Zaanse Schans Travel Guide

Zaandam

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Popular places to visit

Memorial house of russian tzar Peter in Zaandam Netherlands

Czar Peter House

5/5(1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Czar Peter House during your trip to Zaandam. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Czar Peter House

Zaans Museum

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Zaans Museum during your travels in Zaandam. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Zaans Museum

Jisper House Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jisper House Museum during your trip to Zaandam. Amble around the area's gardens or experience its museums.

Jisper House Museum

World of Windmills

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World of Windmills during your travels in Zaandam. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

World of Windmills

Zaantheater

You can enjoy a show at Zaantheater on your trip to Zaandam. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Zaantheater

Monet Atelier in Zaandam

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Monet Atelier in Zaandam during your trip to Zaandam. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Monet Atelier in Zaandam

Things to do

I amsterdam City Card

I amsterdam City Card

฿2,402
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
I amsterdam City Card
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket

฿998
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

฿554
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
Luxury Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise-Captain Guide, Drinks

Luxury Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise-Captain Guide, Drinks

฿715
per adult
Luxury Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise-Captain Guide, Drinks
Old peatdiggers house Giethoorn

Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

฿4,250
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam
Picture 1 for Activity Amsterdam: Downtown Guided Walking Tour

Amsterdam: Guided Cultural Highlights Walking Tour

฿931
per adult
Amsterdam: Guided Cultural Highlights Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Zaanse Schans

citizenM Schiphol Airport

citizenM Schiphol Airport

4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2 Schiphol
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,675 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
฿3,675
฿4,701 total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,380 reviews)
amazing stuff, amenities and room

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Amstelvlietstraat 4 Amsterdam
The price is ฿2,973 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿2,973
฿3,969 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,760 reviews)
Super clean, modern, easy to check in to and staff was very friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

4.5 out of 5
Oosterdoksstraat 4 Amsterdam
The price is ฿4,362 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿4,362
฿5,823 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (377 reviews)
We really enjoyed our stay over Christmas. The staff were more than helpful with early check in and minding our luggage too. Comfortable bedding. Only downfall was limited shower pressure but found most places that around Europe

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam

The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Oostelijke Handelskade 34 Amsterdam
The price is ฿3,588 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿3,588
฿4,790 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (567 reviews)
Clean room friendly helpful staff

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5 Amsterdam
The price is ฿5,922 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿5,922
฿7,906 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,440 reviews)
I had a reservation issue and the front desk staff could not have been more facilitating. Every one I met was extremely warm and friendly but also efficient.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection

Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection

4.5 out of 5
Stadhouderskade 25 Amsterdam
The price is ฿3,735 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿3,735
฿4,987 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,253 reviews)
Amazing hotel,staff and location

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection
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Zaanse Schans Travel Guide