Amsterdam

Best Things to Do

Cutting-edge design, canal cruises, exciting nightlife, lush parks and fascinating history: here are Amsterdam's best experiences.

Best Time to Visit

Amsterdam is great all year round but the crowds...not so much. Here's how to pick the perfect time for your budget and needs.

Things to Know

Visitors to Amsterdam should be prepared to pay more for their lodging, as the city’s “tourist tax” rises from 7% to 12.5%.

Transportation

Whether by tram, on foot, in a car or (of course) atop a bicycle, Amsterdam is a breeze to get around. Here’s all you need to know about transport options.

Free Things to Do

There's a host of freebies to help you save money in Amsterdam, from architectural jewels and archeological treasures to inventive exhibits and concerts.

Best Neighborhoods

To combat “overtourism” and antisocial behavior, especially in the famed Red Light District, Amsterdam is enacting a slew of new regulations in 2023.

Day Trips

Craving more canals? Ardent for architecture? Looking for family fun? You’re in luck, with this list of six easy day trips to take from Amsterdam.

Best Road Trips

Craving more canals? Ardent for architecture? Looking for family fun? You’re in luck, with this list of six easy day trips to take from Amsterdam.

Money and Costs

There's a host of freebies to help you save money in Amsterdam, from architectural jewels and archeological treasures to inventive exhibits and concerts.

Traveling with Kids

Amsterdam's canal-ribboned cityscape, quirky Dutch design, innovative architecture, and inherent practicality and sense of humour give rise to some…

5 Shops

Amsterdam's creative and free-spirited energy is evident in its selection of independent shops.

Accessibility

Whether by tram, on foot, in a car or (of course) atop a bicycle, Amsterdam is a breeze to get around. Here’s all you need to know about transport options.