Amsterdam City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

A bustling square with historic buildings, a tram, and a crowd of people.

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

Dutch Countryside Tour with Windmills, Volendam & Marken

Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

NZ$77
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
Amsterdam: Evening.

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

NZ$31
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Evening. (Sunset) Canal Cruise with Bar on Board
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3,5-Hour Small Group Tour

NZ$84
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3,5-Hour Small Group Tour
Brussels and Bruges from Amsterdam Guided Tour

From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges

NZ$353
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges
I amsterdam City Card

I amsterdam City Card

NZ$132
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
I amsterdam City Card
Original Amsterdam Pub Crawl

Original Amsterdam Pub Crawl

NZ$27
per adult
Original Amsterdam Pub Crawl
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Our pick of the best Amsterdam City Centre Hotel Deals

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

5 out of 5
Dam 9 Amsterdam
The price is NZ$805 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$805
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5 Amsterdam
The price is NZ$482 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$482
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,678 reviews)
"Location was awesome and hotel was spacious clean and nice. Staff really kept the hotel secure. Very central I would def stay again. Only thing I hate was the shower not a fan of hand held shower but that was the only thing. I would still very much stay"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center

Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center

4 out of 5
Amstel 144A Amsterdam NH
The price is NZ$324 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$324
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (246 reviews)
"Window faced a wall"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center
ibis Amsterdam Centre

ibis Amsterdam Centre

3 out of 5
Stationsplein 49 Amsterdam
The price is NZ$320 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$320
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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
Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel

Kattengat 1 Amsterdam
The price is NZ$495 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$495
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (156 reviews)
"Hermoso"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

4.5 out of 5
Oosterdoksstraat 4 Amsterdam
The price is NZ$428 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$428
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 and the clean rooms ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
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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 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 National Monument and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dam Stop or Paleisstraat Tram Stop.

A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings.

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.

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 Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum, and jump on the metro at Van Baerlestraat Stop or Concertgebouw Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A canal with a stone bridge and a boat.

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.

A canal with boats, bicycles, and historic buildings along the water.

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.

Amsterdam City Centre Travel Guide

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