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

Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam

Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam

£19
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam
I amsterdam City Card

I amsterdam City Card

£52
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
I amsterdam City Card
Dutch Countryside Tour with Windmills, Volendam & Marken

Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

£33
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
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
Amsterdam: Royal Palace Entry Ticket + Audio guide

Amsterdam: Royal Palace Entry Ticket + Audio guide

£12
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
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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 £108 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£108
8 Nov - 9 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! (3,757 reviews)
"Great place highly recommend it"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

citizenM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
ibis Amsterdam Centre

ibis Amsterdam Centre

3 out of 5
Stationsplein 49 Amsterdam
The price is £111 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£111
1 Nov - 2 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! (2,259 reviews)
"Terrible service. No luggage storage, No converters. Issue with key, had to be re-done in the middle of the night as it stopped working (staff member was very unpleasant). Rooms are very difficult to access, you need to take 2 elevators, no explanations given by the team, another guest was kind enough ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

ibis Amsterdam Centre
Poppies

Poppies

Papaverweg 18 Amsterdam
The price is £61 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
£61
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dam Square and Van Gogh Museum are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (428 reviews)
"It was enough space for myself and big shower room. There was food and drink served and you can sit in cafe. The bus 391 was a great service took only 10 mins into city centre."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Poppies
Volkshotel

Volkshotel

Wibautstraat 150 Amsterdam
The price is £53 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
£53
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 hot tubs and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Van ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Un hotel cómodo, como un coworking en el lobbie y un barcito. La gente del hotel muy amable. Conexión de tren y metro muy fáciles. El barrio muy seguro."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Volkshotel
NH City Centre Amsterdam

NH City Centre Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Spuistraat 288-292 Amsterdam
The price is £158 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£158
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,086 reviews)
"We booked NH city centre on a whim based on its location. We were delightfully surprised at what a wonderful stay we had and in fact , extended our stay there because they were so helpful. So welcoming, clean rooms and common areas. And extra treats like free Brita water, and sour candies. We took ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

NH City Centre Amsterdam
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5 Amsterdam
The price is £205 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£205
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 ...
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
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