Amsterdam

Hotels - Premium

Victoria Hotel

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam is located in a historical building opposite Amsterdam Central Station. It features an indoor pool area, sauna facilities and a fine-dining restaurant with city views.

Things to see - Beaches

Blijburg

A sandy beach by the water with a bohemian vibe in the eastern part of IJburg in Amsterdam.

Things to see - Historical sites

Red Light District

From brothels to sex shops to museums. Next to this, it is one of the oldest and most beautiful parts of the city with its winding narrow, cobbled streets and utterly charming 14th century architecture.

Shopping - Something for yourself

Kalverstraat

The Kalverstraat is a busy shopping street in Amsterdam. It is named after the kalvermarkt ("calvesmarket") that was held here until the 17th century.

Things to see - Historical sites

De Waag

The Waag ("weigh house") is a 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt Square in Amsterdam. It was originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam.

Things to see - Natural Wonders

Amsterdamse bos

The Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest) is a large park – it is comparable in its size to Bois de Boulogne in Paris.

Dining - Dinner with a group

Edel Amsterdam

Good for a culinary diner or a night out. It is as comfortable as being in your own living room, and they work a lot with local and biological products.

Alternative Diversions - Open air restaurant

Rollende keukens

Dozens of mobile food purveyors set up their "rolling kitchens," turning Westerpark into a large open-air restaurant complete with beer tents and live music.