Just Outside Amsterdam: Endless MICE Possibilities in Haarlemmermeer
It may be one of the Netherlands' most underrated MICE areas, but as your local DMC partner, we know where to find the hidden gems. From large-scale conferences and multi-day incentives to intimate dinners and creative team activities, Haarlemmermeer offers far more than many international planners realise.
Airport-Connected Conference Hotels
Did you know that Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is officially located in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer? This makes the area an incredibly convenient base for international groups, with several large-scale hotels and conference facilities located directly at the airport.
For groups looking for maximum convenience, two standout options are Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel & Conference Center, directly connected to Schiphol via a covered walkway, and Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, just a short walk from the terminals. Sheraton offers 417 rooms, 1,845 m² of event space and capacity for up to 550 guests, while Hilton has 433 rooms, 2,453 m² of event space and capacity for up to 640 guests. Both combine substantial conference facilities with accommodation on site, making them particularly well suited to large conferences, multi-day meetings and international groups with complex arrivals and departures. And with Amsterdam Central Station just a short (15-minutes) train ride away, guests can easily combine the convenience of Haarlemmermeer with the experience of Amsterdam.
A Strong Hotel Offering Beyond the Airport
Beyond the airport-connected conference hotels, Haarlemmermeer offers a broad selection of larger properties that combine substantial room inventory with meeting and event facilities. Van der Valk Hotel Schiphol is the largest of the group, with 714 rooms and 25 meeting rooms, including plenary space New York for up to 780 guests. Other hotels are Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport (330 rooms), Radisson Blu Hotel Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (281 rooms), Steigenberger Airport Hotel (440 rooms) and Renaissance Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel (250 rooms) add further options close to the airport. Together, these properties make Haarlemmermeer particularly interesting for multi-day programmes and larger groups, where having bedrooms, meeting space, F&B and transport logistics in one location can make a significant difference.
Unique Event Venues
If you’re looking to add something different to your programme, the Haarlemmermeer and Schiphol area offers a range of unique event venues beyond the traditional hotel setting. Venues such as Arendshoeve (uniquely set within a lush botanical greenhouse), EXPO Greater Amsterdam (a spacious and versatile exhibition venue) and Event Studio’s Aalsmeer (a creative venue with flexible studio spaces) provide flexible spaces for dinners, receptions, conferences and larger corporate events. Their convenient location close to Amsterdam and its airport makes them particularly practical for international groups, while their distinctive settings can add a more memorable element to an event. Whether you are planning a standalone evening event or simply want to break up a multi-day programme with a different venue, these locations offer an easy way to create variety without compromising on accessibility.
Restaurant and Evening Experiences
Last but not least, the Haarlemmermeer area offers plenty of restaurants that can bring a different atmosphere to your programme. Think of Restaurant Den Burgh (situated in a beautifully restored historic barn), Papa’s Beach House (an informal beach-style venue on the shores of a forest lake) or Restaurant On the Rock (a relaxed lakeside setting with a unique atmosphere). And why limit your evening programme to the Haarlemmermeer? Amsterdam is just a short transfer away, making it easy to combine the convenience of staying in Haarlemmermeer and near the airport with an authentic Amsterdam experience. Guests can be picked up by coach at their hotel, transferred to a central location in the city and step aboard a private boat. From there, cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals before arriving at a restaurant on the waterfront for a truly memorable Dutch evening.
With a wide choice of hotels, meeting facilities, unique event venues and restaurants, Haarlemmermeer provides everything needed to create a well-organised corporate programme close to the airport. At the same time, Amsterdam’s city centre is only a short transfer away, allowing groups to easily combine the practical benefits of staying near Schiphol with the character and energy of the Dutch capital. From a productive meeting or conference during the day to a private canal cruise and dinner in the city in the evening, Schiphol can be the starting point for a programme that is both seamless and memorable.
