Amsterdam City Centre Travel Guide

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A canal with historic buildings and a bridge.
A canal with boats, a bridge, and a tower with a clock.
A waterfront promenade with people taking photos, a river with boats, and a cityscape in the background.
A person walking through a lush garden with tall plants and a building with a brick facade.
A bustling street with historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and various shops including a pizzeria.

Stay near popular Amsterdam City Centre attractions

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Dam Square

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Activities

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

NZ$71
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour
Amsterdam: Evening.

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

NZ$29
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Evening. (Sunset) Canal Cruise with Bar on Board
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: Red Light District Tour in EN/DE/IT

Amsterdam: Guided Red Light District Tour in a Small Group

NZ$45
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Guided Red Light District Tour in a Small Group
Amsterdam: Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket for 1-3 Days

Amsterdam: Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket for 1-3 Days

NZ$46
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket for 1-3 Days
Amsterdam: Cheese Tasting Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

Amsterdam: Cheese Tasting Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

NZ$49
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Cheese Tasting Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks
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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.
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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 a boat, surrounded by trees and buildings.

Grachtengordel-West

While you're in Grachtengordel-West, take in top sights like Prinsengracht or The 9 Streets, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Westermarkt Stop or Koningsplein Stop.

Amsterdam City Centre Travel Guide

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