Travel

Conference location

The conference talks will be held in various buildings at the Amsterdam School for Communication Research (see map: Insert map with walking route for getting into the building from the tram and metro stops). Please see the detailed conference program for the exact locations of talks and panels. Once in the buildings, please follow the signage or ask our support staff for directions.

ASCoR
Amsterdam Roeterseilandcampus
Nieuwe Achtergracht 166
1018 WV Amsterdam

The campus is easily reached by trams 7 and 10 as well as metros 53 and 54. Get off at the Weesperplein stop and walk a few minutes. Please see the above map for the walking route to the ASCoR buildings. Please note that access from the side of the Nieuwe Achtergracht has been blocked due to construction; you have to access from the side of the Sarphatistraat.

Getting to Amsterdam
Amsterdam is served by Schiphol international airport, located at approximately 20 km from the city. From the airport, there are several ways to get to and from Amsterdam city center. The fastest and most convenient form of transport is the train run by NS, which connects Schiphol airport with Amsterdam Central Station. Trains run every 10 minutes from the main arrival plaza, usually from Platform 3 (see the airport train schedule). A ticket to Amsterdam Central Station will cost just €4.10 (full rate, second class) for a single journey. You may use any major credit card to pay at the special yellow ticket machines within the airport. There is a €0.50 surcharge if you buy the ticket at the ticket office. A fine of €35 will be added to the fare if you are caught without a valid ticket on the train. Airport Shuttles run by Connexxion also depart every 10 minutes, with services to more than 100 hotels throughout the city. Tickets cost €17 for one-way or €27 for a return, and can be purchased inside the main arrival plaza. Taxis start at €45 and are located in front of the main arrival plaza.

Getting around Amsterdam
Getting around Amsterdam is easy. The cheapest way to get around, besides on foot, is by public transport. GVB provides integrated metro, tram and bus services throughout Amsterdam and its surrounding areas. Though people can travel on trams, metro, buses and even trains using one Amsterdam transport OV-chipcard, it is recommended that short-term visitors to Amsterdam purchase one of the many paper tickets available. There are 24-, 48-, 72-, 96-, 120-, 144- and 168- hour tickets, and they provide an economical way for visitors to explore the city. For information on prices and where to purchase, see: http://www.amsterdam.info/transport/

Accommodation

Accommodation in Amsterdam can be expensive and fills up quickly. We recommend making your reservations as soon as possible! Please see below for some affordable recommendations:

Hotels

Hotel Arena ****
5 min walk from the conference location
Starting at €69/ night
http://www.hotelarena.nl/nl/

The Bridge Hotel ***
9 min walk from the conference location
Starting at €109/ night
http://www.thebridgehotel.nl/en/index.html

Hotel Ibis Centre Stopera ***
15 min walk from the conference location
Starting at €121/ night
http://www.ibis.com/nl/hotel-3044-ibis-amsterdam-centre-stopera/index.shtml#

Hostels

Cocomama
8 min by tram or 16 min walk from the conference location
http://www.cocomama.nl/home

Volks Hotel
8 min by tram or 17 min walk from the conference location
http://www.volkshotel.nl/en/

Stayokay Stadsdoelen
14 min by metro from the conference location
http://www.stayokay.com/en/hostel/amsterdam-stadsdoelen

The Flying Pig Downtown Hostel
14 min by metro from the conference location
http://www.flyingpig.nl/hostels/flyingpigdowntown.php

Hostel Centraal
10 min walk from the conference location
http://www.hostelcentraal.com/

Home rentals

Airbnb
Airbnb.com