Amsterdam

Golden Age canals lined by tilting gabled buildings are the backdrop for Amsterdam's treasure-packed museums, vintage-filled shops and hyper-creative drinking, dining and design scenes.

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Things to Know
What do I book in advance? Can I haggle? Will customs take my cheese from me? Here's everything you need to know before visiting Amsterdam.
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Best Neighborhoods
This guide to Amsterdam's characterful neighborhoods can help you choose where you want to spend your time.
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Day Trips
From Rotterdam's visionary architecture to Zaanse Schans's working windmills, here are the best day trips from Amsterdam, all less than an hour away.
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Money and Costs
Be ready for high prices in Amsterdam, one of Europe's favorite city break destinations. Here are our tips for seeing the city on a budget.
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Transportation
Two feet, two wheels and other modes of transportation are superior to cars in the Dutch capital.
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Free Things to Do
There's a host of freebies to help you save money in Amsterdam, from architectural jewels and archeological treasures to inventive exhibits and concerts.
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Traveling with Kids
With large parks, hands-on museums and restaurants with play areas, Amsterdam is surprisingly family-friendly.
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Gay couple enjoying by an Amsterdam canal in late autumn

Budget Travel

9 ways to enjoy Amsterdam on a budget

Jul 9, 2023 • 8 Min read

Be ready for high prices in Amsterdam, one of Europe's favorite city break destinations. Here are our tips for seeing the city on a budget.

Tours
Amsterdam's new tourism campaign is ready to ruffle some feathers
Mar 30, 2023 • 7 Min read
To combat “overtourism” and antisocial behavior, especially in the famed Red Light District, Amsterdam is enacting a slew of new regulations in 2023.
Food
The top 15 places to eat in Amsterdam
Feb 8, 2023 • 6 Min read
Amsterdam continues to carve out a niche as one of Europe's most exciting food and drink scenes. Here’s where to eat.
Tours
The Amsterdam canal tour where the main attraction is trash
Jan 19, 2023 • 6 Min read
One organization is offering a way to really get to know Amsterdam’s famous waterways – by helping clean them.
Budget Travel
The 19 best free things to do in Amsterdam
Nov 22, 2022 • 7 Min read
There's a host of freebies to help you save money in Amsterdam, from architectural jewels and archeological treasures to inventive exhibits and concerts.
Museums
How to get around Amsterdam
Sep 23, 2022 • 7 Min read
Two feet, two wheels and other modes of transportation are superior to cars in the Dutch capital.
Activities
Top 15 things to do in Amsterdam
Aug 2, 2022 • 8 Min read
From cruising the canals to finding the city's very best nightlife, here are the top things to do in Amsterdam.
Shopping
20 things to know before visiting Amsterdam
Jul 28, 2022 • 6 Min read
What do I book in advance? Can I haggle? Will customs take my cheese from me? Here's everything you need to know before visiting Amsterdam.
Festivals & Events
The best time to visit Amsterdam
Jul 26, 2022 • 6 Min read
Amsterdam is a great all-around destination to visit any time of year. Here are our best tips.
Family Travel
Goats, boats and sky-high swings: here are the best ways to explore Amsterdam with kids
Mar 19, 2022 • 4 Min read
With large parks, hands-on museums and restaurants with play areas, Amsterdam is surprisingly family-friendly.