Old Town Amsterdam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A bustling street lined with historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a tram line.
A sculpture in an urban setting with buildings in the background.
A canal with boats, historic buildings, and a tall tower in the background.
A street at dusk with tram tracks, historic buildings, and illuminated signs.
A bustling European street at dusk with historic buildings, a tram, and a prominent hotel sign.

Stay near popular Old Town Amsterdam attractions

A bustling square with historic buildings, a tram, and a crowd of people.

Dam Square

8.6/10 (18,623 reviews)
Visit Amsterdam’s lively central square, a venue that’s seen both protests and celebrations.
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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
Dutch Countryside Tour with Windmills, Volendam & Marken

Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

AU$64
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

AU$36
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
From Amsterdam: Bruges Guided Day Trip in English

Amsterdam: Bruges trip in English with Boat & Beer Options

AU$96
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Bruges trip in English with Boat & Beer Options
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3,5-Hour Small Group Tour

AU$69
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3,5-Hour Small Group Tour
Brussels and Bruges from Amsterdam Guided Tour

From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges

AU$292
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges
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Our pick of the best Old Town Amsterdam Hotel Deals

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5 Amsterdam
The price is AU$400 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$400
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,696 reviews)
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Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
ibis Amsterdam Centre

ibis Amsterdam Centre

3 out of 5
Stationsplein 49 Amsterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$248 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$248
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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 ...
ibis Amsterdam Centre
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

4.5 out of 5
Oosterdoksstraat 4 Amsterdam
The price is AU$341 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$341
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (759 reviews)
"Great hotel and it had great AC!!! We had dinner at the rooftop restaurant Luminaire the night we stayed. I'd recommend eating outside patio vs inside. We had a few drinks before our reservations out on the patio. Staff was way more responsive on the patio vs inside. We waited about 15 minutes inside ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center

Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center

Amstel 144A Amsterdam NH
The price is AU$257 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$257
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (299 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Some of the nicest employees I’ve ever had the pleasure of interacting with at a hotel. Amazing amenities, the restaurant at the sister hotel connected was so very good. Very cool and sexy vibe, really loved it. Bought the surprise package for my sisters birthday and they did ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG

Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5 Amsterdam
The price is AU$444 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$444
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG
Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center

4.5 out of 5
Rusland 17 Amsterdam
The price is AU$421 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$421
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,049 reviews)
"Fantastic location in the heart of Amsterdam and yet still on a quiet street. Ample space in the room we had with a spacious bathroom and very good air conditioning. Staff were very friendly"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center
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Our guide on where to stay in Old Town Amsterdam

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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 with three illuminated bridges and historic buildings along the water.
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Binnenstad

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

A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings.

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.

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam with its distinctive architecture and a reflection pool in the foreground.

Museum Quarter

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Museum Quarter. Check out top attractions like Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum, and jump on the metro at Van Baerlestraat Stop or Concertgebouw Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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.

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