Guide · 6 Places
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Before You Go
When to Visit
April to May (tulip season) and September to October offer ideal weather (12-20°C/54-68°F). Summer is pleasant but very crowded. Winter is cold but cozy.
Visa
Check requirementsEU/EEA citizens enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian citizens get 90-day visa-free stays in Schengen Area.
Getting There
TransportationBy Air: Schiphol Airport (AMS) 15km from center.
By Train: Excellent connections to Brussels, Paris, Berlin, London.
Language
CommunicationDutch is official. English extremely widely spoken - most Dutch speak fluent English.
Currency
Money mattersEuro (EUR). Cards accepted everywhere, very cashless society.
Getting Around
Local transportTrams: Main transit mode, 15 lines (€3.20).
Metro: 5 lines serving suburbs.
Bikes: Best way to get around like a local. Rental €10-15/day.
Walking: Canal ring and center very walkable.
From the Airport
Arrival infoTrain: Direct to Centraal Station (15 min, €5).
Bus: Line 397 (35 min, €6.50).
Taxi: €40-50 (25 min).
Accommodations
Accommodations
Pulitzer Amsterdam
Canal house hotel in the city center
Accommodations
Sir Adam Hotel
Bars and Rooftops
Bars and Rooftops
Pllek
Coffee and Tea
Coffee and Tea
Bocca Coffee
Cultural and Artistic Venues
Cultural and Artistic Venues
Rijksmuseum
Markets and Shopping
Markets and Shopping