Slotervaart NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE

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Nestled between the ring road and Sloterplas lies the rather indistinct neighbourhood of Slotervaart. It’s home to two of Amsterdam’s major hospitals, but is better known for its not entirely unfair reputation as a home base for the criminal element. But with crime rates dropping, that reputation is slowly being replaced as locals gain new appreciation for its charms.

The vast number of large homes, the myriad green spaces, and the easy access to the city center are attracting a diverse crowd. It is also home of the World Fashion Center and some of Amsterdam’s nicest examples of Mid-Century architecture. And in recent years some newer developments attracting families have proven successful, too.

The people living here love the space they get and enjoy the proximity to some of the nicer parts of town. This is still very much a suburb. The many cultural hubs that occupy the soon-to-be-renovated schools and public buildings offer some options for a night out, but for those looking for nicer restaurants, bars and shops it’s still pretty slim pickings. However, just a short bike ride or tram takes you to posh Oud Zuid and the trendy neighborhoods of Amsterdam's West.

Despite its convient location, housing prices are still relatively low. There is also a large variety in housing on offer. The Mid-Century villas along Sloterplas and the bordering park are no longer hidden gems. They sell fast when they hit the market and for a lot more than a few years ago. But the smaller family homes, former social housing apartments, and even the pricier, more luxurious new developments can still be scooped up for prices that will get you very little anywhere else in town.

So if you it’s space you are after, and your budget does not allow you to pay a premium, you might strike gold here.

Slotervaart is bordered on the north by Geuzenveld-Slotermeer, on the east by Rembrandt Park, on the south by Westlandgracht, and on the west by Sloterplas, Osdorp, and Nieuw Sloten.