Amsterdam travel guide
Amsterdam Tourism | Amsterdam Guide
You're Going to Love Amsterdam
With 872,680 inhabitants, Amsterdam is the most populous city in the Netherlands. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Amsterdam has to offer.
Where to Eat in Amsterdam
Centrum is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Amsterdam. These include popular favourites such as Singel 101 Restaurant (Singel 101), Jottum (Eerste Anjeliersdwarsstraat 17) and Denc, Dik & Cunningham (Kerkstraat 377). If you’re looking for affordable options, Cecconi’s Amsterdam (Spuistraat 210) and Hard Rock Cafe - Amsterdam (Max Euweplein 57-61) are great picks.
When to visit Amsterdam
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Amsterdam in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Amsterdam, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Amsterdam
Plane
When flying to Amsterdam, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Amsterdam from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 20m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Amsterdam, followed by Train. The train journey from Amsterdam to Brussels takes 1h 33m and costs around S$ 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Groningen, expect to pay about S$ 46 for a 1h 58m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Amsterdam Centraal is the busiest station in Amsterdam. Another popular train station is Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA, located 5 miles from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amsterdam, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Amsterdam takes 85 miles and will cost you around S$ 34. From Antwerp, the ticket costs about S$ 20 for a journey of 115 miles. The most popular bus station is Amsterdam Sloterdijk, located 3 miles from the city centre of Amsterdam. Amsterdam Bijlmer is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Amsterdam
Where to stay in Amsterdam
From 5-star hotels such as the De L'Europe Amsterdam to great affordable options like the Apple Inn Hotel, Amsterdam offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 216 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 657 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Amsterdam Hostel Centre and Budget Hotel Neutraal. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Amsterdam, with prices from S$ 55 to S$ 708 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Amsterdam are about 40% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Amsterdam-Noord - In Amsterdam’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include NH Amsterdam Noord, Sir Adam Hotel, part of Sircle Collection and Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Amsterdam - Ndsm Wharf.
Amsterdam-Oost - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Oost, Hotel V Fizeaustraat and Q-Factory Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Amsterdam-Oost is S$ 49.
Centrum - The Dylan Amsterdam, La Boheme and Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Centrum will cost you about S$ 139 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Amsterdam
Most booked hotels in Amsterdam
Hiring a car in Amsterdam
Hiring a car in Amsterdam costs S$ 98 per day, on average, or S$ 294 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Amsterdam is the Hertz branch at Aankomstpassage, Schiphol, which is 7 miles from the city centre.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Amsterdam Schiphol.
Expect to pay S$ 3.02 per litre in Amsterdam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 36.14 and S$ 48.18. The most frequently booked car type in Amsterdam is Luxury (BMW X1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Seat Leon or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Amsterdam
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
S$ 38/day
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
S$ 46/day