De Baarsjes Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit De Baarsjes
Popular places to visit
Anne Frank House
Anne Frank’s world-famous diary chronicles the moving history behind this much-visited Amsterdam landmark.
Dam Square
History and heritage, fun and festivities come together in the beating heart of old and new Amsterdam.
Van Gogh Museum
The work of one of the art world’s most enigmatic geniuses is the focus of this fascinating Amsterdam museum.
Rijksmuseum
View one of the finest collections of Dutch masters in the world alongside priceless treasures from Asia and elsewhere.
Vondelpark
This green lung in the urban jumble of central Amsterdam is a great place to take some exercise, watch a performance or just chill out with the locals.
Leidseplein
From fine dining to fast food, concerts to clubbing, this popular entertainment hub in the heart of the city has something for everyone.
Activities
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack
Official Tickets: Moco Modern & Contemporary Art Museum
Amsterdam: Evening Canal Cruise with (Open) Bar on Board
Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam
Our pick of the best De Baarsjes Hotel Deals
Hotel Not Hotel Amsterdam
not terrible for a cheap hotel in amsterdam. you can do a lot worse here.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
Spotless room, great breakfast.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
citizenM Schiphol Airport
Staff were very helpful and courteous. But the hotel operates on a system that requires an iPad to work most of the room’s functionality and those were not working (for the entire hotel) during our stay. The sink was also a little clogged.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Hotel staff were very welcoming and friendly, room was spotless and very quiet.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG
top notch
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Old Quarter
Friendly staff, clean room, excellent location.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around De Baarsjes
Amsterdam West
Known for its fascinating museums and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in Amsterdam West. You can visit top attractions like Foodhallen and Westergasfabriek Culture Park, and jump on the metro at Adm. de Ruijterweg Stop or Jan van Galenstraat Stop (19) to see more of the city.
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.
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 Stedelijk Museum, and jump on the metro at Van Baerlestraat Stop or Concertgebouw Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Oud-Zuid
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Oud-Zuid. Check out top attractions like Van Gogh Museum and Concertgebouw, and jump on the metro at Emmastraat Tram Stop or Gerrit van der Veenstraat Stop to see more of the city.
Grachtengordel-West
While you're in Grachtengordel-West, take in top sights like Herengracht Canal or Prinsengracht, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Westermarkt Stop or Koningsplein Stop.
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.
