Amsterdam City Centre Travel Guide
Amsterdam
Visit Amsterdam City Centre
Stay near popular Amsterdam City Centre attractions
Things to do
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Tour
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket
City Sightseeing Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus& Optional Hop-On Hop-Off Boat
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
Heineken Canal Cruise with Drinks & Heineken Experience
Amsterdam: The 'Hollandsche Manege' Stables Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Amsterdam City Centre
ibis Amsterdam Centre
"Nice basic hotel, next to central station. Clean and tidy. Limited menu in restaurant. Not very well lit on the exterior."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
"Very friendly staff and great location, right in the centre and a few yards from the train station."
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
NH City Centre Amsterdam
"The location can’t be beat! I really enjoyed my stay with my view of the canals and easy access to sites and transportation. Would give five stars, but I had a refrigerator that didn’t work and after reporting it there was no follow up. There was also a lot of construction going on in the lobby and ..."
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market
"Location couldn't be better. Breakfast was good and staff were super helpful. That said, the rooms were tiny and overall the prices were extremely high. That said, it's Amsterdam and prices are high because it's such a magical city."
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
"Great location, comfortable beds. Delicious pastries in the coffee shop. Bar in nice location but found that there were not enough servers. We stayed 2 nights and each night was busy with people due to business conventions and private parties, ergo not enough servers."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG
"The positives were great location, friendly staff, nice happy hour, lively bar, quiet room, and great boat tour (Tony was the best!). Negatives would be poor lighting, not much shelf space in the bathroom, not the easiest AC to navigate (instructions at check in would be helpful), and 33 Euros for ..."
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
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Where to stay in Amsterdam City Centre
Binnenstad
If you're spending time in Binnenstad, check out sights like Dam Square or Madame Tussauds and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dam Stop or Paleisstraat Tram Stop.
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.
Museum Quarter
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Museum Quarter. Check out top attractions like Stedelijk Museum and Van Gogh Museum, and jump on the metro at Van Baerlestraat Stop or Concertgebouw Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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 Flower Market, and jump on the metro at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop to see more of the city.
Old Town Amsterdam
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Amsterdam. Top attractions like Dam Square and Warmoesstraat are major draws. Catch the metro at Dam Stop or Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop to see more of the city.
