Museum Quarter Travel Guide

Amsterdam

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam with its distinctive architecture and a reflection pool in the foreground.
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam with a modern glass building and a classical Concertgebouw in the background.
A historic building with a large arched entrance and two towers.
A canal with boats, a red brick building, and trees.
A busy street with a historic building, a covered walkway, and people walking and cycling.

Stay near popular Museum Quarter attractions

A modern circular building with a large mural of people on its facade.

Van Gogh Museum

9.2/10 (10,877 reviews)
This modern museum houses the world’s largest collection of the legendary Dutch master painter who led a troubled life and never saw his work become famous.
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Things to do

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Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack

£22
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

£30
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
Dutch Countryside Tour with Windmills, Volendam & Marken

Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

£34
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
Brussels and Bruges from Amsterdam Guided Tour

From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges

£171
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges
I amsterdam City Card

I amsterdam City Card

£58
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
I amsterdam City Card
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

£12
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
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Top hotels in Museum Quarter

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Stadhouderskade 12 Amsterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £243 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£243
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Hotel staffs at the front desk, concierge, and bar/restaurant were very helpful, professional, and friendly."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel
Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection

Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection

4.5 out of 5
Stadhouderskade 25 Amsterdam
The price is £177 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£177
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,331 reviews)
"Great place. Quiet, pretty, well located"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection
Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Museum Quarter

Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Museum Quarter

4 out of 5
Pieter Cornelisz. Hooftstraat 2 Amsterdam
The price is £131 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£131
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,010 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Leonardo hotel! The location was great, not in the busy/noisy dam square area. It’s in the museum district so you have tons of great cafe’s and shopping around. The front staff was great about answering my question from transportation to recommendations for breakfast. The only ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Museum Quarter
S&A Vondel Park Hotel

S&A Vondel Park Hotel

3 out of 5
52 Vossiusstraat Amsterdam NH
The price is £77 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£77
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (331 reviews)
"Great area next to the park! Room was nice and clean"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

S&A Vondel Park Hotel
Kooyk Hotel

Kooyk Hotel

3 out of 5
Leidsekade 82 Amsterdam
The price is £53 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£53
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are located ...
7/10 Good! (357 reviews)
"Compact room, as advertised. Room 14 would be very hot on summer nights. Loud tenants above room 14 until late in the evening, not sure if this is resident/owner or just other hotel guests."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Kooyk Hotel
Backstage Hotel Amsterdam

Backstage Hotel Amsterdam

2 out of 5
Leidsegracht 114 Amsterdam
The price is £74 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£74
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (817 reviews)
"Cool hotel with great atmosphere! Short walk from key areas of Amsterdam"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Backstage Hotel Amsterdam
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Where to stay in Museum Quarter

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A canal with historic buildings and a bridge.

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.

A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings.

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.

A canal with three illuminated bridges and historic buildings along the water.
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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.

A canal with boats, trees, and historic buildings.

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.

A canal with a boat, surrounded by trees and buildings.

Grachtengordel-West

While you're in Grachtengordel-West, take in top sights like Westerkerk or Prinsengracht, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Westermarkt Stop or Koningsplein Stop.

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