Museum Quarter Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Van Gogh Museum

4.5/5(80 reviews)

Delve into the life of this legendary troubled artist with this unique collection of works and mementos.

Van Gogh Museum
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Rijksmuseum

4.5/5(101 reviews)

Explore The Netherlands’ largest publicly-funded museum, full of world-famous masterpieces.

Rijksmuseum
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Leidseplein

4/5(54 reviews)

This lively square is an entertainment hub bursting with lively bars and restaurants, theatres and music venues, as well as engaging street performers.

Leidseplein
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Heineken Experience

4.5/5(46 reviews)

Love beer? Sample one of Holland’s most famous beers and learn about how it’s brewed in this interesting multimedia exhibition.

Heineken Experience
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Concertgebouw

4.5/5(24 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Concertgebouw during your stay in Amsterdam. Make time for the shops and cycling trails in this vibrant area.

Concertgebouw
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Museum Square

4/5(1 review)

In the heart of cultural Amsterdam explore one of Amsterdam’s famous art museums, enjoy the thrills of a live event, or just relax on the grass of this park.

Museum Square

Activities

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Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise & Rijksmuseum

AU$79
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise & Rijksmuseum
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Amsterdam Combo: Van Gogh Museum & 1-Hour Canal Cruise

AU$61
Per adult
Amsterdam Combo: Van Gogh Museum & 1-Hour Canal Cruise
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Amsterdam: Moco Museum Entrance Tickets with Banksy & More

AU$36
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Moco Museum Entrance Tickets with Banksy & More
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Amsterdam: Red Light District Pub Crawl

AU$41
Per adult
Amsterdam: Red Light District Pub Crawl
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Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise & Heineken Experience

AU$79
Per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise & Heineken Experience
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Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam Dining with Priority Seating

AU$64
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam Dining with Priority Seating
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Our pick of the best Museum Quarter Hotel Deals

The Flying Pig Uptown Hostel
The Flying Pig Uptown Hostel
2 out of 5
Vossiusstraat 46, Amsterdam
The price is AU$104 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$104
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this hostel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (332 reviews)
"It was my first time visiting a hostel, and I feel very lucky to have picked such a good place to stay"

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

The Flying Pig Uptown Hostel
Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection
Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection
4 out of 5
Stadhouderskade 25, Amsterdam
The price is AU$287 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$287
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel, within walking distance to city centre."

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection
Sonder Park House
Sonder Park House
3 out of 5
53 Vossiusstraat, Amsterdam, North Holland
The price is AU$269 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$269
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, satellite TV channels, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Van Gogh Museum and ...
7.8/10 Good! (278 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Sonder Park House
De Bedstee Boutique Capsules
De Bedstee Boutique Capsules
2.5 out of 5
Jan Willem Brouwersstraat 25, Amsterdam
The price is AU$106 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$106
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this capsule hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (387 reviews)
"Amazingly convenient. Easy to get to all the sites we wanted to see!"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

De Bedstee Boutique Capsules
Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American
Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American
4.5 out of 5
Leidsekade, 97, Amsterdam, North Holland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$276 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$276
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (514 reviews)
"Enjoy staying in there"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American
Leonardo Boutique Museumhotel
Leonardo Boutique Museumhotel
4 out of 5
Pieter Cornelisz. Hooftstraat 2, Amsterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$212 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$212
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (531 reviews)
"Overall stay was okay. I was disappointment there was no one outside the hotel to help with my luggage. I had to carry my luggage ten steps up during my check in and check out. This establishment is not a handicapped/wheelchair friendly either."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Leonardo Boutique Museumhotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Museum Quarter

Heineken Experience showing interior views

Oud-Zuid

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Oud-Zuid. Check out top attractions like Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum, and jump on the metro at Emmastraat Tram Stop or Gerrit van der Veenstraat Stop to see more of the city.

Oud-Zuid
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Oud-West

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Oud-West. Check out top attractions like De Hallen and Foodhallen, and jump on the metro at Ten Katestraat Stop or J. P. Heijestraat Stop (7) to see more of the city.

Oud-West
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Canal Ring

4.5/5(82 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Canal Ring. Check out top attractions like Anne Frank House and Reguliersdwarsstraat, and jump on the metro at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop to see more of the city.

Canal Ring
De Pijp showing heritage architecture

De Pijp

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in De Pijp. Top attractions like Albert Cuyp Market and Sarphatipark are major draws, and you can catch the metro at v. Hilligaertstraat Tram Stop or Cornelis Troostplein Stop to see more of the city.

De Pijp
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Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde

If you're spending time in Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde, check out sights like Dam Square or Amsterdam Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Paleisstraat Tram Stop or Spui Stop.

Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde
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Binnenstad

If you're spending time in Binnenstad, check out sights like Dam Square or Madame Tussauds and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dam Stop or Paleisstraat Tram Stop.

Binnenstad

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