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City center, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, close to train station.
Former Philips factory, now creative hub with design studios, events, Strijp-S district.
Residential area north of center, multicultural, affordable, local markets.
Quiet residential area, parks, family-friendly, good for long stays.
faq.subtitle Eindhoven
Eindhoven is the birthplace of Philips and home to the High Tech Campus, Europe's smartest square km. ASML, NXP, and many tech startups are based here. The city has a strong design and innovation culture.
OV-chipkaart costs €7.50. Check in when boarding, check out when leaving. For trains, keep at least €20 balance. You can also use contactless debit/credit card (OVpay) - same price, no card needed.
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Eindhoven Airport is 8 km from center. Bus 400/401 runs every 10 min, takes 25 min, costs €4.80 single (€2.70 with OV-chipkaart). Taxi costs ~€25.
Strijp-S is a former Philips industrial complex transformed into a creative district. Design studios, restaurants, clubs, Dutch Design Week events. Must-visit for design lovers.
Useful tips for visiting Eindhoven
Rent a bike! Eindhoven is extremely bike-friendly. OV-fiets at train station €4.55/day. Always lock well - bike theft is common.
Visit Strijp-S for creative scene, street art, and industrial architecture. Especially good during Dutch Design Week (October).
Many places don't accept cash - card-only. Maestro debit cards work best. Some places don't accept American credit cards.
Van Abbemuseum has excellent modern art collection. Philips Museum tells the city's industrial history.
Eindhoven is cheaper than Amsterdam. Great base for exploring Netherlands - Amsterdam 1.5h, Rotterdam 1h by train.
Try local snacks: frikandel, kroket, bitterballen. FEBO automat walls are a unique Dutch experience.
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| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
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location.transport.bus | 4.8 € ~5.6 $ | 9292, Glimble, NS | OV-chipkaart дешевле (~€2.70). Базовый тариф €1.08 + по км. Разовый у водителя €4.80. |
location.transport.train | 23 € ~26.7 $ | NS, 9292 | До Амстердама €22.70 (1ч 20мин). OV-chipkaart нужен минимум €20 на счету. |
location.transport.taxi | 3 € ~3.5 $ | Uber, Bolt | Посадка ~€3, за км ~€2.50. Uber и Bolt работают хорошо. |
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Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Cards accepted almost everywhere. Many places are card-only (no cash). Debit cards (Maestro) preferred over credit.
Use ATMs for best rates. GWK Travelex at train stations. No need to carry much cash.
Tipping not mandatory but appreciated. 5-10% in restaurants. Round up in bars.
Tourist area with low crime rate
Very safe city. Standard precautions at night around train station area. Bike theft is common - always lock your bike properly.
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