Amsterdam City Centre Travel Guide

Amsterdam

A canal with historic buildings and a bridge.
A canal with boats, a bridge, and a tower with a clock.
A waterfront promenade with people taking photos, a river with boats, and a cityscape in the background.
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A bustling street with historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and various shops including a pizzeria.

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Dam Square

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Amsterdam’s iconic square, with its cobbled stones and grand historical buildings, is a lively gathering place and venue for protests and celebrations.
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Things to do

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

฿1,338
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
Dutch Countryside Tour with Windmills, Volendam & Marken

Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

฿1,491
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
Amsterdam: The 'Hollandsche Manege' Stables Entry Ticket

Amsterdam: The 'Hollandsche Manege' Stables Entry Ticket

฿592
per adult
Amsterdam: The 'Hollandsche Manege' Stables Entry Ticket
Amsterdam: 1-Hour Canal Cruise from Central Station

Amsterdam: 1-Hour Canal Cruise with audioguide

฿592
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: 1-Hour Canal Cruise with audioguide
Brussels and Bruges from Amsterdam Guided Tour

From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges

฿6,845
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

฿516
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
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Where to stay in Amsterdam City Centre

Find the best Amsterdam City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Amsterdam City Centre
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A canal with three illuminated bridges and historic buildings along the water.
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Binnenstad

If you're spending time in Binnenstad, check out sights like Dam Square or National Monument and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dam Stop or Paleisstraat Tram Stop.

A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings.

Jordaan

Get to know Jordaan and its many features like its breweries and churches. You might want to explore sights like Amsterdam Tulip Museum and Houseboat Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Bloemgracht Stop or Rozengracht Stop to get around the city.

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam with its distinctive architecture and a reflection pool in the foreground.

Museum Quarter

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Museum Quarter. Check out top attractions like Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum, and jump on the metro at Van Baerlestraat Stop or Concertgebouw Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A canal with boats, trees, and historic buildings.

Canal Ring

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Canal Ring. Check out top attractions like Reguliersdwarsstraat and Theater Tuschinski, and jump on the metro at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop to see more of the city.

A canal with a stone bridge and a boat.

Grachtengordel-Zuid

While you're in Grachtengordel-Zuid, take in top sights like Reguliersdwarsstraat or Flower Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop.

Amsterdam City Centre Travel Guide