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Amsterdam is such a curious place. Curious in a sense that
those that have not been there wanting to know what goes on and those that have
traveled to Amsterdam want to see more! Amsterdam is a popular destination for
a weekend getaway if you live in Europe but for those in the U.S. this is a
destination!
those that have not been there wanting to know what goes on and those that have
traveled to Amsterdam want to see more! Amsterdam is a popular destination for
a weekend getaway if you live in Europe but for those in the U.S. this is a
destination!
If you are looking for some Amsterdam travel
tips then this post has got you covered. Amsterdam is an extremely busy city
and there are so many things to do in Amsterdam for solo travelers, couples,
and big groups! Although Amsterdam is regarded as a party city, there is so
much more to this stunning and historic city that is just waiting to be
uncovered.
tips then this post has got you covered. Amsterdam is an extremely busy city
and there are so many things to do in Amsterdam for solo travelers, couples,
and big groups! Although Amsterdam is regarded as a party city, there is so
much more to this stunning and historic city that is just waiting to be
uncovered.
Make the most of your European travels with just a few
travel tips that will save you a lot of time and hassle in the long run.
travel tips that will save you a lot of time and hassle in the long run.
Fly into Schiphol airport
The Netherlands has a number of airports. The biggest and
most convenient for accessing Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. There
are lots of budget airlines that fly into Eindhoven and Rotterdam, but you can
expect a long journey to Amsterdam from these. That’s more cab fair out of your
pocket and less time in the city!
most convenient for accessing Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. There
are lots of budget airlines that fly into Eindhoven and Rotterdam, but you can
expect a long journey to Amsterdam from these. That’s more cab fair out of your
pocket and less time in the city!
Look for central accommodation
Staying near the centre will give you the best access to all
of their fun attractions. It is definitely appealing to stay in the outskirts
of the city but, as I stated before, you will spend a lot more time traveling
to and from the city. Some of the best central areas to stay in Amsterdam include Westerpark, Oud Zuid and Jordaan. If
you’re thinking about checking out the nightlife and you want to be close to
the action, try De Pijp.
of their fun attractions. It is definitely appealing to stay in the outskirts
of the city but, as I stated before, you will spend a lot more time traveling
to and from the city. Some of the best central areas to stay in Amsterdam include Westerpark, Oud Zuid and Jordaan. If
you’re thinking about checking out the nightlife and you want to be close to
the action, try De Pijp.
Get an I Amsterdam City card
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Buy an Amsterdam City card will allow you to use public
transport across the city freely. You’ll also get free access to many of the
city’s museums (which can be expensive without this card). The card also
includes a 24-hour bike rental, a free cruise on the canals and discounts to
many other attractions including restaurants and music performances. It really
is a great concept. People travel by bike here too so a bike rental is an extremely generous offer!
transport across the city freely. You’ll also get free access to many of the
city’s museums (which can be expensive without this card). The card also
includes a 24-hour bike rental, a free cruise on the canals and discounts to
many other attractions including restaurants and music performances. It really
is a great concept. People travel by bike here too so a bike rental is an extremely generous offer!
Rent a bike
Like I recently stated, most of the locals get around by
cycling. Renting a bike is a great way to experience Amsterdam like a local,
plus you’ll get around faster than walking or driving. The streets are crowded
since there is so much foot and cycle traffic. The pedestrians consume the
streets. There’s no shortage of places to rent a bike. Or check with your
concierge if you’re staying at a hotel. Some hotels even offer free bike hire
to guests.
cycling. Renting a bike is a great way to experience Amsterdam like a local,
plus you’ll get around faster than walking or driving. The streets are crowded
since there is so much foot and cycle traffic. The pedestrians consume the
streets. There’s no shortage of places to rent a bike. Or check with your
concierge if you’re staying at a hotel. Some hotels even offer free bike hire
to guests.
Consider looking into luggage storage
Many hotels will require you to check out before noon and
THEY WON’T KEEP YOUR LUGGAGE. The nerve, right? Kidding. It’s not a thing in
Europe like it is in the states. Hotels in Europe are small so they don’t have
the space to store luggage for a guest that is no longer spending money with
them. If you’ve got a late flight, this
could mean having to carry your luggage around with you for the whole
afternoon. It could be worth looking into luggage storage in Amsterdam so that
you aren’t burdened with your bags. There are a few decent concepts out there
like Stasher that will hold luggage for you.
THEY WON’T KEEP YOUR LUGGAGE. The nerve, right? Kidding. It’s not a thing in
Europe like it is in the states. Hotels in Europe are small so they don’t have
the space to store luggage for a guest that is no longer spending money with
them. If you’ve got a late flight, this
could mean having to carry your luggage around with you for the whole
afternoon. It could be worth looking into luggage storage in Amsterdam so that
you aren’t burdened with your bags. There are a few decent concepts out there
like Stasher that will hold luggage for you.
Plan out your museums
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There are over seventy museums in Amsterdam. You won’t be
able to see them all in a weekend, so you should research them beforehand and
plan out the ones you really want to see. The most famous museums include
Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, Anne Frank’s house, and the Van Gogh Museum.
There are also many smaller quirky museums dedicated to everything from cats to
death. To get the full experience, it’s worth visiting a mix of both popular
and quirky museums. Like I said, Amsterdam has people curious!
able to see them all in a weekend, so you should research them beforehand and
plan out the ones you really want to see. The most famous museums include
Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, Anne Frank’s house, and the Van Gogh Museum.
There are also many smaller quirky museums dedicated to everything from cats to
death. To get the full experience, it’s worth visiting a mix of both popular
and quirky museums. Like I said, Amsterdam has people curious!
Allow a few hours for the Red Light District
A trip to Amsterdam isn’t complete without a visit to the
notorious Red Light District. We all hear about it and we are all curious. However, what most people fail to realize is
that that there’s more to this part of town than brothels and coffee shops. It
is actually the oldest part of the city and there are lot of historical sights
and museums here. There are also many great bars and breweries here. Take a
good chunk of a day and spend some time here!
notorious Red Light District. We all hear about it and we are all curious. However, what most people fail to realize is
that that there’s more to this part of town than brothels and coffee shops. It
is actually the oldest part of the city and there are lot of historical sights
and museums here. There are also many great bars and breweries here. Take a
good chunk of a day and spend some time here!
What Amsterdam tips do you have? Have you been there before?
Share your wisdom in the comments below!
Share your wisdom in the comments below!
One Response
This is a great post — thanks for sharing! I've only been to Amsterdam on a few extended layers en route to elsewhere in the world, but now I'm excited to get back there and use some of these tips. It seems as though exploring Amsterdam by bike is similar to exploring Venice by boat…. it's the way it should be down!
Safe travels,
Chris