How to find us

Yellow Bike De Kolk is at Nieuwezijds Kolk 29, a short street that runs between Nieuwendijk and Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal in Amsterdam’s old city centre. The Nieuwezijds Kolk tram stop is right around the corner, on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, less than a minute from our door.

On foot

From Dam Square: about 5 minutes north, via either Nieuwendijk (the pedestrian shopping street) or the wider Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
From Amsterdam Central Station: about 5 minutes south, via Nieuwendijk or down the Damrak
From the Anne Frank House / Westermarkt: 8–10 minutes east, via Raadhuisstraat and across the Singel

By tram

Tram lines 2, 17 and 24 all stop at Nieuwezijds Kolk. The first stop after Central Station heading south, or the first stop after Dam Square heading north. The stop is just around the corner on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal.

If you’re arriving by train and want the absolute fastest pickup, our Central Station location is inside the station hall itself.

Why pick up at De Kolk

Right in the old centre: the Jordaan, the Negen Straatjes and the canal ring are all within 5 minutes of cycling
Less crowded than the station location, especially in summer
Tram stop at the door if you’re coming from elsewhere in the city

What it costs

Duration	Price	Insurance
1 hour	€8	+ €2
3 hours	€14	+ €2
Same-day return	€16.50	+ €2
24 hours	€18.50	+ €3.95
3-day deal	€47.50	+ €2.50
Week deal	€82.50	+ €2.50

What’s included

AXA wheel lock on every bike
An extra ABUS chain lock for every two bikes
Lights and bell
Frame sizes for every height
A short briefing at the counter on how to lock up safely in Amsterdam

Deposit and ID

€20 deposit per bike, paid by mobile payment app at the counter, refunded on return
Or €75 cash per bike if you prefer (ATM nearby)
No passport or ID required, you keep your documents with you

Riding from De Kolk: where to go

From our doorstep you’re 2 minutes from the canal ring. Some easy first rides:

The Jordaan (5 min): narrow streets, brown cafés, the Westerkerk
Vondelpark (10 min): Amsterdam’s biggest park, perfect for a loop
The Nine Streets (4 min): boutique shopping between the canals
Anne Frank House (5 min): pass it on your way to the Jordaan
NDSM Wharf (20 min + free ferry): street art and former shipyards in Amsterdam North

Prefer to start at Central Station?

If you’re arriving by train and want to skip the walk, our Central Station location is inside the station hall and open longer hours (until 20:00). Or compare both locations from our bike rental amsterdam booking page.