Cheap Hotels in Amsterdam

Exploring Amsterdam

Amsterdam, the national capital of the Netherlands, is often nicknamed the 'Venice of the North' due to the over 1,500 bridges and canals linking various points throughout the city. Despite Amsterdam's fairly large population of more than one million, the majority of main attractions stand within its Old Centre, a comparatively compact area. This is where the only floating flower market on Eart and the city's regal 17th century royal palace stand alongside some of the world's most eclectic museums about marijuana, torture, and sex. Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein contain the liveliest celebrations in this city notorious for its wild nightlife, but Amsterdam is also loaded with more sedate green spaces in the Plantage area.

Rembrandtplein square, named after one of the world's most famous Dutch artists, may be the easiest place to find affordable, yet good quality, places to stay in Amsterdam.

Accommodations in Amsterdam

There is a range of options for all travelers. The most popular hotel in Amsterdam is the Attic Monkeys Lodge, which has been booked 5 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended The Harlemstreet Suites in Amsterdam as it has been reserved 5 times.

Sightseeing in Amsterdam

Half an hour is the maximum time it takes for most visitors to walk from Amsterdam's Centraal rail station to the majority of its most famous tourist attractions. Designated bicycle lanes are part of most major streets in this city containing more bicycles than people.

- Royal Palace

The ornate Burgerzal hall and outstanding history of Amsterdam's Royal Palace are worth closer looks, even though the Dutch royal family no longer uses this mid-17th century building as an official residence. Napoleon Bonaparte's younger brother transformed this former town hall building into a palace in 1808.

- Westerkerk

The 85m tower of Amsterdam's 'west church' soars above some of the greatest skyline views the city has to offer and supposedly contains the location where Rembrandt was buried. This Renaissance church first constructed in the 17th century was the location of Queen Beatrix's wedding ceremony in 1966.

Transportation in Amsterdam

If you’re flying to Amsterdam, you’ll no doubt arrive at Schiphol International Airport, around 20 kilometres from Centraal Station. You can take a train from the airport right into the city centre, or hop in a cab if you prefer. Amsterdam has international train links with Brussels, Paris, and Berlin, among others. If you’re travelling by train, you’ll probably arrive at Centraal Station. From here you can take a tram around the city’s central districts, or taxis line up outside the station. You can purchase a discount re-usable tram ticket from the GVB Office opposite Centraal Station.