Just off the train with time to kill? Here's why Prime Barbershop, a five-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal, is the easiest quality haircut in the city.
If you've just stepped off a train at Amsterdam Centraal and typed "best barber near Amsterdam Central Station" into your phone, here's the short answer: Prime Barbershop Amsterdam, Nieuwendijk 85, is a flat five-minute walk from the station exit, and it's open daily from 10:00 to 21:00 — including Sundays.
That matters more than people think. Amsterdam Centraal sees a huge mix of commuters, tourists and business travellers every day, and a lot of them end up searching for a barber the moment they realise their hair or beard needs attention before a meeting, a date, or simply because they're finally in front of a mirror after a long trip. You don't want to wander fifteen minutes in the wrong direction with a suitcase. You want somewhere close, reliable, and good.
Why the walk from the station is easy
Leave Centraal through the main entrance, head straight down Damrak towards Dam Square, and take a right onto Nieuwendijk. It's a straight, well-lit, pedestrian-heavy route the entire way — about 400 metres, five minutes at a normal walking pace. No trams to catch, no detours. Nieuwendijk itself is one of the busiest shopping streets in the city centre, so you'll pass shops, cafés and landmarks the whole way, which makes the walk feel shorter than it is.
What you'll find at Nieuwendijk 85
Prime Barbershop is a proper barbershop, not a quick clipper-only setup. Three barbers — Mo, Zafri and Elvira — work the chairs, covering skin fades, scissor cuts, beard sculpting and classic clipper work. Between them they speak English, Arabic, Spanish, French and Dutch, which is genuinely useful this close to a major international transport hub — you won't struggle to explain what you want.
Prices are flat and posted upfront, starting from €40 for a Men's Haircut or Fade Haircut, up to €60 for a Haircut & Beard Trim with a wash included. A standalone Beard Trim is €25. There are no hidden tiers or surprise add-ons — what you book is what you pay.
Walk-ins welcome, no need to plan ahead
You don't need to book days in advance. Walk-ins are welcome throughout the day, though if you know your train times in advance, booking online through Fresha guarantees you a slot and instant confirmation. Either way, being open daily 10:00–21:00 means there's rarely a bad time to swing by — early morning before a meeting, midday between appointments, or evening before dinner.
Good for travellers, good for locals
A lot of our clients near the station are one-off visitors — tourists staying nearby, business travellers with a few hours before a flight, people in transit through Centraal on their way elsewhere in the Netherlands. But just as many are Amsterdam residents who work in or near the centre and prefer a barber they can reach on foot rather than adding a tram ride to their week. Either way, the same standard applies: a real consultation, a precise cut, and a finish that's checked before you leave the chair.
What to ask for
If you're short on time and just need something dependable, a Men's Haircut (40 minutes, €40) covers a full consultation, tailored cut and clean finish. If you want a defined line between hair and skin, ask for a Skin Fade — Mo and Zafri handle these daily and it's one of the shop's signature cuts. Need a beard cleaned up before a meeting? The standalone Beard Trim takes about 30 minutes and costs €25, or combine it with a haircut for €49.99.
Nearby if you're exploring the centre
Once you're done, Dam Square is a further four-minute walk, and De Wallen (the Red Light District) is about three minutes in the other direction — so a haircut at Prime slots neatly into an afternoon of walking the centre rather than being a separate errand. Read our guides to [Dam Square](/dam-square) and the [Red Light District](/red-light-district) if you're planning a longer visit, or check [Amsterdam Centraal](/amsterdam-centraal) for more on the area right outside the station.
Booking
See the full [services](/services) menu and prices, or get in touch via our [contact](/contact) page for directions, opening hours or to ask a barber a question before you arrive. Walk-ins are always welcome at Nieuwendijk 85 — just come in.
Prime Barbershop Amsterdam Nieuwendijk 85, 1012 MC Amsterdam Centrum Phone: +31 6 4282 5105 Open daily: 10:00–21:00
