Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Schiphol
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Schiphol is the cheapest branded bed in this guide and it is honest about what that means: 112 simple rooms in Hoofddorp with breakfast included, no airport shuttle and no restaurant, but Hoofddorp station nine minutes away on foot and Schiphol one train stop from there. For a solo traveller or a couple with an early flight who are happy with a train and a short walk, the saving over the airport hotels is real.
Guest Rooms
The 112 rooms are soundproofed and air conditioned, with a work desk, a pillow menu, tea and coffee facilities, a flat-screen TV with international channels and a bathroom with a walk-in shower.
Free Wi-Fi covers every room, and the layout is designed around a laptop-friendly workspace rather than a lounge.
Standard room amenities include:
- Air conditioning
- Coffee and tea facilities
- Desk
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair dryer
- TV
- Walk-in shower
Breakfast and Dining
The Express Start continental breakfast is included in the rate and served from 6:00 am to 10:00 am. There is no restaurant for lunch or dinner; a small grocery and convenience corner sells snacks and drinks, and Hoofddorp’s restaurants are a short walk away.
Facilities and Services
Reception is open 24 hours. Dry cleaning and laundry services are available, bicycles can be rented, and free Wi-Fi runs throughout. Self-parking has been listed at €25 per day.
Location and Transportation
The hotel is at Jupiterstraat in Hoofddorp, six kilometres from Schiphol and a nine-minute walk from Hoofddorp station. The hotel does not run a shuttle. Trains between Schiphol and Hoofddorp take about four to eight minutes, run every few minutes from around 5:30 am to 11:30 pm, and cost a few euros; a taxi from the airport takes about eight minutes and costs around €30. Amsterdam Centraal is about 20 minutes by train from Hoofddorp.
Our guide to the Hoofddorp train stop explains how the one-stop hotels compare with the shuttle hotels for an early departure.
Nearby Alternatives
The Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol also includes breakfast and adds a free shuttle and a gym for a little more, and the Novotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the full-service option four minutes from the station. For a low rate with a free shuttle both ways, the Bastion Hotel Amsterdam Airport at De Hoek is the alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Holiday Inn Express Schiphol have an airport shuttle?
No. The hotel states that it does not operate a shuttle. Take the train one stop from Schiphol to Hoofddorp, about four to eight minutes depending on the service, then walk nine minutes; a taxi from the airport is about €30.
Is breakfast included?
Yes. The Express Start continental breakfast is included and served from 6:00 am to 10:00 am. There is no restaurant for dinner, so eat in Hoofddorp or bring something back.
How much is parking?
Self-parking at the hotel has been listed at €25 per day. Bicycles can also be rented at the hotel.
Information last verified: September 4, 2026