Area: Amsterdam Show Map
Located in the city center of Amsterdam, this luxury hotel is near the airport and within walking distance of Sint … More
Pricing for stays between 24 Feb - 27 Feb, 2012
William X from USA said:
"I cannot honestly recommend this hotel other than the location - Extremely High Cost... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
Located in the heart of Amsterdam, this business-friendly hotel is steps from National Monument, Royal Palace, and … More
Pricing for stays between 21 Feb - 24 Feb, 2012
A traveler from DC said:
"Centrally located, clean, excellent service including free 10 minute vouchers for In... "
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Area: Schiphol Show Map
Set amid the offices and landscaped gardens of Schiphol-Rijk business park, this hotel is 4 km (3 mi) from the … More
Steve M from Boise, ID said:
"We were warmly welcomed which was great after a 11.5 hour flight. They were great to... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
Bordered by a warren of narrow streets lined with pubs, cafés, and restaurants, this hotel faces a small square … More
Pricing for stays between 19 Feb - 22 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Saudi Arabia said:
"good location, great staff , room is clean and comfort , the only bad thing is some... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
This hotel is housed in the former offices of a shipping company, built in 1913 in the Art Nouveau style, and is … More
Pricing for stays between 26 Feb - 29 Feb, 2012
Minnie T from Oklahoma said:
"This hotel is absolutely beautiful. There are so many features; the marble throughou... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
This red-fronted Amsterdam hotel is 350 meters from Leidseplein Square, with its abundance of entertainment venues … More
Pricing for stays between 12 Feb - 15 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Seattle, WA said:
"The hotel was easy to find and located in a great location. The hotel staff are laid... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
On a lively street in the center of Amsterdam's shopping and business district, this six-story hotel is next to Dam … More
Pricing for stays between 19 Feb - 22 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Bogota, Colombia said:
"The hotel is very well located only 3 blocks from the red light district, hotel pers... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
Situated in a fully restored historical building built in 1891, The Manor Hotel Amsterdam - Hampshire Eden is 2 … More
Pricing for stays between 19 Feb - 22 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Istanbul said:
"Good hotel. New. I had a very good price and this made it all better."
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Area: Schiphol Show Map
This smoke-free hotel is 7 km (4.3 mi) from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Central Amsterdam attractions such as the … More
Pricing for stays between 16 Feb - 19 Feb, 2012
Brian T from New York,NY said:
"We had the shuttle pick us up at the airport and we were a short distance away. Chec... "
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Area: Amsterdam Show Map
Situated in Amsterdam's Amsterdam West neighborhood, this green/sustainable hotel is close to De Meervaart Theater … More
Pricing for stays between 12 Feb - 15 Feb, 2012
A traveler said:
"rooms are TINY. located very far from the center. rooms clean and wifi is great."
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Despite its rise from small fishing village to cosmopolitan capital, Amsterdam retains an appealing modesty. Its elongated, unadorned architecture, canals, and cobbled streets, combined with bicycle-friendly flat terrain offer its inhabitants an easy ride and a neighborhood feel. Modesty however, is not something which applies to its infamous red light district. Whether it repels you or draws you in, it is undoubtedly an eye-opening experience and an unashamed display of liberation and tolerance.
Traditional Amsterdam
There are only eight windmills left in greater Amsterdam; a tour to Volendam and Marken will take you on a tour of two Dutch fishing villages, and onward to see the traditional Dutch windmills and polders. Sampling two famous cheeses, Gouda and Edam may put you in the mood for putting on some clogs, or klompen as they are known in Dutch.
Cutting edge couture
When you think of Amsterdam, fashion might not immediately spring to mind, especially if you have just klomped around in a pair of clogs. However, the city is quickly establishing itself as an alternative to the established catwalks of Paris and Milan. Blending practical tailoring and offbeat accessories, it has an ageless appeal and may just encourage you to dive into the nearest boutique for an asymmetrical bag or tilted hat. Try Van Baerlestraat for boutiques, P.C. Hooftstraat for high-end labels, and the Waterlooplein flea market for bargains.
Fragrant wanderings
Something that may already have your attention is Amsterdam's profusion of coffee shops. In another display of the city's open-mindedness, (and despite recent changes in smoking laws) cannabis is likely to be on the menu. If fruit teas and aromatic smoke aren't for you, the cafes are still worth visiting for their distinctive atmosphere and the convivial conversation. Head to the botanical gardens to find out what a 400-year-old potted plant looks like, and take a restful stroll in the subtropical house and medicinal herb garden.
Humbling history
The tragic story of Anne Frank is retold in a museum dedicated to her life and linked to the house in which she and her family hid from Nazi persecution. It was here that Anne wrote her diary, which was eventually published and has become one of the world's most widely read books. Other notable museums are the Rijksmuseum, which features the masterpieces of the Dutch Golden Age, and the Van Gogh Museum, which has the largest collection of his paintings in the world.
Capturing the canals
In contrast to the colorful red light district, a candlelight cruise along the canals will provide a more reserved evening of entertainment. Illuminated at night, the 17th century bridges will have you reaching for your camera, and the Reguliersgracht is perhaps the most photographed stretch of water in Amsterdam. Hop on one of the many trams to Leidseplein to enjoy snazzy cocktail lounges and cool clubs, and join the in-crowd to dance the night away.