Amsterdam, Netherlands Travel Guide



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Learn Something About Amsterdam

There are plenty of reasons to come to Amsterdam; there is a wide variety of things to see and do regardless how large or small your group is. We don't aim to sway your mind on what to do while in Amsterdam but share some of our knowledge about what is there. Not unlike other cities; there are good and bad places to visit and if this is your initial time of visiting Amsterdam or if you are a seasoned visitor; there is always something new to see or do. It is good to have an idea of what type of trip you want to make; and Amsterdam has a wide array of exciting places to visit that with stick with you for a long time.

Amsterdam Ten Top Attractions

When you are in Amsterdam there are quite a few places of interest which are worth some of your time. The Netherlands region of The Netherlands has places of interest known to many and others you won't know to people from outside the area of Amsterdam we have collected a list of 10 to help you:

1. Concertgebouw
2. Central Library (Openbare Bibliotheek)
3. Prinsengracht
4. Anne Frank House (Anne Frankhuis)
5. The Jordaan
6. Van Gogh Museum
7. The Resistance Museum (Amsterdams Verzetsmuseum)
8. Reypenaer Cheese T

Getting Around In Amsterdam

Amsterdam is not a difficult city to navigate; once you have your bearings and you are familiar with a couple of landmarks it should become pretty simple. You can discoverer a lot of the area on foot but make sure you stick to places you know after dark. If you want to cover more ground in Amsterdam there are a few more options. Amsterdam has a very good tram system for central journeys and a 4 line Metro system that extends out to the outer reaches of the city. There is a good; reliable bus network where tickets can be purchases to cover multiple journeys. If you need flexible transport you can Rent A Car in Amsterdam, there is also the option to use Amsterdam Taxis, where you can seek local knowledge from your driver. What ever method you use to explore Amsterdam ensure you see as much of it as you can.

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Places To Stay In Amsterdam

If you wish to reside in Amsterdam for longer than one night you'll need a location to rest. Amsterdam has a wide range of places to bed down these includes high end; deluxed locations to more modest hotels; B&Bs and hostels. If you are travelling on business ensure that the hotel you pick has suitable facilities and is in the right area for your meetings as the traffic in Amsterdam can cause problems at certain times of the day. If you are looking for a prestigious hotel to stay at there is a selection of top chain and independent hotels. Amsterdam also offers a good selection of lower star hotels that offer basic but suitable facilities for travellers. If you are visiting on a small budget there is a number of guest houses and hotels in the area which are a good place to rest your head. Whatever accommodation type you select in Amsterdam try and make time to see if any bargains exists on a wide array of travel web sites, often when there is a big event on in town.

Recommended Hotels In Amsterdam
1. Mauro Mansion
2. Fusion Suites
3. The Toren
4. Ambassade Hotel
5. Hotel Fita

Dining In Amsterdam

There are endless places to eat in Amsterdam; where you eat really depends on your taste and budget. There are a number a fantastic low cost restaurants that serve Dutch meals and don't break the bank. If you are on the look out for a fine dining restaurant there are a number of these; but be sure to have a prior reservation and ensure that your follow the dress code if there is one. If you want fast food there is regular names but if you want something a bit more edgy find somewhere that's really busy. A fundamental part of enjoying a city is to try it's local food There is a wide variety of places to dine in Amsterdam. whether it is a cafe; restaurant or the food that can be bought and eaten on the street. You should check local newspapers for offers and ensure that you try something new.

Recommended Places To Eat In Amsterdam
1. Vlaming eten & drinken
2. La Rive
3. Gartine
4. Norling Restaurant Amsterdam
5. Zaza's

Amsterdam Key Facts

When trying to understand a new location like Amsterdam it is good practice to have some inside knowledge. There are some here that could help you.

Continent: Europe
Country: Netherlands
Region: North Holland
International Dialing Code: 31
Amsterdam Coordinates: 52.3700 N 4.8900 E
Altitude: 2 m (7 ft)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Dutch
Amsterdam Time Zone: CET (UTC+01)
City Population: 820 654
Metro Population: 2.3m
Temperature High In 17 C / 63 F
Temperature Low In 3 C / 37 F

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