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

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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
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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
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
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
Dam Square which includes heritage architecture, street scenes and a city

Old Town Amsterdam

Historical city centre with a majority of landmarks, Amsterdam-Centrum boasts the UNESCO-listed canal belt and consists of fourteen distinct neighborhoods. Explore the charming streets and immerse yourself in the rich history.

Old Town Amsterdam
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 382 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
AED 382
AED 489 total
25 Jan - 26 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (3,295 reviews)
Loved everything about the hotel. Staff were extremely friendly and inviting. Room was fun.

Reviewed on 24 December 2025

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Amstelvlietstraat 4 Amsterdam
The price is AED 311 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
AED 311
AED 416 total
18 Jan - 19 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,732 reviews)
Amazing hotel

Reviewed on 21 December 2025

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection

Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection

4.5 out of 5
Stadhouderskade 25 Amsterdam
The price is AED 443 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
AED 443
AED 592 total
25 Jan - 26 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,224 reviews)
had fun, close by to historic sights & tourism activities, close to the canals

Reviewed on 26 December 2025

Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection
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
Book a stay at this 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! (520 reviews)
Clean good size apartment

Reviewed on 26 December 2025

Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel
Numa Amsterdam Docklands

Numa Amsterdam Docklands

4 out of 5
65 Cruquiusweg Amsterdam NH
Stay at this aparthotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (173 reviews)
Lovely spacious room in a stylish hotel building.

Reviewed on 15 December 2025

Numa Amsterdam Docklands
Cityden Zuidas

Cityden Zuidas

4 out of 5
Professor J.H. Bavincklaan 3 Amstelveen
Stay at this aparthotel in Amstelveen. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (988 reviews)
Excellent customer service. I've had an amazing time staying at the property.

Reviewed on 21 October 2025

Cityden Zuidas
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

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Top Destination
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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.