Amsterdam Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Amsterdam

Flower Market showing markets, a city and a river or creek

Amsterdam City Centre

4.5/5(2,168 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Amsterdam City Centre. Top attractions like Dam Square and Anne Frank House are major draws. Catch the metro at Nieuwmarkt Station or Waterlooplein Station to see more of the city.

Amsterdam City Centre
World Trade Center showing city views and a city

Amsterdam South

4/5(159 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Amsterdam South. Spend some time visiting top spots like Van Gogh Museum, and catch the metro at Boelelaan - Vrije Universiteit Stop or Parnassusweg Stop to see more of the area.

Amsterdam South
Dam Square showing a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

Old Town Amsterdam

Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Amsterdam. Top attractions like Dam Square and Anne Frank House are major draws. Catch the metro at Dam Stop or Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop to see more of the city.

Old Town Amsterdam
Amsterdam

Jordaan

Get to know Jordaan and its many features like its breweries and churches. You might want to explore sights like Amsterdam Tulip Museum and Houseboat Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Bloemgracht Stop or Rozengracht Stop to get around the city.

Jordaan
Amsterdam showing a city, a river or creek and boating

Canal Ring

4.5/5(972 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Canal Ring. Check out top attractions like Anne Frank House and Reguliersdwarsstraat, and jump on the metro at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop to see more of the city.

Canal Ring
Red Light District featuring a river or creek, a church or cathedral and street scenes

Red Light District

5/5(1 area review)

The fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries are notable features of Red Light District. Make a stop by Dam Square or Oude Kerk while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Amsterdam Central Metro Station to get around town.

Red Light District
citizenM Schiphol Airport
citizenM Schiphol Airport
4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2, Schiphol
The price is 1 498 kr per night from 26 May to 27 May
1 498 kr
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,160 reviews)
"Great spot to visit Netherlands from"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

citizenM Schiphol Airport
ibis Amsterdam Centre
ibis Amsterdam Centre
3 out of 5
Stationsplein 49, Amsterdam
The price is 1 825 kr per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
1 825 kr
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,200 reviews)
"The lobby staff are amazing!"

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

ibis Amsterdam Centre
Eden Hotel Amsterdam
Eden Hotel Amsterdam
4 out of 5
Amstel 144, Amsterdam
The price is 1 997 kr per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
1 997 kr
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (672 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, centrally located. Close to local train station 5 mins walk. Nespresso coffee machine in room along with tea and creamer powder. Onsite mini shop service Starbucks coffee out of a machine. Good selection of restaurants close by. Avoid the £44 for breakfast the same breakfast the will ..."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Eden Hotel Amsterdam
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cityden Zuidas
Cityden Zuidas
4 out of 5
Professor J.H. Bavincklaan 3, Amstelveen
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Amstelveen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (869 reviews)
"Lovely place with a great sized room and very easy to commute to and from into Amsterdam. Good set of amenities! Very easy to go upstairs and grab food or drinks too if you want. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. For 3 guests in one room, a nice touch would be a small chest of drawers somewhere ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Cityden Zuidas
Amsterdam ID Aparthotel
Amsterdam ID Aparthotel
3 out of 5
Naritaweg 51, Amsterdam
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge).
9/10 Wonderful! (824 reviews)
Best staff ever!
"Staff was the most accommodating of any hotel we stayed in. We had to leave early to catch a bus and requested a take away breakfast. Not only did they prepare a substantial take away meal, they opened early to allow us a hot meal before we left and also gave us the breakfast which served as another ..."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Amsterdam ID Aparthotel
The July - Boat & Co
The July - Boat & Co
4 out of 5
500 Revaleiland, Amsterdam, NH
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic stay in a beautiful hotel with superb staff. Amazing room and great facilities. Lovely local area and easy walk into the centre. Would strongly recommend."

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

The July - Boat & Co
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Amsterdam

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5/5 - Excellent

Sam
7 Jun 2020

Would recommend for all ages

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
30 Mar 2020

Amsterdam is a beautiful country and can’t wait to visit agen

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
21 Mar 2020

I do like Amsterdam. It is a unique city and worth seeing. Full of history and things to see & do.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
20 Mar 2020

This place has so much to do, transport is easily accessible and easy to use. I hope to go back one day!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
18 Mar 2020

Unfortunately for us the bars and museums were closed due to the coronavirus. we had a good time all the same.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
18 Mar 2020

I enjoyed a canal trip very much. I would have gone to the Rijksmuseum but government museums were closed because of the coronavirus. Damm Inn Square was noisy, double glazing would be a great improvement.