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

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

£34
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
From Amsterdam: Bruges Guided Day Trip in English

Amsterdam: Bruges trip in English with Boat & Beer Options

£36
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Bruges trip in English with Boat & Beer Options
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
Amsterdam: Windmill & Dutch Cheese farm electric bike tour

Amsterdam: Windmill & Dutch Cheese farm electric bike tour

£29
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Windmill & Dutch Cheese farm electric bike tour
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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 £64 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£64
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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! (1,765 reviews)
"Clean room, not too close to airport."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
citizenM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

citizenM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2 Schiphol
The price is £129 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£129
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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! (3,644 reviews)
"There was only one pillow per person and they were both too soft. Everything else was great."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

citizenM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

5 out of 5
Dam 9 Amsterdam
The price is £404 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£404
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Great location; access to public transportation Very clean hotel; very comfortable and spacious rooms Great breakfast; also very nice dining options Very nice cocktail bar with excellent service"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5 Amsterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £239 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£239
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (2,652 reviews)
"Bar stuff so rude"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
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 attractions Volendam Harbour and Damplein are located ...
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UNIQUE STAY ON THE WATER - CLOSE TO AMSTERDAM!
Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Stadhouderskade 12 Amsterdam
The price is £223 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£223
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Clean rooms friendly staff great location."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel
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