Area: Amsterdam Show Map
Bordered by a warren of narrow streets lined with pubs, cafés, and restaurants, this hotel faces a small square … More
Pricing for stays between 19 Feb - 22 Feb, 2012
Michael from Toronto, ON said:
"Visited for Xmas 2011, 5 nights. A 3.5 star hotel within an easy walk to Central sta... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
Located in the heart of Amsterdam, this business-friendly hotel is steps from National Monument, Royal Palace, and … More
Pricing for stays between 21 Feb - 24 Feb, 2012
A traveler from DC said:
"Centrally located, clean, excellent service including free 10 minute vouchers for In... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
This top-class Amsterdam hotel is set in the bustling Centrum district, 600 metres from Centraal Station and two … More
A traveler from Detroit, MI said:
"It was renovated in Jan 2009... Everything is really nice."
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
Located in the city center of Amsterdam, this luxury hotel is near the airport and within walking distance of Sint … More
Pricing for stays between 24 Feb - 27 Feb, 2012
William X from USA said:
"I cannot honestly recommend this hotel other than the location - Extremely High Cost... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
In the city center, this Amsterdam hotel is next to the Bloemenmarkt (floating flower market) and a 5-minute walk … More
Pricing for stays between 12 Feb - 15 Feb, 2012
Jim & Josie B from Toronto, Canada said:
"We really enjoyed our stay in Amsterdam. The hotel was clean and located right withi... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
This Amsterdam hotel offers a prime location just off Leidse Square and 3 blocks from the chic P.C. Hooftstraat … More
Pricing for stays between 10 Feb - 13 Feb, 2012
Azim K from Toronto Ont. said:
"very good hotel, excellent location, restaurants, casino,night life within walking d... "
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This hotel is housed in the former offices of a shipping company, built in 1913 in the Art Nouveau style, and is … More
Pricing for stays between 19 Feb - 22 Feb, 2012
Minnie T from Oklahoma said:
"This hotel is absolutely beautiful. There are so many features; the marble throughou... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
On a lively street in the center of Amsterdam's shopping and business district, this six-story hotel is next to Dam … More
Pricing for stays between 12 Feb - 15 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Bogota, Colombia said:
"The hotel is very well located only 3 blocks from the red light district, hotel pers... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
In the center of Amsterdam, this contemporary hotel is located 100 meters from Rembrandt Square's night life, and … More
Pricing for stays between 07 Feb - 10 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Annandale, VA said:
"Our group of 4 booked 2 executive rooms for a 6 night stay in Amsterdam. Upon check-... "
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This Amsterdam hotel is set in 17th and 19th century canal houses 400 metres from Anne Frank's House and 500 metres … More
Pricing for stays between 12 Feb - 15 Feb, 2012
A traveler from New York said:
"The Rembrandt Classic Hotel was only a few blocks walk from most of the places we we... "
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Despite its rise from small fishing village to cosmopolitan capital, Amsterdam retains an appealing modesty. Its elongated, unadorned architecture, canals, and cobbled streets, combined with bicycle-friendly flat terrain offer its inhabitants an easy ride and a neighborhood feel. Modesty however, is not something which applies to its infamous red light district. Whether it repels you or draws you in, it is undoubtedly an eye-opening experience and an unashamed display of liberation and tolerance.
Traditional Amsterdam
There are only eight windmills left in greater Amsterdam; a tour to Volendam and Marken will take you on a tour of two Dutch fishing villages, and onward to see the traditional Dutch windmills and polders. Sampling two famous cheeses, Gouda and Edam may put you in the mood for putting on some clogs, or klompen as they are known in Dutch.
Cutting edge couture
When you think of Amsterdam, fashion might not immediately spring to mind, especially if you have just klomped around in a pair of clogs. However, the city is quickly establishing itself as an alternative to the established catwalks of Paris and Milan. Blending practical tailoring and offbeat accessories, it has an ageless appeal and may just encourage you to dive into the nearest boutique for an asymmetrical bag or tilted hat. Try Van Baerlestraat for boutiques, P.C. Hooftstraat for high-end labels, and the Waterlooplein flea market for bargains.
Fragrant wanderings
Something that may already have your attention is Amsterdam's profusion of coffee shops. In another display of the city's open-mindedness, (and despite recent changes in smoking laws) cannabis is likely to be on the menu. If fruit teas and aromatic smoke aren't for you, the cafes are still worth visiting for their distinctive atmosphere and the convivial conversation. Head to the botanical gardens to find out what a 400-year-old potted plant looks like, and take a restful stroll in the subtropical house and medicinal herb garden.
Humbling history
The tragic story of Anne Frank is retold in a museum dedicated to her life and linked to the house in which she and her family hid from Nazi persecution. It was here that Anne wrote her diary, which was eventually published and has become one of the world's most widely read books. Other notable museums are the Rijksmuseum, which features the masterpieces of the Dutch Golden Age, and the Van Gogh Museum, which has the largest collection of his paintings in the world.
Capturing the canals
In contrast to the colorful red light district, a candlelight cruise along the canals will provide a more reserved evening of entertainment. Illuminated at night, the 17th century bridges will have you reaching for your camera, and the Reguliersgracht is perhaps the most photographed stretch of water in Amsterdam. Hop on one of the many trams to Leidseplein to enjoy snazzy cocktail lounges and cool clubs, and join the in-crowd to dance the night away.