Amsterdam City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Amsterdam City Centre
Popular places to visit
Dam Square
History and heritage, fun and festivities come together in the beating heart of old and new Amsterdam.
Anne Frank House
Anne Frank’s world-famous diary chronicles the moving history behind this much-visited Amsterdam landmark.
Leidseplein
From fine dining to fast food, concerts to clubbing, this popular entertainment hub in the heart of the city has something for everyone.
Rembrandt Square
You can find out about the history of Amsterdam with a stop at Rembrandt Square. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Flower Market
Amsterdam’s historic Singel canal provides the picturesque backdrop for one of the city’s most vibrant and sweet-smelling attractions.
ARTIS
Why not visit the animals who call ARTIS home during your trip to Amsterdam? Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack
Moco Museum: Banksy, Basquiat, Warhol, Kusama & More
Amsterdam: Evening Canal Cruise with (Open) Bar on Board
Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle
Our pick of the best Amsterdam City Centre Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Overpriced hotel. For one night, check in 3:00pm and checkout 8:00am, $900.00 Canadian. Not worth it. If not for our river cruise only picking up from this hotel, we would have stayed at our first hotel we had been in for previous 4 nights at a third of the cost and LOVELY. Had we known, we would ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Rho Hotel
Wonderful hotel. Clean, large rooms, extremely helpful and kind staff available 24/7. You couldn't ask for a better location its an easy walk to either Centraal or the Rijksmuseum, wonderful location to stroll from for sightseeing or people watching. I saw that people had complained about noise but ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Room Mate Aitana, Amsterdam
Hotel staff was brilliant,bar staff quite rude.came back for drink at 10:35.was told closing,The night before was told bar closed at 11:00. Given complimentary cocktails to taste then night after no cocktails available?,no one can make them This let the hotel down 👎.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG
Clean rooms, clean property overall. Gym was clean and modern, all around a great hotel.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre
Clean, friendly staff & a very good breakfast
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
ibis Amsterdam Centre
Check in was good
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Amsterdam City Centre
Red Light District
Oude Kerk and Warmoesstraat are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Red Light District. Travellers also love the fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
Old Town Amsterdam
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Amsterdam. Top attractions like Dam Square and Warmoesstraat are major draws. Catch the metro at Dam Stop or Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop to see more of the city.
Binnenstad
If you're spending time in Binnenstad, check out sights like Dam Square or Madame Tussauds and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dam Stop or Paleisstraat Tram Stop.
Nieuwmarkt en Lastage
If you're spending time in Nieuwmarkt en Lastage, check out sights like Nemo Science Museum or Nieuwmarkt Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nieuwmarkt Station or Mr. Visserplein Stop.
Canal Ring
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Canal Ring. Check out top attractions like Reguliersdwarsstraat and Theater Tuschinski, and jump on the metro at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop to see more of the city.
Grachtengordel-Zuid
While you're in Grachtengordel-Zuid, take in top sights like Reguliersdwarsstraat or Flower Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop.
