Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): Approximate driving time is 25-30 minutes and distance is 13 miles or 20 kilometers.

Driving directions from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport: Follow the motorway (A4) in the direction of Amsterdam. At the end of the A4 you will reach the Ring (A10) around Amsterdam. Here you take the exit S110 (Centrum). At the first set of traffic lights, continue straight on into Rijnstraat. After approximately 800 meters Rijnstraat becomes Van Woustraat. At the second big crossroads turn left towards the Stadhouderskade. At the traffic lights (on your left hand you will see the Heineken brewery) take a right turn. At the roundabout you continue straight on. You are now on the Vijzelgracht. At the end of this street the Jolly Hotel Carlton is situated on your left hand side.

Grand Cafe “Il Girasole” – This hotel situated opposite the Floating Flower Market serves Mediterranean cuisine, pizza, and a large variety of other Italian specialties.