Old South Travel Guide
Amsterdam





Popular places to visit

Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Olympic Stadium and enjoy other activities in Amsterdam such as cycling.Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Dam Square
Find out about the history of Dam Square, one of the top monuments in Amsterdam. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Anne Frank House
Study the exhibits at Anne Frank House, a popular museum in Amsterdam. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Van Gogh Museum
Study the exhibits at Van Gogh Museum, a popular museum in Amsterdam. Make time for the shops and cycling trails in this vibrant area.

Rijksmuseum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Make time for the shops and cycling trails in this vibrant area.

RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre
Learn about the events happening in RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre during your trip to Amsterdam. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Top hotels in Old South

Bilderberg Garden Hotel
Wonderful stay at this nice hotel. We arrived New Year's Eve and were offered traditional Oliebollen which was a nice touch. The hotel has a nice clean, modern and upmarket feel to it, with friendly and helpful staff on hand. Rooms were nicely appointed, spacious with a very comfortable bed and range ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Love staying at this hotel
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
Super clean, modern, easy to check in to and staff was very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam
Clean room friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Clean room, friendly service. Birthday recognised by providing complimentary drinks.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
I had a reservation issue and the front desk staff could not have been more facilitating. Every one I met was extremely warm and friendly but also efficient.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old South

Oud-Zuid
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Oud-Zuid. Check out top attractions like Van Gogh Museum and Concertgebouw, and jump on the metro at Emmastraat Tram Stop or Gerrit van der Veenstraat Stop to see more of the city.

Amsterdam South
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Amsterdam South. Spend some time visiting top spots like Van Gogh Museum, and catch the metro at Boelelaan - Vrije Universiteit Stop or Parnassusweg Stop to see more of the area.

Museum Quarter
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Museum Quarter. Check out top attractions like Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum, and jump on the metro at Van Baerlestraat Stop or Concertgebouw Tram Stop to see more of the city.

De Pijp
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in De Pijp. Top attractions like Albert Cuyp Market and De Dageraad are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Cornelis Troostplein Stop or v. Hilligaertstraat Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Oude Pijp
While you're in Oude Pijp, take in top sights like Albert Cuyp Market or Heineken Experience, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Marie Heinekenplein Stop or 2e van der Helststraat Stop.

De Weteringschans
While you're in De Weteringschans, take in top sights like Paradiso or Holland Casino, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vijzelgracht Station or Weteringcircuit Stop.
