Old Town Amsterdam Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Amsterdam
Stay near popular Old Town Amsterdam attractions
Activities
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour
Amsterdam: Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket for 1-3 Days
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
Amsterdam: A'DAM Lookout Entry Ticket with Burger
Amsterdam: Evening. (Sunset) Canal Cruise with Bar on Board
Amsterdam: The 'Hollandsche Manege' Stables Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Old Town Amsterdam Hotel Deals
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
"Wonderful stay, very nice, polite and helpful staff which is quite out of the ordinary for the Netherlands where service is generally and mostly inexistent. To illustrate this, I reported a leak problem with my shower a few hours after checking in. The concierge reported it promptly but maintenance ..."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center
"Hotel was nice and clean, in a good location and not far from a tram spot, which made getting to and from central station with our bags very easy but everything was within walking distance, the staff member that helped us check in was very pleasant and helpful, our room unfortunately had one tiny ..."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
ibis Amsterdam Centre
"The hotel is ideally located next to Centraal Station. The canal boats are opposite the hotel entrance, and lovely restaurants/ bars & souvenir shops are only a short walk away. The hotel is basic but clean and bright. I will definitely stay here next time I visit Amsterdam."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
"At least 2 nights were disturbed by fire alarms that ended up being false alarms. Room service was so so, did not refill shower soap for 2 days, towel changes were hit and miss. Bad sound insulation at the doors, corridor noise travels in room. Overall a subpar experience considering standing and ..."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Old Town Amsterdam
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.
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.
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.
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.
