Amsterdam City Centre
In the city centre
Take a stroll along Damrak, filled with curio shops 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 offers waxy fun for the family, while Kalverstraat is a high street shopping extravaganza.
Places to stay from £10 per night
Oud Zuid
1.4 miles from city centre
The ‘Old South’ is Amsterdam’s most elegant neighborhood and contains a mix of commercial and residential areas. Luxurious PC Hooftstraat features designer label clothing and accessories, while a stroll along the Northern Amstel Canal will bring you to one of the many parks in the area.
Places to stay from £9 per night
Oud-West
1.1 miles from city centre
There’s an urban feel in this hugely multi-cultural area in the streets between Overtoom and Kinkerstraat. With numerous ethnic shops and restaurants, the area is a smorgasbord for food lovers. Ten Katemarkt street market is in the centre of the district, known for its Turkish food vendors selling delicious treats.
Places to stay from £18 per night
As the Netherlands' culture-packed capital, Amsterdam has always been a hotspot for holidaymakers. This enticing slice of North Holland is renowned for its iconic criss-crossing canals, distinctive narrow houses and an eclectic range of museums including the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum.
Main public transport options include buses and trams, but bicycles rule when it comes to getting around. With around 400 km of bike paths and almost 8,000 parking spaces, exploring on two wheels makes taking in the main sights a breeze.
The city's medieval centre, known as 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 in tulip season, a stopover at nearby Keukenhof's botanical garden in mid-April provides sweeping views of multicoloured flowers in bloom.
A variety of accommodation can be found all over the city, from high-end hotels to cosy hostels and homestays. The main airport of Schiphol is 15 km southwest of the city and offers regular train services between the main terminal and city centre.
Tonight
From £85 per night
This weekend
From £364 per night
Next weekend
From £438 per night
Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | € 10 = £8.57 |
Language | Dutch |
Average weekend price | £114 per night |
Average weekday price | £114 per night |
Typical stay | 2 nights |
Dam Square
In the city centre
Leidseplein
0.8 miles from city centre
Ziggo Dome
4.5 miles from city centre
Anne Frank House
0.4 miles from city centre
Melkweg
0.7 miles from city centre
Museum Square
1.2 miles from city centre
Het Concertgebouw
1.3 miles from city centre
Rijksmuseum
0.9 miles from city centre
Hermitage Amsterdam
0.6 miles from city centre
Royal Palace Amsterdam
0.1 miles from city centre
A really nice city, full of character and history.
25 March 2024
A really nice city, full of character and history. Even the weather doesn't hinder the charm. Very easy to go around with bus, tram, metro and trains. People are very nice and welcoming. Be careful to book your attractions in advance as most of the museums are booked well in advance (6 weeks for Anne Frank's house!!!)
The smell of drugs was a bit too much in some areas,...
24 March 2024
The smell of drugs was a bit too much in some areas, avoiding the small narrow streets is a good idea and just sticking to the main high streets. The boats trips are a must for any new person visiting, they are very imformative and worth the price.
Great public transport system easy to use and get around, if...
24 March 2024
Great public transport system easy to use and get around, if here for a few days purchase an Amsterdam and region travel card, unlimited access to all modes of transport in Amsterdam and the surrounding area, lots of tourist attractions. Plenty of great places to eat suiting all budgets. Look for cafe de dokter amsterdams smallest bar, unique well worth a visit.
Very lively city with plenty to keep you busy.
23 March 2024
Very lively city with plenty to keep you busy. Lots of places to eat and drink as you can imagine. The Zoo is beautiful and the Heineken experience is worth a visit. Some nice places to eat round there too.
If you plan to mix work and travel you have to book longer...
23 March 2024
If you plan to mix work and travel you have to book longer stay. I amsterdam card for atleast 3 days. Book a visit to Rijksmuseum in 3 days so you can actually see all of it it's huge, half a day for the zoo. You don't need a car. You can get from anywhere to everywhere by bus, metro or train. Download GVB for info and tickets. Pack warm clothes it's cold, locals are with short sleeves on 12 C, but it's sea cold with mist and wind.
I love Amsterdam.
21 March 2024
I love Amsterdam. Its my ultimate destination. Siting on Leidseplein watching the world go by. How lucky can someone be. Amsterdam is mesmerizing. Its alive. The dutch have built the greatest city in the world. I understand it has many problems that a tourist does not see. That said its an urban playground for adults. It has a laidback vibe that everyone should experience. I understand that tourism is a real problem in such a confined space so I fully encourage the off season if you decide to go. October through Christmas is out of this world.
Amsterdam City Centre, Amsterdam
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