Known as the 'Venice of the North', Amsterdam is a city built on a cobweb of canals that boasts one of the most picturesque settings in the world. True, it is a city full of hazy coffee shops where stoners smoke all day and where prostitutes standing in red-lit windows try to lure in prospective customers, but there is much more to the Dutch capital than hookers and hash. It boasts world-class museums, great architecture and a buzzing nightlife making it the perfect city for a few days break.
Reviews of Amsterdam from boo.com
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afrenea says: “ If you want to feel the freedom and have a lovely weekend go to this city.I recommend you to rent a bike to feel a real holland experience;-)
Posted: on Apr 22, 2009 |
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esmallen6423 says: “ I came to Amsterdam expecting non-stop parties and weed, but was surprised to see that it was actually a beautiful city full of culture. It was easy to walk around, but I wouldn\'t trust the public transportation. The trams wouldn\'t stop and it\'s hard to know where… more
Posted: on May 11, 2008 |
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abruna says: “ I didn't feel very safe in Amsterdam. I was followed by beggers or drug dealers at least three times (I stayed one day there). But is very easy to get around on foot.
Tags: security, sightseeing, getting around
Posted: on May 6, 2008 |
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Best things to do in Amsterdam
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Vondelpark- What?
- Public Park
- Where?
- Beside the Emmastraat / Koningslaan‎ Tram stop
- Anything else?
- It is the largest park in Amsterdam and almost 10 million people pass through it every year, making it the Netherlands most famous park. There are free concerts on from time to time in the open air theatre visit www.openluchttheater.nl for times.
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Rijksmuseum- What?
- Art Gallery
- Where?
- Near the Hobbemastraat Tram and Bus stop
- Anything else?
- Part of the gallery is currently under restoration but the creme de la creme of the permenant collection are still on display in the Philips Wing. Here you can see the famous pieces from the likes of Rembrandt and Frans Hals as well as many others.
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Van Gogh Museum- What?
- Art Gallery
- Where?
- Near the Museumplein Tram and Bus stop
- Anything else?
- The museum contains the largest collection of van Gogh's paintings in the world and the developement of the painter is traced through his paintings and other media. There are also other varied collections of other 19th-century art on show.
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Upcoming events in Amsterdam
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Apr 16
Lostprophets
- When: Apr 16, 2010 (Friday)
- Where: Melkweg
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Mar 22
THE AVETT BROTHERS
- When: Mar 22, 2010 (Monday)
- Where: Paradiso
- What: Let op: lidmaatschap verplicht Naast een toegangsticket heeft u voor dit evenement een geldig lidmaatschapticket nodig. Een maandlidmaatschap kost... find out more
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Mar 28
MGMT
- When: Mar 28, 2010 (Sunday)
- Where: Melkweg
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Recommended Hotels
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Mercure Amsterdam Arthur Frommer(3 star hotel)- What?
- 3 star hotel
- Where?
- Located in a quiet street in the heart of Amsterdam
- Anything else?
- Hotel is ideally located beside shops, restaurants and museums. The hotel is 100% non-smoking and offers luxury comfortable rooms and outdoor parking for guests. The hotel has an in-house Restaurant and the ‘Golden Age’ bar.
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Mercure Amsterdam Airport(4 star hotel)- What?
- 4 star modern hotel
- Where?
- On the outskirts of Amsterdam 8km from city centre
- Anything else?
- Hotel has WiFi throughout, modern rooms and a stylish retaurant with terrace serving French cuisine. Free shuttle bus to and from Schiphol Airport. Hotel’s location ner Nieuwe Meer makes it ideal for watersport enthusiasts.
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Ibis Amsterdam Centre(3 star hotel)- What?
- 3 star hotel
- Where?
- Unique location beside Amsterdam central railway station
- Anything else?
- Under renovation until May 31st 2008. Hotel is still open but bar, restaurant and lobby are closed. Rooms are modern, comfortable and well equipped. Ideal location just 500m from Dam Square. 100% non-smoking hotel. WiFI access throughout.
Top Restaurants
| 18twintig | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cafe Kale de Grote | ||
| Hard Rock Cafe - Amsterdam | ||
| Pier 10 | ||
| Kitsch | ||
| Nomads | ||
| Christophe' | ||
| De Compagnon | ||
| Envy | ||
| Fifteen - Amsterdam |
Top bars
| Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cafe de Jaren | ||
| Arc | ||
| Brouwerij de Bekeerde Suster | 80% | |
| Three Sisters Pub | $$$$$ | 80% |
| Cafe Luxembourg | $$$$$ | 60% |
| O'Reilly's Irish Bar | $$$$$ | 100% |
| Cafe Tetra | $$$$$ | 80% |
| Hill Street Blues | $$$$$ | 90% |
| Escape | $$$$$ | 60% |
