Amsterdam, Netherlands Travel Guide Last Updated: Dec 2022

Easily one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Amsterdam also used to have a reputation for a famous red-light district and coffeeshops, but those are being phased out for tourists so it’s back to basics. No trip to this part of Europe is complete without a few days in Amsterdam, and you’ll probably find it hard to leave.

Why Visit Amsterdam

Amsterdam Facts

Population 750,000
Area 2,200,000
Timezone UTC+1
Currency Euro
Airports Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Things To Do In Amsterdam

Amsterdam Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar29.79 - 53.19
starstarstarstarstar48.94 - 170.21
starstarstarstarstar53.19 - 137.23
starstarstarstarstar75.53 - 204.26
starstarstarstarstar140.43 - 393.62

Amsterdam Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed19.67 - 43.07

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK IN Amsterdam

Budget breakfastAlmost all hotels include breakfast so very few restaurants serve in the morning. Some cheap options are available if you look around.$4.79 - $9.57
Budget lunchFalafels or other fast food can be found for under €5, and sit-down options start at €5 and up.$6.38 - $11.70
Budget dinnerPersonal pizzas start around €5 and plenty of other options for just a bit more. $10.11 - $17.02
.5 liter beerLocals always order in .25L size and those are half the price. Happy hour deals can be found for less if you look around. $4.79 - $7.45
Coffee (cup)Coffee, espresso, cappucino in a "coffee shop" or a cafe$2.66 - $3.72
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BEST TOURS in Amsterdam

WHEN TO VISIT Amsterdam

TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL

Month High F Low F PRECIP (inches)
January41343.1
February42321.7
March48373.5
April53401.5
May61462
June66522.4
July69552.9
August70552.4
September64513.2
October57464.1
November48393
December44362.8

Amsterdam WEATHER ADVICE

SUNRISE AND SUNSET

21 Mar6:41am6:55pm
21 Jun5:18am10:06pm
21 Sep7:24am7:42pm
21 Dec8:48am4:29pm

Where to stay in Amsterdam

Amsterdam Hotel Seasons

Amsterdam Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar29.79 - 53.19
starstarstarstarstar48.94 - 170.21
starstarstarstarstar53.19 - 137.23
starstarstarstarstar75.53 - 204.26
starstarstarstarstar140.43 - 393.62
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Amsterdam Hostel Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed19.67 - 43.07

Getting to Amsterdam

GETTING AROUND Amsterdam

Amsterdam TRANSPORT PRICES

Type Price(USD)
Train from airport to city center4.47
Taxi from airport to city center40.43 - 47.87
One-hour canal cruise15.43
3km taxi ride in Amsterdam10.27
1-hour tram, bus, metro ride2.98
24-hour tram/bus pass7.98
48-hour tram/bus pass13.30
72-hour tram/bus pass18.09
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WHERE TO GO BEFORE AND AFTER