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 theatre scene and fascinating museums 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.

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

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

Rijksmuseum
Study the exhibits at Rijksmuseum, a favourite museum in Amsterdam. Make time for the shops and cycling trails in this vibrant area.

Vondelpark
Vondelpark is just one of the places to see in Amsterdam, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the cosy cafes and fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Old South

Bilderberg Garden Hotel
The staff was great and very accommodating and let us check-in early—overall we enjoyed our stay. The place felt alright although there were some hairs on the bed upon arrival. The fridge seemed pretty gross too. Laundry was really expensive and didn’t let us do it ourselves. Free sparkling water ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

citizenM Schiphol Airport
The rooms in this hotel are all similar. The bed is bordered by 3 walls, so if you’re with a partner getting in and out of bed without disturbing the other person can be a challenge. The rooms are small, what available space there is can be quickly consumed if you have more than one suitcase. The ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
It’s an ibis so you know what you’re getting. I always forget there’s no kettle though 😢 Early flight so we didn’t have breakfast. Airport shuttle was a good facility.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Hotel Casa Amsterdam
The hotel was unique and
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Hotel Fogo Amsterdam
It was great and clean but there are not much to do in that area and it’s a bit far from Amsterdam
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel
Housekeeping could have been better. Water glasses were not properly cleaned, a bath towel put in our room after cleaning was dirty, wash clothes were forgotten one day. Also, a problem with HVAC, was turned off inexplicably and had to call down to rectify.
Reviewed on 11 May 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 Rijksmuseum, 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 Rijksmuseum, 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.
