Amsterdam

Travel Guide

Red Light District featuring a city and a river or creek
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

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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
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
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Binnenstad

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

Binnenstad
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
Canal Ring in Amsterdam showcasing boats, green trees, and charming buildings during a sunny day

Canal Ring

4.5/5(1,372 area reviews)

Discover Amsterdam's Grachtengordel, where 17th-century canal homes and small bridges adorn the Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht canals. Visit the Anne Frank House and other nearby museums for a rich cultural experience.

Canal Ring
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
citizenM Schiphol Airport

citizenM Schiphol Airport

4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2 Schiphol
The price is AED 441 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
AED 441
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,453 reviews)
Close to the airport

Reviewed on 7 March 2026

citizenM Schiphol Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

4.5 out of 5
Oosterdoksstraat 4 Amsterdam
The price is AED 600 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
AED 600
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (435 reviews)
Very happy with accommodations. Staff was very friendly and very helpful and asking questions room very clean. Very accessible to the area. Was a center of everything and walked everywhere.

Reviewed on 10 March 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Amstelvlietstraat 4 Amsterdam
The price is AED 352 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
AED 352
per night
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,820 reviews)
Amazing stay on the top floor residency room with views to die for.

Reviewed on 8 March 2026

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.
Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center

Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center

4 out of 5
Amstel 144A Amsterdam NH
Stay at this aparthotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (123 reviews)
The window in our room was into the hallway where people were walking to their rooms. It was v uncomfortable and awkward. Also the pillows are horrific

Reviewed on 8 March 2026

Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center
Residence Inn by Marriott Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Residence Inn by Marriott Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

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! (549 reviews)
Everything was perfect except the water pressure and one of the charging stations not working and the tv not working properly other than that perfect

Reviewed on 2 March 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Amsterdam

PREMIER SUITES PLUS Amsterdam

3.5 out of 5
Parnassusweg 376 Amsterdam
Stay at this aparthotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (170 reviews)
Great location with access to public transport, Magnificent property with all facilities to make you feel at home. Sarah on check-in was amazing and so very helpful

Reviewed on 6 March 2026

PREMIER SUITES PLUS 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.

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Reviews of Amsterdam

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
3227
5 - Excellent 71%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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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.

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