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Amsterdam, Holland's premier commercial city, has long been seductive to tourists with its stunning setting around a 17th century ‘Golden Age’ ring.
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Our guide to Amsterdam’s best neighbourhoods is just what you need to help you plan your visit to Amsterdam. We have great recommendations, whether you’re here to explore this artistic city’s history, its architecture, its markets, its cuisine, its museums, or if you’re just here to kick back and enjoy yourself. We think the best city breaks are those where you match the atmosphere of the neighbourhood you stay in with the kind of trip you’re planning.
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You'll need to spend at least half a day at The Rijksmuseum to take in just the high points of one of the the world's great treasuries of art...
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Amsterdam's waterfront stretches from the picturesque Western Islands and along Prins Hendrikkade to the wide inner harbour of the Oosterdok...
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Stay in one of the best hotels in De Pijp to discover an amazing array of street food from all over the world along Albert Cuypstraat, plus be near all the cultural spots in the Museumkwartier...
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Culture-conscious visitors seeking a different aspect of Amsterdam should turn their backs on the tourist-crammed city centre and cross the IJ to discover the best hotels in Noord...
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The best guesthouses in Amsterdam are drawn from our lists of the most romantic hotels in Amsterdam, the best B&Bs in Amsterdam, the best boutique hotels in Amsterdam and the best family hotels in Amsterdam. So hopefully there’s something for you!
Read more >Amsterdam's royal zoo is one of the city's great escapes, especially for families. If you're travelling with kids who find the urban vibe of the bustling centre a bit too much, spend a day at Artis...
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Overlooking Museumplein in the heart of the Museumkvartier, the Van Gogh Museum is a breathtaking collection of works by one of the 19th century's most brilliant and tragic painters...
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Fans of art cinema, late-night clubbers, street food gastronomes and families find plenty to like in this post-industrial neighbourhood...
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Across the Nieuwe Herengracht canal, the family-friendly Plantage district is a neighbourhood of leafy avenues, gracious 19th buildings and green spaces surrounding the Artis park and Hortus Botanicus...
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Between Oud West and the green expanse of Vondelpark, the Vondelbuurt is an upscale residential neighbourhood of leafy streets and desirable homes...
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A pretty residential enclave on the edge heart of Amsterdam's Oud Zuid neighbourhood, Duivelseiland is a peaceful getaway from the buzz of the city centre. Perfect for a tranquil stay within a few blocks of the Rijksmuseum and the other collections of the Museumkvartier...
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