De Pijp Hotel, Amsterdam

Gaming & Entertainment

De Pijp Boutique Hotel is the first hotel globally themed around video gaming, with custom-designed rooms that include retro and modern gaming consoles. Guests have access to publicly accessible gaming spaces that offer a mix of retro and contemporary entertainment options, including a life-size chess board in the garden. The hotel hosts gaming events and tournaments through unique collaborations, and the on-site bar serves snacks and international spirits for guests to enjoy between matches.

Rooms & Amenities

Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a choice of gaming consoles - ranging from original Nintendo to PlayStation 2 - with a library of games available to borrow from the front desk. Room types include Small Double Rooms, Comfort Triple Rooms, and Deluxe Suites, some offering views of Sarphati Park. The hotel provides 24-hour reception with multilingual staff, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and safety deposit boxes.

Location & Neighborhood

The hotel is set across the street from Sarphati Park, a 5-minute walk from the Albert Cuyp Market and 600 metres from the Heineken Experience. The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are within 1.1 km, and the Carre Theatre is 1 km away. Public transportation is accessible via nearby metro and tram stops, and Schiphol Airport is 10 km from the property.

Dining & Breakfast

Each morning, guests can order a breakfast buffet with bread rolls, croissants, granola, fresh fruit, juice, milk, and unlimited coffee and tea, with the option to have it delivered to the room. The on-site bar serves Dutch and international spirits along with snacks, and is open until late. Breakfast must be ordered in advance via a form, and the hotel also offers a picnic area and outdoor furniture for guests to enjoy meals on the terrace or in the garden.

Pet-Friendly & Family

The hotel is pet-friendly, with on-site cats that enhance the guest experience. Families can use the indoor play area, borrow board games and trading card games from the lobby, and access the garden's life-size chess board. The hotel also rents bicycles for exploring the neighborhood, and the communal areas include a shared lounge with a TV area.

Highlights

Themed: First video game-themed hotel globally

Gaming: Retro and modern consoles in every room

Location: Opposite Sarphati Park, near Rijksmuseum

Activities: Life-size chess board, bicycle rentals

Dining: On-site bar with international spirits

Family: Play area, pet-friendly with resident cats