Amsterdam

A curated guide to Amsterdam, Netherlands: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Air Force Museum 4.8★ (4,000 reviews) · Museum
  2. Rijksmuseum 4.7★ (113,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. Vondelpark 4.7★ (60,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. This is Holland 4.7★ (12,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Lublin Village Open Air Museum 4.7★ (9,000 reviews) · Ethnographic museum
  6. Royal Palace Amsterdam 4.6★ (26,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  7. Van Gogh Museum 4.6★ (107,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  8. The Upside Down Amsterdam 4.6★ (11,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. Kafenion Amsterdam 4.9★ (3,000 reviews) · Cafe
  2. Il Vicolo 4.8★ (3,000 reviews) · Italian
  3. De Koffieschenkerij 4.7★ (3,000 reviews) · Cafe
  4. Café Hill Street Blues 4.6★ (4,000 reviews) · Cafe
  5. Bakers & Roasters 4.6★ (4,000 reviews) · Cafe
  6. Restaurant De Belhamel 4.5★ (2,000 reviews) · French
  7. Cannibale Royale Handboogstraat 4.5★ (6,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  8. Bocca Coffee 4.4★ (2,000 reviews) · Coffee shop

Where to drink

  1. Proeflokaal Arendsnest 4.7★ (4,000 reviews) · Bar
  2. Heineken Experience 4.2★ (14,000 reviews) · Brewery
  3. Rosalia's Menagerie 4.8★ (1,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  4. Dutch Courage | Cocktail Bar Amsterdam 4.8★ (966 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  5. Bar Mokum 4.8★ (947 reviews) · Cocktail bar

Where to stay

  1. Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam 4.7★ (2,840 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  2. Hamp Court Palace Taipei 4.7★ (2,181 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  3. INK Hotel Amsterdam - MGallery Collection 4.6★ (2,818 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  4. Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam 4.6★ (6,797 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  5. Okura Hotel 4.6★ (3,779 reviews) · 5-star hotel

A sample 3-day shape

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Day 3

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Amsterdam?

With 28 notable sights and 15 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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