Amsterdam tourism and travel guide

Amsterdam top tourist attractions

| November 14, 2011
Amsterdam top tourist attractions

Museums, Canals, Cruises, Historical Buildings; all this and much more await your arrival in Amsterdam. Considered as one of the smallest capitals in Europe, Amsterdam is a hub of attractive tourist attractions. More than the usual tourist attractions, you will get to see an array of cultural attractions like Museums and old buildings in Amsterdam. [...]

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Amsterdam houseboat for rent

| November 13, 2011
Amsterdam houseboat for rent

Amsterdam, rightly called, as the “The Venice of the North” is a famous tourist destination built around various canals. Perhaps, this is the reason that more than staying in a hotel, tourists arriving here, prefer to stay in houseboats. Most houseboats available in Amsterdam have been specifically designed to provide their guests with a unique [...]

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Amsterdam by bike

| November 13, 2011
Amsterdam by bike

Agree or not, Amsterdam tours are somewhat incomplete if you don’t try to explore this beautiful destination on a bike. Other than the cruises, the best way to explore Amsterdam is on a bike. Getting around this Dutch city is always a pleasure on a bike without getting confused between streets and city traffic. For [...]

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Amsterdam with kids

| November 11, 2011
Amsterdam with kids

Amsterdam, a popular tourist destination has something to offer to people of all ages. It is a place, where even a kid can have a lot of fun like an adult. A hub of parks and museums makes this place both informative and fun to explore for kids.

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Okura Hotel Amsterdam

| December 2, 2012
Okura Hotel Amsterdam

As part of a Japanese luxury hotel chain, the Okura is popular with Japanese business and leisure travelers, as well as other international guests who appreciate the extraordinary service and amenities. The 23-story hotel is in a quiet, safe neighborhood two blocks from the RAI Congress Center and a short tram ride from the museum [...]

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NH Barbizon Palace

| December 2, 2012
NH Barbizon Palace

The hotel is housed behind the restored façades of nineteen 17th-century buildings in one of Amsterdam’s oldest neighborhoods. The distinctive interior has been modernized, with an atrium-lit lobby appointed with black-and-white marble tiled floors, steel-blue columns, and traditional Dutch paintings. The hotel’s unique conference facilities and modern comforts make it popular with business travelers, while [...]

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NH Amsterdam Centre Hotel

| December 2, 2012
NH Amsterdam Centre Hotel

The hotel is located on a busy street overlooking a square and the Singel Canal, with a quiet, bright lobby of ivory marble, modern crystal chandeliers, and spacious sitting area overlooking the street. The location is convenient for both business and leisure travelers who enjoy the hotel’s modern amenities and professional staff.

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Hilton Hotel Amsterdam

| December 2, 2012
Hilton Hotel Amsterdam

Containing the “John & Yoko Suite” – scene of the world-famous “Bed-in for Peace” in 1969 – this V-shaped hotel is set in the exclusive Het Apollokwartier district. Walk to boutique shopping or take one of Amsterdam’s distinctive trams to the nearby Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. The hotel borders on a canal and overlooks [...]

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Hampshire Golfhotel Waterland

| December 2, 2012
Hampshire Golfhotel Waterland

On the cusp of suburban Purmerend and the countryside, this two-story hotel is a tranquil haven for golfers. Supported by 16 slender columns, the circular lobby is bright and airy. Executives divide their time between the golf courses and the meeting rooms, and couples and families enjoy quiet drinks and leisurely meals in the clubhouse.

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Dorint Sofitel Amsterdam Airport

| December 2, 2012
Dorint Sofitel Amsterdam Airport

Benefit from a hotel literally a stones throw from the airport, with an excellent range of conference and leisure facilities and still only 10 kilometers from the center of Amsterdam. As a brand new hotel, the rooms are equipped with modern furniture and decorated with bright, uplifting colors and come complete with satellite TV and [...]

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Courtyard Amsterdam Airport

| December 2, 2012
Courtyard Amsterdam Airport

Modern hotel set in green park next to Claus Event Centre, 12 km from Schiphol Airport, and 17 km from central Amsterdam. Featuring understated modern decor in neutral colours, all guestrooms have high-speed Internet connections and laptop safes. Guests can work out in the gym, enjoy brasserie dining on the terrace in summer, and watch [...]

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Bilderberg Hotel Jan Luyken

| December 2, 2012
Bilderberg Hotel Jan Luyken

This intimate, 62-room hotel comprises three late-19th-century townhouses along a quiet residential street. Across from the hotel are the Rijksmuseum, home of works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and other masters, and the Van Gogh Museum, with a vast collection of Van Gogh paintings. Stained-glass windows, crystal chandeliers, art prints, warm burgundy carpets, and dark woodwork set [...]

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Artemis Hotel

| December 1, 2012
Artemis Hotel

Modern hotel with striking geometrical design features, five kilometres from the RAI Congress Centre and central Amsterdam. Air-conditioned guestrooms feature contemporary decor and dark wood furnishings; all have wireless Internet and minibars. Guests can sample international cuisine in the relaxed restaurant and on sunny days enjoy a drink and snack on the terrace.

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Marriott Amsterdam

| December 1, 2012
Marriott Amsterdam

Modern hotel located in Amsterdam’s city centre, adjacent to the Vondelpark and 300 metres from the Rijksmuseum. Air-conditioned guestrooms feature modern decor; all include high-speed Internet connections, cable television and minibars. Guests can work out with personal trainers in the fitness centre or shop on the Leidseplein, 150 metres from the hotel.

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