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Amsterdam Accommodation

909 Festival Trip — June 6–9, 2026
👥 Ardo · Joe · Tyson · Tuyen · Rod 📅 3 nights (Rod: 2 nights) 🎵 909 Festival
⚠️ Airbnb free cancellation deadline: 23 May 2026 at 15:00. Partial refund available until 30 May 2026.
The Two Options
Option A · Airbnb
James Wattstraat Apartment
James Wattstraat 70, Amsterdam 1097 DM
4.3
/ 5 on Airbnb
£1,036
Total
·
£222
Ardo · Joe · T&T
(3 nights)
·
£148
Rod
(2 nights)
Check-in
After 15:00
Check-out
Before 12:00
Entry
Self check-in (lockbox)
Cancellation
Free until 23 May
✓ Cheapest option ✓ Supermarket nearby ✓ Flexible cancellation ⚠ Rating dropped 4.9→4.3 ⚠ Minor maintenance issues
Option B · Booking.com
Cityden BoLo District
Bos en Lommerplantsoen 45a, Amsterdam 1055 AA
8.6
/ 10 on Booking.com
£1,813
Total
·
£388
Ardo · Joe · T&T
(3 nights)
·
£259
Rod
(2 nights)
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
By 11:00
Bedrooms
3 (1 with door)
Rating
Very Good (8.6/10)
✓ Higher rating ✓ Managed property (Cityden) ⚠ Only 1 bedroom has a door ✗ ~75% more expensive ✗ 1hr earlier checkout
Head-to-Head Comparison
Factor Airbnb (James Wattstraat) Cityden BoLo (Booking.com)
Total cost £1,035.73 £1,813
Per person £222 (Ardo/Joe/T&T · 3 nights)
£148 (Rod · 2 nights)
£388 (Ardo/Joe/T&T · 3 nights)
£259 (Rod · 2 nights)
Savings vs Cityden Save £166/person (3 nights)
Save £111 (Rod)
£777 more total
Rating 4.3 / 5 ⭐ (was 4.9) 8.6 / 10 ⭐ (Very Good)
Check-in After 15:00 From 15:00
Check-out Before 12:00 By 11:00
Bedroom privacy Ground floor apartment Only master bedroom has a door
Cancellation Free before 23 May 15:00 Check Booking.com terms
Host type Private host (Kevin) Managed property (Cityden brand)
Entry Lockbox (self check-in) Reception/managed check-in
Getting Around — Key Travel Links

Times sourced from Google Maps. Click any link for live directions.

Option A — James Wattstraat 70
🚉 Amsterdam Centraal
Main station — trains, trams, ferries
🚌 23 min 🚕 20 min
🎵 RAI Amsterdam (Europaplein)
Festival bus departure point
🚌 21 min 🚕 11 min
🎪 Festival Venue
Nieuwe Meerlaan 1, 1187 NW Amstelveen
🚌 1h 7m 🚕 22 min
Option B — Cityden BoLo, Bos en Lommerplantsoen 45a
🚉 Amsterdam Centraal
Main station — trains, trams, ferries
🚌 30 min 🚕 17 min
🎵 RAI Amsterdam (Europaplein)
Festival bus departure point
🚌 36 min 🚕 14 min
🎪 Festival Venue
Nieuwe Meerlaan 1, 1187 NW Amstelveen
🚌 1h 1m 🚕 18 min

Also check the official 909 travel page for festival shuttle info from RAI Amsterdam.

Rating Breakdowns
Option A · Airbnb
Overall: 4.3 / 5  ·  Was 4.9 when booked; lowered as more reviews came in.
Cleanliness
4.5
Accuracy
4.6
Check-in
4.5
Communication
4.9
Location
4.5
Value
4.0
Option B · Cityden BoLo
Overall: 8.6 / 10  ·  Scores out of 10 (Booking.com scale).
Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value
8.4
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
8.7
Guest Reviews — Airbnb (James Wattstraat)
Ward ★★★★★
April 2026 · 9 years on Airbnb

"Spacious flat in an easily accessible location, with on-street parking available. Kevin was very friendly and helpful."

Linda ★★★★
April 2026

"Completely fine accommodation. Kevin is a great host – responded well and clearly to messages and was quick to help when needed."

雨杭 ★★★★
2 weeks ago

"Check-in was good. Supermarket nearby, very convenient. Close to the train station and bus stop. Room is clean. However, curtains had an issue and the door lock is a bit difficult to open."

Julie ★★★★
April 2026 · 9 years on Airbnb

"Responsive host. Functional accommodation. Close to the metro."

Sam ★★★★★
2 weeks ago · 7 years on Airbnb

"Very nice stay."

Maamoun ★★★
April 2026

"Nice house, but a bit expensive."

Remaining reviews (Ivan José ★★★★★, Nivithan ★★★★★, Lora ★★★★, Maxime ★★★★) were all positive with no notable concerns.

Bed Arrangements
Option A — Airbnb
🛏
Tyson & Tuyen
Bedroom 1
🛏
Rod
Bedroom 2 · Leaves 8 June
🛏
Joe or Ardo
Bedroom area 3
🛋
Joe or Ardo
Couch
Option B — Cityden BoLo
🛏
Tyson & Tuyen
Bedroom 1 — master with door 🚪
🛏
Rod
Bedroom 2 · No door · Leaves 8 June
🛏
Joe or Ardo
Bedroom area 3 · No door
🛋
Joe or Ardo
Couch

Both options have the same sleeping arrangement. In Option B, only the master bedroom has a door — bedrooms 2 and 3 are open-plan areas.