Amsterdam Travel Guide

Tourist 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(2,168 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Amsterdam City Centre. Top attractions like Dam Square and Nieuwmarkt Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Nieuwmarkt Station or Waterlooplein Station to see more of the city.

Amsterdam City Centre
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Binnenstad

If you're spending time in Binnenstad, check out sights like Dam Square or National Monument and hop on the metro to see more of 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

Get to know Jordaan and its many features like its breweries and churches. You might want to explore sights like Amsterdam Tulip Museum and Houseboat Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Bloemgracht Stop or Rozengracht Stop to get around the city.

Jordaan
Rijksmuseum featuring views, a pond and a city

Museum Quarter

4.5/5(971 area reviews)

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.

Museum Quarter
Dam Square showing a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

Old Town Amsterdam

Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Amsterdam. Top attractions like Dam Square and BODY WORLDS Amsterdam are major draws. Catch the metro at Dam Stop or Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop to see more of the city.

Old Town Amsterdam
Amsterdam showing a city, a river or creek and boating

Canal Ring

4.5/5(972 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Canal Ring. Check out top attractions like Reguliersdwarsstraat and Flower Market, and jump on the metro at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop to see more of the city.

Canal Ring
citizenM Schiphol Airport

citizenM Schiphol Airport

4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2 Schiphol
The price is 2.705.915 ₫ per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
2.705.915 ₫
3.461.427 ₫ total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,348 reviews)
Great location for long layovers

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Amstelvlietstraat 4 Amsterdam
The price is 2.429.631 ₫ per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
2.429.631 ₫
3.243.558 ₫ total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,759 reviews)
Convenient and lovely hotel.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5 Amsterdam
The price is 4.521.316 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
4.521.316 ₫
6.035.955 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,429 reviews)
Great hotel and location.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Park Plaza Victoria 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.
Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel

Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
285 Schipholweg Badhoevedorp NH
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Badhoevedorp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (529 reviews)
The room was clean and the size very comfortable

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

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 Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (178 reviews)
Place was very clean and had all the necessary amenities.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Numa Amsterdam Docklands
Cityden Zuidas

Cityden Zuidas

4 out of 5
Professor J.H. Bavincklaan 3 Amstelveen
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Amstelveen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (989 reviews)
Excellent customer service. I've had an amazing time staying at the property.

Reviewed on 21 Oct 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

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 71%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 26%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
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5/5 - Excellent

Sam

Would recommend for all ages

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Amsterdam is a beautiful country and can’t wait to visit agen

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I do like Amsterdam. It is a unique city and worth seeing. Full of history and things to see & do.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

This place has so much to do, transport is easily accessible and easy to use. I hope to go back one day!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Unfortunately for us the bars and museums were closed due to the coronavirus. we had a good time all the same.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I enjoyed a canal trip very much. I would have gone to the Rijksmuseum but government museums were closed because of the coronavirus. Damm Inn Square was noisy, double glazing would be a great improvement.

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