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AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

All You Need to Travel Amsterdam Confidently

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Best Tours & Activities

Top Restaurants & Bars

Currency & Culture Tips

Hotels

TOP HOTELS

Top 3 Luxury Hotels in Amsterdam

5 Star

De Wallen

$335-$662

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

4.5 Star

Binnenstad

$208-$498

Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam

5 Star

Grachtengordel

$363-$612

Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht

Top 3 Mid-Tier Hotels in Amsterdam

3.5 Star

Grachtengordel

$145-$372

Eden Hotel Amsterdam

4 Star

Binnenstad

$190-$452

INK Hotel Amsterdam-M Gallery

3 Star

Grachtengordel

$137-$431

Hotel Sebastian's, Amsterdam

Top 3 Budget Hotels/Hostels in Amsterdam

Backpacker Hostel

Amsterdam West

N/A

CityHub Amsterdam Hostel

Backpacker Hostel

Binnenstad

$133-$250

Flying Pig Downtown

Backpacker Hostel

De Wallen

$205-$380

St Christopher's at the Winston

Activities

TOP TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

Tours

Amsterdam City Bike Tour

Follow a professional guide through the quaint waterways and winding cobbled streets of the city and discover an eclectic selection of sights off the conventional tourist trail.

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Duration:

3 hours

Anne Frank House--Book ticket onlinee to avoid lines

Skip the line and buy your ticket online to tour the Anne Frank House.

Duration:

2 hours

Canal Cruise- Semi Private All-Inclusive Cruise on our Boutique Style Boats

Sip local beer or wine and snack on Dutch specialties as your captain guide steers the all-electric boat past canal-side landmarks and historic neighborhoods.

Duration:

2 hours

Dutch food and history tour of the famous Jordaan district

Intimate and off-the-beaten-path food tour through the historical Jordaan district, during which you stop at eight distinct locations.

Duration:

4 hours

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Attractions

Venustempel Sex Museum

Houseboat Museum

Artis Royal Zoo

Red Light District

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Restaurants

TOP DINING & DRINKING

Fine Dining

Utrechtsedwarstafel

Cuisine

Dutch

Price

$$$$

Restaurant De Witte Zwaan

Cuisine

Dutch

Price

$$$

Restaurant Adam

Cuisine

European

Price

$$$$

Casual Dining

Broer

Cuisine

Pub

Price

$$

Restaurant Zaza's

Cuisine

European

Price

$$

Barasti

Cuisine

Dutch

Price

$$

Bars

Bar the Tailor

Cuisine

Cocktail Bar

Price

$$

Arendsnest Dutch Beer Bar

Cuisine

Beer Bar

Price

$$

Regular & Jack

Cuisine

Pub

Price

$$

CURRENCY, CULTURE, & LANGUAGE TIPS

Currency & Tipping Info

Tipping Etiquette

Tipping is not expected, but is appreciated.
Restaurants: 5-10% unless service charge is included.
Bellhops: 1 euro/bag
Housekeepers: 1-2 euros/night

Cash vs. Credit Rating

3 on a scale of 1 to 4 (Cash expected for small purchases)

Availability of ATMs

Widely Available

Exchange Rate

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Purchasing Power Rating

$$$ (Fairly expensive city)

Currency Name

Euro

Culture Tips

Government Safety Rating

1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Percentage of English Speakers

90%

Prevalance of Tourism

4: Very High

Experience Level Needed

1: Little Experience Needed

Taxi Availability

4: Very High

Population Size

1.4 Million (CIty), 2.4 Million (Metro)

Airports

Schiphol (AMS)

Type of Outlets

Europlug (Flat, two-pole, round pin)

Train Stations

Amsterdam Centraal Station

Vaccinations Needed?

No

Time Zone

Central European Time Zone (CET)

Visa Needed?

Not required for trips under 90 days

Language & Culture

Language Assistance

Dutch

Bier

"Beer"

Beer

Alstublieft

"AHL-stu-BLEEFT"

Please

Dank je

"DANK ya"

Thank You

Hallo

"HAH low"

Hello

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