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Outside Inn: Amsterdam's Innovative Indoor Camping Retreat in East Amsterdam

Amsterdam now offers a pioneering indoor camping experience at Outside Inn, set within a repurposed commercial building. Discover fully restored vintage caravans featuring custom-built beds and luxurious mattresses. Complementing these are five sleek beach houses in vibrant modern colors, each with its own sandy entrance, plus a whimsical Pipo the Clown wagon for romantics. Artificial turf enhances the campsite vibe, and every unit includes private outdoor seating. Just around the corner, Van der Madeweg metro station provides quick 10-15 minute access to Nieuwmarkt and Central Station.

Outside Inn: Amsterdam s Innovative Indoor Camping Retreat in East Amsterdam

1,000 m² Indoor Camping Haven

The 1,000 m² industrial space preserves its authentic character, from concrete columns to the skylit roof. A vintage hippie caravan atop the entrance serves as an eye-catching landmark, while a modern ventilation system ensures fresh, safe air quality year-round.

Vintage Caravans with Modern Comforts

Owner and skilled restorer Willem Megens transformed dilapidated vintage models into sleek retreats, stripping them down and outfitting interiors with bespoke double beds for superior sleep. A new basement wet room delivers premium sanitary facilities, including underfloor heating.

Outside Inn: Amsterdam s Innovative Indoor Camping Retreat in East Amsterdam

Outside Inn: Amsterdam s Innovative Indoor Camping Retreat in East Amsterdam

Stylish Beach Houses

Inspired by Curaçao's Willemstad cabanas, these freestanding pastel-colored cottages feature wooden platforms leading to front doors over beach sand, each with dedicated sitting areas.

Outside Inn: Amsterdam s Innovative Indoor Camping Retreat in East Amsterdam

Outside Inn: Amsterdam s Innovative Indoor Camping Retreat in East Amsterdam

Top-Tier Facilities

Enjoy free WiFi and power outlets in every unit, plus secure lockers for valuables. Unwind in the basement lounge with cozy armchairs, bookshelves, a fridge stocked with soft drinks, and a beer tap—or bring your own. Rent bikes, including e-bikes, with curated routes and tips for Amsterdam's highlights and nearby meadows. Breakfast options start at €9.50 per person. Parking is free on weekends and after 6 p.m. weekdays right at the door.

Outside Inn: Amsterdam s Innovative Indoor Camping Retreat in East Amsterdam

Outside Inn is at Ellermanstraat 31, Amsterdam. Rates start at €79 per night; open year-round.

Book and learn more at www.outsideinn.nl.