Old Town Amsterdam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A bustling street lined with historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a tram line.
A sculpture in an urban setting with buildings in the background.
A canal with boats, historic buildings, and a tall tower in the background.
A street at dusk with tram tracks, historic buildings, and illuminated signs.
A bustling European street at dusk with historic buildings, a tram, and a prominent hotel sign.

Stay near popular Old Town Amsterdam 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: Evening.

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

NZ$28
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Evening. (Sunset) Canal Cruise with Bar on Board
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
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
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
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: German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks option

Amsterdam: German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks option

NZ$55
per adult
Amsterdam: German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks option
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Our pick of the best Old Town Amsterdam Hotel Deals

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5 Amsterdam
The price is NZ$446 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$446
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 ...
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
NH City Centre Amsterdam

NH City Centre Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Spuistraat 288-292 Amsterdam
The price is NZ$365 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$365
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
NH City Centre Amsterdam
ibis Amsterdam Centre

ibis Amsterdam Centre

3 out of 5
Stationsplein 49 Amsterdam
The price is NZ$255 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$255
8 Nov - 9 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
Room Mate Aitana, Amsterdam

Room Mate Aitana, Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
IJDok 6 Amsterdam
The price is NZ$366 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$366
15 Nov - 16 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 ...
Room Mate Aitana, Amsterdam
Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel

Kattengat 1 Amsterdam
The price is NZ$528 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$528
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (237 reviews)
"I usually stay at this hotel regularly but this time my visit was less than satisfactory and not the usual high standards."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

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$422 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$422
8 Nov - 9 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 helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center
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Our guide on where to stay in Old Town Amsterdam

Find the best Old Town Amsterdam areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A canal with historic buildings and a bridge.

Amsterdam City Centre

Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Amsterdam City Centre. Top attractions like Dam Square and Nieuwmarkt Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Nieuwmarkt Station or Waterlooplein Station to see more of the city.

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.

Old Town Amsterdam Travel Guide

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