Living room and kitchen with the illuminated letters 01 in an Alphabet apartment at Brede Hilledijk, Rotterdam

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A place of your own in the city. With your letter on it.

Serviced apartments in Rotterdam and Hilversum, with your own kitchen, room to breathe and a softly glowing letter that is yours for the stay. Booked direct, looked after personally by our team.

Booked direct: 5% lessThree extra days to cancel on refundable ratesCheck in from 2pm when your apartment is ready
Website exclusive5% extra discountCompared with booking platforms3 extra days to cancel on refundable ratesDirect personal serviceFree early check-in at 2pm
Subject to availability
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Made to fit real life

A home for every chapter of your stay.

Looking for a serviced apartment in Rotterdam or Hilversum? Alphabet Apartments offers modern, fully furnished temporary housing for stays from one night up to six months. You get the privacy of an apartment, the service of a hotel and the flexibility to stay on your terms.

Start slowly, head out into the city and come back to a place that feels like yours. Your own kitchen, room to unwind and a team ready to help make the everyday details easy.

Studio with the illuminated number 15 above the kitchen at Alphabet Apartments Brede Hilledijk, Rotterdam

Distinctly Alphabet

Your own letter. A warm welcome.

It started with 35 apartments and a simple question: how do you tell them apart? We gave each one a letter. Today it glows softly in every apartment, so you always know which one is yours.

Today, every apartment has an illuminated letter with a warm glow. It gives your space character and makes coming home feel a little cosier. Your own kitchen, room to live and that familiar letter: that’s Alphabet.

See you soon,
The Alphabet Apartments guest team

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YOUR STAY, WITH ALPHABET STAY

From arriving
to feeling at home.

After booking, Alphabet Stay helps you get ready. Check in online before you arrive, then keep your access information, stay details and our team close at hand.

Before you arrive

Get ready for arrival at your own pace in Alphabet Stay. The app guides you through your guest details and security deposit.

First, check in online.

Five steps before arrival. Take a look at how it works.

AlphabetONLINE CHECK-IN

Welcome to Alphabet.

Your stay

Check your arrival and departure dates and your booked apartment.

Start online check-in

Illustrative check-in previews without guest details. You only enter your information in Alphabet Stay.

Then: settle into your stay.

AlphabetALPHABET STAY

Welcome to Alphabet.

Your digital access

Your apartment · your stay

Ready for
your arrival

Your personal access becomes available at check-in.

Wi-Fi details in the app

Illustrative previews based on Alphabet Stay. Personal details are omitted. Content varies by booking and location.

A little more you

Little extras. A better stay.

Early check-in at 2pm is free when you book directly on our website, subject to availability. Standard check-in is at 4pm. Other extras vary by location and are available on request, at an additional charge and subject to availability. Our team will confirm the options and price for your apartment.

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Arrive earlier, for free

Book directly on our website for free early check-in at 2pm, subject to availability. Standard check-in is at 4pm.

Book direct
02

Take your time leaving

A late check-out gives you a little more of that last morning.

Ask our team
03

Bring your companion

Dogs and cats are welcome at selected locations with prior approval.

Ask our team
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For the smallest guests

Request a baby cot or high chair for your stay.

Ask our team
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A place for your car

Ask about a parking space at Westersingel or Villapark.

Ask our team
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A fresh start

Request additional cleaning, towels or bed linen during your stay.

Ask our team

Included in your stay

Everything you need.
Nothing you don’t.

Fully furnished

Arrive with your suitcase; your apartment is ready for everyday living.

Weekly housekeeping

Fresh bed linen, towels and regular cleaning during longer stays.

Fast Wi-Fi

Reliable internet for remote work, streaming and staying connected.

Smart access

Secure digital access codes make arrival simple and flexible.

Equipped kitchen

Cook, dine and settle into your own rhythm from day one.

Personal support

Our team is available from booking through check-out.

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Real stays. Guest stories.

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Clear payment arrangements

Your stay. Payment made clear.

Payment is due before arrival, unless a different payment schedule has been agreed with us for corporate invoicing. Everything is settled before you arrive, so there is nothing to arrange at the door.

What makes up your total

  • Nightly rate × number of nights
  • Tourist tax
  • Cleaning fee
  • VAT
  • Any additional services you book

In addition: a €150–€300 security deposit

You pay the €150–€300 security deposit during online check-in through our own Alphabet Stay app. This is separate from your stay costs and is not paid at the property.

Other ways to pay online

  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Payment cards

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB
  • UnionPay

The online payment options shown may depend on your device and booking route. These options are for advance payments only, not payments at the property.

Need corporate invoicing? We can agree a payment schedule together with your business. Prefer a bank transfer? Please arrange this with our team in advance.

Good to know

Frequently asked
questions.

What is the total cost of the stay?+

Your total consists of the nightly rate multiplied by the number of nights, tourist tax, the cleaning fee, VAT and any additional services you book. A separate €150–€300 security deposit is paid through our Alphabet Stay app during online check-in. Payment for your stay is due before arrival, unless a different payment schedule has been agreed with us for corporate invoicing. Payment at the property is not possible.

Can I cancel my booking or leave early and receive a refund?+

Cancellation deadlines, charges and refunds depend on the rate and terms you selected. Check these before payment and in your booking confirmation; conditions can differ by rate and booking channel. Leaving early does not automatically entitle you to a refund. Contact our bookings team to request a cancellation or discuss an early departure.

Is early check-in or late check-out available?+

Standard check-in is at 4pm. When you book directly on our website, early check-in at 2pm is free, subject to availability and confirmation by our team. For bookings through other channels, early check-in at 2pm costs €25 and is subject to availability; request it at least 48 hours in advance. Late check-out at 1pm costs €25, is subject to availability and must be requested at least 48 hours in advance. Paid extras must be paid in advance.

Are pets allowed?+

Pets are welcome at selected properties with prior approval. Please register your pet before booking. A pet fee applies; our team will confirm the price and conditions for your apartment. Do not bring a pet without written confirmation.

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