Hotels in Amsterdam North, Amsterdam

Amsterdam North is an economical neighborhood that's popular for its restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. You can experience some local theater, or enjoy the natural beauty of the riverfront. Amsterdam North has hotels to suit everyone's tastes, and makes a great home base for exploring the sights in and around Amsterdam.

Sightseeing around Amsterdam North

The museums and theaters add a sense of refinement, while the monuments and other landmarks offer local lore. Browse the collections at Nemo Science Museum, National Maritime Museum, or Dutch Resistance Museum. You can buy tickets to live performances at Bimhuis Theater, Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, and Stopera. Monuments like Oosterkerk, St. Nicholas Church, and The Old Church are well regarded. Nieuwmarkt Square, Berlage Stock Exchange, and Noorderkerk are a few landmarks that can't be missed. NDSM Werf, Amsterdam Chinatown, and Artis are family favorites.

Shopping, biking, and boating are a few popular activities in the area. You can spend a leisurely afternoon outside at Hortus Botanicus, Oosterpark, or Westergasfabriek Culture Park. Looking for a little retail therapy? Consider a shopping trip to Waterlooplein Flea Market, Dappermarkt, and Kalverstraat. If you've got some more time, you won't be disappointed by Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, Flower Market, and Spiegelkwartier.

Some of the area's most popular sights are Dam Square, New Church, and Anne Frank House. You can also check out Eye Film Institute, Noordermarkt, and Rembrandt House Museum.

Getting around Amsterdam North

You can journey across the water to another shore by taking a ferry.

At 10.2 miles (16.5 km), Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol) is the closest major airport to Amsterdam North.