Amsterdam City Centre Travel Guide
Amsterdam
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Popular places to visit
Dam Square
Amsterdam’s iconic square, with its cobbled stones and grand historical buildings, is a lively gathering place and venue for protests and celebrations.
Anne Frank House
See where this brave and famous Jewish teenager hid from the Nazis during World War II and recorded her world-famous diary.
Leidseplein
This lively square in the heart of Amsterdam’s cultural district offers dining and entertainment, with an array of theater, movie, music, comedy and street performances.
Rembrandt Square
You can find out about the history of Amsterdam with a stop at Rembrandt Square. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
ARTIS
Why not visit the animals who call ARTIS home during your trip to Amsterdam? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Flower Market
Enjoy the colors and fragrance of typical Dutch flowers, or buy bulbs and souvenirs while browsing the floating flower stalls on one of Amsterdam’s oldest canals.
Things to do
Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack
Top hotels in Amsterdam City Centre
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
"Clean, handy locality, 24hr care"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Rho Hotel
"The room wasn’t what we expected. However everyone was very accommodating."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
"Exceptionnel Personnel de chambre attentif Endroit idéalement placé."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
ibis Amsterdam Centre
"Great location. Room size great for 2 and clean, AC was cool enough for 90 degree heat. Staff friendly would 100% stay again."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
"Very dissatisfied. Room size smaller than my room on cruise ship. A/C in room did not work no matter how we adjusted thermostat. View from room was of other hotel rooms. I have stayed in hundreds of hotels and this was very overpriced for quality of room. Checking out to get bill copy was a complete ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center
"i’d stay here again. ideal location. check in was easy"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Amsterdam City Centre
Red Light District
Oude Kerk and Warmoesstraat are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Red Light District. Travellers also love the fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
Old Town Amsterdam
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Amsterdam. Top attractions like Dam Square and Leidseplein are major draws. Catch the metro at Dam Stop or Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop 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.
Nieuwmarkt en Lastage
If you're spending time in Nieuwmarkt en Lastage, check out sights like Nemo Science Museum or Nieuwmarkt Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nieuwmarkt Station or Mr. Visserplein Stop.
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.
Grachtengordel-Zuid
While you're in Grachtengordel-Zuid, take in top sights like Reguliersdwarsstraat or Flower Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop.
Amsterdam City Centre Travel Guide
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- Visit Amsterdam East
- Visit Amsterdam West
- Visit Apollobuurt
- Visit Binnenstad
- Visit Canal Ring
- Visit De Baarsjes
- Visit De Pijp
- Visit De Weteringschans
- Visit Diamantbuurt
- Visit Eastern Docklands
- Visit Frederik Hendrikbuurt
- Visit Grachtengordel-West
- Visit Grachtengordel-Zuid
- Visit Haarlemmerbuurt
- Visit IJsselbuurt
- Visit Jordaan
- Visit Kinkerbuurt
- Visit Museum Quarter
- Visit Nieuwmarkt en Lastage
- Visit Old Town Amsterdam
- Visit Oud-West
- Visit Oud-Zuid
- Visit Oude Pijp
- Visit Red Light District
- Visit Sloterdijk
- Visit Watergraafsmeer
- Visit Westerpark
- Visit Westindische buurt
- Visit Willemspark
- Amsterdam Holidays
- Visit Amsterdam
- Cannabis College
- Erotisch Museum
- Hash
- He Hua Tempel
- Nieuwmarkt Square
- Rembrandt House Museum
- Trompettersteeg
- All inclusive Holiday Packages Amsterdam
