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Amsterdam, Netherlands view on map

Place description from Wikitravel:

Amsterdam is a city in the Netherlands with impressive architecture, lovely canals that criss-cross the city, great shopping, and friendly people who nearly all speak English well. There is something for every traveler's taste here, whether you prefer culture and history, serious partying, or just the relaxing charm of an old European city. Amsterdam has over a million inhabitants in the urban area, and is located in the Province of North-Holland. Although Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, the seat of government is The Hague, and the provincial capital is Haarlem.

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leo

On Amsterdam Netherlands

Lots of small pubs and restaurants. This city has it going on, but beware of the bikethieves! one year, 63 days ago

jussi

On Van Gogh Museum Netherlands

The Van Gogh museum is worth visiting: the location is convenient, the museum building itself is nice, and the collection is excellent (at least if you like impressionism)! one year, 41 days ago

juha

On Amsterdam boat tours Netherlands

It's a pretty good way of seeing the city and resting your feet for a while. It can be quite hot in the boat though. 173 days, 23 hours ago

bustersdad

On Amsterdam Netherlands

The tourist map makes it appear that the Central Station is not close to the Van Gogh museum and other attractions. I was surprised in my wanderings that it is only about 30 minutes walk! There are lots of trams too! 235 days, 18 hours ago

pattipdx

On Amsterdam Netherlands

Best cheese sandwich I've ever had, just near Anne Frank house. 152 days, 11 hours ago

oppiipponen

On Amsterdam Netherlands

Restaurant Bar & Club Rain is a great place for a classy dinner upstairs as well as relaxed clubbing downstairs. 152 days ago

rain-amsterdam.com

  • haiwai

    haiwai replied:
    nice tip here 30 days, 9 hours ago

jussi

On Red-Light District Netherlands

Ah, the spirit of the red-light district... Not much spirit actually - there are just windows after windows and behind each window is a 'lady of the night' waiting for her next 'assignment'. One can't see this elsewhere, though, so it's worth visiting.. 140 days, 19 hours ago

jjlaine

On Amsterdam Netherlands

Probably the best city in the whole Europe. Colorful, not too big, not mentally "dry" as the old historical cities. It's a modern Venice! Use the boats for sightseeing AND transportation. one year, 24 days ago

ukmskru

On Utrecht Netherlands

Nice place to visit not far away from Amsterdam 101 days, 23 hours ago

katrin

On Amsterdam Netherlands

Beautiful boutique hotel in Amsterdam - close to Leidseplein but very calm street (Roemer Visscherstraat 10)! Super Breakfast!!! :-) 294 days, 21 hours ago

hotelroemer.nl

satuandersson1

On Truelove guest house Netherlands

A great place to stay during your Amsterdam visit! The not-so-straight owner of a antique-boutique has several rooms nearby the Centraal station and is very willing to help you in any matter concerning Amsterdam. There are everything you need in the room from a wine-cooler-fridge to hairdryer and TV. 41 days, 3 hours ago

truelove.be

satuandersson1

On The Sex Museum Netherlands

Actually this belongs to the group: Breath-Taking Places but this is a great part of the towns culture. Not suitable for sensitive or humourless people. The museum contains all the aspects of sex and porn from the beginning of times to this day. Thingies all over the place! Opening hours 9.30 am - 11.30 pm 40 days ago

sexmuseumamststerdam.nl

juha

On Anne Frank House Netherlands

You should definitely visit Anne Frank House when in Amsterdam. It quite a short tour but good. You'll see the small rooms in which they lived hiding from the nazis. Absolutely worth the small price and short wait. 176 days, 3 hours ago

Martsu

On Hard Rock Cafe Netherlands

Amsterdam is a nice city, with lots to offer. One might say that the best restaurant in Amsterdam is the Hard Rock Café. Delicious meals and good service, are the reasons, why people visit it time after time. Hard Rock Café is situated in the middle of Leidseplein square and Vondelpark, and there is a Hard Rock Café shop in the same building. 10 days ago

  • tomipoika

    tomipoika replied:
    I found this restaurant the best in A'dam. Others are great too but HRC just has the atmosphere. Brilliant place! Worth of visiting. 8 days, 13 hours ago

juha

On Rho hotel Netherlands

Good location, good WLAN, bad price, very squeeky bed. 173 days, 23 hours ago

josemarques

On Amsterdam Netherlands

Very nice place to live, looks kind of surreal.
I spent four days, but after two everything to be seen was pretty much covered.
The Rijksmusem was a rip-off, they are remodelling it so you only get to see what they call "The Masterpieces", for 10€ I expected a lot more. 153 days, 17 hours ago

josemarques

On Vondel Park Plaza Netherlands

Just stayed there 4 days, wonderful bedroom, big, huge window, awesome shower.
When I got there they gave me a room that was not ready, I complained and got another one right away.
Only the lobby, bar and business centre have free wi-fi.
It's not on the city centre, but it's walking distance or you can take the tram. It's pretty close to the museums.
There are nice restaurants around, but all very expensive since the hotel is located in an expensive area of the city.

Don't take a taxi if you arrive trough Centraal Station, the number 2 tram takes you to a stop 100 meters from the hotel, it's 1,6€ instead of around 20€! 153 days, 17 hours ago

tomipoika

On Amsterdam Netherlands

Just visited A'dam couple of weeks ago and I have to say I fell in love with the city. Plenty of see and do, people are friendly, lots of lovely small pubs and restaurants and the nightlife is full of passion.

Have to recommend the different museums (if you have time, visit them all), Red-Light District, Vondelpark, and of course the restaurants. 8 days, 13 hours ago

kikka

On Amsterdam Central Railway Station Netherlands

The quickest way to the airport is to take the train. Taxi is slower and costs about ten times more! 30 days, 12 hours ago

rasmuswesterberg1

On Amsterdam Netherlands

OK city. Good train connections. Expensive hotel. 51 days, 2 hours ago

paavo

On Vondelpark Netherlands

Nice and rather big park for jogging or for a walk. Lined by nice houses. There are several large ponds on the park. 98 days, 15 hours ago

laurap

On Amsterdam Netherlands

A very colourful and lively city. 145 days, 4 hours ago

bhatiaji

On Amsterdam Netherlands

awesome to party 148 days, 2 hours ago

juha

On Amsterdam Netherlands

Quite a good city, definitely worth spending a few days in it. You can always just sit and eat in the zillions of bars and restaurants. Remember to visit the Anne Frank House! 176 days, 3 hours ago

pelicanpoker

On Amsterdam Netherlands

A trip down the river boat tour is definitely a great way to see this gorgeous city. 185 days, 7 hours ago

accom06

On Amsterdam Netherlands

Rent a bike, at least for a day! and cycle around the city like the local.. It beats doing anything else in Amsterdam 193 days, 23 hours ago

paavo

On Amsterdam Netherlands

Club Elf (oosterdokskade 3-5) is difficult to find but definately worth it! Probably the coolest and busiest house-club in town. Check out their schedule @ www.ilove11.nl 358 days, 16 hours ago

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