Area: Amsterdam Show Map
Bordered by a warren of narrow streets lined with pubs, cafés, and restaurants, this hotel faces a small square … More
Pricing for stays between 26 Feb - 29 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Australia said:
"This hotel is great for travellers on a budget who want to visit Dubai. It is locate... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
Near Concertgebouw, Stedelijk Museum, and Van Gogh Museum, this Amsterdam hotel is situated in the historical … More
Pricing for stays between 05 Feb - 08 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Washington state said:
"We read other reviews of individuals who were very satisfied with the hotel and deci... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
Located in the city center of Amsterdam, this luxury hotel is near the airport and within walking distance of Sint … More
Pricing for stays between 24 Feb - 27 Feb, 2012
William X from USA said:
"I cannot honestly recommend this hotel other than the location - Extremely High Cost... "
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Area: Schiphol Show Map
Set amid the offices and landscaped gardens of Schiphol-Rijk business park, this hotel is 4 km (3 mi) from the … More
Steve M from Boise, ID said:
"We were warmly welcomed which was great after a 11.5 hour flight. They were great to... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
Located in the heart of Amsterdam, this business-friendly hotel is steps from National Monument, Royal Palace, and … More
Pricing for stays between 21 Feb - 24 Feb, 2012
Mark I from Australia said:
"Perfect location to see Amsterdam.
All facilities used where good. Big room, good sh... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
This small, contemporary hotel is set on a quiet residential street in Amsterdam's upscale Apollolaan district … More
Pricing for stays between 27 Feb - 01 Mar, 2012
A traveler from CH said:
"Not enough comfortable rooms. Updated; neeeds renovation"
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
Situated in Amsterdam's Vondelpark neighborhood, this green/sustainable hotel is close to Vondelpark … More
Pricing for stays between 05 Feb - 08 Feb, 2012
Tom C from Durham, NC said:
"Really cool hotel and best service i've received. Location is pretty good, tram stop... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
This top-class Amsterdam hotel is set in the bustling Centrum district, 600 metres from Centraal Station and two … More
A traveler from Detroit, MI said:
"It was renovated in Jan 2009... Everything is really nice."
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
Situated in the city center, this hotel is close to Hortus Botanicus, Nederlands Scheepvaartmuseum, and Artis. Also … More
Pricing for stays between 05 Feb - 08 Feb, 2012
A traveler from chicago, illinois said:
"towels and beds very old"
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
This family-owned hotel is centrally located in Amsterdam's shopping and business district behind the Dam Square … More
Pricing for stays between 05 Feb - 08 Feb, 2012
Werner b from North Carolina said:
"Typical european hotel room. Tiny and good for the price for 1 person. As soon as yo... "
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Despite its rise from small fishing village to cosmopolitan capital, Amsterdam retains an appealing modesty. Its elongated, unadorned architecture, canals, and cobbled streets, combined with bicycle-friendly flat terrain offer its inhabitants an easy ride and a neighborhood feel. Modesty however, is not something which applies to its infamous red light district. Whether it repels you or draws you in, it is undoubtedly an eye-opening experience and an unashamed display of liberation and tolerance.
Traditional Amsterdam
There are only eight windmills left in greater Amsterdam; a tour to Volendam and Marken will take you on a tour of two Dutch fishing villages, and onward to see the traditional Dutch windmills and polders. Sampling two famous cheeses, Gouda and Edam may put you in the mood for putting on some clogs, or klompen as they are known in Dutch.
Cutting edge couture
When you think of Amsterdam, fashion might not immediately spring to mind, especially if you have just klomped around in a pair of clogs. However, the city is quickly establishing itself as an alternative to the established catwalks of Paris and Milan. Blending practical tailoring and offbeat accessories, it has an ageless appeal and may just encourage you to dive into the nearest boutique for an asymmetrical bag or tilted hat. Try Van Baerlestraat for boutiques, P.C. Hooftstraat for high-end labels, and the Waterlooplein flea market for bargains.
Fragrant wanderings
Something that may already have your attention is Amsterdam's profusion of coffee shops. In another display of the city's open-mindedness, (and despite recent changes in smoking laws) cannabis is likely to be on the menu. If fruit teas and aromatic smoke aren't for you, the cafes are still worth visiting for their distinctive atmosphere and the convivial conversation. Head to the botanical gardens to find out what a 400-year-old potted plant looks like, and take a restful stroll in the subtropical house and medicinal herb garden.
Humbling history
The tragic story of Anne Frank is retold in a museum dedicated to her life and linked to the house in which she and her family hid from Nazi persecution. It was here that Anne wrote her diary, which was eventually published and has become one of the world's most widely read books. Other notable museums are the Rijksmuseum, which features the masterpieces of the Dutch Golden Age, and the Van Gogh Museum, which has the largest collection of his paintings in the world.
Capturing the canals
In contrast to the colorful red light district, a candlelight cruise along the canals will provide a more reserved evening of entertainment. Illuminated at night, the 17th century bridges will have you reaching for your camera, and the Reguliersgracht is perhaps the most photographed stretch of water in Amsterdam. Hop on one of the many trams to Leidseplein to enjoy snazzy cocktail lounges and cool clubs, and join the in-crowd to dance the night away.