Binnenstad Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Binnenstad
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Popular places to visit

Dam Square

Dam Square

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

Dam Square
Amsterdam Museum

Amsterdam Museum

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

Amsterdam Museum
Sexmuseum

Sexmuseum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sexmuseum during your travels in Amsterdam. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

Sexmuseum
Royal Palace

Royal Palace

The vast rooms of this regal residence are home to one of the world’s most well-preserved collections of Empire-style furnishings.

Royal Palace
Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds

Rub shoulders with your favourite celebrities and sports stars at this world-famous interactive waxworks exhibition.

Madame Tussauds
University of Amsterdam

University of Amsterdam

Walk around the campus at University of Amsterdam during your visit to Amsterdam. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

University of Amsterdam

Activities

Dutch Countryside Tour with Windmills, Volendam & Marken

Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

AU$67
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
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
Old peatdiggers house Giethoorn

Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

AU$169
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

AU$27
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
I amsterdam City Card

I amsterdam City Card

AU$116
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
I amsterdam City Card
Beatifull farmhouses ,Giethoorn

Giethoorn Guided Day Trip with Boat Ride from Amsterdam

AU$116
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Giethoorn Guided Day Trip with Boat Ride from Amsterdam
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Our pick of the best Binnenstad Hotel Deals

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5, Amsterdam
The price is AU$448 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$448
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (2,172 reviews)
"The hotel facilities and rooms are excellent. However, it's in a very noisy area right by the train station, with lots of trams, people, street musicians, etc. If you want or need that convenience, great, but it's like staying in a hotel in Times Square in NY except that you're close to the ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG

Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG

4 out of 5
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5, Amsterdam
The price is AU$386 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$386
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice staff"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG
Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center

4.5 out of 5
Rusland 17, Amsterdam
The price is AU$430 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$430
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location. Quiet area within a 15 min walk to shops, restaurants, musuems, Central station."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center
CS Hotel

CS Hotel

2 out of 5
15 Martelaarsgracht, Amsterdam, NH
The price is AU$125 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$125
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dam Square and Van Gogh Museum are located nearby.
7.2/10 Good! (182 reviews)
Definitely stay again
"The hotel is very central and has shop, restaurants, snack, cafes and coffee shops super close by. It’s a short walk to the station and the ferry to north Amsterdam. It’s on a busy road but we didn’t find the noise too bad and it was nice to people watch in the evening. The room was spacious enough ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

CS Hotel
Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel

5 out of 5
Kattengat 1, Amsterdam
The price is AU$349 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$349
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We spent five days at the hotel, and it was a delightful experience overall. I really appreciated the design and layout of the space. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The only downside was some morning noise due to ongoing renovations. Other than that, I have no complaints."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

5 out of 5
Dam 9, Amsterdam
The price is AU$597 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$597
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect! In the center, easy to get to everything. Clean, they had everything we needed."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
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Other neighbourhoods around Binnenstad

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.

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Red Light District

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

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Amsterdam City Centre

4.5/5(187 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Amsterdam City Centre. Top attractions like Dam Square and Nieuwmarkt Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Nieuwmarkt Station or Waterlooplein Station to see more of the city.

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Grachtengordel-West

While you're in Grachtengordel-West, take in top sights like Herengracht Canal or Prinsengracht, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Westermarkt Stop or Koningsplein Stop.

Grachtengordel-West
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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

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