Serviced office for teams that want to be operational immediately

A serviced office is a fully furnished office space where the landlord handles all facility management: internet, cleaning, reception, coffee, and meeting rooms are included as standard. Teams can be up and running immediately, without having to furnish an office, sign contracts with suppliers, or wait for installations. Below, we answer the most frequently asked questions about serviced offices so you can make an informed decision quickly.

What is included in a serviced office?

A serviced office is a turnkey office solution where the rental price covers all the basic amenities you need to get to work right away. You’re not just renting four walls and a ceiling — you’re getting a complete working environment.

What you can typically expect:

Ultra-fast internet via fiber optic, both wired and Wi-Fi
Cleaning services for both your office unit and the shared areas
Access to meeting rooms, often several per floor
Staffed reception for welcoming visitors and handling mail
Coffee, tea, and water in shared pantries or lounges
24/7 access and security with smart access control
Climate control and lighting as part of the building

At our Kronenburg location, lounges, phone booths, a company restaurant, and pantries with a Quooker are also included for daily use. Everything is taken care of so you can focus entirely on your business. No separate contracts, no hassle with suppliers.

How quickly can you get started in a serviced office?

In most cases, you can be up and running in a serviced office within one to five business days. Because the spaces are fully furnished and all amenities are already active, all you need to do is sign and move in.

The process typically looks like this:

Schedule a viewing and tour the unit you’re interested in
Sign the rental agreement
Receive your access pass or key
First day of work: hit the ground running

Compare this to traditional office leasing, where you can spend weeks or even months on renovations, furniture purchases, internet and security installations, and supplier contracts. With a serviced office, you skip all of those steps. Viewing today, starting tomorrow isn’t a marketing slogan — it’s a realistic expectation.

What team sizes is a serviced office suitable for?

A serviced office is suitable for teams of one to around twenty people, depending on the unit sizes available at the location. The format works best for small to medium-sized teams that want their own, lockable space without the overhead of a fully independent office.

Most serviced office locations offer units ranging from 15 to 85 m². As a general guide:

25 m²: ideal for one to three people
40 to 50 m²: comfortable for four to six people
65 to 85 m²: suitable for six to twelve people

Want to grow as a team? At many locations, you can move into a larger unit without relocating. That’s a major advantage over a standard leased property, where growth means signing a new contract and starting the setup process all over again. Check out the available workspaces in Amstelveen to see which units are currently on offer.

What does a serviced office cost compared to traditional office rental?

A serviced office costs more per square meter than traditional office rental, but that picture changes once you compare the total costs. With traditional leasing, there are always additional expenses: service charges, fit-out costs, internet, cleaning, security, reception, and energy contracts.

A fair comparison looks like this:

Traditional lease 50 m² (Zuidas-level): base rent plus service charges, plus one-time fit-out costs, plus supplier contracts for internet, cleaning, and security
Serviced office 50 m²: one all-inclusive monthly fee, no hidden costs, no upfront investment

For growing businesses and small teams, a serviced office is often more cost-effective in total, especially when you factor in the time and energy you save. Locations just outside the Zuidas, such as in Amstelveen, offer a comparable standard of finish at significantly lower prices than central Amsterdam.

When is a serviced office better than a business center like Regus or Spaces?

A serviced office with a smaller, independent provider is better than a large business center when personal contact, quick decision-making, and flexibility matter to you. With chains like Regus or Spaces, you’re dealing with standardized processes, ticketing systems, and points of contact who aren’t empowered to make decisions on the spot.

Choose an independent serviced office if:

You want fast assistance with issues or questions, without waiting times
You want flexibility when adjusting contracts or switching spaces
You want a dedicated contact person who knows your situation
You don’t want to pay for services you never use

Chains offer scale and brand recognition, but that scale is also their weakness. The larger the organization, the less personal the service. Many business owners switch to a smaller provider precisely because they’re tired of feeling like just another number.

What should you look for when choosing a serviced office location?

When choosing a serviced office location, accessibility, value for money, and the quality of management are the three most important factors. A great-looking location that’s hard to reach will cost you clients and employees. A cheap location with poor service will cost you time and frustration.

Always check the following before you sign:

Accessibility by car and public transport: are there highways and bus routes nearby? Is there sufficient parking?
What’s included in the rent? Request a full breakdown and watch out for hidden costs
Who is your point of contact? Is it a staff member or the owner themselves?
How flexible is the contract? What are the notice periods and options for growth?
What does the location look like during the day? Schedule a viewing on a regular working day
What do other tenants say? Google Maps reviews give an honest picture

A location close to the Zuidas, but without the Zuidas price tag, can be a smart choice. Amstelveen offers excellent connections via the A9, A10, A2, and A4, plus metro and tram links to Amsterdam. Check the current availability overview to see what’s available right now.

How Kronenburg Offices helps you get up and running immediately

At Kronenburg Offices in Amstelveen, we offer private office units from 25 to 85 m², fully turnkey and available immediately. Everything is taken care of: fiber optic internet, cleaning, reception, coffee, 8 meeting rooms, lounges, phone booths, and a company restaurant. One all-inclusive monthly fee, no surprises.

What sets us apart:

One dedicated point of contact: the owner themselves, from viewing to day-to-day management
Move-in ready: units available from €1,250 per month (25 m²)
Flexible growth: from a single workspace to your own office, all within the same location
Zuidas quality, Amstelveen pricing: excellent accessibility by road and public transport
No open coworking: your own office with a door that closes

Want to know who’s behind Kronenburg Offices? Find out more on our about us page. Or get in touch directly via the contact page to schedule a viewing. View today, start tomorrow.