Museum Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Museum Quarter
Popular places to visit
Van Gogh Museum
Delve into the life of this legendary troubled artist with this unique collection of works and mementos.
Rijksmuseum
Explore The Netherlands’ largest publicly-funded museum, full of world-famous masterpieces.
Leidseplein
This lively square is an entertainment hub bursting with lively bars and restaurants, theatres and music venues, as well as engaging street performers.
Heineken Experience
Love beer? Sample one of Holland’s most famous beers and learn about how it’s brewed in this interesting multimedia exhibition.
Museum Square
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.
Concertgebouw
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.
Activities
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam
Our pick of the best Museum Quarter Hotel Deals
Amsterdam Marriott Hotel
Housekeeping could have been better. Water glasses were not properly cleaned, a bath towel put in our room after cleaning was dirty, wash clothes were forgotten one day. Also, a problem with HVAC, was turned off inexplicably and had to call down to rectify.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American
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Reviewed on 10 May 2026
S&A Vondel Park Hotel
The hotel is an excellent location, right by the Museumplein tram stop (~25 min bus from airport), the Rijksmuseum/Van Gogh museums, and ~15-30 min walk to the Jordaan and more central spots. The neighborhood was quiet, and the hotel was right on the Vondelpark. There was always someone at the desk/entrance. ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Krisotel
Clean, quiet room with large, openable windows. Knowledgeable staff, also helped with bike rentals and extra pillows.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Museum Quarter
Terrible room with ridiculously small bathroom. Sink was such poor design almost unusable. Breakfast awful.. cold scrambled eggs and bacon, minimal cold meat cheese etc. Dining area gloomy and shabby. The only good feature was the very helpful reception desk staff.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Flying Pig Uptown Hostel
Everything was amazing!!! The rooms were clean, the staff was great and the location was amazing!!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Museum Quarter
De Weteringschans
While you're in De Weteringschans, take in top sights like Leidseplein or Paradiso, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vijzelgracht Station or Weteringcircuit Stop.
Oud-Zuid
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.
Oude Pijp
While you're in Oude Pijp, take in top sights like Albert Cuyp Market or Heineken Experience, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Marie Heinekenplein Stop or 2e van der Helststraat Stop.
Grachtengordel-Zuid
While you're in Grachtengordel-Zuid, take in top sights like Reguliersdwarsstraat or Flower Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop.
Canal Ring
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Canal Ring. Check out top attractions like Reguliersdwarsstraat and Flower Market, and jump on the metro at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop to see more of the city.
De Pijp
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in De Pijp. Top attractions like Albert Cuyp Market and De Dageraad are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Cornelis Troostplein Stop or v. Hilligaertstraat Tram Stop to see more of the city.
