Amsterdam Holiday Accommodation
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Explore the holiday apartments available in Amsterdam and you can guarantee yourself a wonderful weekend away With Hundredrooms, we compare all of the Amsterdam holiday accommodation so that you yourself can explore the canals in a district like Joordan or Amsterdam Centrum from the comfort of your own space. In a matter of seconds, all of the possible options for your holiday letting will appear on one screen. Unusual, eclectic and incredibly attractive for all age groups, the capital of the Netherlands is built on a network of canals running through the city, and is paradise for cyclists looking to take in the Dutch architecture. We offer you a number of holiday lettings in Amsterdam so that you can marvel at the Van Gogh Museum or Amsterdam museum easily. The Jewish history here is also a must - you can visit the Jewish Museum and the Anne Frank House for a sobering look at World War II history. Also known as the “Venice of the North”, it is a wonderful destination to visit with friends, have new experiences with your partner or discover the most charming corners of this tulip-clad city. Replete with beauty, it boasts the wonderful Vondelpark, which is the city’s main green space. After having a coffee in your Amsterdam self-catering apartments, cycle around at your leisure and wile away your days in true “Hollandaise” style with a delicious “Stroopwafel” (syrup waffle) in hand. During your trip, you can celebrate King’s Day and join the masses in their national holiday wearing orange. Finding cheap apartments in the city centre might be a daunting task, but we’re here to make it easier for you. The capital of the Netherlands is full of holiday rentals to cater to all tastes. If you’re looking for something a little different, you can always stay on a houseboat on the Canal Ring. We have city centre holiday apartments less that 800m from the lively Leidseplein square; from here you can see everything by foot. Don’t wait any longer - find the perfect place to stay from our partners and enjoy your stay in the Dutch capital. It is modern, cosmopolitan and at the same time endowed with much historical significance, making it one of the largest tourist attractions in Europe with thousands of visitors every month. Never been to Amsterdam? Whether it’s your first time or one of many, you should choose self-catering accommodation. Maybe that is in the suburbs, or in one of its characteristic neighbourhoods. It’s certainly the best choice to experience your trip as a local would. Live in true Dutch style in one of the smoking apartments in Amsterdam and enjoy the coffee shops. We will find you a holiday home rental with magnificent views, or close to the cruise terminal where you can take a boat to other areas of the city. Why not stay in a holiday house boat for something a little different? This city is intimate, yet international and diverse. If you’re planning a trip to Amsterdam with the family, it is a great idea to check out our short-stay apartments in the Joordan district so that you are close to everything, or in Plantage, which is leafy, residential and houses the magnificent Vondelpark. Visit this dynamic and modern European city, with plenty of art, culture and history to be reaped for all walks of life. Why not book a holiday rental for New Years’ in Amsterdam? The city is an excellent contender to ring in the New Year - there are plenty of parties and activities for all ages and tastes and is one of the best international cities you can visit in Europe.
Areas to stay
If you walk through the bohemian neighbourhood of Joordan, or around the Leiseplein Square and you see that no house has curtains in the windows, don’t be alarmed. For the Dutch, it is completely normally. In fact, the Calvinist tradition of not putting up curtains is preserved to this day. Why, you ask? It's their way of showing that they have nothing to hide. Take a look at the various districts that we have shortlisted the best places to stay.
- Plantage: This area does what it says on the tin, and is certainly the more botanical and green part and is a wonderfully picturesque place to book. We highly recommend that you don’t leave this wonderful place without seeing one of the traditional Dutch windmills in this eastern part of the city. It is home to the Jewish quarter and many museums, and everything is in walking distance.
- The Joordan: For a truly local ‘Dutch’ experience, look no further than the Joordan. There are plenty of trendy places to eat and drink and you couldn’t be better located to be next to the most gorgeous canals. Here is where you will find the most picturesque townhouses which are a perfect choice for your Amsterdam houseboat.
- Canal Ring / Nine Streets: Known in Dutch as ‘De 9 Straatjes’, this quirky district is one of the best looking you could choose for your stay in Amsterdam. It is an excellent choice for trendy boutiques and is surrounded by the most picturesque sights. They are three streets crossing canals and you can easily wander around this area meandering from cafe to pub from your holiday apartment.
- Amsterdam Centrum: Booking a holiday apartment in the centre will mean the perfect walking distance from the main sights and shopping attractions. You will be able to go out for a drink in the best squares and safely walk home.
- De Pijp: This neighbour is home to many diverse residents and is known for its large city markets which are certainly worth a visit. It is a former working-class neighbourhood that is located close to the centre. If you want your apartments to be located close to a wealth of great bars and restaurants, this is an excellent choice.
- Eastern Docklands: These is certainly an area to watch. Here you can find some modern and interesting options for your holiday, and are located just a short distance away by ferry or tram in the most residential areas.
- De Wallen: This is the Amsterdam Red Light District, famous for its nightlife, escorts and Amsterdam coffee shops where you can certainly find some of the best smoking apartments. Here you will also find the Oude Kerk church which is the oldest in the city.
- Oud-Zuid (Amsterdam Museum Quarter): This is an upmarket area brimming with museums, the beautiful and sprawling Vondelpark and is home to Dutch art culture. Here you will find plenty of boutiques lined along leafy boulevards.
- Grachtengordel: This is a great choice for being close to the nightlife districts of Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein. You can find a lovely holiday apartment to rent along one of the canals.
- Oost: This is a great choice for a residential area and for families. There is a lot of green space for your kids to play, and you can easily reach the city centre via tram.
When to visit the Dam
The Dutch capital is served well by great transport links. Internationally, flights arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and London to Amsterdam flights are not at all difficult to find. Its central location in Europe means that there are also cheap flights to Amsterdam regularly. If you’re coming from the UK, there is also the option of taking the ferry. Since the Netherlands is a small and centrally located country, it is easy to travel from Brussels to Amsterdam by bus or by train, travelling Amsterdam to Rotterdam, or catching a Paris to Amsterdam train. If you are deciding on an Europe inter-rail trip, then this is a great place for your stop. The city experiences every season quite differently, and is the ideal location no matter the time of year. The weather is generally pleasant for visiting, and the winters are cool but a good time to visit. The best time of the year to visit is spring or summer, where it is normally sunny and warm, or alternatively in the month of October when the weather is still good enough to enjoy the city, besides the possibility of rain. The crowds of the summer have usually died down and you will find a good deal. Spring is traditionally seen as a great time to visit as its famous tulips are often in bloom and adorn the city in floral beauty. If you do decide to go in winter, there are an array of fantastic events such as the Amsterdam Light Festival where the city is annually illuminated for all to see.
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Anne Frank House and other points of interest
This is a historical city with plenty of tourist attractions, successfully marrying Dutch tradition and modernity which attracts millions of tourists every year to book one of its central Amsterdam apartments. It is particularly famous for its hundreds of canals that surround the city centre on which you can take an Amsterdam canal cruise. If there’s any city that is known for its canal network, it is undoubtedly Venice. However, believe it or not, the canals are in fact far more extensive than those of the Italian city, with more than 1000 bridges and 75 km in length of total canal. The Dutch capital may be small, but this only makes it even more enjoyable to explore by bike or foot, and most holiday rentals are in ideal distance. You can’t visit without seeing the beautiful flower markets that house some of its most spectacular tulips, and it is replete with wonderful churches and synagogues that perfectly symbolise the interesting history of this city, such as The Esnoga and Oude Kirk. The Netherlands are famous for their windmills - there is one windmill for you to visit and go beer-tasting. Head over to the tourist office for more information on how best to navigate the city. The best way to see this city is on wheels – head on over to the nearest bike hire in Amsterdam and cruise around the city as a true Amsterdammer would. If you’re looking to try the local beer, why not combine the two and try a beer bike? It has it all! Alternatively, grab a tram map and hop on.The city is very small and pedestrian-friendly, and there are plenty of things to do, so you can fit a lot into a long weekend. Amsterdam at Christmas is something that draws people from all over the world, and the Christmas markets are an excellent reason to book.
- Dam Square: As one of the most recognisable and important attractions, this square lies in the historical centre of the city and contains buildings such as the Royal Palace and the Nieuwe Kerk. It is a busy tourist zone and a must see during your trip. This is the centre point of demonstrations and events, and a popular meeting place known to nearly every person in the Netherlands. It is most recognisable by its national monument in the form of an obelisk in the centre. Here you will also find the wax museum of Madame Tussaud Amsterdam, known for its famous figures.
- Anne Frank House: A trip here would not be complete without a sobering visit to the Anne Frank Museum at Prinsengracht 263 in the Joordan district.
- Van Gogh Museum: Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most famous painters of the last 200 years, and in the heart of the city is a museum dedicated to his life, works and contemporaries. It can be found in Museum Square close to many other museums such as Rijksmuseum and more. It receives some of the most visitors in the world and should not be missed.
- Heineken Experience: The Heineken tour is a brewery for the famous Dutch pilsner that is Heineken beer. You can try the beer and be shown the history of the brewery in the city.
- Vondelpark: Perhaps the most beautiful treasure is the public park in the centre of the city. It has over 10 million visitors a year – it is perfect by foot or by bike to experience life in true Dutch style. Magical in the summertime, this 120-acre park has a playground, open air theatre and several lakes.
- The Jordaan: No trip is complete without a trip to this quaint part of the city. It is known for its typically Dutch townhouses, restaurants and shops. Popular streets in this area include the Prinsengracht, where you will find the Anne Frank Museum, and De 9 Straatjes. It is well known for its many types of markets, including the flower market and clothes.
- Dutch National Opera & Ballet: The centre of dance and performance which holds host to a wonderful selection of different shows. Check their programme for details before travelling to your holiday let.
- Stedelijk Museum: The Dutch capital is renowned for being a valuable player in the global contemporary scene of art and design, and if this is what you’re after, you must pay a visit to the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam for modern and contemporary art. It contains art from the likes of Vincent van Gogh, Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol and Willem de Kooning.
- Rijksmuseum: The national museum for arts and history is in Museum Square and has a collection of over 8,000 objects, making it the largest art museum in the country. It includes a large dollhouse collection and has over 200 rooms that will easily require a day’s worth of dedication.
- Amsterdam Museum: This museum has many objects on show relating to the history of the city.
- Oude Kerk: From Dutch, this translates as ‘old church’ and is the oldest building in the city and is found in De Wallen, the Red Light District. It is full of beauty Dutch buildings that you must see.
- Rembrandt House Museum: A museum dedicated to the life of painter Rembrandt who lived in the house in the 17th century, where you can see a beautiful collection of his work. It is brimming with artistic history and promise and is just waiting for you to explore.
- Tropenmuseum: This museum literally translates to ‘Museum of the Tropics’ and is an archive of the history of Dutch explorers that travelled to Indonesia and the West Indies and shows many parts of their lives.
- The Jewish Museum: Alongside The Anne Frank House, the city has a rich Jewish culture and history that you absolutely must dive into. This is the most complete collection and is important that you visit during your trip.
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What to eat in the Dam
No stay in Amsterdam is complete without indulging in a bit of the local cuisine. Most famous is probably the Stroopwafel. This is a creation made up of two thin waffles glued together with sweet syrup, and are best enjoyed warmed up on a hot drink beforehand. Another delicacy is the bitterballen, which are deep friend meatballs served with mustard. They are perfect alongside a Belgian beer. Another one to try has got to be the raw herring, under the name of 'broodje haring' which are served in 'haringhandels' which are herring carts around the city.