Amsterdam City Center
In downtown
Take a stroll along Damrak, filled with curio stores and restaurants geared up for tourism. Reach the square to see the Royal Palace and New Church standing side by side in their majestic glory. Madame Tussauds has waxy fun for the family, and Kalverstraat is a shopping extravaganza.
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Oud Zuid
1.4 miles from downtown
The "Old South" is Amsterdam’s most elegant neighborhood, with a mix of commercial and residential areas. The luxurious PC Hooftstraat features designer-label clothing and accessories, and a stroll along the Northern Amstel Canal will take you to one of the many parks in the area.
Places to stay from $11 a night
Oud West
1.1 miles from downtown
There’s an urban feel in this hugely multicultural area in the streets between Overtoom and Kinkerstraat. With numerous ethnic stores and restaurants, the area is a smorgasbord for food lovers. Ten Katemarkt street market is in the center of the district, known for its Turkish food vendors selling delicious treats.
Places to stay from $23 a night
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, has been a rich cultural hub for centuries thanks to travelers and traders. Located in North Holland, the city is famous for its iconic canal system, distinctive row houses, and eclectic range of museums, including the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum, and the Rijksmuseum.
Great public transit options include buses and streetcars, but bicycles are the quintessential mode of transportation in Amsterdam. The 250 miles of bike paths and 8,000 bike parking spaces make exploring the city on two wheels easy and fun.
The city's medieval center, or "Centrum," showcases many points of interest synonymous with Amsterdam tourism, including canals, traditional architecture, and the famous nightlife of the Red Light District. If you're visiting during tulip season, stop by Keukenhof's botanical garden in mid-April for its vibrant collection of blooming flowers.
A variety of accommodations can be found across the city, from high-end hotels to cozy homestays and hostels. Schiphol—Amsterdam’s main airport—is just 9 miles southwest of the city and is connected by regular train services from the city center to the main terminal.
Tonight
From $109 per night
This weekend
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Next weekend
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Most popular time to visit | October-December |
Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
Local currency | € 1 = $1.07 |
Language | Dutch |
Average weekend price | $150 per night |
Average weekday price | $157 per night |
Average stay | 2 nights |
Dam Square
In downtown
Leidseplein
0.8 miles from downtown
Anne Frank House
0.4 miles from downtown
Melkweg
0.7 miles from downtown
Museum Square
1.2 miles from downtown
Het Concertgebouw
1.3 miles from downtown
Rijksmuseum
0.9 miles from downtown
Hermitage Amsterdam
0.6 miles from downtown
Utrechtsestraat
0.7 miles from downtown
Paradiso
0.8 miles from downtown
Amsterdam is a fantastic city to explore in the Netherlands.
April 24, 2024
Amsterdam is a fantastic city to explore in the Netherlands. With trains running 20 hrs a day, you can get almost everywhere pretty reasonable. I spent 9 days, was able to visit 4 cities. Great food, great shopping! City felt very safe. Great day trips to numerous cities from Amsterdam.
Old, historic city with lots of canals and waterways.
April 21, 2024
Old, historic city with lots of canals and waterways. Easiest way around is walking. Lots of historic buildings and museums to see in the central city area. Train from/to airport to central city terminal is inexpensive, and easy to figure out. People are extremely friendly, and most speak English. Many, many people walking around and viewing the central city, especially around central train station and streets nearby. Not easy to find a restroom, and when you do, there's a lineup, and you have to pay to get in - interesting. Credit or debit cards seems to be the best payment methods.
An excellent European destination with world class museums,...
April 21, 2024
An excellent European destination with world class museums, restaurants, and tourist activities (canal cruise, Keukenhof Gardens at tulip time, rijstaffel dinner, shopping). City seemed safe at night for walking. Cleanliness level is medium. Costs level also medium. Getting around by Uber was very easy. What to avoid: summer crowds, not getting reservations well in advance.
Amsterdam Museums well worth a visit , public transport is...
April 21, 2024
Amsterdam Museums well worth a visit , public transport is great, use the 9292 app to give you details where/ when next tram/ bus or train will be. Van Gogh Museum can ONLY be booked in advance and at least 4 weeks in advance. Well worth a visit. Amsterdam can be a noisy & busy city but a lot to do and safe. Leiden 30 min by train from Amsterdam was a lot more quaint and peaceful with a windmills, museums and great restaurants.
Mine was a business trip - so not much time to enjoy the...
April 20, 2024
Mine was a business trip - so not much time to enjoy the great cosmopolitan feel of the south city area. Been there many times before - great compact city - lots to do, new and old. 1m people - 750k bicycles so beware - they don't stop! Trams, rail and Uber all good. Would always recommend a trip to Amsterdam!
A great city to visit!
April 19, 2024
A great city to visit! People were most helpful and friendly, especially as I was over 80 and a solo traveller! It was my first visit to Amsterdam and I felt very comfortable there. I visited some great sights like Keukenhof, Anne Frank House, Ruiksmuseum, Jewish Museum and Synagogue, Flowermarket(to buy cheap tulip bulbs), all very interesting ! of course also a canal tour which was a bit spoilt by rainy weather. Certainly like to go back sometime as Van Gogh Museum you have to book at least 6 weeks in advance!
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