Amsterdam
Tier 2Netherlands
Bikes, canals, and near-universal English.
Shortly after launch
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam is compact enough to cross by bike in twenty minutes and international enough that English is functionally a first language. The infrastructure is excellent and the startup scene is real. Housing is the problem - the rental market is genuinely difficult, and short lets are tightly regulated.
Best for
Coworking Spots
Several locations, sociable, attached to hotels.
~$250–400/moLarger professional campuses, good for teams.
~$300–500/moPlenty welcome laptops outside peak lunch hours.
Free (buy a coffee)Neighborhoods
Market, bars, young - the popular first choice
Postcard canals, galleries, pricier and quieter
Across the IJ by free ferry - creative, cheaper, industrial
Residential, parks, more space for the money
Planned meetups
The recurring formats this hub will run. Dates firm up when the hub opens.
Nomad Tips
Americans can use the DAFT treaty - a well-trodden and unusually accessible self-employment route.
Find housing before you arrive; viewings are competitive and scams are common.
Buy a second-hand bike immediately, and a good lock - two locks, really.
Register with the gemeente if staying over four months.
Resources for nomads in Amsterdam
Essential tools to make your stay seamless.
Medical coverage for nomads from $45/month
Stay secure on café and coworking WiFi
More resources coming soon
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