Reviews and guides
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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Planning a trip in April opens up a world of possibilities. Cooler climes and longer days in Europe and the east coast of North America make this a great month for city breaks while there are also lots of options for outdoor adventure or sunshine breaks...
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Amsterdam's NEMO Science Museum is an unmissable landmark poised above the water of the Oosterdok, and it's one of the city's top family attractions...
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If you're a film fan, a visit to the Eye Filmmuseum is a must. If you're not yet a cinemaphile, Eye may turn you into one...
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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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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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