Does Amsterdam airport have a hotel inside? Yes, in fact there are two hotels inside Schiphol’s terminal, right past security, so you never have to leave the secure zone.
Spending a night at Amsterdam airport before your connecting flight or having an early departure from Schiphol? Book a hotel in Schiphol airport, get some good rest, have a shower, spend some time in privacy and comfort. It will definitely make your trip more enjoyable and hassle free.
- Book your international train tickets from Schiphol to Paris, Brussels, Bruges in advance.
Advantages of Schiphol airport transit hotels:
+ No transit Schengen visa is needed for your stay at a transit hotel inside the airport’s secure zone.
+ You can walk to your gate directly from the room, without having to queue and go through security checks and passport control.
Schiphol airport has two transit hotels inside the security zone:
YOTELAIR Amsterdam Schiphol Transit Hotel
YOTELAIR hotel is located behind Security and Passport control in Lounge 2. Its innovative cabins are modelled on the experience of a first class private airline cabin. Children of any age are welcome at YOTELAIR hotel.
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How can I get to YOTELAIR Amsterdam Schiphol Transit Hotel?
Arriving from an inbound flight:
- Follow the signs to Lounge 2 (D-gates).
- At the IWC Schaffhausen, take the escalator up to the 1st floor.
- You will see YOTELAIR hotel to the left, opposite the Sushi & Noodles Bar.
Arriving from outside the airport before 21:00:
- Go to Departures 2.
- Pass the Security & Passport Control.
- Turn right and you will see the YOTELAIR transit hotel.
Arriving from outside the airport after 21:00:
- Go to Departures 3.
- Pass the Security & Passport Control.
- Follow the signs to Lounge 2 (D-gates).
- At the IWC Schaffhausen, take the escalator up to the 1st floor.
- You will see YOTELAIR hotel to the left, opposite the Sushi & Noodles Bar.
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Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal
Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal is located in Lounge 3 of Schiphol Airport, between boarding gates E and F, opposite the KLM Crown Lounge. Free Wi-Fi, bathrooms with rain shower, climate control and 24-hour room service – there is everything to make your transit comfortable. Children of any age are welcome at Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal.
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How can I find Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal?
Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal is located on the 1st floor in Lounge 3, between gates E and F. Please follow the route:
- Proceed to Departures 3 hall.
- Pass customs control on the 2nd floor above check-in desks 22 and 23.
- After customs turn right and you will see the Mercure transit hotel.
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Transit hotels at Schiphol airport: rules
1. Admission. In order to be admitted as a guest, you need to show:
- a valid boarding pass or a ticket for a flight departing within the next 24 hours
- your passport or ID. No transit visa needed.
2. Luggage. Guests cannot check-in at the hotels with hold luggage, because transit hotels are located after the airport security check-point.
Other hotels at Schiphol airport
Beyond the two transit hotels in the terminal, there are a few more Amsterdam airport hotels outside the secure zone:
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FAQ about Schiphol airport hotels
Is there a hotel inside Schiphol airport?
Yes. Schiphol has two transit hotels inside the terminal, past security: YOTELAIR Amsterdam Schiphol Transit Hotel and Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal. Both let you stay without leaving the secure zone.
Do I need a transit visa to stay at Schiphol’s transit hotels?
No, no transit Schengen visa is needed to stay at a transit hotel, since both YOTELAIR and Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal are located inside the airport’s secure zone.
Can I check in with hold luggage at a transit hotel?
No, transit hotels are located after the airport security checkpoint, so guests cannot check in with hold luggage.
Are children allowed at Schiphol’s transit hotels?
Yes, children of any age are welcome at both YOTELAIR and Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal.
What do I need to check in at a Schiphol transit hotel?
A valid boarding pass or a ticket for a flight departing within the next 24 hours, plus your passport or ID.
Are there hotels at Schiphol outside the security zone?
Yes, options outside the transit zone include Sheraton Amsterdam Airport hotel, Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol, and citizenM Schiphol Airport.
Enjoy your overnight stay at Schiphol Airport!
- Also good to know: How to Get From Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Center?
Good Day
I will be arriving at Schiphol airport at 23 hoo on 13 th July ,in transit to to Johannesburg on the 14 th at 10:40. As we do not have Shengen visas is it possible to book a double room for 3 adults & 1 child aged 13 in a transit hotel within the airport?A room with 2 double beds preferably. Kindly respond to my mail.
Hello Dr Raeesa Moolla,
In order to be admitted as a guest to a transit hotel you need:
– a valid boarding pass or a ticket for a flight departing within the next 24 hours
– your passport or ID. No transit visa needed.
When it comes to the types of rooms available, please check YOTELAIR hotel or Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal at Booking.com or contact them directly.
I will be transiting through Amsterdam to Lagos on August 13 2022. My wife and I will arrive Schiphol Airport around 9am and depart at 2:30pm. Can we book a room for this period?