Travel guide · Netherlands
Amsterdam: what to see and when to go
Amsterdam is a city of 17th-century canals, gabled houses and more bikes than people, with the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum a short walk apart. It is compact and best explored on foot or by bike, and the windmills of the countryside are 20 minutes away.
What to see and do in Amsterdam
The canal ring
The UNESCO-listed ring of canals, best seen from a small boat or on a walk through the Jordaan.
Rijksmuseum
Rembrandt's Night Watch and Vermeer's Milkmaid, among 800 years of Dutch art.
Van Gogh Museum
The largest collection of his work; tickets are sold online only, with a time slot.
Anne Frank House
The secret annex where Anne wrote her diary; tickets go on sale online six weeks ahead.
Zaanse Schans and Noord
Windmills 20 minutes away, and the free ferry to the creative NDSM wharf.
Best time to go
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 1 hr | ≈ €70 · See flights |
| New York | 8 hr | ≈ €480 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 12 hr | ≈ €580 · See flights |
| Dubai | 7 hr, 15 min | ≈ €430 · See flights |
| Singapore | 14 hr | ≈ €620 · See flights |
| Sydney | 22 hr | ≈ €810 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €410 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Netherlands
- Currency
- Euro
- Good for
- city · culture · nightlife
- How long to stay
- 2–3 days
- Where to stay
- Jordaan or De Pijp for atmosphere; Oost or Noord for more space and lower prices.Find a place to stay in Amsterdam
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Amsterdam and when should you go?
Average highs range from 7° in January to 22° in July.
How many days do you need in Amsterdam?
2 to 3 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Amsterdam cost?
Accommodation runs at around €110 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €410 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 1 hr.
Where should you stay in Amsterdam?
Jordaan or De Pijp for atmosphere; Oost or Noord for more space and lower prices.
