Visit when in town:
LEIDSEPLEIN
The Leidseplein is the busiest centres for nightlife in the Amsterdam. The square and the surrounding streets are full of bars, restaurants, outdoor cafes, theaters, dance clubs and the like. Street performers are often found on the square. On busy summer nights, tourists may outnumber locals. From Mid November until Christmas Leidseplein also has an outdoor ice rink and many carts selling typical Dutch pastries and Poffertjes (small sweet pancakes). Many signs and bar names are in English.
RIJKSMUSEUM
At just a few minutes walking distance from our hotel you can find The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. The Rijksmuseum is the Dutch national museum in Amsterdam, located on the Museumquare. The museum is dedicated to arts, crafts, and history. It has a large collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age and a substantial collection of Asian art. It also displays the stern of the HMS Royal Charles which was captured in the Raid on the Medway.
The Rijksmuseum is open daily from 9am to 18pm
VAN GOGH MUSEUM
At the MuseumSquare you can also find the Van Gogh museum. Take a look around and see his most famouw paintings in real life.
This museum is open daily from 10am to 18pm (on friday it's open until 22pm
Also visit : Anne Frank house / The Rembrandt house / Jewish Historical museum and many other interesting museums..
CANAL CRUISES
FESTIVALS
20.10-23.10.2011 Amsterdam Dance event
16.11- 27.11.2011 IDFA Amsterdam Each year in November, the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) once again transforms the city's centre into a paradise for documentary film fans
For more information on attractions, festivals, concerts and museums visit: http://www.iamsterdam.com
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Best deal in Amsterdam!
GVB day or multiple day tickets entitle you to unlimited travel through Amsterdam - day and night - by tram, bus and metro, for the number of hours that best suit your plans. For example the 1 day ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time you first check in.
Prices in 2010
24 hours (1 day) € 7.00
48 hours (2 days) € 11.50
72 hours (3 days) € 15.50
96 hours (4 days) € 19.50
120 hours (5 days) € 23.00
144 hours (6 days) € 26.00
168 hours (7 days) € 29.00