Amsterdam City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Amsterdam City Centre
Amsterdam City Centre
Amsterdam City Centre
Amsterdam City Centre
Amsterdam City Centre

Popular places to visit

Dam Square

Dam Square

4/5(175 reviews)

Visit Amsterdam’s lively central square, a venue that’s seen both protests and celebrations.

Dam Square
Anne Frank House

Anne Frank House

4.5/5(60 reviews)

See where this courageous Jewish teenager and her family hid from the Nazis during World War II, and where she penned her famous diary.

Anne Frank House
Leidseplein

Leidseplein

4/5(54 reviews)

This lively square is an entertainment hub bursting with lively bars and restaurants, theatres and music venues, as well as engaging street performers.

Leidseplein
Rembrandt Square

Rembrandt Square

4/5(122 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Amsterdam with a stop at Rembrandt Square. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Rembrandt Square
The 9 Streets

The 9 Streets

4.5/5(3 reviews)

During your trip to Amsterdam, you can do some window-shopping at The 9 Streets. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

The 9 Streets
Amsterdam Museum

Amsterdam Museum

4/5(31 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Amsterdam Museum during your travels in Amsterdam. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Amsterdam Museum

Activities

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

AU$66
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
Dutch Countryside Tour with Windmills, Volendam & Marken

Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

AU$66
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack

Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack

AU$71
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack
Amsterdam: 1-Hour Canal Cruise from Central Station

Amsterdam: 1-Hour Canal Cruise from Central Station

AU$31
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: 1-Hour Canal Cruise from Central Station
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

AU$26
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
I amsterdam City Card

I amsterdam City Card

AU$115
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
I amsterdam City Card
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Our pick of the best Amsterdam City Centre Hotel Deals

Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam

Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam

5 out of 5
Prins Hendrikkade 108, Amsterdam
The price is AU$356 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$356
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,106 reviews)
"Fantastic Art Deco hotel, all parts of the stay were great."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5, Amsterdam
The price is AU$388 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$388
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,359 reviews)
"The staff treated us like family. So accommodating and kind!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

5 out of 5
Dam 9, Amsterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$578 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$578
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Great location. Breakfast is 5/5. Staff very friendly."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

4.5 out of 5
Oosterdoksstraat 4, Amsterdam
The price is AU$315 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$315
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (267 reviews)
"great location. Wonderful rooftop bar. excellent service."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
ibis Amsterdam Centre

ibis Amsterdam Centre

3 out of 5
Stationsplein 49, Amsterdam
The price is AU$224 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$224
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,912 reviews)
"great location and great bar area. the only complaint is one of the elevators had vomit in it. Things happen when everyone is having fun. we told them about at it at 530am and when we came back at 8am after breakfast before leaving for the airport it was still in the elevator. I would stay ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

ibis Amsterdam Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center

4.5 out of 5
Rusland 17, Amsterdam
The price is AU$376 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$376
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay here and in the neighborhood. It was easy to get here with public transportation to and from the airport and I found many of the things I wanted to see within a 15-20 minute walking distance from the hotel, and rarely took the metro. As for the hotel, it was clean, the staff ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Amsterdam City Centre

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Red Light District

Oude Kerk and Warmoesstraat are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Red Light District. Travellers also love the fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

Red Light District
Dam Square which includes street scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Old Town Amsterdam

Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Amsterdam. Top attractions like Dam Square and Warmoesstraat are major draws. Catch the metro at Dam Stop or Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop to see more of the city.

Old Town Amsterdam
Amsterdam showing street scenes, a river or creek and a city

Binnenstad

If you're spending time in Binnenstad, check out sights like Dam Square or National Monument and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dam Stop or Paleisstraat Tram Stop.

Binnenstad
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Nieuwmarkt en Lastage

If you're spending time in Nieuwmarkt en Lastage, check out sights like Nemo Science Museum or Nieuwmarkt Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nieuwmarkt Station or Mr. Visserplein Stop.

Nieuwmarkt en Lastage
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Grachtengordel-Zuid

While you're in Grachtengordel-Zuid, take in top sights like Reguliersdwarsstraat or Flower Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop.

Grachtengordel-Zuid
Amsterdam featuring a river or creek, boating and a city

Canal Ring

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Canal Ring. Check out top attractions like Reguliersdwarsstraat and Theater Tuschinski, and jump on the metro at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop to see more of the city.

Canal Ring

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