Zaanse Schans Travel Guide

Zaandam

Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans

Popular places to visit

Memorial house of russian tzar Peter in Zaandam Netherlands

Czar Peter House

5/5(1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Czar Peter House during your trip to Zaandam. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Czar Peter House

Zaans Museum

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Zaans Museum during your travels in Zaandam. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Zaans Museum

Jisper House Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jisper House Museum during your trip to Zaandam. Amble around the area's gardens or experience its museums.

Jisper House Museum

World of Windmills

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World of Windmills during your travels in Zaandam. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

World of Windmills

Zaantheater

You can enjoy a show at Zaantheater on your trip to Zaandam. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Zaantheater

Monet Atelier in Zaandam

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Monet Atelier in Zaandam during your trip to Zaandam. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Monet Atelier in Zaandam

Things to do

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
Dutch Countryside Tour with Windmills, Volendam & Marken

Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

£19
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 1-Hour Canal Cruise from Central Station

Amsterdam: 1-Hour Canal Cruise with audioguide

£13
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: 1-Hour Canal Cruise with audioguide
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket

£23
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam Admission Ticket

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam Admission Ticket

£18
per adult
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Zaanse Schans

Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport

Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport

3 out of 5
Schipholweg 181 Badhoevedorp
The price is £78 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
£78
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Badhoevedorp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,679 reviews)
"Very clean and affordable hotel, especially for a short layover. Overall, the stay was pleasant, but I did have one disappointing experience upon arrival. After a flight from Toronto, I arrived at the hotel around 1:45 p.m. feeling exhausted and hoping to rest for a bit before exploring the city. ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
citizenM Schiphol Airport

citizenM Schiphol Airport

4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2 Schiphol
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £137 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
£137
14 Jun - 15 Jun
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,548 reviews)
"Great place to stay for our 20 hour layover. Rooms are so well designed- small but mighty! So close to the airport and the train into the city too."

Reviewed on 29 May 2026

citizenM Schiphol Airport
UNIQUE STAY ON THE WATER - CLOSE TO AMSTERDAM!

UNIQUE STAY ON THE WATER - CLOSE TO AMSTERDAM!

Monnickendam
Stay at this houseboat in Monnickendam. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attraction Volendam Harbour is located nearby.
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UNIQUE STAY ON THE WATER - CLOSE TO AMSTERDAM!
Hotel Casa Amsterdam

Hotel Casa Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Eerste Ringdijkstraat 4 Amsterdam
The price is £86 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
£86
7 Jun - 8 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"The lobby is fabulous."

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Hotel Casa Amsterdam
Hotel Fogo Amsterdam

Hotel Fogo Amsterdam

3 out of 5
Fogostraat 10 Amsterdam
The price is £63 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
£63
7 Jun - 8 Jun
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! (524 reviews)
"Grate transport connections and good facilities not much near property apart from McDonald’s and a garage McDonalds is busy and noisy on a night with the young ground and cars but hotel is clean friendly staff and helpful."

Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Hotel Fogo Amsterdam
Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Stadhouderskade 12 Amsterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £276 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
£276
14 Jun - 15 Jun
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Would have preferred a walk in shower"

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel
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