Amsterdam Vacation & Tourism Guide
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A "Gateway to Europe", Amsterdam attracts millions of visitors year round. For some, its main attractions are the works of Van Gough and Rembrandt or the intricate labyrinth of canals. For others, Amsterdam's draw is its Red Light district and world-famous coffee shops. There's an experience to suit every taste in this perfectly Dutch city.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Banks Mansion
Real Traveler Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 28 reviews from 3 sources
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" Recommended excellent places to eat, gave us great directions to find places and even arranged transportation for the tour we had booked through Expedia!" — source Expedia
" The hotel is in a great location you can walk to any point of interest with in an hour." — source Travelocity
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1. Anne Frank House
Anne Frank and her family went into hiding here on July 6, 1942, and lived in ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Anne Frank House
kat_rin_21 in Amsterdam said
… The Anne Frank house was sad!… continue reading »
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2. Van Gogh Museum
Enjoy the world's largest collection of Van Goghs, including paintings, drawings and letters. ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Van Gogh Museum
Ezby in 2nd Holiday with Dave said
… Weather was terrible.. but a great city - very efficient transport system puts us brits to shame!! Went to the Van Gogh… continue reading »
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3. Rijksmuseum
Real Travelers who've been to Rijksmuseum
Andrew and Jessica in Amsterdam said
… of the main sights including the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh museum. It was definitely worth it as it encouraged us to see some… continue reading »
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4. Centraal Station
Completed in 1889 and located in the heart of town, this neo-Renaissance rail station was designed ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Centraal Station
Matthew in Just a quickie in the 'Dam said
… Schipol to Centraal Station is really simple, for those of you who haven't done it: the train station is within the airport… continue reading »
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5. Museum Van Loon
... owned this magnificent patrician house between 1884 and 1945. One of a matched pair dating from 1672, its first occupant was the artist Ferdinand Bol, a student of Rembrandt. On its walls hang more than 80 family portraits,... more
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6. NEMO
This unique and dramatic green copper building houses Amsterdam's science ... more
Real Travelers who've been to NEMO
little_peanut in Great Herons Go A-Knocking said
… on the way to NEMO and the Amsterdam (a big remake of a Dutch merchant ship).I purchased passage to both, but then realized… continue reading »
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7. Beurs van Berlage
... former home of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange now houses the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra and the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra. What was once the exchange's trading floor, built in 1903 by Amsterdam School architect ... more
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8. Agnietenkapel (Universiteitsmuseum)
... Chapel of Holy Agnes) is the only medieval chapel in good condition in Amsterdam. It was built in 1397 and rebuilt after a fire in 1470. From the foundation of the Athenaeum Illustre - precursor of the University of Amsterd... more
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9. Holland Experience
... displays the Netherlands as never before. Tour the Netherlands whilst sitting on a moving platform in the comfort of an aircraft-style captain's chair! One can smell the fields of budding bulbs, wave to Queen Beatrix an... more
Real Travelers who've been to Holland Experience
Tyler&Mairead in 2nd stop... Bruges then Amsterdam said
… the list, we had one other stereotypical tourist experience left... We read about the coffee shop (in holland that means a… continue reading »
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10. Theatermuseum
... city's most intriguing museums belongs to the Royal Institute for the Tropics, a foundation devoted to studying the cultures of tropical areas around the world. Its focus reflects Holland's centuries as a landlord in areas... more
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1. Mangerie De Kersentuin
For more than 25 years restaurant De Kersentuin is one of the most famous ... more
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2. Restaurant Dorrius
Dorrius restaurant in the midst of oldest Amsterdam is a blast of authentic, traditional Old Dutch and Old Dutch atmosphere. Founded in 1890, Dorrius has been feeding hungry ... more
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3. Vijff Vlieghen (d')
Restaurant d'Vijff Vlieghen is situated in 5 17th Century houses. ... more
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4. De Compagnon
Arriving by train? De Compagnon restaurant in the very heart of Amsterdam’s old city is five strolling minutes from Centraal Station – and it’s worth finding. Down a side alley, De Compagnon seats jus ... more
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5. Restaurant 5
Fifteen restaurant in Amsterdam is an exciting offshoot of Jamie Oliver’s famous Fifteen London, a great example of one set of dynamic, generous people inspiring others to act. In this case, the ‘othe ... more
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6. In de Waag
This café is located in Nieuwmarkt or the Old Centre, and is housed ... more
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7. Bulldog Mack (The)
... on the quiet side of the Amsterdam Red Light District, one of the world's best hangouts. The Bulldog Hotel, in the middle of all the action, is a newly renovated, self-styled, clean and cool hostel in the heart of the c... more
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8. Passage (De)
This café is located in Nieuwmarkt or the Old Centre, and is housed ... more
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9. Cafe Schiller
Hotel dating from 1912 offers modern comforts and amenities and displays ... more
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10. Durty Nelly's
... Irish Hostel and bar,Amsterdam offers clean and comfortable accomodation right in the middle of the Coolest city on the Planet.We have a total of 60 bunk beds catering for individuals through to small groups.All accomodatio... more
Top Rated Amsterdam Trips
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Armin Buuren and cheesy trance at Escape | Oct 21 10'
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21st and 22nd October 2009 There was a slight detour in the middle of my travels to go to Amsterdam for my best mate Peter's birthday. The main r... Continue reading »
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AMSTERDAMage | May 17 10'
"Amsterdam can be left to your colourful imaginations..."
Amsterdamage... where do i start in this blur!! We will start with the tame stuff :) We hired bikes thinking it would be a good idea to see more th... Continue reading »
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day two, Amstedam | Apr 24 10'
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this morning was the Rijk Museum. Etickets are wonderful! Purchase on line in advance and you don't have to wait in line. ... Continue reading »
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Day 5 Paris to Amsterdam | Mar 25 10'
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Had breakfast and went for last walk around the area watching people go to school and work (no scholl uniforms). We checked out ask for a cab - sh... Continue reading »
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Day 6 Amsterdam | Mar 26 10'
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We woke up had nice breakfast in Hotel. Caught tram to town but tram went wrong direction - I think we keep doing this as everything is back to fr... Continue reading »
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