt with Yoshiro Taniguchi and Yozo Shibata.
The Japanese roots show most at the table. One building holds three Michelin stars: two for Ciel Bleu on the 23rd floor, which kept them in the 2026 guide, and one for Yamazato, the kaiseki restaurant that has held its star since 2002. The teppanyaki at Sazanka and the bento lunches at KIRI complete the Japanese line-up.
The location is quieter than the canal belt. The tower stands on the Amstelkanaal in De Pijp, with the Sarphatipark ten minutes away and the Albert Cuyp Market 13. The old centre is a short ride by metro 52 from De Pijp station.
The rooms: what you should know before booking
Read the room description carefully before you book; these are the points that matter most here.
- Views. Higher floors look out over the city or the canal. Panorama rooms (about 30 to 43 m²) are sold for their views, so book that category if the view matters.
- Size. Deluxe rooms are about 30 to 39 m². Junior suites and suites run up to the Presidential Suite. The hotel lists some sizes inconsistently, so check the room description.
- Families. According to booking sites, up to two children aged 11 or under stay free in their parents’ room using the existing beds. Cots are free; rollaway beds and babysitting cost extra.
- Accessibility. An Accessible Room type is available, and the lift doors are about 99 cm wide.
Restaurants, bars and facilities
Ciel Bleu
French-influenced fine dining on the 23rd floor with views across the city, holding two Michelin stars. Dinner only, closed on Sundays, with a chef’s table and a private room.
Yamazato and Sazanka
Yamazato serves traditional Japanese kaiseki on the ground floor, with one Michelin star, for dinner from Wednesday to Sunday. At Sazanka, chefs cook teppanyaki at the table, every evening.
Serre, KIRI and the bars
Serre is the brasserie with a terrace on the canal, open for lunch and dinner, and KIRI serves Japanese-inspired bento at lunch. The Twenty Third Bar on the 23rd floor serves champagne and cocktails in the evening, and the Lobby Bar is open in the afternoon and early evening. Breakfast is served at Le Camelia.
Nagomi Spa & Wellness
An indoor swimming pool, thermal facilities, treatments and a gym. Under-16s must be with an adult in the spa.
Getting there and getting around
From Schiphol Airport
Take the train to Amsterdam Zuid, then metro 52 two stops to De Pijp, nine minutes on foot from the hotel. Alternatively, take the train to Amsterdam RAI, about 21 minutes on foot.
From Amsterdam Centraal
Take metro 52 to De Pijp, nine minutes on foot from the hotel. Walking the whole way is not practical with luggage.
Getting around
Metro 52 from De Pijp runs to Vijzelgracht, Rokin and Centraal, the quickest way into the old centre. Tram 12 from Van Hilligaertstraat, three minutes away, runs through De Pijp to the Concertgebouw and the Museumplein side of town in one direction and to Amstel station in the other. The Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum are about 24 minutes on foot, and the Heineken Experience 17.
Nearest stops
| Stop | Walk to the hotel · lines |
|---|---|
| Van Hilligaertstraat | 3 min (200 m) · tram 12 |
| Maasstraat (Churchill-laan) | 4 min (320 m) · tram 12 |
| Waalstraat (Churchill-laan) | 8 min (630 m) · tram 12 |
| De Pijp (metro) | 9 min (670 m) · metro 52 |
| Europaplein (metro) | 13 min (940 m) · metro 52 |
| Amsterdam RAI (train) | 21 min (1.6 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 the Okura
| Place | Walk from the hotel · why go |
|---|---|
| Sarphatipark | 10 min (750 m) · Small park in the middle of De Pijp |
| Albert Cuyp Market | 13 min (960 m) · The long street market in De Pijp |
| Beatrixpark | 13 min (970 m) · Quiet neighbourhood park next to the RAI |
| RAI Amsterdam | 14 min (1 km) · The convention and exhibition centre |
| De Pijp (Gerard Douplein) | 14 min (1.1 km) · Cafés and small restaurants in De Pijp |
| Heineken Experience | 17 min (1.3 km) · The former brewery on the Stadhouderskade |
| Concertgebouw | 22 min (1.6 km) · The concert hall on the Museumplein |
| Museumplein | 22 min (1.7 km) · The square between the big museums |
| Stedelijk Museum | 23 min (1.8 km) · Modern art and design on the Museumplein |
Staying here in winter
The Amsterdam Light Festival (26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027) is in the city centre, a few stops away on metro 52. The ice rink on the Museumplein is about 22 minutes on foot, and the indoor pool and a table at Ciel Bleu make the Okura an easy place to spend a cold evening.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest tram stop and metro to Hotel Okura Amsterdam?
Van Hilligaertstraat, served by tram 12, is about three minutes on foot from Hotel Okura Amsterdam. The nearest metro is De Pijp (metro 52), about nine minutes away, and Europaplein (metro 52) is about 13 minutes.
Which restaurants at Hotel Okura Amsterdam have Michelin stars?
Two. At Hotel Okura Amsterdam, Ciel Bleu on the 23rd floor has two Michelin stars and Yamazato has one, both kept in the 2026 guide. Sazanka, the teppanyaki restaurant, has no star.
Does Hotel Okura Amsterdam have a pool?
Yes. Hotel Okura Amsterdam has an indoor swimming pool in the Nagomi Spa & Wellness, along with thermal facilities, treatments and a gym.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Okura Amsterdam?
Check-in at Hotel Okura Amsterdam is from 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability. Guests must be at least 18 to check in.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Okura Amsterdam?
No. Pets are not allowed at Hotel Okura Amsterdam.
Is Hotel Okura Amsterdam in the city centre?
No. Hotel Okura Amsterdam is in De Pijp, on the Amstelkanaal south of the canal belt. Metro 52 from De Pijp station, nine minutes away, reaches Rokin and Centraal in a few stops.
Does Hotel Okura Amsterdam have parking?
Yes. Hotel Okura Amsterdam has paid on-site parking with a flat 24-hour rate for guests and no reservation needed. Valet parking and an EV charger are available.
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