Advertise & collaborate
Be seen in Amsterdam. In the right context.
Hello Amsterdam is an independent bilingual city guide. We work with Amsterdam organisers, venues and brands to tell their story transparently — next to the places, events and tips people come here for.
English & Dutch
Every sponsored piece published in both languages.
Amsterdam only
Placed within a city guide, next to relevant categories.
Clearly labelled
Paid content is always marked Sponsored.
Homepage banner advertising & rates
The homepage carries at most four sponsored banners at any time: exactly 1 premium banner and up to 3 smaller featured banners — editorial-looking sponsored cards, hand-approved. Availability depends on what is already booked — we confirm it per enquiry.
1 slot at a time
Homepage Premium Feature
One wide, editorial-style feature on the homepage — only one at a time.
- from€295 / 7 days
- from€495 / 14 days
- from€895 / 30 days
- Large editorial-style placement, labelled Sponsored
- Links to your sponsored page or agreed campaign destination
- Hand-approved copy and images with verified rights
Does not replace the main homepage hero; not above the fold by default.
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Homepage Featured Card
A compact editorial card on the homepage — at most three at a time.
- from€149 / 14 days
- from€275 / 30 days
- Image, title and short line, labelled Sponsored
- Links to a relevant sponsored page
- Hand-approved before going live
Subject to slot availability.
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Long-term banner discounts
−10%
3 months – save 10%
- Premium
- €2,416.50
- Featured
- €742.50
−15%
6 months – save 15%
- Premium
- €4,564.50
- Featured
- €1,402.50
−20%
12 months – save 20% with annual prepayment
- Premium
- €8,592
- Featured
- €2,640
Valid for ongoing homepage banners, calculated on the 30-day rate; cannot be combined with other discounts. Subject to availability.
Example totals: total per contract term. One discount per contract, applied after availability and creative approval, with fixed start and end dates and a signed agreement. The 12-month rate requires the full year paid in advance. Not valid for stories, event listings, giveaways or seasonal spotlights. Indicative, ex VAT where applicable.
- Editorial-looking branded cards, labelled Sponsored
- Hand-approved, Amsterdam-relevant partners only
- No flashing or rotating banners
- Exact position within the homepage agreed per campaign
Seasonal & category
Seasonal spotlight
from€395per tailored campaign
A tailored campaign around ADE, Christmas or the family holidays. It uses one of the four homepage positions — never a fifth. Slot and term agreed per campaign.
EnquireCategory sponsorship, 14 days
from€19514 days
A short labelled boost in one relevant category. For three months with a dedicated page, see Featured placement (from €400).
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Campaign bundles
Combine channels into one campaign. Pricing depends on available slots and scope.
Starter
- Event spotlight
- Homepage Featured Card
Custom quote
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- Sponsored story
- Homepage Featured Card
- Instagram giveaway
Custom quote
EnquirePremium
- Premium story + visibility
- Homepage Premium Feature
- Category sponsorship
Custom quote
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Indicative starting prices in EUR, VAT extra where applicable. Capacity, placement and duration are confirmed in writing; availability is not guaranteed.
Who we work with
Partners with a genuine Amsterdam story or a physical presence in the city.
- Event organisers
- Venues & clubs
- Restaurants & bars
- Museums & attractions
- Hotels & stays
- Brands rooted in Amsterdam
We don't run unrelated national e-commerce or generic display ads.
Stories & events
Transparent from-prices for common formats. Every collaboration is scoped individually.
Event spotlight
from€95
A sponsored event listing written in our editorial style, in English and Dutch.
- Event details, dates and venue
- Link to your tickets or event page
- Limited featured visibility as agreed
- Clearly labelled Sponsored
Duration subject to quote.
Sponsored story
from€195
A sponsored article about your brand, venue or business, in English and Dutch.
- Written from your source details
- Your approved images
- Editorial fact and tone checks
- Transparent Sponsored label
Final copy shared for approval before publication.
Premium story + visibility
from€295
A sponsored story plus promotion in the most relevant category of the guide.
- Everything in Sponsored story
- Promotion in a relevant category
- Terms and duration set in your proposal
Placement subject to availability.
Featured placement, 3 months
from€400
A prominent slot in a relevant category for three months, linked to a dedicated page.
- Dedicated EN/NL page
- Featured slot in a relevant category
- Boost ends automatically after the term
- Page can stay online if agreed
Category availability not guaranteed; homepage placement is not included.
Add-on
Instagram giveaway
An add-on giveaway on our Instagram, with prizes provided by you.
Prizes provided by the advertiser · Copy approved by both sides · Age, eligibility and Instagram rules apply. Posting is agreed separately.
from€95
EnquireCustom collaboration
Multi-event series, seasonal campaigns, website and social combinations or something else entirely? Tell us what you have in mind and we'll put together a proposal.
Rates are indicative, in EUR and exclusive of VAT where applicable. Final scope, availability and period are agreed in writing.
Editorial or sponsored?
Editorial
- Tips are welcome and free to send
- We decide independently what to cover
- No guarantee of coverage, timing or tone
- Reviews and opinions are never for sale
Sponsored
- Guaranteed placement within the agreed scope
- Always labelled Sponsored
- Outbound links marked rel="sponsored"
- Paying never buys a favourable review
Editorial tip? Email info@hello-amsterdam.com
How it works
- 01
Share your brief
What, where and when, available images and an indicative budget.
- 02
Tailored proposal
We reply with a scope, period and price.
- 03
Editorial check & approval
We check facts and fit; you approve the final copy.
- 04
Publication
We publish and send you the live URL(s). Analytics only if agreed and available.
See an example
Our We Love Playmobil page is a live sponsored featured placement, labelled as such. It is shown as a format example only.
Questions
Let's talk about your Amsterdam story
Email us with what you'd like to promote, where and when. Clicking the button opens your own email app with a short template.
partners@hello-amsterdam.com