Concert at the Johan Cruijff ArenA? Stay at our houseboat B&B.
Stadium concerts and big matches fill every bed in town. Stay in our Boatsuite on houseboat Kadans: about 45 minutes to the ArenA by tram and metro, and a quiet island to come home to.
Where to stay for a concert at the Johan Cruijff ArenA?
For stadium concerts, every bed in Amsterdam gets booked. AmsterdamBB is one private suite for two on houseboat Kadans, on KNSM Island in Amsterdam, with its own front door. The Johan Cruijff ArenA is in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, next to Bijlmer ArenA station. From the boat it takes about 45 minutes: walk to Azartplein, take tram 1, then metro 54 to Bijlmer ArenA. By bike it is 32 minutes, by taxi around 24.
Key facts
- Venue
- Johan Cruijff ArenA, Johan Cruijff Boulevard 1, Amsterdam-Zuidoost
- From the boat
- Tram 1 + metro 54, about 45 minutes
- Back after the show
- Metro 54 + tram 1, about 51 minutes
- Last easy connection
- Metro 54 at 00:08, home by 00:51
- Also nearby
- Ziggo Dome and AFAS Live
Upcoming concerts at Johan Cruijff ArenA
Got tickets? Check if the Boatsuite is free on your date. Big shows sell out Amsterdam fast.
· By Renske and Tim, your hosts on Kadans
Selection from the official Johan Cruijff ArenA calendar. We update this list every month. AmsterdamBB is not affiliated with the venue or the artists.- Fri 2026Netherlands vs GreeceFootballCheck this date
- Sat 2027Roxy DekkerConcertCheck this date
- Fri–Sat 2027Toppers in ConcertConcertCheck this date
- Sat–Sun 2027U2The Greatest Show On Earth World TourCheck this date
- Sat 2027Karol GViajando Por El Mundo TropitourCheck this date
- Fri–Sat 2027OasisOasis Live ’27Check this date
There and back again
Getting there
- Walk 7 minutes to tram stop Azartplein.
- Take tram 1 and change to metro 54, direction Gein.
- Get off at Bijlmer ArenA: the stadium is right there.
Getting back after the show
- Walk to Bijlmer ArenA station, or Strandvliet if the crowd is big.
- Take metro 54 towards Central Station and change to tram 1.
- Get off at Azartplein. The metro at 00:08 still gets you home by 00:51.
Missed the last one? After the last metro, night buses run via Central Station: slow, but they run all night. A taxi takes about 24 minutes. Tell us your concert date and we will help you plan it.
Your quiet base for a loud night
Sleep in after the show
A quiet harbour, calm nights and your own deck for a slow morning coffee.
Come back whenever you like
Your own front door and self check-in. No reception, no curfew, no waking anyone.
Bags? No problem
Arriving early or leaving late on concert day? If we are home, leave your bags in our hallway. Otherwise use luggage storage at Central Station, like Drop & Go or Stasher.
Hosts who know the way home
We live on board and will help you plan the trip there, and the trip back. Questions? Send us a message.
When a big show sells out, so does Amsterdam.
For big arena and stadium shows, Amsterdam books up fast and prices rise everywhere. We have one suite. Got your tickets? Check your date straight away.
ArenA questions
How far is the Johan Cruijff ArenA from AmsterdamBB?
About 45 minutes by tram 1 and metro 54, 32 minutes by bike, or around 24 minutes by taxi.
How do I get back after a stadium concert?
Metro 54 towards Central Station, then tram 1 to Azartplein: about 51 minutes door to door. The metro at 00:08 still gets you home by 00:51.
What if I miss the last metro?
Night buses run via Central Station all night, but they are slow. A taxi takes about 24 minutes.
Can I come back late at night?
Yes. Your own front door and self check-in, so you come back whenever the show ends.
Is there another way to get there?
Yes. Bus 65 leaves from Levantplein, right by the boat, and runs to Amstel Station. From there metro 54 or the train takes you to Bijlmer ArenA. Handy if tram 1 is busy.
Is it busy at the station after a stadium show?
Yes, very. Walking on to Strandvliet station is often faster than queueing at Bijlmer ArenA. Stadium dates also book up first: check your date →