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 historic building with ornate architecture and a clock tower.

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$63
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
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
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
Haarlem: City Highlights Walking Tour

Haarlem: City Highlights Walking Tour

AU$35
per adult
Haarlem: City Highlights Walking Tour
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
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Our pick of the best Old Town Amsterdam Hotel Deals

ibis Amsterdam Centre

ibis Amsterdam Centre

3 out of 5
Stationsplein 49 Amsterdam
The price is AU$211 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$211
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 breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,244 reviews)
"Terrible service. No luggage storage, No converters. Issue with key, had to be re-done in the middle of the night as it stopped working (staff member was very unpleasant). Rooms are very difficult to access, you need to take 2 elevators, no explanations given by the team, another guest was kind enough ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

ibis Amsterdam Centre
NH City Centre Amsterdam

NH City Centre Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Spuistraat 288-292 Amsterdam
The price is AU$297 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$297
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,079 reviews)
"Great location in a safe neighborhood. Rooms were comfortable but kind of flat for the price paid (for example, towels were old and not of great quality). I advised the front desk staff twice of a foul smell in the 5th floor hallways but nothing was done. Front staff was friendly but not very knowledgeable. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

NH City Centre Amsterdam
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5 Amsterdam
The price is AU$389 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$389
1 Nov - 2 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 ...
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market

NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market

4.5 out of 5
Vijzelstraat 4 Amsterdam
The price is AU$341 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$341
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Great location, amazing breakfast, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market
Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel

Kattengat 1 Amsterdam
The price is AU$460 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$460
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (224 reviews)
"Wonderful staff. The layout of the hotel is difficult because of different levels and elevators that have to be taken, so not handicapped friendly."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG

Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5 Amsterdam
The price is AU$370 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$370
15 Nov - 16 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,058 reviews)
"For the wheelchair accessible room the king room was rather small for 2 persons with luggage and the toilet seat could do with a stopper at the back. The twin room was bigger and better. Both bathrooms could do with a mirror at wheelchair height"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG
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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 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.
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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.

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 Stedelijk Museum and Van Gogh 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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