Amsterdam North Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Amsterdam North
Cross the river IJ to find one of Amsterdam’s most artistic and innovative neighborhoods, with trendy facilities and art hubs in former warehouses and ultra-modern buildings.

Rent a bike and hop on the ferry at the back of Centraal Station to explore the wide open spaces of Amsterdam North. On your way to the neighborhood’s historic working-class row houses you’ll find eye-catching architecture and quirky art studios. At night, visit funky cafés and bright restaurants and attend a theater or music festival.

Today’s dynamic atmosphere of Amsterdam North is the result of reclaiming disused industrial sites and squatted warehouses to create a cultural precinct. Former factories now house artists’ collectives, museums and dining halls, while others have been leveled to make room for stylish apartment blocks.

In the midst of this urban renewal stands the huge A’DAM Tower, transformed into a 24-hour, multi-use recreational and residential project. See a movie at the nearby EYE Film Institute, which is a film museum, art gallery and archive all in one. Visit the Op Zeezand building, a former industrial estate with views over the river IJ, to attend On the Roof, a series of summer concerts.

Step back in time in the Museum Amsterdam Noord (MAN). The neighborhood museum is located in a century-old communal bathhouse in one of the first “tuindorpen” (garden villages) of Amsterdam.

Explore the NDSM Werf, where galleries, studios, bars and live events spaces have taken over an abandoned shipyard. Don’t miss the 3D Print Canal House, which is the result of 3D-printing all materials, piece by piece. Even the accommodation here is quirky: Crane 13, the former rusting landmark of the wharf, has been turned into the tiny but luxurious Faralda NDSM Crane Hotel, while the Amstel Botel is a floating 3-star hotel in the IJ harbor.

There are several passenger ferries, which each dock in different areas of Amsterdam North, so be sure to check the final destination of your ferry. With so much to do in Amsterdam North and each short ferry trip being free of charge, you can keep coming back to this eclectic part of Amsterdam.


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Our pick of the best Amsterdam North Hotel Deals

BUNK Hotel Amsterdam
BUNK Hotel Amsterdam
3 out of 5
Hagedoornplein 2, Amsterdam
The price is AU$120 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$120
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (221 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2024

BUNK Hotel Amsterdam
YOTEL Amsterdam
YOTEL Amsterdam
4 out of 5
Asterweg 33, Amsterdam, NH
The price is AU$176 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$176
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (666 reviews)
"Short but nice stay, just outside the main city but a 20 min walk/ boat shuttle to the city center will consider this location again"

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2024

YOTEL Amsterdam
Tribe Amsterdam City
Tribe Amsterdam City
4 out of 5
Termini 9, Amsterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$222 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$222
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (550 reviews)
"I had a great experience! It was really affordable and a great location–super close to the Noord train station. The room was quiet and clean and the beds were comfortable."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2024

Tribe Amsterdam City
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - North Riverside, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - North Riverside, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Motorkade 1, Amsterdam
The price is AU$239 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$239
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (722 reviews)
"The room was very clean, the service exceelent, the breakfast very good, the guys of service always friendly."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2024

Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - North Riverside, an IHG Hotel
Dikker & Thijs Hotel
Dikker & Thijs Hotel
4 out of 5
Prinsengracht 444, Amsterdam
The price is AU$269 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$269
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"I only stayed one night at this hotel but I wish I would’ve had more nights here! The location is perfect - walking distance to pretty much everything. A little further to the city center where I stayed earlier in The week but definitely walkable. My room had the view of the canal - was lovely to ..."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2024

Dikker & Thijs Hotel
ibis Amsterdam Centre
ibis Amsterdam Centre
3 out of 5
Stationsplein 49, Amsterdam
The price is AU$240 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$240
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,094 reviews)
"Ideal for getting around."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

ibis Amsterdam Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Amsterdam North

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Amsterdam East

4/5(49 area reviews)

Amsterdam East is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Tropenmuseum and Oosterpark. See more of Amsterdam by jumping on the metro at Molukkenstraat Stop or Soembawastraat Stop.

Amsterdam East
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Nieuwmarkt en Lastage

If you're spending time in Nieuwmarkt en Lastage, check out sights like Nemo Science Museum or Nieuwmarkt Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nieuwmarkt Station or Mr. Visserplein Stop.

Nieuwmarkt en Lastage
Flower Market showing markets, a city and a river or creek

Amsterdam City Centre

4.5/5(187 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Amsterdam City Centre. Top attractions like Dam Square and Anne Frank House are major draws. Catch the metro at Nieuwmarkt Station or Waterlooplein Station to see more of the city.

Amsterdam City Centre
Dam Square showing a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

Old Town Amsterdam

Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Amsterdam. Top attractions like Anne Frank House and Dam Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Dam Stop or Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop to see more of the city.

Old Town Amsterdam
Red Light District featuring a river or creek, a church or cathedral and street scenes

Red Light District

The fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries are notable features of Red Light District. Make a stop by Dam Square or Oude Kerk while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Amsterdam Central Metro Station to get around town.

Red Light District
Amsterdam featuring flowers, interior views and a garden

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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