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

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$22
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
Brussels and Bruges from Amsterdam Guided Tour

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

AU$329
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges
Haarlem: City Highlights Walking Tour

Haarlem: City Highlights Walking Tour

AU$47
per adult
Haarlem: City Highlights Walking Tour
Amsterdam: 1-Hour Canal Cruise from Central Station

Amsterdam: 1-Hour Canal Cruise with audioguide

AU$26
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: 1-Hour Canal Cruise with audioguide
Amsterdam: Evening

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

AU$28
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise with Bar on Board
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Our pick of the best Old Town Amsterdam Hotel Deals

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

5 out of 5
Dam 9 Amsterdam
The price is AU$709 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$709
per night
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5 Amsterdam
The price is AU$468 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$468
per night
26 July - 27 July
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! (2,643 reviews)
"Outstanding hotel located less than a 5 minute walk from Amsterdam Central Train Station!! Conveniently located to shops and restaurants. Excellent breakfast buffet!! Air conditioned rooms!!"

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center

Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center

4 out of 5
Amstel 144A Amsterdam NH
The price is AU$307 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$307
per night
19 July - 20 July
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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (220 reviews)
"Good location, very clean, good staff"

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center
ibis Amsterdam Centre

ibis Amsterdam Centre

3 out of 5
Stationsplein 49 Amsterdam
The price is AU$255 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$255
per night
26 July - 27 July
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$361 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$361
per night
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (660 reviews)
"We stayed one night (Sat.) before our 24 day cruise. We booked at least 6 months early. They put us on the 9th floor. Music from roof top club plays music until 3 am every Friday and Saturday. We did not know that. We tried calling the front desk between 12:00 am and 12:30 am to ask about the loud ..."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center

4.5 out of 5
Rusland 17 Amsterdam
The price is AU$361 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$361
per night
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Good hotel near centre."

Reviewed on 16 July 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 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.

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.

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 Rijksmuseum, 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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