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..

Lots of small pubs and restaurants. This city has it going on, but beware of the bikethieves!

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)!

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!

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.

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.

Amsterdam marathon is a place to make your new record! Almost flat route is one of the fastest in the world (Haile Gebreselassie 2.06.20) and you avoid suffering from heat and dehydration as the marathon is held in October.

The arrangements are pretty good, but be prepared to queue everywhere. Make sure to arrive at least one day in advance to get your number. If possible, bring a disposable raincoat, trash bag or something else to keep you warm. Otherwise you will most likely freeze after fininsh when you are all sweaty (it might take a loooong time before you get your gear from luggage). Also, bring your own drinks unless you are not a friend of Gatorade. :)

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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.

Beautiful boutique hotel in Amsterdam - close to Leidseplein but very calm street (Roemer Visscherstraat 10)! Super Breakfast!!! :-)

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Website of the camping area.

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Interesting tour given! Its neat to see how small the houses are built in Amsterdam, because they are built depending on width, so they are very narrow.

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€!

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

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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.

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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

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The quickest way to the airport is to take the train. Taxi is slower and costs about ten times more!

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.

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

To get there from Schiphol, catch bus 199.

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

A trip down the river boat tour is definitely a great way to see this gorgeous city.

Probably one of the world's greatest spots for kite surfing.

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!

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.

Good location, good WLAN, bad price, very squeeky bed.

Best cheese sandwich I've ever had, just near Anne Frank house.

awesome to party

A very colourful and lively city.

Volendam is a famous tourist destination, and for a good reason. The Marina harbor is a great place to feel and a traditional fishing village with a number of boats docking there. The seaside esplanade provides for a nice walk.

Nice place to visit not far away from Amsterdam

Nice and rather big park for jogging or for a walk. Lined by nice houses. There are several large ponds on the park.

OK city. Good train connections. Expensive hotel.

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.

Great place for a long weekend trip. Lots of shopping & sightseeing.

Part of trip "Interrail 2003"

divng==slepping

goodnor baaaaaaaaaad

The people and the scenery are amazing!

Wee-wee-weed inna bonfire rizla

the architecture and the atmosphere are unique.

Go early. Beat the crowds.