Amsterdam Travel Guide, Hotels & Things to Do

Where to stay

Hotels in Amsterdam

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Breitner House

Oosterpark 87h | Amsterdam, 1092 AW, NL

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Former Rembrandt workshop two bedroom B&B

Bloemgracht 1 | Amsterdam, 1016 KA, NL

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Amsterdam Canal Guest Apartment

Zwanenburgwal 296 | Amsterdam, 1011 JH, NL

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Park Mansion Hotel

Vossiusstraat 15 | Amsterdam, 1071 AC, NL

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Hotel TwentySeven - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

27 Dam | Amsterdam, 1012 JS, NL

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B&B Amsterdam Amstel Apartment

Amstel 171-c | Amsterdam, 1018 ES, NL

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M-Square

Gabriel Metsustraat 12 Huis | Amsterdam, 1071 EA, NL

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At a glance

Climate

Temperate

Languages

Dutch and English

Local currency

EUR (EUR)

Local time

01:40 (GMT+2)

Ideal trip length

3–7 days

Cost level

4 of 5 · our research

Suggested area to stay

Grachtengordel

Tap water

Generally described as safe to drink

Tipping

Not obligatory, rounding up appreciated.

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 75 · Good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Stroopwafel Bitterballen Poffertjes Haring

When to visit Amsterdam

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: July Busiest: Jun-Aug

Jan

40

Cold, grey, occasional snow
Feb

45

Chilly, often wet
Mar

60

Cool, spring starts
Apr

75

Mild, tulip season
May

85

Pleasant, blooming
Jun

90

Warm, long days
Jul

95

Warmest, busy
Aug

90

Warm, vibrant
Sept

80

Mild, less crowded
Oct

65

Cool, autumn colors
Nov

50

Cold, rainy
Dec

55

Cold, festive

40

Jan Cold, grey, occasional snow

45

Feb Chilly, often wet

60

Mar Cool, spring starts

75

Apr Mild, tulip season

85

May Pleasant, blooming

90

Jun Warm, long days

95

Jul Warmest, busy

90

Aug Warm, vibrant

80

Sept Mild, less crowded

65

Oct Cool, autumn colors

50

Nov Cold, rainy

55

Dec Cold, festive

Things to do in Amsterdam

8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

4 places

Rijksmuseum

Museumplein 3 hrs

Discover Dutch masterpieces including Rembrandt's 'The Night Watch'.

Indoors Good for children

Anne Frank House

Jordaan 2 hrs

Visit the secret annex where Anne Frank and her family hid during WWII.

Indoors

Van Gogh Museum

Museumplein 2.5 hrs

Explore the world's largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's paintings.

Indoors Good for children

Flower Market (Bloemenmarkt)

Centrum 1 hr

Stroll through the world's only floating flower market.

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

3 places

Explore Jordaan District

Jordaan 3 hrs

Wander charming narrow streets, canals, and independent boutiques.

Outdoors Good for children

Vondelpark Relaxation

Oud-Zuid 2 hrs

Enjoy a leisurely stroll, picnic, or people-watch in Amsterdam's largest park.

Outdoors Good for children

Heineken Experience

De Pijp 1.5 hrs

Interactive tour through the historic brewery, ending with a tasting.

Indoors

Any time of day

1 place

Canal Cruise

Centrum 1 hr

Experience Amsterdam's iconic waterways and historic architecture from the water.

Indoors Good for children

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Culture and history

3 Days in Amsterdam — Culture & History

Uncover the timeless stories and artistic masterpieces of the Dutch capital.

This carefully curated 3-day itinerary immerses you in Amsterdam's rich cultural tapestry and profound historical narrative, from Golden Age art to poignant wartime memories. Perfect for history buffs and art enthusiasts eager to explore the city's soul beyond its picturesque canals.

3 Days 14 Stops

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