Beautiful Amsterdam is filled with bridges and facades of 17th century buildings, Amsterdam’s canal rings are incredibly charming. Discover the historic buildings, fine art museums, The Red Light District and Dam Square with the Royal Palace. 
Amsterdam is a very pedestrian city that is best seen by foot, or on bicycles, which is the most used method of transportation in the Netherlands.
Amsterdam lies up to 5.5m (18 ft.) below mean sealevel.
The city's solid, timeless buildings stand, and its 760,000 inhabitants live, where waves should by all rights be lapping. If the sea-dikes should ever go down, most of the city would vanish beneath the waves. Vondelpark would become a lake, the Metro would be truly drowned, and the trams would float away. If you happened to be standing on top of Oude Kerk's tower, however, you wouldn't even get your feet wet. Don't get too worried. The dikes are built to repel almost everything the North Sea can throw at them. Only a 1-in-10,000-years super storm could take them down (famous last words?). And because of climate-change concerns, the government plans to raise that safety margin to 1 in 100,000 years.Amsterdam has as its own culture and vision that many Dutch see the city as a tourist destination more than a place that resembles their own environment. This is mainly due to the presence of tens of thousands of tourists in the city.
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam
Radisson Blu Hotel is situated in a quiet part of Amsterdam's centre, just a 7-minute walk from lively Dam Square. It offers modern rooms and a fitness centre with a sauna and solarium. More
Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre
Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, just a 5-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station. It features a modern atrium breakfast room and a stylish bar. More
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station combines elegant modern rooms, business facilities with the latest A/V technology, a fitness centre and an ideal location overlooking the River IJ and. More
art'otel Amsterdam
Located in the heart of Amsterdam opposite central station and within walking distance of Amsterdam's main attractions and shopping areas, art'otel amsterdam features 5&33, which is a dining and... More
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
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. More
Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht - A Hyatt Hotel
Located in the heart the canal belt, lifestyle hotel Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht offers elegant design rooms with free Wi-Fi. The Jordaan area and Negen Straatjes area, are within a 15-minute walk. More
Ambassade Hotel
Ambassade Hotel is situated in 10 original 17th-century canal-side mansions along the Herengracht and Singel, in a quiet part of the Amsterdam Canal Belt. More
NH Amsterdam Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky
This 5-star hotel, in the heart of Amsterdam, is set on the edge of the famous Dam Square, opposite the Royal Palace. Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky benefits from 2 restaurants and a fitness centre on site.... More
NH City Centre Amsterdam
Occupying an impressive Art Deco building overlooking the Singel Canal, NH City Centre is a 5-minute walk from focal Dam Square. It features fine dining options, boat tours and a bicycle rental. More
Room Mate Aitana
Featuring stylish rooms and moorings for recreation boats, Room Mate Aitana is a design hotel built in 2013 located on the new artificial island in the IJ River in Amsterdam. More
Avenue Hotel
Avenue is a 3-star hotel situated in Amsterdam, only 350 metres from Amsterdam Central Railway Station. It features free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception and a breakfast buffet. More
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Set along the UNESCO World Heritage listed Herengracht, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam consists of six monumental 17th century canal palaces. More
Dikker en Thijs Fenice Hotel
Along the beautiful Prinsengracht canal in the heart of Amsterdam, you will find Dikker en Thijs Fenice Hotel. Experience a luxurious ambiance and walk to almost all famous sights. More
Swissôtel Amsterdam
Located on Amsterdam’s famous Dam Square just 10 minutes’ walk from Centraal Station, Swissôtel Amsterdam offers bicycle rental and 24-hour business and fitness centres. More
NH Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
Barbizon Palace combines modern facilities such as a wellness area with historic features including a 15th-century chapel. It is opposite Amsterdam Central Station and 550 metres from Dam Square. More
De L'Europe Amsterdam
De L'Europe Amsterdam offers luxurious accommodation along the Amstel River, in the heart of the city. This 5-star hotel includes a fitness area, spa and wellness facilities and a waterside terrace. More
Hotel The Toren - This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Amsterdam!