Zaanse Schans Travel Guide

Zaandam

A green house with a sloped roof and a small porch.
A house with a wall covered in various types of shoes.
A wooden bridge over a canal with people on it and houses in the background.
A formal garden with geometric hedges, a statue, and a bench.
A wooden wheel mechanism, wooden planks, and unfinished wooden shoes.

Stay near popular Zaanse Schans attractions

Zaans Museum

8.2/10 (70 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Zaans Museum during your travels in Zaandam. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Things to do

Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

£11
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
I amsterdam City Card

I amsterdam City Card

£51
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
I amsterdam City Card
Amsterdam: Royal Palace Entry Ticket + Audio guide

Amsterdam: Royal Palace Entry Ticket + Audio guide

£11
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Royal Palace Entry Ticket + Audio guide
Amsterdam: Red Light District Tour in EN/DE/IT

Amsterdam: Guided Red Light District Tour in a Small Group

£19
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Guided Red Light District Tour in a Small Group
Heineken Canal Cruise with Drinks & Heineken Experience

Heineken Canal Cruise with Drinks & Heineken Experience

£41
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Heineken Canal Cruise with Drinks & Heineken Experience
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3.5-Hour Small Group Tour

£36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3.5-Hour Small Group Tour
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Top hotels in Zaanse Schans

citizenM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

citizenM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2 Schiphol
The price is £103 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£103
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,736 reviews)
"Five minute walk to the airport terminal, also allowing for quick access to the train into Amsterdam, as the train station is in the airport. The room is chose was a good size for one person."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

citizenM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
OZO Hotels Antares Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

OZO Hotels Antares Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Antareslaan 10 Hoofddorp
The price is £41 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£41
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hoofddorp. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Winkelcentrum Vier Meren and Rijksmuseum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (588 reviews)
"Hotel was clean and modern. Only downfall would be we asked the staff multiple times for them to change one of the spot lights on our room as it was flickering so bad and it was never done."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

OZO Hotels Antares Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
ibis Amsterdam Centre

ibis Amsterdam Centre

3 out of 5
Stationsplein 49 Amsterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £117 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£117
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (2,261 reviews)
"Make sure you lock all your bags in the luggage room, as my bag was open up, and my sunglasses and two bottles of aftershave was stolen!!"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

ibis Amsterdam Centre
Bunk Hotel Amsterdam

Bunk Hotel Amsterdam

Hagedoornplein 2 Amsterdam
The price is £44 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£44
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (823 reviews)
"Pod was clean and comfy, i couldnt tell who was staff, breakfast was offered but i went out for breakfast, i never came across any shops nearby"

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Bunk Hotel Amsterdam
Hotel Fogo Amsterdam

Hotel Fogo Amsterdam

Fogostraat 10 Amsterdam
The price is £42 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£42
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (594 reviews)
"Never book with them again. No communication at all,Sent many messages to them to sort out of something but zero answer"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Hotel Fogo Amsterdam
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5 Amsterdam
The price is £207 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£207
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (2,770 reviews)
"Great location close to Central train station and sights. Room was great, staff were super helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
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