Hotel AFAS Live

Overnight stay near AFAS Live

At the bustling ArenA Boulevard 590 in Amsterdam Zuidoost, directly across from the Johan Cruijff ArenA, stands the iconic AFAS Live building. This concert hall was formerly known as the Heineken Music Hall. AFAS Live was purpose-built for live music and has since become a concert hall with top-notch acoustics.

Did you know that the name AFAS stands for "Applications For Administrative Solutions"? It refers to a software developer that has sponsored the complex since 2017. The building is accessible, spacious, and has excellent sound. Ideal for large events and concerts.

AFAS Live hosts hundreds of shows every year, from international artists and bands to award ceremonies, talent competitions, and special events like the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2012. Curious about the program? Click here to view the AFAS Live schedule.

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Bastion Hotel Amsterdam Amstel

Are you attending a concert or event at AFAS Live soon? Bastion Hotel Amsterdam Amstel is just a 7-minute drive from AFAS Live. From the hotel, you can easily reach this concert and event venue by public transport, car, or taxi.

The hotel offers comfortable rooms, free WiFi and a restaurant where you can enjoy breakfast and dinner.

To AFAS Live by public transport

Save on expensive parking fees and park your car for free at the hotel as a guest. From Bastion Hotel Amsterdam Amstel, it's just a 10-minute walk to Overamstel metro station. Metro line 50 towards Gein takes you to Bijlmer ArenA metro station in 7 minutes. From the station, you can see AFAS Live. So leave your car at the hotel and save yourself expensive parking fees.

AFAS Live capacity

The main hall, known as the Black Box, can accommodate up to 6,000 people. There's also the Beat Box, a smaller room with space for up to 700 people. Ideal for after-parties or more intimate performances.

Food and drinks at AFAS Live

During a concert, you can escape the hustle and bustle in the spacious Foyer or relax in the Legends Lounge and Restaurant First, where a three-course dinner is served just above the hall. Enjoy snacks and drinks before, during, or after the show.

Accessibility of AFAS Live

AFAS Live is located on the A2/A9 motorways, with Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA station just a 100-meter walk away. This makes the building easily accessible by train, metro, and bus. From Amsterdam Central Station, you can reach the location in just 10 minutes.

Need more information about accessibility to AFAS Live and Bastion Hotel Amsterdam Amstel? You can find answers in the frequently asked questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you planning to visit AFAS Live soon and want to combine your visit with an overnight stay? Find answers to frequently asked questions here.

How do I get to AFAS Live?

AFAS Live in Amsterdam is easy to reach. By car, take the A2 or A9 motorways, take exit 1 towards Amsterdam-Zuidoost, and follow the signs to the parking garages around the Arena area. Need to park? There's plenty of space, for example, in P6 at AFAS Live itself. Public transport is also a short walk away: take the train or metro to Bijlmer Arena station and walk to the AFAS Live entrance in just a few minutes.
How do I get to Bastion Hotel Amsterdam Amstel?

Bastion Hotel Amsterdam Amstel is easily accessible by both car and public transport. By car, take exit S111 (Amsterdam-Amstel) from the A10 motorway and follow the signs to the hotel at Verlengde van Marwijk Kooystraat 30. Traveling by public transport, you can take the metro from Amsterdam Central Station to Overamstel station; from there, it's about a 10-minute walk to the hotel. Bus lines 37, 41, and 65 also stop nearby.
How do I get to AFAS Live from the hotel?

By car, take the A10 and A2 motorways towards Amsterdam Zuidoost, and park easily in P6 at AFAS Live. By public transport: walk to Overamstel metro station and take line 50 or 54 towards Gein. Exit at Bijlmer Arena station and walk to AFAS Live in just a few minutes. You can even get there quickly by bike, in about 15 minutes.