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. Rijksmuseum 4.7★ (113,000 reviews) · Art museum
  2. Vondelpark 4.7★ (60,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. This is Holland 4.7★ (12,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. Van Gogh Museum 4.6★ (106,000 reviews) · Art museum
  5. NEMO Science Museum 4.5★ (37,000 reviews) · Science museum
  6. BODY WORLDS Amsterdam 4.5★ (17,000 reviews) · Museum
  7. Dungeon Amsterdam 4.5★ (14,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  8. ARTIS 4.5★ (36,000 reviews) · Museum

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 Black Olive Amsterdam 4.8★ (1,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  7. Luuk's Coffee Noordermarkt 4.8★ (1,000 reviews) · Coffee shop
  8. Restaurant Zaza's 4.8★ (975 reviews) · Restaurant

Where to drink

  1. Proeflokaal Arendsnest 4.7★ (4,000 reviews) · Bar
  2. Rosalia's Menagerie 4.8★ (1,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  3. Dutch Courage | Cocktail Bar Amsterdam 4.8★ (932 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  4. Bar Mokum 4.8★ (904 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  5. Flying Dutchmen Cocktails | Cocktail Bar Amsterdam 4.6★ (1,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar

Where to stay

  1. Monet Garden Hotel Amsterdam 4.6★ (1,534 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  2. Hotel Notting Hill Amsterdam 4.4★ (1,260 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  3. Royal Amsterdam Hotel & Restaurant 4.1★ (1,226 reviews) · 4-star hotel

A sample 3-day shape

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Amsterdam?

With 15 notable sights and 12 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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