Travel & Accommodation - Challenge Almere-Amsterdam

The Official Accommodation Agency

CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM offers accommodation at hotels and campgrounds.

Accommodations

Check the special Challenge Almere room rates for Leonardo Hotel Almere City Centre, Hotel Almere Van der Valk, PLAZA premium Almere and Holiday Inn Express below. Bookings need to be made via info@challenge-almere.com.

Contact CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM for any questions about your booking or transaction via info@challenge-almere.com

Hotel rooms

Van der Valk Hotel Almere

Set alongside the A6 highway and close to the green area of Almeerderhout in Almere, this Van Der Valk hotel features an indoor swimming pool, a well-equipped gym and free Wi-Fi.
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Leonardo Hotel Almere City Centre

The architecture and design of the Leonardo Hotel Almere City Centre seamlessly blends in with the pioneering, futuristic style of the city itself. The hotel has 117 rooms, a bar/lounge, conference rooms, and trendy restaurant.
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PLAZA Premium Almere

PLAZA PREMIUM Almere is located in the business heart of Almere. Right next to the World Trade Center Almere and the trainstation. Walking distance to the race venue is 10 minutes. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and free WiFi. Parking is available on site, at an extra fee.
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Holiday Inn Express Almere

The Holiday Inn Express is located next to the Almere-Buiten Trainstation (2 stops / 5 minutes by train to Almere city Centre). The hotel has a terrace and city views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.
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Bookings for Camping Waterhout need to be made via the accommodation itself. Click on the link below for contact- and booking information.

Camping Waterhout (campground)

Travel By air

International airport Schiphol is situated only 40 kilometers from Almere and has an extensive network of direct bus lines and trains connecting it to our city. You can also choose to rent a car. There are several car rentals located at Schiphol Plaza, directly behind the arrivals hall.

Accommodation

There is a wide range of accommodation in Almere. For more information send an email to info@challenge-almere.com.

Experience Challenge Almere on a Tri Travel Tour

We are delighted to provide athletes with the opportunity to feel the support of a Tri Travel Tour 2025. As an official travel partner to the Challenge Family, leading travel operators Tri Travel have created a tour package designed to enable peak performance. Simply choose from a stay of 4,5 or 6 nights.

The Tri Travel team of sports travel experts are here to assist you with any component of your travel arrangements, ensuring that you can focus on your race preparations. With access to race entry, airport transfers, excellent accommodation and all your logistical and transport requirements catered to. We invite you to speak with their friendly team today. Click here for full details.

Travel by car

Around the Esplanade in Almere Stad, where registration, the start and the finish takes place, there are a number of covered parking garages: Schippergarage, Hospitaalgarage, Flevogarage, Krakelinggarage, etc.
For all covered parking garages in Almere Stad we sell parking discount cards at the Information Desk.

Please note:

If you arrive with a vehicle higher than 1.90 meters, e.g. a camper, there are parking facilities for example at the Hennepveld and the Hospitaalterrein. The discount cards do not apply to these areas.

Travel by taxi

Would you rather take a taxi to Almere? The following three firms can take along your bike as well.

Flevotax – http://www.flevotax.nl – +31 (0)36-5450909 – bicycle can be take along
Schiphol (airport) – Almere by car 75 euro (no bikes maximum 4 people) , by bus 90 euro (including bike(s), maximum 8 people.)
Bookings via info@flevotax.nl

Taxi Exclusive – http://www.taxiexclusive.nl/ – +31 (0)36 525 4764 – bicycle can be taken in the car

Schiphol (airport) -Almere € 70.-

A special van is available if more than one person or bicycles need to be transported: ca. € 90.-

Bookings via: Info@taxiexclusive.nl

Travel by public transport

You can easily travel to Almere by (international) train or bus. See www.9292.nl/en for more information. Do you want to bring your bicycle on the train? Please check out the information on the website of the NS.

You can check in and out using a contactless debit or credit card, both on the train and on the bus.

Travel by ferry

From the UK multiple ferry operators offer direct connections between the UK and The Netherlands:

Any more questions?

For any questions regarding the race (entry, program, practical information etc), have a look at our FAQ or contact CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM via info@challenge-almere.com