Student Experience Amsterdam Amstel, overlooking the famous water of Amsterdam, is home to 520 students from all over the world. A courtyard at the heart of this building makes relaxing in a hammock or having drinks at the picknick tables a hard choice to make! Full facilities to study or relax at home, yet 15 minutes from downtown Amsterdam by bike. Your 21m2 studio with a private bathroom and kitchen makes this place the perfect mix between having your own place and living in a vibrant student community.
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Studio specs
Studios and sizes
The Student Experience Amsterdam Amstel studios have a floor space of 21 m² (+/- 7 by 3 metres) and include a private kitchen and bathroom. The height of the studio is approximately 260 cm. You can find a map of the studio in your Service Portal.
Kitchen
The kitchen is equipped with a kitchen counter of approximately 2 metres, including the sink. There are both upper and lower cupboards present. The kitchen has an electric 2-burner stove (ceramic) and an extractor hood. When you rent an unfurnished studio, you must provide a fridge yourself. There is room for this under the kitchen counter. If you maintain the following dimensions for the refrigerator, you can be sure it fits: 55 cm x 86 cm x 57 cm (width x height x depth).
Bathroom
The bathroom is equipped with a shower, sink and toilet. The shower has a thermostat tap and shower rod with shower hose and hand shower. Above the sink is a mirror with a wall shelf underneath on which you can place toiletries. In the bathroom you will also find a toilet roll holder, a toilet brush and an extra wall shelf in the corner.
Floor covering
In every studio there is anthracite coloured flooring.
It is permitted to place laminate flooring on top of the floor covering. It is not necessary to lay an underfloor. We advise you to maintain a maximum thickness of 6 mm. At the end of the lease term, the floor will have to be delivered in its original condition.
Curtain and photo rails
Curtain rails
Curtain rails hang across the entire width of the room in every studio. The width of the studio can be found on the map in your Service Portal. This curtain rail is suitable for curtain hooks. There are a total of 32 eyelets on the rail (16 per side).
Photo rails
It is not permitted to drill into the walls or to attach photos to it. That is why there is a rail in every studio on which you can hang photos, images or cards.
TV and internet connection
Every studio has a TV and internet connection from Ziggo. These are included in the service costs, so you do not have to take out a separate subscription. You have to provide your own utp cable (network cable) and a coax cable for connecting the internet and television. If you want to use WiFi in the studio then you need to purchase a router. For questions regarding your TV and internet connection you can visit the ittdesk website.
Customer registration page - customer number
Are you on the ittdesk registration page? Enter the following number under customer number: 14999999999. With this code you will receive the correct connection in your studio.
Conditions
Study conditions
To rent a studio at Student Experience Amsterdam Amstel, you must follow a full-time or part-time study in the Netherlands.
Long stay location
Student Experience Amsterdam Amstel is a long stay location. Contracts are offered with a minimum period of one year. You can find the exact start date of the contract in the studio advertisement. After the first 12 months, you can terminate the contract at any point with a notice period of one month.
Communicating relocation
Are you relocating to Amsterdam from abroad?
Schedule an appointment with the municipality to register (this appointment happens in person). It must take place within five days of arrival, so make sure to schedule it in advance by calling: +31 20 624 11 11. For more information, check this page.
You must register as a resident at your own address, for example, Joan Muyskenweg 15, + your studio number, 1096 CJ Amsterdam. You can use your contract as a burden of proof.
You must register as a resident at your own address, for example, Joan Muyskenweg 15, + your studio number, 1096 CJ Amsterdam. You can use your contract as a burden of proof.
Are you relocating within the Netherlands?
You indicate your change of address here. You must register as a resident at your own address, for example, Joan Muyskenweg 15, + your studio number, 1096 CJ Amsterdam. You can use your contract as a burden of proof.
Prices
Pricing structure
The Student Experience Amsterdam Amstel studios have a floor space of 21 m² and include a private kitchen and bathroom. All studios are equipped with a television and internet connection. The price is based on the government property valuation system. This is a point system which determines the maximum price of a studio.
Studio price
The price (excluding service costs) for a studio in Student Experience Amsterdam Amstel is € 664,-*.
The service costs are € 145 per month including heat, electricity and water.
*with the exception of 8 larger studios (floor space of 27 m²). The price for a larger studio is € 720,-.
The deposit is € 1120 and must be paid before entering the studio.
Housing allowance
Are you 23 years or older? Then you can apply for housing allowance. Whether you are entitled to this depends on your income.
Cancellation policy
Requirements
You have signed a contract to stay at Student Experience, but you changed your mind or cannot move in due to special circumstances. The cancellation policy depends on the situation, you can find more details below. You need a compelling reason to terminate your contract early. Examples of this are: you have been declined from your studies or cannot come to Amsterdam Amstel anymore. To process a request for early termination of your contract, we need proof. Proof is, for example, a rejection letter from your educational institution.
Not signed yet
If you have not yet signed your contract, you can cancel it free of charge.
Signed but want to terminate lease within 12 months
You want to terminate your fixed-term contract earlier than the contract end date. Unfortunately, this is not possible since you have entered into a contract for 12 months. We can only make an exception if you have a compelling reason for this and can provide proof. Upon approval, a one-month (30 days) notice period applies. You pay the costs until the new end date of your contract. Deposit will be refunded in accordance with your contract.
Terminate after 12 months
After the first 12 months of your lease, you can terminate your contract 365 days a year. Through the service portal you can easily terminate the contract, with a one month's notice period. The deposit will be refunded in accordance with your contract.
House rules
House rules
The house rules contain some essential information that is important for you to make your residence in the building as pleasant as possible. The latest version of the house rules is applicable. You can read the house rules here.
Take a 360°
look around
Have a virtual walk around! A self-guided 360° tour will show you all of this residence from the comfort of your own home.
- Reception
- Lounge
- Study room
- Hallway
- Studios
- Courtyard
- Rooftop sports field
Facilities at Amsterdam Amstel
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Medical facilities
Student Experience has partnered up with several general practitioners and a dentist. That way, you always have easy access to medical care when necessary. Check which GP or dentist is closest to your location here.
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Lounge
The lounge consists of cosy sitting areas where you can relax with your neighbours, watch TV or play (online) games.
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24/7 duty manager and security
Every day from 06:00 to 22:00 a duty manager is present and available. During the night you can rely on the security guard. In addition, security cameras are present at various locations.
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Sports field on the roof
All Student Experience locations have a sports field on the roof. You can use the sports field and the other facilities on the roof between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Can (photo)shoots be held?
Anyone can submit a request to use the location for a photoshoot or videoshoot. This can be done for school or graduation projects, own work, but also for commercial photo or video shoots. More information can be found here.
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Private dining room
Use the private dining room to cook dinner with your friends or family, celebrate your birthday or have a baking competition with your best friend.
You can reserve the private dining room through our reception.
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Service portal
You can access the online service portal for more information about Student Experience. You can easily arrange most matters here, such as terminating your contract or submitting a repair request.
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Printer and copier
In the lounge of the complex there is a copy, print and scan machine present. You can make use of it for a fee.
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Game corner
In the game corner you can prove you're the best at table tennis, darts or 8-ball. In addition, it is possible to connect your own game console to the large television screen in the lounge.
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Courtyard
Enjoy your cup of coffee in a sheltered place? This is possible in the courtyard on one of the seats or hammocks. By planting special mosses, grasses and flowers, (certain) animal species can be attracted, such as birds and bees.
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Indoor bicycle parking
There is a covered bicycle parking where you can park your bike.
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Laundromat
The Student Experience laundromat is a self-service laundromat where you can use professional washing machines and dryers for a € 3 fee. Washing detergent is automatically added to every wash. Using your own detergent or cleaning products is not permitted because it causes stains in your laundry and can damage the machines.
An ironing board is also available in the laundromat. An iron can be borrowed at the reception.
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Study room
Study without being distracted? The study room is a bright, open space where you can study peacefully. Co-Study Sessions are also held here, so you can focus optimally and have inspiring breaks with brain food, your neighbours and fun activities.
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Meditation room
In the meditation room on the third floor you can do your favorite yoga poses or get zen with a meditation exercise.
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Vending machine
Care for a snack? There are vending machines present where you can pick up a snack or something to drink.
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Smart rental unit
The TULU smart rental unit provides students with everything from a vacuum cleaner to a karaoke set. Besides the rental of household items, the unit offers a range of products from food to toilet paper which they can purchase on the spot with the TULU app.
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Sustainable living
Did you know that our Amstel location is completely modular? That means that it was built to be 'picked up' and moved somewhere else with minimal waste. But besides that, we have put several measures into place to make living here sustainable. With recycling and optimal energy acquisition, we make sure the carbon footprint of living here is minimized. What's more, our online platforms create a sharing community where social initiatives, recycling and sharing are the norm.
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Gym
The gym is open every day from 7:00 am till 21:00 pm and equipped with modern fitness equipment from Technogym. Exercise here at your time of day!
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Cinema room
Enjoy a relaxing movie night or watch an exciting sports game with friends or fellow residents. You can use the beamer to watch your favorite movie or sports game. All you have to do is bring drinks and popcorn!
What our residents are saying.
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I think it's great living at Amsterdam Amstel, because of the new modern studios with my own bathroom and kitchen. And in the summer it is nice to sit in the garden (including hammocks).
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There are some serious hoopers out here!
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I am happy that I live at Amsterdam Amstel. The surroundings are great and there is something to do every day. In addition, it broadens my social circle on every questionable level.
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What I like the most about living at Student Experience are the many opportunities you have to meet wonderful people. From organized Co-Study Sessions to various events, it never gets boring.
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The nice thing about living at Student Experience is that you can easily make contact with other students through the communal areas and activities that are organized here.
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Find out more about our current locations
Find out moreFrequently asked questions.
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Housing allowance
Applying for housing allowance is possible if you are 23 years or older and live at one of the following Student Experience locations: Amsterdam Zuidas, Amsterdam Amstel, Amsterdam NDSM (so not Amsterdam Minervahaven).
Do you want to know how much housing allowance you are entitled to? You can perform a test calculation for this. This can be done directly with the Tax authorities by clicking here.
When calculating the rent allowance, you must take the basic rent.
In addition, there are eligible service costs that you can specify when applying for housing benefit. Eligible service costs are parts of the service costs that you may include in the calculation of your rent allowance. There is a maximum amount of €12 per part.
The eligible service costs at Student Experience are:- Cleaning costs for common areas;
- Energy costs for common areas (35% of total energy costs);
- Caretaker costs.
You will find the amounts in the overview at your service portal under “My monthly costs”.
You can apply for rent subsidy directly with the Tax Authorities. Click here to start the process.
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Minimal lease period
Student Experience Amsterdam Minervahaven
This location is our only short stay residence. This means that you can stay here for up to one year. The precise start date and stay period per studio can be found in the studio advertisement. You'll be moving in to a fully furnished studio and have access to all the services this super sustainable location has to offer. Full service living at its best!
Student Experience Amsterdam Zuidas, Amsterdam Amstel and Amsterdam NDSM
The contract at these long stay locations is for at least one year. After this year, the contract may be terminated with due observance of the notice period of one month. More information about altering or terminating your contract can be found in your service portal.
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Decoration and furnishing tips and tricks
Have you been eyeing that beautiful laminate floor from Pinterest or want to make popcorn in your own microwave? Create your own space easily with just a few adjustments. With these tips, you can efficiently furnish your studio without drilling.
Extra kitchen space and microwave
In a compact kitchen, you can easily create extra space with a kitchen trolley. You can place a microwave on it, store your dishware or brighten up your kitchen with herb plants.
Tip: for optimal use of space, place the trolley next to the kitchen block or against the wall of the bathroom.
Coat rack
Do you want a coat rack in your studio? Unfortunately, drilling is not permitted. Luckily there are plenty of other options:- A standing coat rack
- Door hanger
- Self-adhesive hooks on the closet
- Many stores sell these smart solutions; home and DIY stores, Blokker, and Action.
Floor
Would you like to make your studio your own by redoing the floor? This is possible with laminate flooring. It is only permitted to place on top of the floor covering. When leaving your studio you will have to return the floor to its original state.
Pay attention to the thickness of the floor: We recommend a maximum thickness of 6 mm.Curtains
Your own roller blinds or Luxaflex are stylish and convenient. There are handy tricks to install them. For example, clamp supports to ensure that you don't have to use a drill. These universal clamp supports are available at for example Kwantum. -
Municipal taxes and levies
Governmental taxes and charges are not service costs. After all, the landlord does not provide services for these. You will in any case receive an invoice for waste collection and water taxes.
If your income is low, you can request remission for certain taxes and charges. On the website of the Tax Office of the Municipality of Amsterdam you can read which taxes and levies you have to pay and how you can request a remission for this.
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Get in touch.
Is your answer not listed here? Go to our FAQ page or contact us. Want to contact the duty manager of your residence directly? You can find his number at the reception of your location and in your service portal or in the service portal.
Email
info@studentexperience.com
Phone
Netherlands
+31 (0)20 235 21 59Spain