Nightlife in Amsterdam

The Bimhuis was founded in 1973 and until the summer of 2004 was located at Oude Schans. In January 2005, the ultramodern music venue opened its doors at the present location, featuring state-of-the-art technical and acoustic solutions for impeccable sound. The concert hall seats more than 200 people. Besides jazz music, the Bimhuis complex hosts a restaurant, late-night bar and a sun terrace by the water. The stage is located in front of a large glass wall, treating the public to a spectacular view of the historic Amsterdam city centre.

• One of the world's largest jazz clubs
• Unique location
• Next to the hotel
• Special discounts through our Concierge
• Entertainment

Just a 5-minute walk from the hotel, Panama is an exciting club well known for its variety of performing artists. Alicia Keys and Timbaland have been performing on stage as well as famous Dutch DJs Armin van Buren and Tiësto.

It is a club, not too big and with a great ambiance. Separate smoking room. Located in a former Port Authority building on the edge of the city centre, it contains a restaurant, nightclub and theatre – ideal for a classy dinner, drink and dance.

• Nightclub
• Eastern Docklands
• Unique location

Known as the "Temple of Pop", this venue has hosted many national and international artists and DJs.

In 1968, Paradiso opened its doors as a platform for creative talent. Nowadays it has developed into a pop podium, a club and a cultural centre which attracts young people, spectators and artists from Amsterdam and all over the world.

The venue is split into the main hall for 1,500 people and a smaller hall for 250 guests. Located on Leidseplein, the club is a feast for the eye both from the interior and exterior. Being Amsterdam's most well-known club, DJs host many different music nights. The events change regularly, so please do check the venue's website.

• Pop venue
• Club
• Cultural centre
• City centre

Not much is left to the imagination in the city's red-light district. To be fair, everything you might have heard is probably true, but experiencing it in person is something different altogether. This notorious district, also called ‘De Walletjes', happens to be one of the city's oldest and most beautiful areas, with narrow cobblestone streets and 14th century architecture.

• Notorious quarter of Amsterdam
• Restaurants and bars
• Nightlife and entertainment

This music institution and concert hall has a varied programme with different modern soloists or music ensembles. It is located next to Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre.

• Concert hall
• Jazz and world music
• Modern architecture
• Bimhuis