Museum Quarter Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam with its distinctive architecture and a reflection pool in the foreground.
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam with a modern glass building and a classical Concertgebouw in the background.
A historic building with a large arched entrance and two towers.
A canal with boats, a red brick building, and trees.
A busy street with a historic building, a covered walkway, and people walking and cycling.

Stay near popular Museum Quarter attractions

A park with cherry blossom trees, a modern building with a glass facade, and a Van Gogh Museum sign.
Photo by Oleg Petrenko
Open Photo by Oleg Petrenko

Van Gogh Museum

9.2/10 (10,877 reviews)
Delve into the life of this legendary troubled artist with this unique collection of works and mementos.
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Activities

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket

AU$44
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket
Amsterdam: Evening.

Amsterdam: Evening. (Sunset) Canal Cruise with Bar on Board

AU$23
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Evening. (Sunset) Canal Cruise with Bar on Board
Heineken Canal Cruise with Drinks & Heineken Experience

Heineken Canal Cruise with Drinks & Heineken Experience

AU$79
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Heineken Canal Cruise with Drinks & Heineken Experience
Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam

Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam

AU$32
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

AU$22
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
Amsterdam: Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise

Amsterdam: Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise

AU$37
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise
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Our pick of the best Museum Quarter Hotel Deals

De Bedstee Boutique Capsules

De Bedstee Boutique Capsules

Jan Willem Brouwersstraat 25 Amsterdam
The price is AU$82 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$82
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this capsule hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (567 reviews)
"Staying in a capsule is a unique experience. If you are out all day exploring Amsterdam it will be a perfect place to stay. The beds are comfortable and the bathroom is very well maintained. The staff are what really makes this place shine!"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

De Bedstee Boutique Capsules
S&A Vondel Park Hotel

S&A Vondel Park Hotel

52 Vossiusstraat Amsterdam NH
The price is AU$168 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$168
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Van Gogh Museum and Dam Square are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (479 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and accommodating."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

S&A Vondel Park Hotel
Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

Stadhouderskade 12 Amsterdam
The price is AU$371 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$371
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Reception staff lovely. Maintenance did not deal with our cold room and said it was normal. Reception staff eventually organised an additional heater. Everything else great"

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel
Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection

Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection

4.5 out of 5
Stadhouderskade 25 Amsterdam
The price is AU$243 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$243
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,437 reviews)
"Great experience in a great location"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection
Hotel Cornelisz

Hotel Cornelisz

PC Hooftstraat 24-28 Amsterdam
The price is AU$128 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$128
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Hotel Cornelisz
Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Museum Quarter

Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Museum Quarter

4 out of 5
Pieter Cornelisz. Hooftstraat 2 Amsterdam
The price is AU$206 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$206
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very good location Room was little small for 3 Very good and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Museum Quarter
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Our guide on where to stay in Museum Quarter

Find the best Museum Quarter areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A canal with historic buildings and a bridge.

Amsterdam City Centre

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 Nieuwmarkt Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Nieuwmarkt Station or Waterlooplein Station to see more of the city.

A canal lined with trees and buildings, with boats docked along the water.

Jordaan

Get to know Jordaan and its many features like its breweries and churches. You might want to explore sights like Amsterdam Tulip Museum and Houseboat Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Bloemgracht Stop or Rozengracht Stop to get around the city.

A canal with three illuminated bridges and historic buildings along the water.
Photo by Sean Coney
Open Photo by Sean Coney

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.

A canal with boats, trees, and historic buildings.

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.

A canal with boats, historic buildings, and a tall tower in the background.

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 Dam Square and Warmoesstraat are major draws. Catch the metro at Dam Stop or Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop to see more of the city.

Museum Quarter Travel Guide

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