We're currently planning our honeymoon for the end of the year with a stop in Amsterdam. This visit will make it my third time in the city, but I wont lie- the last visit was a long time ago! So with the help of one of my best friends'- Brechje who i...
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Where to Stay
What to Do/See
Where to Eat/Drink
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Tour Options
Where to Stay
Central location with a modern decor and yet somehow quintessentially dutch
Pulitzer Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
When in Amsterdam…..stay in a houseboat? Why not
The Amsterdam Houseboat Family - de Jordaan, Amsterdam, Netherlands
This hotel screams a mix of Alice in Wonderland and Marie Antionette
Hotel Estheréa, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Another great hotel with another great location- near the 9 Streets aka shopping/thrifting heaven
The Dylan Amsterdam - The Leading Hotels of the World, Amsterdam, Netherlands
A pricier option but centrally located near the Anne Frank House and the 9 streets
Grand Canal Boutique Hotel, Amsterdam, Netherlands
I try to always include Moxy locations as they're pretty trendy but also lower in price (usually)
Moxy Amsterdam Houthavens, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Painfully hip and cool. Each room is themed!
Hotel Not Hotel Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Art Nouveau style hotel but with all the modern amenities you need
★★★★★ Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
What to Do/See
Exploring the city by canal boat is a must. I love that this one includes cheese and drinks!
Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine Option
Quite literally 9 streets. But like, COOL 9 streets. Lots of boutiques, restaurants etc
De 9 Straatjes (The 9 Streets)
The museums are a must when in Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum
You can make your own chocolate bar! Is it a little touristy? Definitely. But you're (probably) a tourist. So embrace it!
Super Store - Tony's Chocolonely
Day trip to Bruges!
From Amsterdam: Bruges Guided Day Trip in English
If its your first time in Amsterdam, the Anne Frank House is a must. Sobering but incredibly well done museum. BOOK AHEAD
Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour in German or English
Another of Amsterdam's most famous museums. A must if you have the time!
Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum Guided Tour and Ticket
Born in 1905 and and been open 6 days a week ever since
Albert Cuyp Markt
The Heineken Experience is incredibly touristy but its also fun, Ive done it myself- so take that as you will
Amsterdam: Heineken Experience Ticket
My party days are long, long over but if that's your thing then Amsterdam is a great place for it
Amsterdam: Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance
THE street if you want that quintessential view of Amsterdam. touristy indeed, but you're a tourist so embrace it!
Damrak - The Red Carpet into Amsterdam
Amsterdams most famous park
Vondelpark - All You MUST Know Before You Go (2024)
The only flourescent museum of its kind!
Electric Ladyland - Museum of Fluorescent Art
A canal boat. WITH CATS
The Catboat | De Poezenboot
Just a gorgeous Amsterdam walkway filled with beautiful dutch porcelain tiling
Amsterdam's Porcelain Tunnel
Personally, I always really enjoy going to Botanical Gardens when I travel
Home - De Hortus
Movie theatre that serves you food matching the movie. In dutch obviously
HOME - Cinema Culinair
Where to Eat/Drink
Get your fill of Stroopwafels on this food tour of Amsterdam
10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan
Food Market in amsterdam. Nows your chance to finally try that Herring I know you've always wanted to try
Foodhallen
Located in the heart of Jordaan. Try the apple pie (more like an apple cake!). They don't take reservations fyi
Cafe Winkel43
Brown bars are traditional Dutch pubs, Here a few to try out
Best brown bars in Amsterdam
They make one kind of cookie and have been making this one cookie for a long ass time. But when I say its a cookie, its more like THE cookie.
Van Stapele Koekmakerij - Cookie Shop in Amsterdam
It serves plain old natural ice cream. But they do it well. Like really well.
Van der Linde
Award winning seafood restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam
The Seafood Bar
Another food tour I recommend- they host in several cities of Europe (+NYC). I love their vibe the tours!
NO DIET CLUB Amsterdam
Could you possibly guess what this place makes?
HOME - Rudi's Original Stroopwafels
When in Amsterdam you must get the frites
Vlaamsefrites
Gorgeous restaurant that lives by the philosophy “from plant to plate”
Restaurant de Kas
Cute cafe for all your brekkie needs
Instagram (@plukamsterdam)
Homemade pasta
GialloArancio
Restaurant inside a windmill
De Jonge Dikkert - Home
Chocolate shop. Can you tell I have a sweet tooth?
Chocolaterie Pompadour
Etc Etc
Some of my favorite vloggers. I always love watching their vids- especially before a trip for inspo!
AMSTERDAM VLOG | Exploring the Nine Streets, Keukenhof Tulip Gardens & Yummy Food!!
If youre in town for 5 days or less and want to see a lot of the big tourist sites- consider this card to save some cash
Amsterdam City Card
Train transfer ticket from the airport to the city center
Amsterdam: Train Transfer Schiphol Airport from/to Amsterdam
Interrailing pass for much of the EU if you'd like to see more!
Eurail Global Pass - 33 European Countries - Klook
Stay connected while youre in Europe! This esim isn't just for Netherlands but other EU countries as well!
eSIM Europe for as low as $2.49 - Klook
If youre traveling to multiple Western European cities, I recommend checking out the Eurostar- while it can be expensive its also the speediest train around
Eurostar.com: Book Europe Train Tickets and Holidays
If affordability is more your priority, then I recommend Flixbus. Ive taken it myself many times and its always comfortable and easy. Just keep in mind there seems to be be a lot of issues with Flixbus on the news lately
FlixBus: Convenient and affordable bus travel in the US
Tour Options
7 days in the Netherlands, anywhere from of course, Amsterdam, to the tulip fields to the beaches of NL
Best of Holland
See Amsterdam by bike :)
Amsterdam: 2-Hour City Highlights Guided Bike Tour
Day trip to go see the beautiful Dutch windmills
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour
Personally I prefer to just get out and explore a city but if you like a more organized way (plus learning history!) this is a great option.
Amsterdam: Old Town Highlights and Culture Tour
This G Adventures Tour travels through 4 different European countries incl Netherlands
Berlin to Paris: Bike Rides & Big Nights
Another Amsterdam Tour option. Free isnt quite true, you need to tip the tour guide for their time but its a nice affordable option!
Free Walking Tours Amsterdam - Discover Amsterdam With A Local!
Im hesitant to recommend this because while Paris is “close” its still like 3.5 hours away so it would be very longggg and fast paced day trip. You should also explore Paris for at least a few days but not everyone has that time!
