Amsterdam has 4 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Zuidas at the trophy tier.

  • 4 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Zuidas.
  • Prime tier: Centrum & Canal Belt, Houthavens & NDSM.
  • Established/emerging tier: Houthavens & Noord.

Amsterdam Class A submarkets

Amsterdam has 4 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Zuidas at the trophy tier.

TL;DR

  • 4 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Zuidas.
  • Prime tier: Centrum & Canal Belt, Houthavens & NDSM.
  • Established/emerging tier: Houthavens & Noord.

By tier

**Zuidas** (trophy, ~€55/sqft/yr · ≈ $59.4 PSF/yr USD) — The Netherlands' purpose-built CBD. **Centrum & Canal Belt** (prime, ~€60/sqft/yr · ≈ $64.8 PSF/yr USD) — Boutique HQs in canal-house stock. **Houthavens & Noord** (emerging, ~€38/sqft/yr · ≈ $41 PSF/yr USD) — Repositioned waterfront and creative spine. **Houthavens & NDSM** (prime, ~€42/sqft/yr · ≈ $45.4 PSF/yr USD) — Northern waterfront creative cluster.

Key facts

cityAmsterdam
countryNetherlands
regionEMEA
classARentLocal50 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$55/sqft/yr
vacancy7.2%
typicalLeaseYears7
typicalRentFreeMonths12
submarkets4
primeYieldPct4.5%
trophyCount1
primeCount2

Frequently asked questions

How many Class A submarkets are in Amsterdam?
4, ranging from trophy (Zuidas) down to established and emerging clusters.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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