
Amsterdam office market
Office Space in Amsterdam — Direct from Operators
Zuidas, Centrum, Houthavens. Northern Europe's most international hub.
- Districts
- 6
- Operators
- 5+
- Avg desk
- €700/desk/mo
- Avg private
- €450/sq m/yr
The market
What it's like to take office space in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam is the most international office market in continental Europe — Booking.com, Adyen, Uber's EMEA HQ, and hundreds of US tech European HQs all base here for tax, talent, and English-fluent workforce. Zuidas anchors finance and corporate; Centrum mixes scaleups and creative; Houthavens and NDSM draw post-industrial creative tenants. Class-A asking rents in Zuidas reach €500/sq m/yr.
Submarkets
Browse Amsterdam by district
6 active submarkets
Zuidas
Amsterdam's financial mile — ABN AMRO, AkzoNobel, big-four; Schiphol-adjacent.
Serviced
€500–950/desk/mo
Private
€400–550/sq m/yr
Centrum
Canal-belt offices — creative and professional services in historic stock.
Serviced
€480–900/desk/mo
Private
€380–520/sq m/yr
Houthavens
Post-industrial waterfront — creative agencies and tech scaleups.
Serviced
€430–820/desk/mo
Private
€340–470/sq m/yr
Amsterdam-Noord
NDSM and Overhoeks — creative quarter, A'DAM Toren, indie operators.
Serviced
€400–780/desk/mo
Private
€320–450/sq m/yr
Jordaan
Canal-side boutique stock — design studios, creative SMEs.
Serviced
€460–870/desk/mo
Private
€370–500/sq m/yr
Oud-Zuid
Museumplein-adjacent — boutique professional services in residential heritage.
Serviced
€470–880/desk/mo
Private
€380–510/sq m/yr
Pricing benchmark
Average Amsterdam pricing today
Serviced
€700/desk/mo
Average across submarkets
Low
€400
High
€950
Private / managed
€450/sq m/yr
Average across submarkets
Low
€320
High
€550
Find your Amsterdam office without a broker.
Brokers are typically paid about 10% of the first year's fees. spacebly connects you directly to landlords and operators, with live pricing, real availability, and Cashback by spacebly when you sign.
FAQ
Amsterdam office questions
How much does office space cost in Amsterdam?+
Serviced offices in Amsterdam typically average €700 per desk per month, while private and managed space sits around €450 per sq ft per year. Prices vary by district, building grade, and lease length — premium addresses can run 30–50% above the average, while peripheral submarkets are often 20–40% cheaper.
Which areas of Amsterdam are best for office space?+
The most active submarkets are Zuidas, Centrum, Houthavens. Each has a distinct character — from established corporate cores to creative quarters and emerging tech clusters — so the right choice depends on your team's commute, client base, and brand positioning.
Do I need a broker to find an office in Amsterdam?+
No. spacebly connects you directly to operators and landlords across Amsterdam, so you keep negotiation leverage, see real-time availability and pricing, and pay nothing in broker fees. Brokers are typically paid about 10% of the first year's fees.
What lease lengths are available in Amsterdam?+
Flexible/serviced terms start at one month and run to 36 months. Managed and conventional leases typically run 3–10 years with break clauses. Amsterdam has one of the most mature flex markets (especially strong for European tech HQs and fintech), so even smaller teams can secure short, transparent terms.
How fast can I move into a new office in Amsterdam?+
Serviced and managed spaces in Amsterdam can be move-in ready within 1–2 weeks. Custom fit-outs and conventional leases take longer (8–16 weeks). Going direct through spacebly typically shortens the whole process by 3–4 weeks versus a brokered search.
Is hybrid working changing the office market in Amsterdam?+
Yes — demand has shifted firmly toward flexible, high-amenity space with strong meeting-room capacity and shorter terms. Amsterdam operators have responded with hospitality-grade fit-outs, on-demand meeting rooms, and per-desk pricing that scales with hybrid headcount.