Amsterdam

Travel Guide
Amsterdam
Wander around a fairy-tale lattice of canals and captivating neighborhoods, where old-world charm is fused with modern luxury and world-famous nightlife.

Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital city and an important European hub with a rich and multicultural character. Explore the historic harborside and admire the distinctive 19th-century architecture of the tall, narrow buildings that huddle over meandering canals. Forming a U-shape around the historic port, the city’s medieval center features charming façades that front boutique stores, art galleries, coffee shops and atmospheric bars.

The city’s best-known area is its Old Center, which is crisscrossed with arched stone bridges and cobblestone streets. Explore Dam Square and its historic landmarks, including the neoclassical Royal Palace, the Gothic Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) and the National Monument that honors victims of World War II. The square is adjacent to the city’s notorious Red Light District. The neighboring districts of Plantage and the Canal Ring feature beautifully preserved buildings from the 17th and 19th centuries, as well as leafy parks and tree-lined canals. Check out the Jewish Heritage Museum and the Amsterdam Botanic Gardens nearby Waterlooplein. A short walk will bring you to the Artis Zoo and a selection of fascinating museums. Popular museums are Stedelijk, the Van Gogh Museum and Hermitage Amsterdam.

Discover the renewed district of Jordaan, where a former working-class neighborhood transformed into a chic area for galleries, cafés and shops. Further south from here is Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter. Stretch out on the grassy lawns of Vondelpark with a cold beer or peruse the stalls at Albert Cuyp Market. Grab a table in the hip De Pijp district to experience fantastic multicultural cuisine.

Explore the city on a scenic canal boat tour or rent a bicycle to experience the streets the true Dutch way. Don’t miss trying local sweets, such as stroopwafels and licorices. Amsterdam has a fast and reliable public transit network that is comprised of buses, trams and trains. Reach the picturesque harbor city by plane to Schiphol Airport, on a cruise ship or via intercity train from several major hubs in Europe. Visit in summer to experience the city’s lively peak period or in winter to enjoy the romance of the snow-dusted Old Center.

Where to stay in Amsterdam

Tribe Amsterdam City
Tribe Amsterdam City
4 out of 5
Termini 9, Amsterdam, 1022LB
The price is ₹11,154 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
₹11,154
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast. Popular attractions Dam Square and Anne Frank House are located nearby. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews)
"Let us check in early at 9am even though check in wasn’t until 3pm. Very impressed with this! Let us keep our room on an extra hour for check out also. Very clean lovely hotel. In a good location right next to the metro so easy to get about."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2023

Tribe Amsterdam City
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam, an IHG Hotel
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5, Amsterdam, 1012 RC
The price is ₹27,039 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
₹27,039
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and atmosphere. I loved the smell throughout the hotel and the room was very comfortable. This location was walkable to transit and also just to walk around the city. Only thing I didn’t like was all the construction everywhere but it is what it is. The social hour was great (4-5PM) ..."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2023

Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam, an IHG Hotel
Monet Garden Hotel Amsterdam
Monet Garden Hotel Amsterdam
4 out of 5
Valkenburgerstraat 76, Amsterdam, 1011LZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹18,529 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
₹18,529
per night
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Fabolous staff.Great hotel."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2023

Monet Garden 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.
Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel
Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel
4 out of 5
285 Schipholweg, Badhoevedorp, NH, 1171 PL
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Badhoevedorp. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Van Gogh Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (139 reviews)
"Apartment was clean. We were able to get early check-ins (for a price). Buffet dinner is a bit pricey but the food is very good and beer and wine are included. Airport transportation is convenient."

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2023

Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel
Cityden Zuidas
Cityden Zuidas
4 out of 5
Professor J.H. Bavincklaan 3, Amstelveen, 1183AT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Amstelveen. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast. Our guests praise the convenient parking and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (755 reviews)
"Aside from the bed placement and having to crawl over someone sleeping if you’re sleeping against the wall and although I understand why, I didn’t love that the electricity only works when your room card is plugged in, the staff couldn’t be nicer or more accommodating & knowledgeable. The location ..."

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2023

Cityden Zuidas
EuroParcs Spaarnwoude
EuroParcs Spaarnwoude
ZUIDERWEG 2, Halfweg, 1165NA
Stay at this residence in Halfweg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a children's pool. Popular attractions Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (49 reviews)
"We just stayed at EuroParcs Spaarnwoude for 20 days and can highly recommend. Comfortable accommodation, nice restaurant and snack bar, small onsite shop for essentials, bike hire, laundromat and very friendly staff. Just a 20min walk to the train station which connects to soo many destinations in ..."

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2022

EuroParcs Spaarnwoude
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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