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
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 theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Amsterdam Museum
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 acclaimed art galleries 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

Activities

Amsterdam: Luxury Cruise Unlimited Drinks & Small Bite

Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite

AU$34
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket

AU$46
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket
Brussels and Bruges from Amsterdam Guided Tour

From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges

AU$245
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges
Old peatdiggers house Giethoorn

Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

AU$202
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

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

AU$61
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
Delft

Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam

AU$169
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam
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Our pick of the best Amsterdam City Centre Hotel Deals

Eden Hotel Amsterdam
Eden Hotel Amsterdam
4.5 out of 5
Amstel 144, Amsterdam
The price is AU$289 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$289
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,436 reviews)
"The location is great, cute, quiet location."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Eden Hotel Amsterdam
ibis Amsterdam Centre
ibis Amsterdam Centre
3 out of 5
Stationsplein 49, Amsterdam
The price is AU$277 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$277
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,787 reviews)
"Clean and functional hotel. Staff well trained"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

ibis Amsterdam Centre
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5, Amsterdam
The price is AU$419 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$419
20 July - 21 July
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! (2,029 reviews)
"Great location, excellent staff, very pleased!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Hotel CC
Hotel CC
3 out of 5
Warmoesstraat 42, Amsterdam
The price is AU$179 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$179
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Very close to everything you need! Excellent view and nice staff"

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Hotel CC
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG
4 out of 5
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5, Amsterdam
The price is AU$391 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$391
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Kimpton was the perfect home base for our time in Amsterdam. Great location, super friendly and efficient staff, outstanding room amenities."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG
Room Mate Aitana, Amsterdam
Room Mate Aitana, Amsterdam
4.5 out of 5
IJDok 6, Amsterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$321 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$321
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,182 reviews)
"Best hotel for families and couples in Amsterdam. However, it's a bit far from the center"

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Room Mate Aitana, Amsterdam
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Other neighbourhoods around Amsterdam City Centre

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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.

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

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 featuring a river or creek, street scenes 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 showing a city, a river or creek and boating

Canal Ring

4.5/5(82 area reviews)

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

Canal Ring

Amsterdam City Centre Travel Guide

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