Amsterdam Travel Guide

Amsterdam is one of Europe's great cities with an unique character and its own individual style. Built on a network of canals, along which are the beautiful tall houses, the centre of Amsterdam is compact and largely pedestrian friendly. Amsterdam is renowned for its historical monuments and has more than 40 museums. The beautiful architecture, the fleet of bicycles, the three lined romantic canals and scattered parks all contribute to the mood of the city. What really makes Amsterdam so attractive is the historic atmosphere of its 17th century centre, combined with the character of a metropolitan city.

Sightseeings:

Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum is the largest museum in the Netherlands, in the size of its collections, its building, the budget and the number of staff employed. Each year, more than a million people visit the museum. The Rijksmuseum is internationally renowned for its exhibitions and publications. This museum is also the home of the famous painting "de Nachtwacht" (the Nightwatch) from Rembrandt.

Van Gogh Museum

A visit to the Van Gogh Museum is a unique experience. The museum contains the largest collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh in the world.

Museum of Modern Art

Anne Frank House

The Anne Frank House, along one of the most famous canals, was the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II. The original of the diary is on display as part of the Anne Frank House's permanent exhibition.

Rembrandt House

The Rembrandt House Museum attracts a great many visitors with its permanent display of Rembrandt's etchings and with important exhibitions.

Artis Zoo

Artis, the oldest zoo in the Netherlands, founded in 1838, is a haven of peace and quiet right in the city centre.

Tropen Museum

The Tropenmuseum is the largest anthropological museum in the Netherlands. Its realistic reconstructions of local environments and attractive displays of exhibits drawn from the museum's huge collections draw visitors right into the daily lives of the people of the tropics and subtropics.

Jewish Historical Museum

Netherlands Maritime Museum Netherlands

The museum is housed in the National Naval Depot, a former arsenal of the Dutch Navy that is over 300 years old. The unique and superb collection tells the story of the maritime past of the Netherlands.

Westerkerk

One of the oldest churches especially built for the Protestant services, and the largest church as such in the Netherlands.

Madame Tussaud's

Royal Palace

NEMO

NEMO is the biggest science centre in the Netherlands; an educational attraction where you can discover a world of science and technology in an entertaining way.

Lodging:

Victoria Hotel Park Plaza

Built in 1890, the 4 star deluxe hotel features contemporary as well as monumental rooms. Conveniently located in the city center and opposite the Central Station of Amsterdam.

Die Port van Cleve

4 star traditional hotel perfectly located in the heart of Amsterdam behind the Royal Palace on the Dam Square. A hotel with a rich history and modern facilities

Swissotel Amsterdam

Enjoy exquisite luxury next to Dam Square behind the historical facade of these 19th century buildings in the very center of Amsterdam.

Amstel Botel

A modern & luxurious 3 star floating hotel located in the heart of the centre, just 3 minutes away from the Central Station. A unique experience and an alternative way to get to know the lively city of Amsterdam.

Ibis Amsterdam Centre

This 3 star hotel has a unique and superb location next to the Amsterdam Central railway station. It is located right in the very heart of Amsterdam - only 500 meters from the Damsquare.

Amsterdam Hotel La Boheme

Friendly and comfortable small 2 star hotel, only 50 meters from the biggest night live area of central Amsterdam, the Leidseplein.

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