IJburg Travel Guide
Amsterdam
Popular places to visit
Dam Square
Visit Amsterdam’s lively central square, a venue that’s seen both protests and celebrations.
Van Gogh Museum
Delve into the life of this legendary troubled artist with this unique collection of works and mementos.
Anne Frank House
See where this courageous Jewish teenager and her family hid from the Nazis during World War II, and where she penned her famous diary.
Leidseplein
This lively square is an entertainment hub bursting with lively bars and restaurants, theatres and music venues, as well as engaging street performers.
Vondelpark
Spend a peaceful afternoon relaxing in the capital's most popular park. Enjoy a picnic and the entertainment on offer among the perfect mix of nature and culture.
Rijksmuseum
Explore The Netherlands’ largest publicly-funded museum, full of world-famous masterpieces.
Top hotels in IJburg
citizenM Schiphol Airport
Convenient and comfortable.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Very nice staff. Standard Nice Hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
The staff were very accommodating
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Room Mate Aitana, Amsterdam
The hotel is amazing, the staff super helpful, but the location is a 10-15-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station, so if you're carrying your luggage, it's not easy.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Breakfast selections varied and fresh. My initial few days that I booked separately from a tour group I would later join were fine: comfortable room with a king size bed, on the 5th floor and quiet. Once I joined the tour group the hotel moved me to a room on the 2nd floor : small, dark with 2 twin ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Rho Hotel
Clean room , staff helpful and friendly , air conditioning kept the room at a comfortable temperature
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around IJburg
Amsterdam East
Amsterdam East is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Passenger Terminal Amsterdam and Blijburg Beach. See more of Amsterdam by jumping on the metro at Molukkenstraat Stop or Soembawastraat Stop.
Amsterdam North
Amsterdam North is a destination travellers like for its waterfront views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Noord Station or Noorderpark Station to explore sights like WONDR Experience.
Weesperbuurt
While you're in Weesperbuurt, take in top sights like Royal Theater Carre or Magere Brug, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Weesperplein Station or Korte 's-Gravesandestraat Stop.
Nieuwmarkt en Lastage
If you're spending time in Nieuwmarkt en Lastage, check out sights like Nemo Science Museum or Nieuwmarkt Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nieuwmarkt Station or Mr. Visserplein Stop.
Amsterdam City Centre
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 Nieuwmarkt Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Nieuwmarkt Station or Waterlooplein Station to see more of the city.
De Pijp
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in De Pijp. Top attractions like Albert Cuyp Market and Former Town Hall of Nieuwer-Amstel are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Cornelis Troostplein Stop or v. Hilligaertstraat Tram Stop to see more of the city.
