Boutique Hotel 43 Amsterdam - Zaandam, Koog aan de Zaan

Location & Surroundings

Boutique Hotel 43 Amsterdam - Zaandam is set in Koog aan de Zaan, 16 km from Amsterdam Central Station and a 10-minute walk from the Zaanse Schans windmills. The hotel is a 2-minute walk from the train station, offering direct trains to Amsterdam in 15-20 minutes. Guests can smell cocoa from the nearby factory, and the area has free street parking and a supermarket within walking distance.

Rooms & Amenities

Each air-conditioned room has a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms include a terrace or garden views, and all rooms have soundproofing and a wardrobe. The Deluxe King Room offers a large bed with comfortable pillows and a balcony in select units.

Hotel Services & Facilities

The hotel provides free WiFi, free street parking, a garden, a picnic area, and a sun terrace for guests. Security includes CCTV in common areas, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and key card access with a safety deposit box in each room. Daily housekeeping, private check-in/check-out, and invoice provision are available.

Guest Experience

Check-in is handled at the Zaan hotel restaurant around the corner, where guests receive a key card and a code for self-entry. The staff communicates via WhatsApp before arrival, providing information on local bakeries, supermarkets, and activities. Reviews note the cleanliness, comfortable beds, and the helpfulness of the owners, Ismail and Veer.

Practical Information

Check-in is at the Zaan hotel restaurant, a 5-minute walk from Boutique Hotel 43, and is available during business hours. Guests can store luggage at the hotel in the morning, and late arrivals use a key safe with a code. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the windmills and 2 minutes from the train station to Amsterdam.

Highlights

Location: 10 min walk to Zaanse Schans windmills, 2 min to train station

Rooms: Deluxe King Room with balcony option

Services: Free street parking and free WiFi

Check-in: Self-entry via key code from nearby restaurant

Area: Chocolate smell from factory, quiet neighborhood