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Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands

5 days in Amsterdam

Canals, world-class art and easygoing bike culture. Here's how to spend 5 days in Amsterdam: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Amsterdam trip is May, June and July. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
May, June, July
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 5 days Amsterdam itinerary, day by day

1

Day 1

09:00
Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde~$5
Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
12:30
Magna Plaza~$5
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
16:00
Hotel Die Port van Cleve~$5
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
2

Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal~$5
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
16:00
Local food tour of Amsterdam~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Amsterdam.
3

Day 3

09:00
Spuistraat~$18
The Spuistraat in downtown Amsterdam connects the Hekelveld to the Spui. It runs roughly north to south, parallel to the Singel and the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. At the Royal Palace
12:30
Local food tour of Amsterdam~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Amsterdam.
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
4

Day 4

09:00
Magna Plaza~$5
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
12:30
Hotel Die Port van Cleve~$5
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
16:00
Spuistraat~$18
The Spuistraat in downtown Amsterdam connects the Hekelveld to the Spui. It runs roughly north to south, parallel to the Singel and the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. At the Royal Palace
5

Day 5

09:00
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal~$5
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
12:30
Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde~$5
Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
16:00
Magna Plaza~$5
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

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What 5 days in Amsterdam costs

What this trip costs

$1,325
Flights$45034%
Stay$27020%
Activities$15512%
Food$22517%
Local transport$907%
Shopping$605%
Buffer$756%
$265/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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5 days in Amsterdam: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Amsterdam?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Amsterdam, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Amsterdam?+

Start with Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde, Magna Plaza and Hotel Die Port van Cleve. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 days in Amsterdam cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $750 per person for 5 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?+

The best months to visit Amsterdam are May, June, July and August, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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