Amsterdam Guidebook
Popular Attractions
Dam Square is one of the most tourist-packed areas of Amsterdam, and for good reason. Its most prominent feature is the 17th-century Royal Palace (Koninklijk Palace), former home of the Dutch royal family and present-day venue for royal functions.
Dam Square is also home to top tourist attractions such as the New Church (Nieuwe Kerk); Madame Tussauds wax museum; and the National Memorial Statue, which is dedicated to Dutch soldiers who lost their lives in World War II.
This huge public square is, naturally, lined with numerous cafés, restaurants, and shops, and is usually full of vendors selling food and souvenirs. Tourists will also find a Ferris wheel, perfect for getting a different perspective, as well as plenty of entertainment, ranging from street performers and buskers to first-rate music festivals.
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DamDam Square is one of the most tourist-packed areas of Amsterdam, and for good reason. Its most prominent feature is the 17th-century Royal Palace (Koninklijk Palace), former home of the Dutch royal family and present-day venue for royal functions.
Dam Square is also home to top tourist attractions such as the New Church (Nieuwe Kerk); Madame Tussauds wax museum; and the National Memorial Statue, which is dedicated to Dutch soldiers who lost their lives in World War II.
This huge public square is, naturally, lined with numerous cafés, restaurants, and shops, and is usually full of vendors selling food and souvenirs. Tourists will also find a Ferris wheel, perfect for getting a different perspective, as well as plenty of entertainment, ranging from street performers and buskers to first-rate music festivals.
Anne Frank is one of Amsterdam’s most well known former residents. The Anne Frank House at Prinsengracht 263 in Amsterdam is where she lived in hiding with her family for more than two years during World War II. Now converted into a museum it contains a sobering exhibition about the persecution of the Jews during the war, as well as discrimination in general.
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Hús Anne Frank
20 WestermarktAnne Frank is one of Amsterdam’s most well known former residents. The Anne Frank House at Prinsengracht 263 in Amsterdam is where she lived in hiding with her family for more than two years during World War II. Now converted into a museum it contains a sobering exhibition about the persecution of the Jews during the war, as well as discrimination in general.
A must-visit for art fans and historians, the spectacular Van Gogh Museum has been one of Amsterdam's top attractions since it opened in 1972. Dedicated to the often troubled life and extraordinary artistry of one of the country's most-revered painters, this modern Gerrit Rietveld-designed structure is home to the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings and artifacts, much of it donated by his brother, Theo, and other family members.
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Van Gogh safn
6 MuseumpleinA must-visit for art fans and historians, the spectacular Van Gogh Museum has been one of Amsterdam's top attractions since it opened in 1972. Dedicated to the often troubled life and extraordinary artistry of one of the country's most-revered painters, this modern Gerrit Rietveld-designed structure is home to the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings and artifacts, much of it donated by his brother, Theo, and other family members.
The Singel flower market is one of Amsterdam’s most colourful attractions. The small shops are located inside a row of floating barges – a holdover from the days when flowers arrived in Amsterdam every day from the countryside by boat.
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Blómamarkaðurinn
SingelThe Singel flower market is one of Amsterdam’s most colourful attractions. The small shops are located inside a row of floating barges – a holdover from the days when flowers arrived in Amsterdam every day from the countryside by boat.
There's no place like the Albert Cuyp street market to discover Amsterdam’s typical sense of humour and laid back atmosphere. The Albert Cuypmarkt is the largest and most popular outdoor market in the Netherlands, with 260 stands operating six days a week selling everything from Vietnamese spring rolls to freshly made stroopwafels.
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Albert Cuyp markaðurinn
Albert CuypstraatThere's no place like the Albert Cuyp street market to discover Amsterdam’s typical sense of humour and laid back atmosphere. The Albert Cuypmarkt is the largest and most popular outdoor market in the Netherlands, with 260 stands operating six days a week selling everything from Vietnamese spring rolls to freshly made stroopwafels.
One of Amsterdam's most popular attractions - and certainly its most important art repository - the Rijksmuseum (National Museum) was founded in 1798 to house the country's huge collection of rare art and antiquities. The museum's impressive collection includes a million cultural artifacts dating from the 13th century to the modern-day, among them more than 8,000 important paintings spread across 250 rooms of this sprawling building. In addition to its paintings, the Rijksmuseum boasts a well-stocked library of more than 35,000 books and manuscripts, as well as numerous fascinating displays dealing with the development of art and culture in the Netherlands. Of special note are its collections of traditional handicrafts, medieval sculpture, and modern art styles.
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Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatOne of Amsterdam's most popular attractions - and certainly its most important art repository - the Rijksmuseum (National Museum) was founded in 1798 to house the country's huge collection of rare art and antiquities. The museum's impressive collection includes a million cultural artifacts dating from the 13th century to the modern-day, among them more than 8,000 important paintings spread across 250 rooms of this sprawling building. In addition to its paintings, the Rijksmuseum boasts a well-stocked library of more than 35,000 books and manuscripts, as well as numerous fascinating displays dealing with the development of art and culture in the Netherlands. Of special note are its collections of traditional handicrafts, medieval sculpture, and modern art styles.
The largest and most visited park in Amsterdam, Vondelpark occupies 120 acres and contains no end of fun things to do. In addition to expanses of green space dotted by peaceful ponds and traversed by ample paths, the park is home to a lovely rose garden featuring more than 70 different types of the flower.
It also has a variety of sculptures and statues, playgrounds, and other recreational facilities, including rollerblade rental and the Vondelpark Open Air Theater, which serves as a venue for musical and stage productions from May through September.
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Vondelpark
The largest and most visited park in Amsterdam, Vondelpark occupies 120 acres and contains no end of fun things to do. In addition to expanses of green space dotted by peaceful ponds and traversed by ample paths, the park is home to a lovely rose garden featuring more than 70 different types of the flower.
It also has a variety of sculptures and statues, playgrounds, and other recreational facilities, including rollerblade rental and the Vondelpark Open Air Theater, which serves as a venue for musical and stage productions from May through September.
Rising high above the water like the hull of a mighty warship, this ultra-modern structure has housed the NEMO Science Museum since 1997, and more than 20 years later is no less impressive than the day it opened. Located in the city's old eastern docks, this world-class science center is spread across five floors, each chock-a-block full of fun (and informative) interactive exhibits that appeal to families with kids of any age.
Highlights include areas dedicated to the human body and the mind, countless hands-on, high-tech gizmos and gadgets, plus a number of short movies. A playground, a museum shop, and a rooftop café are located on-site, the latter making a great spot for a break while you enjoy the views across the city.
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NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokRising high above the water like the hull of a mighty warship, this ultra-modern structure has housed the NEMO Science Museum since 1997, and more than 20 years later is no less impressive than the day it opened. Located in the city's old eastern docks, this world-class science center is spread across five floors, each chock-a-block full of fun (and informative) interactive exhibits that appeal to families with kids of any age.
Highlights include areas dedicated to the human body and the mind, countless hands-on, high-tech gizmos and gadgets, plus a number of short movies. A playground, a museum shop, and a rooftop café are located on-site, the latter making a great spot for a break while you enjoy the views across the city.
Recently refurbished as part of a drive to regenerate Noord, this 22-story tower looms over the waterfront across the River IJ from Centraal. Formerly the HQ of Shell, it’s now home to an array of young music, advertising, and events companies, plus a handful of bars and restaurants (and even a hotel). Sip a signature cocktail in the Skybar, eat in one of the two gourmet restaurants on the top floors (one of which revolves), and if you’re really brave, head to the observation deck to Over The Edge, Europe’s highest swing, and enjoy the views as you rock back and forth, 100 meters up.
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A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinRecently refurbished as part of a drive to regenerate Noord, this 22-story tower looms over the waterfront across the River IJ from Centraal. Formerly the HQ of Shell, it’s now home to an array of young music, advertising, and events companies, plus a handful of bars and restaurants (and even a hotel). Sip a signature cocktail in the Skybar, eat in one of the two gourmet restaurants on the top floors (one of which revolves), and if you’re really brave, head to the observation deck to Over The Edge, Europe’s highest swing, and enjoy the views as you rock back and forth, 100 meters up.
Best Neighborhoods
Often cited as Amsterdam’s most charming neighbourhood, wandering into the Jordaan feels like stepping back in time. Originally a working-class area, the Jordaan’s narrow streets and quaint buildings now make up one of Amsterdam’s most desirable quarters, dotted with independent art galleries, antique shops, courtyard gardens and atmospheric bars and restaurants.
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Jordaan
Often cited as Amsterdam’s most charming neighbourhood, wandering into the Jordaan feels like stepping back in time. Originally a working-class area, the Jordaan’s narrow streets and quaint buildings now make up one of Amsterdam’s most desirable quarters, dotted with independent art galleries, antique shops, courtyard gardens and atmospheric bars and restaurants.
Lose yourself for hours in Amsterdam’s lively Latin Quarter, with its colorful mix of cuisines, terraces, and convivial cafés. From the beautifully landscaped gardens of Sarphatipark to the famous Albert Cuypmarkt street market, De Pijp oozes beatnik flair from every angle and has been a popular haunt for creatives, students, and bohemian spirits since the 60s.
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De Pijp
Lose yourself for hours in Amsterdam’s lively Latin Quarter, with its colorful mix of cuisines, terraces, and convivial cafés. From the beautifully landscaped gardens of Sarphatipark to the famous Albert Cuypmarkt street market, De Pijp oozes beatnik flair from every angle and has been a popular haunt for creatives, students, and bohemian spirits since the 60s.
Set smack in the city center, De Wallen is one of Amsterdam’s oldest neighborhoods. In 1270 a bridge was built in Dam Square to connect the Rokin and Damrak roads and this new neighborhood, due to its walled canals, was called De Wallen. The area is also known as the red-light district because of the three hundred one-room cabins rented by prostitutes who advertise their wares in red-lit windows. But there is much more to De Wallen than its red-light reveries. The neighborhood is a fantastic juxtaposition of historic churches, age-old architecture, and late-night pursuits. Packed with interesting shops, pubs, fantastic restaurants, leaning gabled houses, and the city’s most charming canals, De Wallen has the character to spare.
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De Wallen
Set smack in the city center, De Wallen is one of Amsterdam’s oldest neighborhoods. In 1270 a bridge was built in Dam Square to connect the Rokin and Damrak roads and this new neighborhood, due to its walled canals, was called De Wallen. The area is also known as the red-light district because of the three hundred one-room cabins rented by prostitutes who advertise their wares in red-lit windows. But there is much more to De Wallen than its red-light reveries. The neighborhood is a fantastic juxtaposition of historic churches, age-old architecture, and late-night pursuits. Packed with interesting shops, pubs, fantastic restaurants, leaning gabled houses, and the city’s most charming canals, De Wallen has the character to spare.
Right in the middle of the canal belt in Jordaan, this micro-neighborhood of quaint and quirky streets is big on personality and full of cozy cafés, independent boutiques, vintage stores, and artisanal food shops. Best enjoyed at a leisurely pace, there are plenty of Instagram-ready hangouts here – this is old Amsterdam at its best – plus some charming spots to just sit and watch the world go by. Eat at Ree7 or Libertine Café, shop at Zipper and Catwalk Junkie, and grab a coffee at Screaming Beans.
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De 9 Straatjes
Right in the middle of the canal belt in Jordaan, this micro-neighborhood of quaint and quirky streets is big on personality and full of cozy cafés, independent boutiques, vintage stores, and artisanal food shops. Best enjoyed at a leisurely pace, there are plenty of Instagram-ready hangouts here – this is old Amsterdam at its best – plus some charming spots to just sit and watch the world go by. Eat at Ree7 or Libertine Café, shop at Zipper and Catwalk Junkie, and grab a coffee at Screaming Beans.
Home to some of the world’s best art museums, Oud-Zuid (Old-South) is one of Amsterdam’s most elegant and well-heeled neighborhoods, where impressive manors line leafy streets, and chic boutiques abound. From the splendor of Museumplein to the vibrant Vondelpark and the serene boulevards of Willemspark, the beautiful neighborhood of Oud-Zuid rewards the visitor at every turn.
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Amsterdam Oud-Zuid
Home to some of the world’s best art museums, Oud-Zuid (Old-South) is one of Amsterdam’s most elegant and well-heeled neighborhoods, where impressive manors line leafy streets, and chic boutiques abound. From the splendor of Museumplein to the vibrant Vondelpark and the serene boulevards of Willemspark, the beautiful neighborhood of Oud-Zuid rewards the visitor at every turn.
Directly across the water (known as ‘the IJ’) behind Central Station, Amsterdam Noord boasts the best of contrasting worlds: vast green expanses and charming little villages plus some of the city's most cutting-edge architecture, exciting festivals, artist studios, and stylish waterside hangouts with beautiful terraces. A free ferry from behind Central Station will take you there in minutes; so don’t miss the chance to explore this unique area of Amsterdam.
Noord
Directly across the water (known as ‘the IJ’) behind Central Station, Amsterdam Noord boasts the best of contrasting worlds: vast green expanses and charming little villages plus some of the city's most cutting-edge architecture, exciting festivals, artist studios, and stylish waterside hangouts with beautiful terraces. A free ferry from behind Central Station will take you there in minutes; so don’t miss the chance to explore this unique area of Amsterdam.
Food and Dining
The ideal spot for a relaxed meal, snack, or simply a drink with friends, this convivial market hall in De Hallen is lined with around 20 street food vendors serving up everything from wood-fired pizzas to Vietnamese summer rolls and Greek meze to artisanal burgers from some of Amsterdam’s best-loved kitchens.
The main action is centered around a large island bar flanked by plenty of tables and perches, while a deeper exploration of the hall will reveal extra rooms and specialty bars, as well as an upstairs seating area with views across the entire space.
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Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinThe ideal spot for a relaxed meal, snack, or simply a drink with friends, this convivial market hall in De Hallen is lined with around 20 street food vendors serving up everything from wood-fired pizzas to Vietnamese summer rolls and Greek meze to artisanal burgers from some of Amsterdam’s best-loved kitchens.
The main action is centered around a large island bar flanked by plenty of tables and perches, while a deeper exploration of the hall will reveal extra rooms and specialty bars, as well as an upstairs seating area with views across the entire space.
Don’t worry, they won’t actually try to turn you into a cannibal here, that would be illegal. But for all other carnivores, Cannibale Royale is the perfect place. Meat can be ordered by weight, from 200 to 1000 (!) grams, and the burgers follow suit in terms of specularity. The Cannibale Burger is the jewel in the crown, featuring pulled pork, sauerkraut and bourbon-flavoured barbecue sauce. Of course, a craft beer wouldn’t go amiss here, and so several varieties are on offer. Cocktails are on the menu too, which is especially handy as Cannibale Royale is one for the night owls, open until 2 at night on weekdays and until 3 on weekends.
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Cannibale Royale Handboogstraat
17a HandboogstraatDon’t worry, they won’t actually try to turn you into a cannibal here, that would be illegal. But for all other carnivores, Cannibale Royale is the perfect place. Meat can be ordered by weight, from 200 to 1000 (!) grams, and the burgers follow suit in terms of specularity. The Cannibale Burger is the jewel in the crown, featuring pulled pork, sauerkraut and bourbon-flavoured barbecue sauce. Of course, a craft beer wouldn’t go amiss here, and so several varieties are on offer. Cocktails are on the menu too, which is especially handy as Cannibale Royale is one for the night owls, open until 2 at night on weekdays and until 3 on weekends.
All burgers here are prepared using Aberdeen Angus beef. So far, so deliciously traditional. But when it comes to toppings, there are some more exotic varieties: there is a version with truffles and grilled onion, a lamb burger, a veggie one and The Babaganoush, which has, well, baba ganoush on it. Don’t tell the purists, but there’s even a hotdog on the menu. One more thing: The Butcher has a secret. Behind the doors to the walk-in fridge is a proper speakeasy – The Secret Kitchen. You do need to know the password, but, dear reader, our lips are sealed.
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The Butcher
129 Albert CuypstraatAll burgers here are prepared using Aberdeen Angus beef. So far, so deliciously traditional. But when it comes to toppings, there are some more exotic varieties: there is a version with truffles and grilled onion, a lamb burger, a veggie one and The Babaganoush, which has, well, baba ganoush on it. Don’t tell the purists, but there’s even a hotdog on the menu. One more thing: The Butcher has a secret. Behind the doors to the walk-in fridge is a proper speakeasy – The Secret Kitchen. You do need to know the password, but, dear reader, our lips are sealed.
Looming over Rembrandtpark in Amsterdam West, the Ramada Hotel’s 17th-floor rooftop terrace bar Floor17 offers 360 degree views of Amsterdam and a peaceful haven in the sky. Luxuriously furnished, with a good selection of cocktails and dishes served straight from the outdoor grill, Floor 17 is a superb spot to while away an afternoon or evening. The venue also hosts outdoor rooftop film screenings in the summer months and an ice rink in the winter – take a look at the website for details.
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Floor17
410 StaalmeesterslaanLooming over Rembrandtpark in Amsterdam West, the Ramada Hotel’s 17th-floor rooftop terrace bar Floor17 offers 360 degree views of Amsterdam and a peaceful haven in the sky. Luxuriously furnished, with a good selection of cocktails and dishes served straight from the outdoor grill, Floor 17 is a superb spot to while away an afternoon or evening. The venue also hosts outdoor rooftop film screenings in the summer months and an ice rink in the winter – take a look at the website for details.
Ever been to a self-proclaimed ‘theatre of fish’? We’re guessing not. But what exactly does that mean? On arrival at Pesca, staff offer a glass of champagne to enjoy while you peruse the day’s catch – cod, mussels, octopus, scallops – stylishly laid out on the ice. Once you’ve made your selection, drinks and sides are added, you grab a table and wait for a plate of near-perfectly cooked fish. There’s a buzzy, fast-paced atmosphere to complement the food, making it the ideal starting point for a night on the town.
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Pesca
133 RozengrachtEver been to a self-proclaimed ‘theatre of fish’? We’re guessing not. But what exactly does that mean? On arrival at Pesca, staff offer a glass of champagne to enjoy while you peruse the day’s catch – cod, mussels, octopus, scallops – stylishly laid out on the ice. Once you’ve made your selection, drinks and sides are added, you grab a table and wait for a plate of near-perfectly cooked fish. There’s a buzzy, fast-paced atmosphere to complement the food, making it the ideal starting point for a night on the town.
Dutch cuisine isn’t particularly kind to vegetarians, and vegans even less so. Recently, however, a number of addresses have popped up catering to their needs, and this chic, airy bar-restaurant in Old West is the best of the bunch. With a seasonal menu that’s 100 percent vegan – and organic where possible – they’re open every day for lunch, light bites and dinner (plus breakfast at weekends).
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Meatless District
65-67 BilderdijkstraatDutch cuisine isn’t particularly kind to vegetarians, and vegans even less so. Recently, however, a number of addresses have popped up catering to their needs, and this chic, airy bar-restaurant in Old West is the best of the bunch. With a seasonal menu that’s 100 percent vegan – and organic where possible – they’re open every day for lunch, light bites and dinner (plus breakfast at weekends).
One of Amsterdam’s brunch pioneers, Bakers & Roasters blends a typical ‘Kiwi brekkie’ with punchy Central and South American flavours – meaning eggs benny and the New Zealand version of a full English sit alongside Navajo eggs and huevos rancheros on their eclectic menu. Throw in fantastic coffee and a good range of homemade cakes, and it’s no surprise queues start to form at both branches around 10am. Oh, and if the weather’s nice, head to the one on Kadijksplein – they have a huge outdoor terrace.
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Bakers & Roasters
54 Eerste Jacob van CampenstraatOne of Amsterdam’s brunch pioneers, Bakers & Roasters blends a typical ‘Kiwi brekkie’ with punchy Central and South American flavours – meaning eggs benny and the New Zealand version of a full English sit alongside Navajo eggs and huevos rancheros on their eclectic menu. Throw in fantastic coffee and a good range of homemade cakes, and it’s no surprise queues start to form at both branches around 10am. Oh, and if the weather’s nice, head to the one on Kadijksplein – they have a huge outdoor terrace.
If Little Collins’ hangover-busting Bloody Mary can’t wake you from your stupor, then nothing will. This quaint address, nestled down a leafy street in De Pijp (they also have a branch in West), takes its name and inspiration from Melbourne’s famous Little Collins Street, even though their brunch dishes have a more global feel. They do a wondrous kimchi and gruyère scramble, the health-conscious will enjoy the fava bean hummus, and the waffle with potatoes, bacon, and poached eggs is a sure-fire stomach-filler.
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Little Collins
140 BilderdijkstraatIf Little Collins’ hangover-busting Bloody Mary can’t wake you from your stupor, then nothing will. This quaint address, nestled down a leafy street in De Pijp (they also have a branch in West), takes its name and inspiration from Melbourne’s famous Little Collins Street, even though their brunch dishes have a more global feel. They do a wondrous kimchi and gruyère scramble, the health-conscious will enjoy the fava bean hummus, and the waffle with potatoes, bacon, and poached eggs is a sure-fire stomach-filler.
Spectacular Views
See the city from great heights at SkyLounge Amsterdam, an award-winning roof-top bar. This is the place where the inhabitants of Amsterdam and global travelers meet each other. SkyLounge Amsterdam offers a panoramic view of the most energetic capital of Europe.
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SkyLounge Amsterdam
4 OosterdoksstraatSee the city from great heights at SkyLounge Amsterdam, an award-winning roof-top bar. This is the place where the inhabitants of Amsterdam and global travelers meet each other. SkyLounge Amsterdam offers a panoramic view of the most energetic capital of Europe.
Be daring and swing over the edge on Europe's highest swing deck, followed by a well-deserved drink in the sleek and stylish panorama restaurant and rooftop bar. If you want a birds-eye view of the city you know and love then A'DAM Lookout is not an attraction to be missed.
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A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinBe daring and swing over the edge on Europe's highest swing deck, followed by a well-deserved drink in the sleek and stylish panorama restaurant and rooftop bar. If you want a birds-eye view of the city you know and love then A'DAM Lookout is not an attraction to be missed.
This aptly titled cocktail bar is located on the 23rd floor of Amsterdam’s exclusive Hotel Okura. Even though it’s managed by the hotel, the bar welcomes members of the public that aren’t currently staying at Okura and serves a wide array of classy drinks, including classic cocktails and champagne.
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Twenty Third Bar
333 Ferdinand BolstraatThis aptly titled cocktail bar is located on the 23rd floor of Amsterdam’s exclusive Hotel Okura. Even though it’s managed by the hotel, the bar welcomes members of the public that aren’t currently staying at Okura and serves a wide array of classy drinks, including classic cocktails and champagne.
Who can say no to a panoramic view in one of the trendiest spots in central Amsterdam? Blue is a really awesome bar on the third floor of a shopping center, that offers a 360-degree view of the city where you can spot some of Amsterdam’s biggest sights and relax with amazing food and drinks.
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Blue Amsterdam
457 SingelWho can say no to a panoramic view in one of the trendiest spots in central Amsterdam? Blue is a really awesome bar on the third floor of a shopping center, that offers a 360-degree view of the city where you can spot some of Amsterdam’s biggest sights and relax with amazing food and drinks.
This is certainly the best viewpoint in Amsterdam East. Go to Canvas for a romantic dinner, a first date, or just a cup of coffee. The place is known for its affordable and delicious cocktails, but mostly because of the stunning view of Amsterdam which, can be enjoyed from the in- or outside.
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Canvas
150 WibautstraatThis is certainly the best viewpoint in Amsterdam East. Go to Canvas for a romantic dinner, a first date, or just a cup of coffee. The place is known for its affordable and delicious cocktails, but mostly because of the stunning view of Amsterdam which, can be enjoyed from the in- or outside.
Amazing Day-Trips
Haarlem with its many historic buildings and beautiful old squares lies near the beach on the banks of the Spaarne river. It is wonderful to stroll through the narrow streets lined by the monumental buildings built by master Lieven de Key. Visit extraordinary museums, such as the Frans Hals or Teylers Museum, and explore its countless cafés and restaurants. Haarlem is called the most Flemish city of the north with reason.
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Haarlem
Haarlem with its many historic buildings and beautiful old squares lies near the beach on the banks of the Spaarne river. It is wonderful to stroll through the narrow streets lined by the monumental buildings built by master Lieven de Key. Visit extraordinary museums, such as the Frans Hals or Teylers Museum, and explore its countless cafés and restaurants. Haarlem is called the most Flemish city of the north with reason.
The most famous attraction of Zaandam is the Zaanse Schans. This is where the 18th and 19th centuries come back to life. Stroll past the bakery museum and smell the scent of freshly baked bread or have a look at the warehouse where clogs are still made today. The Zaanse Schans is a unique piece of Holland full of authentic wooden houses, windmills, sheds, and workshops. Go for a bicycle or boat tour, check out the little shops, or have a great meal at the pancake restaurant. The Zaanse Schans is freely accessible every day.
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Zaandam
The most famous attraction of Zaandam is the Zaanse Schans. This is where the 18th and 19th centuries come back to life. Stroll past the bakery museum and smell the scent of freshly baked bread or have a look at the warehouse where clogs are still made today. The Zaanse Schans is a unique piece of Holland full of authentic wooden houses, windmills, sheds, and workshops. Go for a bicycle or boat tour, check out the little shops, or have a great meal at the pancake restaurant. The Zaanse Schans is freely accessible every day.
Zandvoort's clean sandy beaches are just a short train ride from Amsterdam. The train station is just a 200m walk from the beach. Zandvoort is also easily accessible by car and ample parking spaces are available. Enjoy the sandy beaches, excellent hotels, and restaurants, and great shopping Zandvoort is surrounded by dunes, which you can explore on foot or by bicycle. Do you want to experience action and sensation? Visit the Zandvoort racing circuit for an F1 battle or enjoy an exciting night out at the casino.
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Zandvoort
Zandvoort's clean sandy beaches are just a short train ride from Amsterdam. The train station is just a 200m walk from the beach. Zandvoort is also easily accessible by car and ample parking spaces are available. Enjoy the sandy beaches, excellent hotels, and restaurants, and great shopping Zandvoort is surrounded by dunes, which you can explore on foot or by bicycle. Do you want to experience action and sensation? Visit the Zandvoort racing circuit for an F1 battle or enjoy an exciting night out at the casino.
Utrecht is the lively, beating heart of Holland. It was built around the Dom tower, which you can see from any point in the city, so there is no way you can get lost in the attractive, car-free city center. Utrecht boasts beautiful canals with extraordinary wharf cellars housing cafés and terraces by the water. As well as the Dom tower, Utrecht boasts hundreds of other monuments that each contribute to the special atmosphere in this centuries-old university town.
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Utrecht
Utrecht is the lively, beating heart of Holland. It was built around the Dom tower, which you can see from any point in the city, so there is no way you can get lost in the attractive, car-free city center. Utrecht boasts beautiful canals with extraordinary wharf cellars housing cafés and terraces by the water. As well as the Dom tower, Utrecht boasts hundreds of other monuments that each contribute to the special atmosphere in this centuries-old university town.
Rotterdam is a city of many faces: a tough port city, a trendy nightlife city, a sophisticated shopping city, and a hip artistic city. Above all, Rotterdam is the architecture city of Holland that stimulates innovation. Its skyline is always changing. There are many things to do amid Rotterdam’s skyscrapers. You can go on a shopping spree, enjoy some excellent food, and visit a range of museums and attractions in and around the city centre.
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Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a city of many faces: a tough port city, a trendy nightlife city, a sophisticated shopping city, and a hip artistic city. Above all, Rotterdam is the architecture city of Holland that stimulates innovation. Its skyline is always changing. There are many things to do amid Rotterdam’s skyscrapers. You can go on a shopping spree, enjoy some excellent food, and visit a range of museums and attractions in and around the city centre.
Borgartillaga
Samgöngur
Getting To The Property
Centraal Station is less than a five-minute walk. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is a 20-minute ride via Uber or taxi.
Samgöngur
Amsterdam Like A Local
A complimentary bike and lock are included as part of your stay so you can explore the city from a local's perspective.
Sparnaðarleiðir
I Amsterdam Card
The I Amsterdam City Card offers guests a way to explore the city with discounted access to all major highlights.
Samgöngur
Amsterdam Metro
You can buy an OV-chipcard from GVB which can be used throughout the entire public transport system.
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Amsterdam Weather
The weather in Amsterdam is unpredictable so pack an umbrella, water-resistant shoes, and a protective raincoat.
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Daily Essentials
Everyday essentials within walking distance include grocery stores, restaurants, shopping centers, and more.