Renting a hot desk in Amsterdam: day pass or dedicated desk?
A hot desk — in Dutch a flexplek — gives you access to a shared workspace rather than a desk of your own: you sit wherever there is room. Hot desks in Amsterdam start from €96 a month in this catalogue. If you only come in occasionally, a day pass is cheaper; if you work in the same seat every day, a dedicated desk fits better.
How does a hot desk work?
A hot desk works like a membership to a workplace. You get a card or app, come in during opening hours and pick any free desk. Wifi, coffee and printing are usually included. At the end of the day you take your things home, because tomorrow someone else may use that desk.
Day pass, hot desk or dedicated desk: what is the difference?
| Day pass | Hot desk | Dedicated desk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billing | Per day | Per month | Per month |
| Own desk | No | No | Yes |
| Leave your things | No | Sometimes a locker | Yes |
| Notice period | None | Usually monthly | Usually monthly or longer |
When is a hot desk better than your own office?
A hot desk beats a private office as long as you work alone or in a small team and do not need the same seat daily. You pay nothing for fit-out, energy or cleaning, and you are not tied to a multi-year Dutch commercial lease. When the team grows, many buildings let you move into a private office without relocating — 419 buildings in this catalogue offer lockable offices.
What should you check before renting a hot desk in Amsterdam?
- Occupancy: ask how busy it gets mid-week, when Amsterdam spaces fill up.
- Meeting rooms: are hours included, or charged per hour?
- Access: bike parking, tram or metro within walking distance.
- Company address: if you want to register your business with the KVK at this address, read what the KVK requires first.
Compare hot desks in Amsterdam or look at Utrecht and Rotterdam.