Amsterdam

Travel Guide

Red Light District featuring a city and a river or creek
Old Town Amsterdam showing a city and heritage architecture
Flower Market which includes a river or creek
Leidseplein which includes a city, night scenes and street scenes
Old Town Amsterdam featuring heritage elements

Where to stay in Amsterdam

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

Amsterdam City Centre

4.5/5(2,270 area reviews)

Dam Square and Nieuwmarkt Square are a few top attractions in Amsterdam City Centre. Hop around the city on the metro at Nieuwmarkt Station or Waterlooplein Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, charming cafes, and popular shops.

Amsterdam City Centre
Amsterdam Tulip Museum showing street scenes and signage as well as a small group of people

Jordaan

Upscale modern art galleries thrive in this historic area, while markets bustle at Noordermarkt, Westerstraat, and Lindengracht. Explore tranquil gardens and hidden courtyards (hofjes), or visit the Anne Frank House nearby.

Jordaan
Red Light District showing a city, a river or creek and a sunset

Red Light District

Explore this vibrant area with a mix of architectural styles and colorful streets known for adult entertainment. Visit local coffeeshops and the museums in the neighborhood for a unique experience.

Red Light District
Rijksmuseum showing a pond, views and a city

Museum Quarter

4.5/5(1,225 area reviews)

In the heart of Amsterdam-Zuid, Museumkwartier boasts major museums like Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, and Van Gogh Museum. Enjoy concerts at Concertgebouw, unwind in Vondelpark, and access tram lines 2, 3, 5, 12, 16, and 24.

Museum Quarter
Amsterdam showing a city, street scenes and a river or creek

Binnenstad

While you're in Binnenstad, take in top sights like Dam Square or National Monument, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Dam Stop or Paleisstraat Tram Stop.

Binnenstad
Nieuwmarkt en Lastage which includes street scenes and a river or creek

Nieuwmarkt en Lastage

While you're in Nieuwmarkt en Lastage, take in top sights like Nemo Science Museum or Nieuwmarkt Square, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Nieuwmarkt Station or Mr. Visserplein Stop.

Nieuwmarkt en Lastage
citizenM Schiphol Airport

citizenM Schiphol Airport

4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2, Schiphol
The price is AED 535 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
AED 535
AED 617 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,198 reviews)
"It was literally right out. The door from the airport. Staff was excellent and accommodating, and the property had a great vibe"

Reviewed on 22 September 2025

citizenM Schiphol Airport
citizenM Amsterdam South

citizenM Amsterdam South

4 out of 5
Prinses Irenestraat 30, Amsterdam, North Holland
The price is AED 417 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
AED 417
AED 507 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"The room was quite fascinating as a smart room and its features were exciting. The bed was a good size and very comfortable. The bedrooms felt like there could have been a bit of a deeper clean especially on surfaces and the floor and the shower did drip continuously which was quite loud during the ..."

Reviewed on 14 September 2025

citizenM Amsterdam South
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Amstelvlietstraat 4, Amsterdam
The price is AED 483 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
AED 483
AED 587 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,627 reviews)
"Beauty spot, will be back"

Reviewed on 22 September 2025

Ruby Emma 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.
Bob W Noord

Bob W Noord

2 out of 5
Papaverhof 71, Amsterdam, NH
Stay at this aparthotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and housekeeping. Popular attractions Dam Square and Van Gogh Museum are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)
Très bel endroit
"Difficile à trouver sur Mapquest car nouvelle rue. Mais le personnel et WhatsApp sont très efficaces. Facile à communiquer et très serviable."

Reviewed on 20 September 2025

Bob W Noord
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Amsterdam

PREMIER SUITES PLUS Amsterdam

3.5 out of 5
Parnassusweg 376, Amsterdam
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified aparthotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Van Gogh Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (152 reviews)
"Great hotel, great staff, convenient for my work."

Reviewed on 8 September 2025

PREMIER SUITES PLUS Amsterdam
Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel

Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
285 Schipholweg, Badhoevedorp, NH
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Badhoevedorp. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (470 reviews)
"Lovely place, timely shuttle to the airport, great dining options. Would book again."

Reviewed on 21 September 2025

Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel
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
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5 - Excellent 71%
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4 - Good 25%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love you Amsterdam.! I will visit you again and love you despite how much others make me feel otherwise about you.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I have planned this trip my whole life. I have relatives in Friesland and Groneigen and my grandparents and mother were born in the Netherlands. Although we have not it to the Netherlands yet due to the coronavirus the checked off sites I visited

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very disappointed the museums were closed due to COVID-19, but did get to take a canal tour, Brussels trip, and tour of the countryside. Will be back soon to see the museums, my sole purpose for going to Amsterdam.

5/5 - Excellent

Ocprtony

My favorite place in the world! A must visit if you have not been here

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I really hope to come back some day and enjoy the city. I'm sure it's wonderful. All of the museums shut down, and now the country is basically under lock down, so we just had bad timing.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

This is what the tourist industry calls a 3 day city. you can see most of the major sites in three days. Too much emphasis on weed and the bike lanes, plus tram lanes, plus cars make it very challenging with kids.