Hotel in 'Kinkerbuurt hole' approved after years-long battle, but neighborhood continues fight

Residents of the Kinkerbuurt neighborhood in Amsterdam continue to oppose a long-stay hotel project, despite a recent ruling by the Council of State permitting its construction. Having protested the development since 2014, locals are now banking on proposed government regulations concerning rental contracts to stall the project. They argue that the upcoming rules, which may limit rental durations and enforce standard point-based pricing, will render the hotel's 55-unit model financially unviable for the developer.

While the developer remains optimistic about beginning construction next year, residents are preparing to challenge the remaining necessary operating permits. Protesters believe the legal process will be lengthy and warn that building in a neighborhood with such strong local opposition could lead to significant future difficulties. They remain committed to their long-standing slogan of 'long stay no way,' actively organizing neighbors to file formal objections during the upcoming permit application phase to prevent the project from moving forward.