Museum Quarter Travel Guide

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Van Gogh Museum showing hiking or walking and interior views

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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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
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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

Activities

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Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise & Rijksmuseum

AU$62
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$62
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$78 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$78
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this hostel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are located nearby. ...
8/10 Very Good! (325 reviews)
"The staff are great."

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 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$265 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$265
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Great hotel just by the museum quarter! Lots of things to do in the area, short walking distance to central and great restaurant and bar in the hotel"

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection
Sonder Park House
Sonder Park House
3.5 out of 5
53 Vossiusstraat, Amsterdam, North Holland
The price is AU$253 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$253
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a terrace. Popular attractions Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are located nearby. ...
7.8/10 Good! (257 reviews)
"My only suggestion would be to ask for a room above ground. The lower (basement rooms) are very cold in the spring. Otherwise, this was a fantastic experience. The rooms are spacious and well thought out. Toilet and shower are separate, shower room has heated floors."

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2024

Sonder Park House
De Bedstee Boutique Capsules
De Bedstee Boutique Capsules
2.5 out of 5
Jan Willem Brouwersstraat 25, Amsterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$106 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$106
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this capsule hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (383 reviews)
"Excellent staff, very clean facilities, very comfortable stay overall."

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2024

De Bedstee Boutique Capsules
Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American
Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American
4.5 out of 5
Leidsekade, 97, Amsterdam, North Holland
The price is AU$292 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$292
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (496 reviews)
Great location
"Very friendly staff and a fantastic location. Bathroom was a bit small but efficient. The room we were put in had NO view to speak of as our windows were 5 feet off the ground so you couldnt see anything down, only up. Be sure to request a room with FULL WINDOWS. It was a little claustrophobic. But ..."

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American
Weber Hotel
Weber Hotel
2 out of 5
Marnixstraat 386, Amsterdam
Fully refundable
The price is AU$170 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$170
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, a TV, and cable TV. Popular attractions Leidseplein and Rijksmuseum are located nearby. Discover genuine guest ...
8/10 Very Good! (397 reviews)
"Because of the layout of the room and high ceilings, the very small space felt roomy, airy, and comfortable."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Weber Hotel
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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
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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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