Amsterdam
Price of Beer
£5.00
Currency
Euros
Amsterdam Overview
Amsterdam – the land of canals, bikes, and stroopwafels. It’s one of those cities that somehow manages to be both laid-back and buzzing with energy at the same time.
Whether you’re wandering through the historic Jordaan, hopping between art museums, or just people-watching with a coffee (or something stronger…) in hand, Amsterdam has a way of winning you over pretty quickly.
Now, it can get expensive – especially if you're eyeing up one of those fancy canal-side hotels – but there are plenty of affordable gems if you know where to look. Below, I’ve pulled together a mix of budget-friendly stays (plus a few splurges if you’re in treat-yourself mode) along with some of my go-to places for eating, drinking, and exploring that won’t leave your wallet weeping.
Basically, if you're after a stylish city break that doesn’t require remortgaging your house – Amsterdam's got you covered.
Amsterdam Hotels
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5 Star
A unique stay at Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam costs a serious amount of money, but it's an epic stay in the skies that you'll never forget.
- Bar
- Free Breakfast
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Volkshotel Amsterdam is an affordable hotel with upbeat, quirky decor, a short walk from De Pijp.
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast Available
- Outdoor Terrace
- Spa
- Accessible Rooms
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CityHub Amsterdam is in lively Oud-West, next door to Foodhallen and a 20-minute tram ride from most top attractions.
- Bar
- Breakfast Available
affordable
4 Star
Hotel de Hallen is a trendy, industrial-style hotel beside popular foodie spot Foodhallen.
- Bar
- Breakfast Available
- Outdoor Terrace
- Accessible Rooms
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4 Star
You might think you're in Bali, but Hotel Jakarta is actually in Amsterdam's docklands, just a 5-minute tram from the centre.
- Gym
- Bar
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Spa
- Accessible Rooms
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4 Star
Super-luxe boutique hotel where each room has a different artisan theme, in the heart of Amsterdam's Canal Ring.
- Family Rooms
- Free Breakfast
- Breakfast Available
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4 Star
The July – Boat & Co is a super-stylish waterfront hotel that's a short bike ride from the city centre.
- Family Rooms
- Gym
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Spa
affordable
4 Star
Modern and comfortable CitizenM Amstel Amsterdam is a 10-minute walk from the Canal Ring
- Bar
- Breakfast Available
- Accessible Rooms
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There's an extra special suite at this hotel in Amsterdam-West - it's got an actual Boeing 737 inside!
- Family Rooms
- Gym
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Pool
- Spa
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4 Star
Lively hotel from the Moxy brand in the bustling Port of Amsterdam, just a 10 minute bus ride to Centraal Station.
- Gym
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast Available
- Outdoor Terrace
- Pool
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5 Star
This fancy hotel in the popular Anantara group is a sleek 5-star retreat in a former mid-19th-century coffee house with a spa on Dam Square.
- Family Rooms
- Gym
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast Available
- Spa
- Accessible Rooms
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5 Star
Hotel TwentySeven is a luxury 16-suite boutique hotel right on Dam Square - you get your own personal butler!
- Pet Friendly
- Family Rooms
- Restaurant
- Breakfast Available
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StayOkay Amsterdam Vondelpark has everything from dorms to double bedrooms, just a 20-minute tram ride from the city.
- Restaurant
- Breakfast Available
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Centrally-located hostel with quirky decor, a well-stocked kitchen and group events.
- Bar
- Breakfast Available
- Kitchen
- Accessible Rooms
budget
4 Star
This iconic hotel looks like a whole bunch of typical Dutch houses have been stacked on top of one another! It's such a quirky cute place to stay.
- Family Rooms
- Gym
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast Available
- Pool
- Spa
affordable
4 Star
Four star hotel conveniently located between Schipol airport and Amsterdam city centre
- Family Rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Free Breakfast
- Outdoor Terrace
- Accessible Rooms
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4 Star
The Hoxton Lloyd Amsterdam is a boutique hotel with an interesting history and lots of room types - including one with a giant bed!
- Family Rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast Available
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Creative and community hub with rooms in the heart of Amsterdam Noord.
- Family Rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast Available
- Outdoor Terrace
- Accessible Rooms
Amsterdam Things To Do
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Amsterdam has some cracking festivals for all kinds of music including electronic, dance, trance, reggae and more.
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Visit beautiful Haarlem for the day and enjoy the traditional architecture and cosy cafes without the crowds of Amsterdam.
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Badhaus in Amsterdam Noord is the perfect spot for a few hours’ chill time, a welcome break from rushing about and seeing the sights.
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See Amsterdam’s world-famous orchestra - the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra - for free at a lunchtime concert during culture season.
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At Zaanse Schans you can see Amsterdam's iconic windmills, traditional wooden houses and authentic craftspeople at work.
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Amsterdam is THE place to explore by bike, there are proper cycle lanes all over the city, and it's a great way to cover more ground.
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Hop aboard a canal boat and cruise along the canals - with unlimited drinks thrown in.
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Nab vintage finds and second hand gems in Amsterdam's thrift shops. Start in the trendy 9 Streets and continue all over.
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Get your bearings with a stroll through Amsterdam city centre, also known as the Canal Ring.
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World-famous gardens planted with colourful tulips that attract 1,000s of visitors every spring
Amsterdam Food & Drink
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Cafe de Dokter is Amsterdam’s smallest traditional bar - or bruin cafe - and you should definitely squeeze in for a beer whilst you’re here.
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Fantastic Flemish-French restaurant where you can get delicious rotisserie chicken.
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Surinamese rotis from local institution Rotishop Gieta in Amsterdam-West are perfect for a filling lunch on the go.
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Try traditional Dutch mini pancakes at Pat's Poffertjes at Oude Leliestraat or Nieuwendijk.
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Much-loved Indonesian restaurant at the edge of the Canal Ring where you can try a rijsttafel - rice table meal.
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New Fusion in De Pijp is a Surinamese-Chinese spot with a menu including delicious curries, tasty roti and roasted meats.
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Get piping hot fries to go from Mannekin Pis - they also have a spot in Nieuwendijk. They even do them with satay sauce!
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At Jopenkerk Haarlem you can sip on a huge range of locally-brewed beers inside an old church.
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French-style bakery serving up delicious pastries and baguettes near IJmuiden ferry port.
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