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Catalogue
- Tourist Attraction in Amsterdam: Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- Brunch Spot in Amsterdam: Dignita Hoftuin
- Restaurant in Amsterdam: Restaurant Floreyn
- Museum in Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum
- Park in Amsterdam: Oosterpark
- Family Activity in Amsterdam: NEMO Science Museum
- Rooftop Bar in Amsterdam: SkyLounge
- Theatre in Amsterdam: Royal Theater Carré
- Nightclub in Amsterdam: Shelter
- Bar in Amsterdam: Pacific Amsterdam
- Beach in Amsterdam: Zandvoort / Bloemendaal aan Zee
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The famous Amsterdam townhouses (Matheo JBT / Unsplash)
We at Trip.com like to think we know travel. So we thought - why not share our local knowledge with our users?
We want to shine a spotlight on the best of cities we know and love, so we thought we'd start with a place many Trip.com employees call home - Amsterdam. What are the best bits? Where should you go that isn't necessarily the well-trodden path?
So here we are, a list of some of the best things to do in Amsterdam. Some are local knowledge gems, while some you may well be familiar with, but one thing's for certain - they all come with our seal of approval.
Check out our recommendations for the Dutch capital below - complete with hotels in Amsterdam to consider staying at, too. Enjoy!
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A canal cruise is the best way to see Amsterdam (Mathilde Khoo / Unsplash)
Where: Stadhouderskade 550 (pick-up), Central
We'll be honest - those Trip.com team members who reside in Amsterdam aren't regulars on canal tours. However, we all agreed that it is simply a must-do for visitors to the city. When people come to stay, there truly is no better way than to see Amsterdam than on the famous waterways.
Amsterdam Canal Cruises sell many different tours for the city visitor. Don't worry - local recommendations incoming…
Hotel nearby: Hotel Asterisk
Where: Nieuwe Herengracht, Central
Located centrally but just off the beaten track, close to ARTIS zoo, is one of the best brunch spots in Amsterdam.
Dignita Hoftuin boasts incredible munchables in a lovely little enclosed bit of green space, a stone's throw from the Hortus Botanicus gardens. Alternatively, Dignita has two other locations, one in Westerpark and one in the famous Vondelpark.
Top tip: get one of the brunch sandwiches, and book in advance, as it gets busy…
Hotel nearby: Zoku Amsterdam
Where: Albert Cuypstraat, De Pijp
The heart of trendy De Pijp, just south and east of the crazy city centre, is a popular haunt for visitors due to its vibrancy and wealth of bars, shops and eateries. Of course, Amsterdam is teeming with incredible restaurants, but we've selected Restaurant Floreyn for its Dutch grown-and-sourced cuisine.
Choose from 5 to 8 courses, with a wine pairing for each. Trust us - from first hand experience we can say, it's exceptional.
Hotel nearby: NH Museum Quarter
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The world-famous Rijksmuseum (Frans Ruiter / Unsplash)
Where: Museumplein, Central
OK so we haven't been so original with this option - but the Rijksmuseum is one of the best arts and history museums in the world (and not to mention highly photogenic).
But we have an ulterior motive for including the Rijksmuseum in this list - for the Museum Square where it's located is surrounded by other wonderful hubs of art and culture, such as the Van Gogh museum and Moco, where Banksy currently has an exhibition.
Oh, and classical music aficionados will also note that the beautiful Concertgebouw - a world-famous concert hall - is right across the square…
Hotel nearby: Max Brown Hotel Museum Square
Where: Oost (East)
While the Vondelpark in the city centre is tourist central - and rightly so, because it is beautiful, spacious, and highly bike-friendly - we have a slightly more serene recommendation.
Oosterpark in the eastern part of the city is just as pretty and a good deal smaller (our un-mathematical assessment is walking around the park is roughly a 1km loop, as opposed to the Vondelpark's 3 km loop). It also boasts a gorgeous watery centrepiece and plenty of greenery to stroll in/lie amongst. In short: Oosterpark is the perfect place for a sunny day in Amsterdam.
Hotel nearby: Hotel Arena
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NEMO Science Museum
Where: Oosterdok, Central (on the water!)
If you're heading to Amsterdam with the family - or even if you're just a science museum fan, which is more than ok - then this is the place for you. NEMO is a striking turquoise building, peaking above the city in the Ij, just a short hop from Centraal Station. Inside you'll find 5 floors of scientific wonder at a place that is widely-regarded as one of the most child-friendly days out in the world…
Fancy venturing further away? If you want to experience one of the best theme parks in Europe, we suggest hiring a rental car and heading to Efteling, about 100 km (60 miles) south of Amsterdam.
Hotel nearby: Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
Where: Oosterdok, Central
One for the grown-ups now, a short hop away from the NEMO Science Museum. Picture the scene - it's a sunny day in Amsterdam, and you fancy a cocktail or two. Our suggestion? Head to the top of the DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station.
Up on the 11th floor, SkyLounge Amsterdam is a great spot for a nibble and a drink. If you decide to visit in the evening, DJs and cocktail mixers will ramp up the energy levels. Either way, you will enjoy vistas of the Dutch capital, accompanied by a delicious beverage. Fantastic.
Hotel nearby: DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Where: Amstel (Waterlooplein), Central
Over the Magere Brug - the famous 'skinny bridge' - lies the Royal Theater Carré, home to many of the best theatrical performances Amsterdam has to offer. But as well as theatre, here you can expect live comedy and, of course, music, both of the popular and classical variety.
Plan a trip, head to the theatre, be sure to absorb the beautiful Neo-Renaissance architecture and interior, and explore the neighbourhood.
Hotel nearby: CitizenM Amstel Amsterdam
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The view of Amsterdam Tower, Noord, from the (free) ferry (Ruben Hanssen / Unsplash)
Where: Amsterdam Tower, Overhoeksplein, Noord
We want to keep our spotlight on Amsterdam to a broad audience, so we would be remiss to mention that this is a city that's great to party in - you may well be aware of this. And while there are numerous venues to dance late in the night into, our resident fun fans recommend Shelter as the place to head.
Located over the ferry in the immediate northern part of the city, Shelter boasts a huge agenda of electronic music, complete with an incredible sound system and a 24/7 party permit. Moreover, the northern banks of the Ij's waterfront boasts a wealth of other bars to enjoy, too.
Hotel nearby: ClinkNOORD Hostel
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Westerpark is one of many gorgeous parks in Amsterdam - and is home to numerous bars, too (Quaid Lagan / Unsplash)
Where: Westerpark, West
It's very difficult to pick a favourite bar in Amsterdam - and as you'd expect, our Trip.com team members have their own bar preferences, but in the interests of highlighting different parts of the city, we'll shout about Pacific Amsterdam. Located in the beautiful Westerpark, Pacific offers live music, plenty of outdoor seating and great drinks and nibbles - in the middle of the park itself.
If you find yourself lucky enough to visit the city on a sunny day, another bar alternative is the ever-popular Waterkant, which sits on the central/old-west border, right on the edge of the canal, and has an abundance of outdoor seating.
Hotel nearby: Conscious Hotel Westerpark
On top of all the amazing reasons to visit Amsterdam, there is even a delightful stretch of beach to visit as well! A short drive or train ride west of Amsterdam proper you'll discover the twin delights of Zandvoort (home to the Formula One track) or Bloemendaal aan Zee.
Soft sand and plenty of great beach bars - all you need is the sunny day guarantee…
Hotel nearby: Palace Hotel Zandvoort
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