Hi, You can check in and out with a debet or creditcard in the bus and pay only for what you travel, if you only want to go to Amsterdam once a day is this the cheapest option. We also sell public region tickets in the hotel. With this ticket you can use all public transport unlimited (bus, metro, train) in the region of 20 km around Amsterdam. Prices per person for 1 day is 21 Euro, 2 days 31.50 and 3days 40.50. Best regards, Ron Team B&B

Hi Jet, Connexxion Buslines provide transport in the area that you are staying, you can get a one day travel ticket from them for the Amsterdam Area for 16 EURO a 1 day per person (Multiple days available). A single one way ticket is 6 EURO according to their website (although I have also got a lower price of less than 3 EUROS, so a bit confusing ). The Connexxion website has this information on the travel ticket: "Amsterdam Travel Tickets: Are you planning to visit Amsterdam for a day or more and will you be arriving at Schiphol Airport? The Amsterdam Travel Ticket includes a 2nd class ticket to and from Schiphol Amsterdam Airport to any station in Amsterdam. You can travel by NS train, or you can travel by bus 397 (Amsterdam Airport Express) directly to the centre of the city in only 25 minutes. Combined with unlimited travel on all trams, buses, night buses, metros and ferries operated by GVB, this is the perfect ticket for exploring Amsterdam". That makes these day tickets excellent value, however it's important to remember that these cover the Amsterdam area only, a similar ticket with access to regional areas close to Amsterdam cost 18.50 EURO 1 Day, this will give you all the same as the Amsterdam Area but plus travel to close regional centres, for example, Edam & Volendam. The bus stop is very close to the hotel, and the bus will take you into Amsterdam centre, or to Zaandam centre, the bus station is at the Zaandam railway station, so you can have the option of getting the train into Amsterdam Central as well, NS trains are included in the day ticket. Google Connexxion NL and go to the Connexxion website, you can purchase the pass on line, several pick up places available, if you pick up at the airport you can use it straight on the Connexxion Airport Express bus, or go downstairs to the NS train station and travel on your tiket to Amsterdam Central and change trains to Zaandam, gt the Connexxion bus from Zaandam to Ibis Zaandam, the bus is 392 and the stop is "Zaandam, Hotels Vijfhoek" . PS The bus stop for Zaandam is nearest the Hotel, the one for Amsterdam is a few metres further down on the opposite side of the road. Enjoy your trip hope this helps. Cheers Drew

Hi there, the ticket I used was the "Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket", available 1-3 days, I had the 3 day pass, so I guess if you want to get a card for 5 days buy a 3 day + a 2 day pass (5 Days) for each traveller, the card doesn't activate until use it the first time. So keep the follow-on cards separate! Alternatively just wait until the 3 day one expires, and buy a 2 Day one, from selected outlets in the city, e.g. Central Station, tourist offices etc. The advantage with this pass is it includes Connexxion buses which are the company that connect you to Zaandam Centre and rail station from the bus stop 100m away from the Ibis Zaandam. You can also get a bus from the same stop to go to Zaanse Schaans the fabulous outdoor heritage village on the River Zaan (Beware not all cards include private bus operators, this one DOES). The bus is a 392 and the bus stop you want is "Zaandam, Hotels Vijfhoek" the internal buses digital display will show it as the next stop. The range outside the city is extensive, it includes Edam/ Volendam and Marken. They supply you a network map, the card also includes the tram network and regional rail network. NOTE: It also includes the Schipol Airport rail service (Not all Amsterdam cards do). There is also a pickup point for the cards at Schipol on your way out of the Airport, so you can use it straight away for your trip into the city. If you are coming from Schipol just change at Amsterdam Central and get the train from there to Zaandam, the bus station is to the left just outside Zaandam rail station and is where you get the bus to the Zaandam Ibis. The cards are tag on/ tag off system. Your hotel is an excellent choice by the way, the staff are helpful and the rooms practical, modern and clean. Google "connexxion.nl/amsterdam-and-region-travel-ticket" this will ensure you get the right ticket, across the board it is EUR33.5 for a 3 day pass, the image of the card on their site is exactly the card you need. Click on the "Download the map for travel tips (2017)" Adobe Icon, this 2 page Map is a mine of info for the destinations included and which transport option goes where and all the company logo's that supply the free travel. I recommend buying online and then picking up at the Schipol Airport or Central Station, but check open hours! To buy online Google "public-transport-holland product amsterdam-region-travel-ticket" MAKE SURE YOU GET THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT HOLLAND SHOP SITE, the distinctive RED colour with Amsterdam and Regional Travel Card will be displayed on the home page and 3 day= EUR33.5 One last thing this card is strictly for transport and will save you heaps, however it does not give discounts etc at attractions as far as I know. If you want info on Zaanse Schaans hit me up. Have a great trip. Drew