Practical information​​​

Hotel

AlgoSoc does not handle hotel bookings for conference attendees; however, we have arranged special rates with a selection of hotels available on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to book early to secure your preferred accommodation, as April is a busy period in Amsterdam. While you are free to book any hotel in the city, we recommend the following options, where we have secured exclusive pricing for conference participants:

NH Schiphol Airport

Special offer of €169/night (for stays between April 9 – 13) when booked via this link.

The hotel is located at Kruisweg 495, 2132 NA Hoofddorp.

Volkshotel

Special offer: 15% discount using the promo code "AlgoSoc" (for stays between April 6 – 13). Book here. They are located at Wibautstraat 150, 1091 GR Amsterdam.

Vondel Hotels

Special offer: 15% discount on all room rates at all Vondel Hotels (for stays between April 8 – 12). You can book here. The Vondel Hotels are located at various locations in Amsterdam.

Visa

To those subjected to a visa requirement we offer visa application support by providing an invitation letter. We provide these letters once you have successfully registered for the conference. In some cases, we may ask for additional proof of participation.

Should you need such invitation letter for visa application purposes, please reach out to us at conference2025@algosoc.org. Please attach proof of succesful registration to your email and provide us with

  1. your full name (as in your passport)

  2. nationality

  3. date of birth

  4. travel dates

Location & Accessibility

We aim to make the conference accessible to everyone. However, due to the high number of abstract submissions, one parallel session room on April 10 and the mezzanine (used for poster presentations during lunch on April 10 and 11) will not be accessible to those requiring an elevator. We will do our best to accommodate attendees needing elevator access by scheduling their preferred sessions in accessible rooms.

For any concerns or specific needs, please contact us at conference2025@algosoc.org.

Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam

Schiphol Airport is well-connected to Amsterdam, offering several convenient options to reach the city center. Below, we’ve outlined the most common ways to travel from the airport to central Amsterdam.

By Train

The fastest and most convenient way is by train. Schiphol Airport has a train station located directly underneath the main terminal. Follow the signs for “Trains” or “NS” (Nederlandse Spoorwegen). Tickets can be purchased at yellow ticket machines in the arrivals hall or through the NS app. A one-way ticket to Amsterdam Centraal Station costs approximately €5.30 and the journey takes about 15–20 minutes. Trains run frequently, typically every 10–15 minutes.

By Bus

For travelers headed to areas other than Amsterdam Centraal, there are buses departing from Schiphol Plaza, located just outside the terminal. The Amsterdam Airport Express (Bus 397) is a popular choice and takes about 25–35 minutes to reach key stops like Museumplein and Leidseplein. Tickets can be purchased on board or online.

By Taxi

Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall. A ride to the city center typically costs €40–€60, depending on traffic, and takes about 25–30 minutes. Ensure you use official taxis to avoid scams.

By Rideshare

Apps like Uber are operational at Schiphol, with designated pickup points near the arrivals area.