Where do I stay in Amsterdam if I need to stay for a month. service apartments? costs? any other options?

Question

I work in Bijlmer Arena. I am looking for staying options in that area or close to the Centraal. Hotels may not make sense for six weeks of stay. Please advice.

Answer 1

Well if you do not know the area well (which I assume you don't) then do not just find any old apartment through a personal ad as you really do not know what you are getting.  There are options in http://www.viavia.nl and http://www.marktplaats.nl/ but still it is a risk

The Bijlmer is changing and has a lot of companies, but still it is a not an area I would advise you rent an apartment in. There is still a high level of crime in some of the population dense areas

Your best bet for this would be to contact an agency which arranges short-term rentals.  You will of course have to pay more money than if you arrange it yourself, but you can clearly specify your requirements, price-range and then they can give you their advice

Here is a link to a page from an expat site with many agencies which arrange apartment rentals (and in English) http://www.expatica.com/nl/listings/deta...