Known as the
Venice of the North, Amsterdam is a city based on a network of
semi-circular canals, with hundreds of bridges. Amsterdam’s famous
museums and trademark coffee shops are popular daytime haunts, while the
crowds flock to the bars and clubs around the squares at night.
Amsterdammers love speaking English and are known for their liberalism.
This multicultural capital welcomes everyone!
Narrow, cobbled streets, limited parking and crisscrossing trams make sightseeing by car too complex. Instead, explore the compact city center by foot, rent a bike or take public transport. Book a canal cruise to see the old city center in just an hour. You’ll learn about Amsterdam’s remarkable history and see fine examples of its iconic gabled houses.
Amsterdam has its roots in the 13th century, but its famous canal district was developed in the 17th century. The Canal Ring is now a world heritage site. One of the many monuments here is the Anne Frank House.
On central Dam Square, tour the old Royal Palace and admire the wax statues in Madame Tussauds. Nearby is the Red Light District. Its narrow streets full of adult entertainment venues lead to the more family-friendly Nieuwmarkt, a square surrounded by eateries.
Just outside the Canal Ring is the Museum Quarter. Don’t miss the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum; both have collections of paintings by world-famous Dutch masters. Relax on the grass of nearby Vondelpark. From here, it’s an easy stroll to the Leidseplein, a hub for music and nightlife.
Since the 1970s, coffee shops have allowed visitors to enjoy the city in a more relaxed state of mind. If you’d rather drink than smoke, visit a pub to order the local beer. A typical Dutch lager tastes even better after visiting the old brewery for the Heineken Experience.
Young travelers are drawn to Amsterdam for its promise of revelry. Those after a more refined cultural experience are also easily entertained in this beautifully preserved city with typical Dutch hospitality.
Accommodation in Amsterdam
As you'd expect from the capital , Amsterdam boasts a wonderful array of resorts, hotels and other accommodations with no less than 567 Amsterdam hotels that visitors can book through Expedia's easy-to-use website.
If you're interested in booking a bed at the more upmarket end of the spectrum, check out the rates and amenities at the Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre, located at Nieuwezijds Kolk 19, or the NH City Centre Amsterdam, at Spuistraat 288-292. Another two upmarket hotels that previous guests recommend are the Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam and the Best Western Amsterdam Airport Hotel.
Narrow, cobbled streets, limited parking and crisscrossing trams make sightseeing by car too complex. Instead, explore the compact city center by foot, rent a bike or take public transport. Book a canal cruise to see the old city center in just an hour. You’ll learn about Amsterdam’s remarkable history and see fine examples of its iconic gabled houses.
Amsterdam has its roots in the 13th century, but its famous canal district was developed in the 17th century. The Canal Ring is now a world heritage site. One of the many monuments here is the Anne Frank House.
On central Dam Square, tour the old Royal Palace and admire the wax statues in Madame Tussauds. Nearby is the Red Light District. Its narrow streets full of adult entertainment venues lead to the more family-friendly Nieuwmarkt, a square surrounded by eateries.
Just outside the Canal Ring is the Museum Quarter. Don’t miss the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum; both have collections of paintings by world-famous Dutch masters. Relax on the grass of nearby Vondelpark. From here, it’s an easy stroll to the Leidseplein, a hub for music and nightlife.
Since the 1970s, coffee shops have allowed visitors to enjoy the city in a more relaxed state of mind. If you’d rather drink than smoke, visit a pub to order the local beer. A typical Dutch lager tastes even better after visiting the old brewery for the Heineken Experience.
Young travelers are drawn to Amsterdam for its promise of revelry. Those after a more refined cultural experience are also easily entertained in this beautifully preserved city with typical Dutch hospitality.
Accommodation in Amsterdam
As you'd expect from the capital , Amsterdam boasts a wonderful array of resorts, hotels and other accommodations with no less than 567 Amsterdam hotels that visitors can book through Expedia's easy-to-use website.
If you're interested in booking a bed at the more upmarket end of the spectrum, check out the rates and amenities at the Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre, located at Nieuwezijds Kolk 19, or the NH City Centre Amsterdam, at Spuistraat 288-292. Another two upmarket hotels that previous guests recommend are the Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam and the Best Western Amsterdam Airport Hotel.