Guide · 2 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