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Summary: Where to Stay Where to Eat What to Do What to see, where to eat, and where to stay for a lovely getaway in Amsterdam. Ready to explore all the best sights, hotels, and dining options in one perfect day in Amsterdam? Here’s a quick itinerary for your next trip. Where to Stay In…
Discover Amsterdam Noord: A Creative Hotspot From shipping hub to creative quarter, the ever-changing Amsterdam Noord neighbourhood has cemented itself as one of the coolest spots in the Dutch capital. With the new Noord/Zuid metro line providing quick access, this once obscure ‘hood is gaining traction as the innovative hotspot of Amsterdam. Separated from the…
In 2014, iBestTravel Local Claire Bissell jumped on a plane to Amsterdam to be with her partner. She bought a bike, developed a taste for raw herring, and never looked back. The Dutch capital is now the place she calls home, and she loves the city’s relaxed atmosphere, cycle lanes, and never-ending choice of eateries….
De School nightclub in Amsterdam is so blindingly dark that your eyes don’t adjust until after you’ve descended the stairs. Deep in its basement, where techno pounds through a thicket of tall, black-clad revellers, a corridor leads to a giant rotating light-emitting orb, the highlight of a late-night art exhibition. Welcome to the new face…
Discover Amsterdam’s Best Craft Beer Bars Navigating Amsterdam’s vibrant artwork, bridges, and canals can indeed be thirsty work. While traditional lagers served with a hefty head of foam are widely available, an ever-growing selection of cool craft beer bars offers something more unique. From hip microbreweries to charming canal-side hangouts, here are the top spots…
Amsterdam’s infamous Red Light District is a carnival of vice, with skimpily-clad commercial sex workers in brothel windows, raucous bars, haze-filled ‘coffeeshops’, strip shows, and mind-boggling museums. It’s not for everyone. If you choose to satisfy your curiosity with a wander around the area, keep your wits about you and watch out for pickpockets. Most…
Coffeeshops are one of Amsterdam’s biggest draws, with one in four tourists visiting one. Pro puffer, Gavin Haines, has spent years researching the finest establishments to present to you his top tips for first-time tokers. While many nations liberalise their cannabis laws, in the Netherlands, weed has been part of public life since the ‘60s,…
Perfect Weekend in Amsterdam Enchanting Golden Age canals lined by gabled buildings, rambling parks, cozy bruin cafés (traditional pubs), magnificent museums, diverse cuisine, and some of Europe’s best nightlife make Amsterdam a captivating place to spend a weekend. Its compact size and flat terrain make it easy to explore its vibrant neighborhoods as the locals…
When the kids are too old to be enticed by ice-cream shops and petting zoos, but not so big they can explore cities on their own, family holiday destinations need planning with care. Step forward Amsterdam, where a mix of history, culture, fun, and excitement, combined with a relaxed atmosphere and compact centre that’s easy…
Best Museums in Amsterdam: 12 Must-Visit Spaces From priceless artworks to invaluable historical collections, Amsterdam is a treasure trove of cultural experiences and must-visit museums. In this guide, you’ll discover the best of what this vibrant city has to offer. Top Museums to Explore Van Gogh Museum Featuring the largest collection of Van Gogh’s paintings,…
Amsterdam has made a decision to ban Airbnb and similar holiday rental platforms from three districts in the city. In the remainder of the city, holiday rentals are now only permitted with a permit, which limits renting homes to tourists for a maximum of 30 nights per year. Amsterdam’s Efforts to Balance Tourism and Local…
Amsterdam’s Cycling Culture: Managing Bike Parking Amidst Rising Numbers Bikes are everywhere in cycle-friendly Amsterdam, and the city even has more bicycles than it has people: 881,000 bikes compared to 821,752 residents. However, as the number of bicycles continues to increase—partly due to more people cycling instead of taking public transport because of the ongoing…
Changes in Amsterdam’s Red Light District Regulations Tourists to Amsterdam will no longer be able to take tours of the famous red light district under proposed new tourism regulations. Last April, Amsterdam’s council banned red light tours from the medieval district, also called De Wallen, in an effort to tackle its overtourism problem. Furthermore, the…
Amsterdam’s parks are much more than prime places to experience the Netherlands’ famous gardening skills – they embody the freedom, tolerance and laissez-faire attitude that this particular European city is all about. The city’s green lungs are highly egalitarian, spread out in size and packed with activities that bring people delight – whether it be…
Explore Amsterdam’s Winter Charms The world has long been awake to Amsterdam’s charms, and ever-skyrocketing visitor numbers mean the city can feel uncomfortably crowded in summer. While you might not be guaranteed good weather in winter, it can be a more pleasant time of year to discover this atmospheric European gem. Here are the best…
Top Museums to Explore in Amsterdam With priceless artworks by some of the most important artists and invaluable historical collections, Amsterdam’s museums and galleries astound visitors with their quality and variety. Despite the Dutch capital’s compact size, there are numerous options across all genres, offering a wealth of choices for art and history enthusiasts alike….
Best Bars in Amsterdam If you ask us, one of Amsterdam’s most enticing attractions is a good old-fashioned bar crawl. The Dutch capital is famous for raucous partying and over-the-top nightlife—but the pubs here beat out the clubs just about every time. This is largely thanks to bruin cafés (brown cafes), traditional taverns that have…
Cycling in Amsterdam: A Comprehensive Guide Why Cycle in Amsterdam? Amsterdam is renowned for its extensive network of cycle paths, boasting approximately 4,000 kilometers (2,480 miles) dedicated solely to bikers. Cycling is not only a convenient way to explore the city, but it also allows visitors to immerse themselves in the local culture. Bikes are…
In our 5 Shops series, we point you in the direction of our favorite independent shops across some of the world’s best cities. From food markets to vintage shops, we have curated a diverse and exciting mix of local retailers where you can find one-of-a-kind pieces. Despite the growing presence of upmarket shops, Amsterdam has…
19 Best Bars in Amsterdam to Check Out Picture this: it’s early evening, and you’re biking through cobbled city streets, past elegant canal houses with cosy, glowing interiors and over centuries-old bridges. Suddenly you feel drops of rain. They steadily increase in frequency as a strong gust of wind blows you back, ripping your hat…