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

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.$4.89 - $9.78
Budget lunchFalafels or other fast food can be found for under €5, and sit-down options start at €5 and up.$6.52 - $11.96
Budget dinnerPersonal pizzas start around €5 and plenty of other options for just a bit more. $10.33 - $17.39
.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. $4.89 - $7.61
Coffee (cup)Coffee, espresso, cappucino in a "coffee shop" or a cafe$2.72 - $3.80
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BEST TOURS in Amsterdam

WHEN TO VISIT Amsterdam

TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL

Month High F Low F Precipitations(INCH)
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)
starstarstarstarstar30.43 - 54.35
starstarstarstarstar50.00 - 173.91
starstarstarstarstar54.35 - 140.22
starstarstarstarstar77.17 - 208.70
starstarstarstarstar143.48 - 402.17
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Amsterdam Hostel Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed20.10 - 44.01

Getting to Amsterdam

GETTING AROUND Amsterdam

Amsterdam TRANSPORT PRICES

Type Price(USD)
Train from airport to city center4.57
Taxi from airport to city center41.30 - 48.91
One-hour canal cruise15.76
3km taxi ride in Amsterdam10.49
1-hour tram, bus, metro ride3.04
24-hour tram/bus pass8.15
48-hour tram/bus pass13.59
72-hour tram/bus pass18.48
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WHERE TO GO BEFORE AND AFTER