Amsterdam City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A canal with historic buildings and a bridge.
A historic building with multiple windows and a flag on top, situated by a body of water.
A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings.
A canal with boats, a bridge, and buildings.
A busy public square with historic buildings, including a prominent red brick building with a clock tower and a modern glass building.

Stay near popular Amsterdam City Centre attractions

A historic building with ornate architecture and a clock tower.

Dam Square

8.6/10 (18,623 reviews)
History and heritage, fun and festivities come together in the beating heart of old and new Amsterdam.
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Activities

Amsterdam: Cheese Tasting Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

Amsterdam: Cheese Tasting Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

NZ$48
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Cheese Tasting Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks
Picture 4 for Activity Amsterdam: The Newest Canal Cruise departure Prinsengracht

Amsterdam Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise w/ optional drinks

NZ$42
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise w/ optional drinks
Heineken Canal Cruise with Drinks & Heineken Experience

Heineken Canal Cruise with Drinks & Heineken Experience

NZ$97
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Heineken Canal Cruise with Drinks & Heineken Experience
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

NZ$27
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
Amsterdam: Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Dutch Cheese

Amsterdam: Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Dutch Cheese

NZ$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Dutch Cheese
Amsterdam: Evening

Amsterdam: Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise with Bar on Board

NZ$28
per adult
Amsterdam: Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise with Bar on Board
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Our pick of the best Amsterdam City Centre Hotel Deals

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5 Amsterdam
The price is NZ$457 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$457
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
ibis Amsterdam Centre

ibis Amsterdam Centre

3 out of 5
Stationsplein 49 Amsterdam
The price is NZ$266 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$266
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
ibis Amsterdam Centre
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG

Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5 Amsterdam
The price is NZ$442 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$442
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,083 reviews)
"This was my second stay at this hotel. Yes the hotel is very nice, clean and in a convenient spot. However their staff are their biggest asset. Friendly helpful and welcoming. Reception and concierge were exceptionally helpful"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG
Room Mate Aitana, Amsterdam

Room Mate Aitana, Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
IJDok 6 Amsterdam
The price is NZ$384 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$384
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,909 reviews)
"Excellent hotel highly recommended!"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Room Mate Aitana, Amsterdam
Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel

Kattengat 1 Amsterdam
The price is NZ$532 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$532
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center

4.5 out of 5
Rusland 17 Amsterdam
The price is NZ$413 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$413
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,132 reviews)
"great location, clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center
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Our guide on where to stay in Amsterdam City Centre

Find the best Amsterdam City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A canal lined with trees and buildings, with boats docked along the water.

Jordaan

Get to know Jordaan and its many features like its breweries and churches. You might want to explore sights like Amsterdam Tulip Museum and Houseboat Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Bloemgracht Stop or Rozengracht Stop to get around the city.

A canal with three illuminated bridges and historic buildings along the water.
Photo by Sean Coney
Open Photo by Sean Coney

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.

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam with its distinctive architecture and a reflection pool in the foreground.

Museum Quarter

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Museum Quarter. Check out top attractions like Stedelijk Museum and Van Gogh Museum, and jump on the metro at Van Baerlestraat Stop or Concertgebouw Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A canal with boats, trees, and historic buildings.

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 Flower Market, and jump on the metro at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop to see more of the city.

A canal with boats, historic buildings, and a tall tower in the background.

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.

Amsterdam City Centre Travel Guide

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