Priceless Dutch art, tranquil canals and funky designer bars await you in this vibrant city.
Grab a bike and join the masses, taking in the museums and coffee shops along the way, pausing at the large flower market on Bloemenmarkt.
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| 1. Explore Amsterdam on a canal hop-on hop-off boat trip from $24 |
| 2. Take a guided tour of the Red Light District at night from $24 |
| 3. Join a day-tour of the Dutch countryside from $33 |
| 4. Sample the local cakes in a coffee shop |
| 5. Rent a bike and explore the city |
| 6. Shake your booty at the Arena Hotel’s hip nightclub |
| 7. Have a beer at the Rembrandtplein |
| 8. Don’t leave without seeing the attic where Anne Frank hid during the war |
| 9. Visit the Van Gogh Museum |
| 10. Check out the saucy Sex Museum |
From Schiphol International Airport, trains run the 11 miles to Centraal Station (CS) every 15 minutes during the day and hourly at night. Alternatively you can catch the shuttle bus from outside the arrivals hall every 15 – 30 minutes. From CS, continue your journey to other parts of the city by metro, city tram, bus or taxi, a good choice if you arrive late at night. STA Travel offers airport transfers from $33 per person.
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| Hans Brinker | It’s large, it’s cheap, and it even has its own nightclub. Situated between Rembrandtplein and the Leidseplein, close to all major attractions and shopping. |
| Hotel De Lantaerne | A waterside hotel located seconds away from Leidseplein. Though basic, the hotel is friendly, clean, relaxed and good value with many of the rooms boasting a canal view. |
| Smit Hotel | Addresses don’t come much more exclusive than that of the Hotel Smit on Amsterdam’s exclusive Hoofstraat in the city center. |