Waterland Travel Guide
Amsterdam
Visit Waterland
Things to do
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
Amsterdam: The 'Hollandsche Manege' Stables Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Waterland
Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
"DON’T STAY HERE if you want air conditioning in your room. *Shuttle service is for 3 of their hotels and gets full. The shuttle from the airport can be a free for all chaos when it’s busy because there’s only one shuttle at night and it gets packed to the gills with travelers who are tired of travel ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
citizenM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
"The Citizen M brand hotels are all very nice. Easy check in, professional staff, clean rooms, etc. A great place to stay on business trips."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
"Best hotel in Amsterdam. Ive stayed here over 7 times in the last 12 years. Perfect location to everything! You will not be mad staying here."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
Hotel Casa Amsterdam
"Staff very friendly"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
"We were delighted with the hotel for its great location. Not the prettiest part of Amsterdam, but super convenient. Just a couple of steps away from the train station, and tour pickup area. Everything was a walk away. The hotel had good breakfast and a couple of places for dinner options. The rooms ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center
"Check in was a bit slow but the Express Checkout was helpful upon leaving the hotel so I did not have to wait in line. The room and breakfast were both excellent. Amazing amenities and comfort. With very nice wait staff at breakfast. We will be back again!"
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Waterland
Amsterdam City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Amsterdam City Centre. Top attractions like Dam Square and Nieuwmarkt Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Nieuwmarkt Station or Waterlooplein Station to see more of the city.
Jordaan
Get to know Jordaan and its many features like its breweries and churches. You might want to explore sights like Johnny Jordaanplein / Beeld Johnny Jordaan and Houseboat Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Bloemgracht Stop or Rozengracht Stop to get around the city.
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.
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.
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.
