Amsterdam · Arena Towers
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VENUE & TRAVEL

Travel &
accommodation.

Everything you need to plan your trip to Banking Frontier 2026 in Amsterdam — venue, journey from Schiphol and Amsterdam Centraal, hotels, parking, accessibility and visa support.

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The venue

Amsterdam · Arena Towers.

All five days of Banking Frontier 2026 take place at Holiday Inn Amsterdam — Arena Towers, a conference-grade venue in the Amsterdam ArenA area with direct rail access to Schiphol and central Amsterdam.

Address

Amsterdam — Arena Towers
Hoogoorddreef 66a, 1101 BE Amsterdam
Netherlands

Nearest station

Bijlmer ArenA · 4-min walk

Parking

P1 ArenA · paid, on-site

Accessibility

Step-free access; accessible WCs on every floor

Registration desk

Ground floor lobby, signposted on arrival

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Getting to the venue

Two simple journeys.

From Schiphol Airport

  1. Train: Schiphol → Bijlmer ArenA (approx. 15 min, direct Intercity).
  2. From Bijlmer ArenA station: 4-minute walk across the ArenA Boulevard.
  3. Cost: ~€5 single-trip ticket. Buy at the yellow machines or with contactless.
  4. Trains run every 10–15 minutes from early morning until late night.
Total door-to-venue: ~25 minutes

From Amsterdam Centraal

  1. Train: Centraal → Bijlmer ArenA (approx. 12 min, Sprinter or Intercity).
  2. Alternative: metro line 54 or 50 → station Bijlmer ArenA.
  3. From Bijlmer ArenA: 4-minute walk.
  4. Cost: ~€3 single-trip.
Total door-to-venue: ~20 minutes
What's included — and what's not.

Your delegate fee includes event access, refreshments, lunch each day and conference materials. Travel, accommodation, airport transfers and travel insurance are not included and are the delegate's responsibility.

Getting here

Three ways to arrive.

By air

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport offers direct international connections and convenient access to the venue area.

  • Schiphol Airport → easy rail connection
  • Taxi and ride-hailing available
  • Convenient for international arrivals

By train & metro

The Amsterdam Arena district is well connected by train and metro, making the venue easy to reach from the airport and city centre.

  • Strong public transport links
  • Fast connections from the airport
  • Convenient access from central Amsterdam

By road

Taxi, private transfer, and local car access make it easy to arrive directly at the venue or your hotel.

  • Direct drop-off access
  • Suitable for private transfers
  • Easy venue access from surrounding districts

Official partner hotels

Where to stay.

Amsterdam hotel guidance and booking options will be shared with participants, with priority given to properties convenient for the venue and the full five-day summit format.

Holiday Inn Amsterdam – Arena Towers
4★
Main venue
Rate
On request / night
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Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Arena Boulevard
3★
Nearby
Rate
On request / night
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Jaz in the City Amsterdam
4★
Nearby
Rate
On request / night
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Courtyard by Marriott Amsterdam Arena Atlas
4★
Nearby
Rate
On request / night
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Hotel Levell
3★
Short transfer
Rate
On request / night
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Postillion Hotel Amsterdam
4★
City access
Rate
On request / night
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Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Rembrandtpark
4★
City access
Rate
On request / night
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Mercure Amsterdam City Hotel
4★
Short transfer
Rate
On request / night
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Getting around

Around the city.

Taxi / ride-hailing
Convenient across Amsterdam

A practical option between the airport, hotels, the venue, and evening networking locations.

Train & metro
Fast local connections

Public transport is one of the easiest ways to move between Schiphol, central Amsterdam, and the Arena district.

Hotel guidance
Shared with participants

Recommended accommodation options will focus on convenience for delegates attending multiple summit days.

Walking
Possible from nearby hotels

Several hotel options in the Arena area offer convenient access to the venue and nearby meeting points.

After hours

Where to eat, drink, and meet.

When the summit sessions end, the conversations continue. Amsterdam offers strong options for informal dinners, coffee meetings, and evening discussions with peers, partners, and clients.

Restaurants near the venue Coffee spots for meetings Business-friendly dining Evening networking options
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Breakfast
Morning meetings
Lunch
Business-friendly options
Dinner
Partner and peer conversations
Evening
Networking and side events

Visa support

We help you get here.

For delegates who require travel documentation, official visa support letters can be arranged after confirmed registration and payment, according to event policy.

  • Official support letter after confirmed registration
  • Documentation aligned with event policy
  • Assistance from the event team where needed
Register & request letter
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Visa support

Schengen visa invitation letters.

Who is eligible
  • Confirmed paid delegates from countries that require a Schengen visa for the Netherlands.
  • Registration and payment must be completed before a letter can be issued.
  • One letter per delegate; not transferable.
Documents we will need
  • Full name as it appears on your passport.
  • Passport number, issue date and expiry date.
  • Date of birth and nationality.
  • Passport bio-page (scan or photo).
  • Company name and country.
Processing time

Letters are issued within 5 working days of receiving complete payment and documents. Please apply for your visa as early as possible — Schengen processing can take 15–45 days depending on your local consulate.

The invitation letter is a supporting document for your visa application. It is not a guarantee of approval — the decision is made by the consulate.
How to request a letter

After completing your registration, email info@group-zenith.com with the subject "Visa invitation letter request" and attach the documents listed.

Need help planning?

Our team can assist with venue guidance, hotel information and practical planning ahead of Banking Frontier 2026.

Contact the team
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