City trips Amsterdam - Travel information Amsterdam.
Amsterdam is a
exciting and dynamic city. Culture and history blend with the youthful exuberance of the city, where a network of 17th Century canals, lined with beautifully preserved, gabled merchants' houses and
colourful houseboats, gives the city its special appeal and charm.
Amsterdam is fairly small making it easy walk around or take one of the many trams. Indulge in a spot of culture, with 60
galleries, 50 museums and theatres, start by visiting the Van Gogh museum or the Rijksmuseum, which houses the famous painting of Rembrandt's Night Watch.
If you want your Amsterdam city
break to last a little longer, why not go further afield and spend a day at Keukenhof Gardens during the bulb season, when the fields will be bursting with colour. Or visit the two picturesque villages
of Volendam and Marken for a look at traditional Holland where you will still find residents in traditional Dutch costume
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Hostels in Amsterdam
Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark **, Zandpad 5, 1054 GA Amsterdam
Stay in the green heart of Amsterdam! Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark; your best bed in low budget! This
modern IYHF hostel is situated right in the middle of the famous Vondelpark, at walking distance from the Van
Gogh- and the Rijksmuseum and at crawling distance from the Leidse Plein. Consume culture, shop till you
drop and dance the night away in Amsterdam! Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark is your best starting point!
The hostel is partly located in a monumental chalet building from which you have a stunning view over the
park. Here you will also find our Brasserie "Backpackers", a cool place for a cool drink or a hot meal! Other
facilities include: 536 beds divided over 2, 4, 6 bedded rooms and some large dormitories. All rooms have
shower, toilet and washbasin. Three rooms for the handicapped, high speed internet facilities, WIFI wireless
internet, a laundrette, bike shelter, pool table, tourist info and discount tickets, electronic doorlocks, lockers and safes, no curfew.
Stayokay Amsterdam Zeeburg, Timorplein 21, 1094 CC Amsterdam
The IYHF hostel is situated east of the centre in a typical Amsterdam neighbourhood. The city's must see
attractions are only a 15 minute cycle or tram trip away. Take a tour of the canals by boat, visit world famous
museums or head off shopping along the colourful Kalverstraat. And there's always plenty to do at the hostel in the evening.
Stayokay Amsterdam Zeeburg is housed in an amazing building, a former school dating from around 1900.
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NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky ***** , Dam Square 9, 1012 JS Amsterdam
NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky has 468 rooms, including 1 Tower Suite, 6 Junior Suites and 36 Apartments, a congress center with a capacity up to 2.000 persons, the historical Winter Garden, the monumental
Restaurant "Reflet" that dates from 1885 and the Japanese Restaurant "Edo & Kyo".
Herewith NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky has created it's own "Village on the Dam" that still carries the romantic aura of the earlier golden years.
The hotel is located in the heart of Amsterdam's characteristic old centre. Trend-setting shopping streets are
just around the corner just as cultural tours de force such as the Royal Palace, "Beurs van Berlage" and the
"Nieuwe Kerk". Amsterdam Central Station is seven minutes away by foot, and it is only a half-hour journey from there to Schiphol Airport.
Amsterdam American Hotel *****, Leidsekade 97, 1017 PN Amsterdam
Built in 1900 the Amsterdam American Hotel is Amsterdam most famous Art Nouveau hotel directly located on
the lively Leidseplein. From its classic exterior with tower to stained glass windows to wall paintings in the
interior, Art Nouveau archictectual and decorative features can be traced even in its rooms. The Grand Cafe
American also invites from Breakfast to Dinner under its arched roof decorated with Tiffany lamps. The Cafe
extends onto the Leidseplein in summer times. The American allows a combined historic discovery with the comfort of modern guest room amentities directly in the city center.
The hotel is ideally situated in the very heart of the city, the "Leidseplein". The perfect location for visiting the
main museums, cinemas, theatres, bars, restaurants and major shopping areas.
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There is always something to do in Amsterdam no matter what the weather or season! Take a canal-boat tour
or a leisurely stroll through Vondel Park with its lively cafes; the Museumplein [ Museum Square ] with all its
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The quickest way to get around is on the trams. But ther ar also busea and a metro. They provide a cheap and efficient service [ to use it you need a 'strippenkaart = strip ticket ].
Canal Boats
For a more leisurely journey, canal boats operate between the major tourist attractions [ starting points: Central Station, near the Leidseplein, opposite the Heineken Brewery, etc.
Amsterdam Noord
Met de dorpen Durgerdam, Zunderdorp, Ransdorp, Holysloot Amsterdam - Oost
Oost-Watergraafsmeer, Zeeburg (Indische buurt, oostelijk Havengebied, IJburg) Amsterdam - West Westelijk Havengebied, Bedrijfsterreinen Sloterdijk, Teleport, Ruigoord, Spaarndammerbuurt, Staatsliedenbuurt
, Frederik Hendrikbuurt, Oud-West [ de Baarsjes, Bos en Lommer [ met het dorp Sloterdijk ], Geuzenveld-Slotermeer, Osdorp (Osdorp, MAP, dorp Sloten), Slotervaart-Overtoomse Veld (met Nieuw-Sloten) ] Amsterdam - Zuid
Oud-Zuid (Zuid, de Pijp, Hoofddorppleinbuurt ) and ZuiderAmstel ( Rivierenbuurt, Buitenveldert, Prinses Irenebuurt )
The 'Old South' district is home to some world-famous museums, so hop on a bike (Amsterdammers treat
cyclists as pedestrians) or jump on a water-taxi and head to the Rijksmuseum, Stadhouderskade 42, home to
the largest collection of art in the Netherlands. The Van Gogh Museum, Paulus Potterstraat 7, and the Stedelijk Museum Bureau of Modern Art, Rozenstraat 59, are also big draws Amsterdam Zuid-Oost Bijlmer, Gaasperdam, Bullewijk and Driemond. City Center of Amsterdam - Jordaan and East Islands
Jordaan [ with the stark reminder of life during the Nazi occupation, Anne Frankhuis (Anne Frank's house),
Prinsengracht 263, perversely situated in what is now one of the city's most charming neighbourhoods, the
Jordaan. Historically Amsterdam made its living from trading, and the city has some great markets ].
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The Albert Cuyp Markt, in the street of the same name, is the city's biggest general market - cheap, eclectic and friendly. Anne Frank House Begijnhof Amsterdam Beurs van Berlage Canal Tour - Amsterdamse grachten, o.a. Rederij Lovers,
Dam Square - Palace at the Dam, National Monument
Diamond houses
Why not visit one of the city's diamond houses and perhaps indulge in a gift to treasure forever! Floating Flower Market - a dazzling range of colour all year round
Don't miss the Bloemenmarkt - a gorgeous floating flower market on the Singel Canal, between Leidsestraat and Muntplein (9am-5pm, Mon - Sat). Diamant factory - Koninklijke Asscher Diamant Maatschappij Hortus - Hortus Botanicus - garden Jordaan - see Jordaan Info Markets There are various markets in Amsterdam; Albert Cuyp Markt - for clothes, food and local artwork; the
Saturday Noordermarkt - for 'foodies'; Waterlooplein - for curios. Delftware, wooden clogs, liqueurs and
cheeses are popular souvenirs whilst tulip bulbs make an annual reminder of your visit. Don't forget the famous Singel Flower Market for cut flowers and bulbs. Market - Albert Cuyp Markt Market - Biologische Noordermarkt - every Saturday from 09.00 till 16.00 hr. Aan de voet van de Noorderkerk. Market - Waterlooplein flee market Museumplein Nieuwe Kerk Noorderkerk Onze Lieve Heer op Zolder - Museum Amstelkring Queen's Day - every year on the 30th of April
The formula for celebrating Queens day is unique to the Dutch. You rummage through your house gathering
all the artifacts you want to get rid of, haul them into the city or local village, find a suitable place where you
can display them to passersby, and sell it for as much or as little possible. But there is more to Queens day
then selling your past, creativity can play an important roll in the pursuit of profit. It's dressing up, making music, have a joint/drink or two, let go and enjoy life.
The aftermath of Queens Day is mostly one of disbelief and utter shock in Amsterdam [and other cities in
Holland]. Tons of rubbish such as cloths, clapped out hi-fi equipment, furniture, bottles, toys, beer cans, plastic cups litter the streets, all the streets. Red Light District
To the eastern side of the 'Old Centre' is the ancient 'Old Side', home to the notorious red light district. It's big
business: bright, brash, and not for the shy - you have been warned. Spiegel Quarter - book shops and antique shops
University Amsterdam - Municipal University of Amsterdam [ UvA ] Van Gogh Museum Vondelpark - park, near the center of Amsterdam University Amsterdam - Vrije Universiteit [VU ] Wallen - Red Light District of Amsterdam Zoo Amsterdam - Artis
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Amsterdam University Library - Bibliotheek van de Universiteit van Amsterdam City archive Amsterdam - Gemeentearchief Amsterdam Jewish Historical Museum - Joods Historisch Museum Museum Het Schip - Amsterdam School Museums Amsterdam boasts the world's largest concentration of museums and art galleries. The impressive
Rijksmuseum is definitely not to be missed, and in the nearby Van Gogh Museum, you will find the world's largest collection of paintings by this great artist Rijksmuseum - national treasures of the Netherlands
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Music, Culture & Entertainment
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