Serviced office near the Zuidas: prestige without high city centre costs

A serviced office near the Zuidas costs on average between €1,250 and €4,250 per month, depending on the size and the provider. You pay an all-inclusive price: internet, cleaning, meeting rooms, and reception are included, with no hidden costs. In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions about serviced offices in the Zuidas area, so you can make a well-informed decision.

What does a serviced office near the Zuidas cost on average?

A serviced office near the Zuidas costs on average between €1,250 and €4,250 per month for office units ranging from 25 to 85 m², including all basic amenities. On the Zuidas itself, rates are considerably higher — sometimes twice as much for a comparable space. Locations just outside the Zuidas, such as Amstelveen, offer a comparable standard of finish at a more competitive price.

What you get for that amount varies by provider. A quality serviced office typically includes:

Ultra-fast fiber internet (Wi-Fi and wired)
Daily cleaning
Access to meeting rooms
Reception services
Coffee and other basic amenities
24/7 access and security

Be aware that some providers advertise a low base price but charge separately for meeting rooms, parking, and internet. Always calculate the total monthly cost before comparing providers.

What is the difference between a serviced office and a conventional office lease?

The key difference is that a serviced office is delivered fully turn-key, whereas with a conventional office lease you have to arrange everything yourself. With a traditional lease, you rent a bare space and are responsible for internet, furniture, cleaning, security, and other facilities. With a serviced office in Amstelveen, you walk in and start working straight away.

There are several other practical differences that influence the decision:

Contract length: Standard office leases often run for five years or more. A serviced office comes with shorter minimum terms and greater flexibility.
Costs: With a traditional office, service charges, utilities, and fit-out costs are added on top of the rent. With a serviced office, everything is included.
Speed of setup: Fitting out a conventional office can take weeks or months. A serviced office can sometimes be ready as soon as tomorrow.
Risk: Long leases tie you to a fixed space, even if your business shrinks or grows. A serviced office gives you the flexibility to adapt.

What facilities are included in a serviced office?

At a quality serviced office, fiber internet, cleaning, meeting rooms, reception services, and 24/7 access are all included as standard in the monthly price. The best providers go further, also offering lounges, coffee, climate control, and an on-site restaurant, so you can focus entirely on your work.

At Kronenburg, each floor has several meeting rooms available, along with shared lounges and pantries equipped with a Quooker, refrigerator, microwave, and a bar with premium coffee. There is also an on-site restaurant serving healthy lunches. These are amenities you would otherwise have to arrange yourself — or simply go without — in a conventional office.

Always ask each provider explicitly what is not included. Parking, additional meeting room hours, and IT support are common costs that are not always part of the base price.

Why do businesses choose Amstelveen over the Zuidas itself?

Businesses choose Amstelveen over the Zuidas itself because accessibility is comparable, but costs are significantly lower. Amstelveen borders the Zuidas directly and is excellently connected via the A9, A10, A2, and A4 motorways, as well as metro, tram, and multiple bus routes. You are not paying for a prestigious address, yet you still get a professional, high-quality workspace.

There are several concrete reasons why this is attractive for small and medium-sized businesses:

Price: Office space on the Zuidas typically costs twice as much as comparable space in Amstelveen.
Parking: Parking on the Zuidas is scarce and expensive. In Amstelveen, ample parking is readily available.
Accessibility: Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam city center, and other major destinations are easily reachable via multiple motorways and public transport connections.
Atmosphere: Less anonymous, more personal contact, and a quieter working environment compared to the busy city center.

For client visits, the practical difference between a Zuidas address and Amstelveen is minimal. Clients can easily drive or travel there, and the professional appearance of a well-run serviced office takes care of the rest.

When is a serviced office the right choice for a small business?

A serviced office is the right choice for a small business when you need a professional workspace without the hassle of a traditional lease. It is best suited to businesses with one to ten employees who want to get up and running quickly, stay flexible, and have no time to manage facilities themselves.

Consider a serviced office if you:

Work from home but need a professional space for client meetings
Are leaving a larger business center where the service has been disappointing
Need an office that is available tomorrow, without months of fit-out work
Want to grow without committing to a long-term lease right away
Want everything taken care of: internet, cleaning, coffee, reception

A serviced office is less suitable if you have a large team with very specific fit-out requirements, or if you are looking for a long-term location spanning hundreds of square meters. In those situations, a traditional lease is often more cost-effective over the long term.

How do you fairly compare different serviced office providers?

You compare serviced office providers fairly by placing the total monthly costs side by side, including all variable costs such as parking, meeting rooms, and internet. Then look at contract flexibility, the standard of the space, and the quality of personal communication. A low base price can be misleading if everything is billed separately.

Use this checklist when comparing:

All-in price: Request a full cost breakdown, including service charges, parking, and meeting room hours.
Contract length and notice period: What is the minimum commitment, and what are the terms if your business grows or downsizes?
Facilities: Are meeting rooms, internet, cleaning, and reception included?
Point of contact: Is there one dedicated person who responds quickly, or do you work through a ticketing system?
Accessibility: How well is the location connected by car and public transport? Is parking available?
Site visit: Always visit in person before signing. The atmosphere and condition of the building tell you more than any website.

Ideally, schedule two to three viewings and pay attention to how quickly and personally each provider responds. Their behavior before the contract is a reliable indicator of what day-to-day management will look like. You can also browse the available office units to get a clear picture of what is currently on the market.

How Kronenburg Offices helps you find the right office space

At Kronenburg Offices, we offer private office units ranging from 25 to 85 m² at the Kronenburg business park in Amstelveen, right on the doorstep of the Zuidas. Everything is taken care of so you can focus on running your business. Here is what you get with us:

Turn-key office units, ready to move into immediately
All-inclusive: fiber internet, cleaning, meeting rooms, reception, coffee, and 24/7 access
One dedicated point of contact who responds quickly and thinks along with you — no ticketing systems
Flexible contract: minimum 12 months, then cancellable with 3 months’ notice
Excellent connectivity via multiple motorways and public transport links, with ample parking
Room to grow within the same location, from a single workstation to your own private office

Want to find out whether Kronenburg Offices is the right fit for you? Read more about our approach or get in touch directly to arrange a no-obligation viewing. Come and see us today — and start tomorrow.