Amsterdam travel guide
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Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands

Amsterdam travel guide

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Canals, world-class art and easygoing bike culture. The best time to visit Amsterdam is May, June, July and August. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
May, June, July
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Amsterdam

The best time to visit Amsterdam is May, June, July and August. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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14°
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18°
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15°
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Top things to do in Amsterdam

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde
Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde
Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
~$5 · 1.5h
Magna Plaza
Magna Plaza
The former Amsterdam Main Post Office, now the Magna Plaza shopping centre, is a monumental building located at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 182 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was built
~$5 · 1.5h
Hotel Die Port van Cleve
Hotel Die Port van Cleve
Hotel Die Port van Cleve is a historical 4-star hotel on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal in Amsterdam. The hotel is situated in the centre of Amsterdam, immediately north of the Magna
~$5 · 1.5h
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
The Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal is a street in the centre of Amsterdam. The street runs north-south without intersecting major streets other than the intersection with Raadhuisstraat a
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

A Garden of Glass
A Garden of Glass
A Garden of Glass refers to a stained glass window in the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, designed and installed for the silver jubilee of Queen Beatrix in 2005, by the artist Marc Mulders
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Amsterdam
Taste the signature dishes of Amsterdam.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Amsterdam itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde12:30 · A Garden of Glass16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · Magna Plaza12:30 · Hotel Die Port van Cleve16:00 · Spuistraat
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Day 3
09:00 · Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal12:30 · Inauguration of Willem-Alexander16:00 · Hendrik van Streek

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Amsterdam travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?+

The best months to visit Amsterdam are May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Amsterdam?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Amsterdam, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Amsterdam expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Amsterdam (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Amsterdam?+

Popular highlights include Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde, Magna Plaza, Hotel Die Port van Cleve and Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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