Amsterdam Travel Guide

Canals, bikes, and world-class museums in the Netherlands.

Best Time

April – May, September

Budget/Day

$76–$119

Mid-Range/Day

$151–$259

Getting Around

Bike / Tram

Top Things to Do

1Rijksmuseum

Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including Rembrandt's Night Watch.

$24

2Anne Frank House

The secret annex where Anne Frank hid during WWII. Book months ahead.

$17

3Vondelpark

Amsterdam's beloved 120-acre park. Perfect for picnics and people-watching.

Free

Where to Eat

Indoor food market$9–$19

1Foodhallen

Dutch apple pie$4–$9

2Winkel 43

Modern Dutch$38–$65

3Rijks Restaurant

Where to Stay

Budget · Noord

1ClinkNOORD

Mid-Range · City Center

2Hotel V Nesplein

Luxury · Canal Belt

3Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

Getting Around

GVB day pass $10. Bike rental $13–$16/day. Most things within biking distance.