Grachtengordel-West Travel Guide
Amsterdam
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Popular places to visit
Anne Frank House
See where this brave and famous Jewish teenager hid from the Nazis during World War II and recorded her world-famous diary.
Prinsengracht
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Prinsengracht during your travels in Amsterdam. Discover the great live music in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Herengracht Canal
Herengracht Canal is just one of the places to see in Amsterdam, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the museums and shops in this walkable area.
Westerkerk
Find out about the history of Amsterdam when you spend time at Westerkerk. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
The Biblical Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Biblical Museum during your trip to Amsterdam. Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.
Theatermuseum Amsterdam
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Theatermuseum Amsterdam during your trip to Amsterdam. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam Admission Ticket
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
Top hotels in Grachtengordel-West
Pulitzer Amsterdam
"Great hotel in an excellent location. Staff very helpful and the best fresh cooked breakfast we’ve eaten. We were even surprised to find a cake in our room as a gesture of goodwill to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Unfortunately our room wasn’t clean to the standards you would expect for a hotel ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
ANDAZ AMSTERDAM, PRINSENGRACHT, BY HYATT
"Nothing to advise in particular"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Sebastian's
"Quirky hotel but very nice overall.sign a bit hard to find but otherwise great place to stay and very comfortable"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
"We arrived very late, or early in the morning. Kenny, hopefully that was his name, really went out of his way to help us out finding a more convenient room. He had such a great energy and a great smile. Also, he spook Dutch, not all the staff spook the language. We came back after our second trip ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
citizenM Schiphol Airport
"Helpful staff greeted us. We were given our room immediately, even though we were well before check-in time. Breakfast was very good."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
"Excellent breakfast and incredibly clean!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Grachtengordel-West
Jordaan
Get to know Jordaan and its many features like its breweries and churches. You might want to explore sights like Johnny Jordaanplein / Beeld Johnny Jordaan and Houseboat Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Bloemgracht Stop or Rozengracht Stop to get around the city.
Binnenstad
If you're spending time in Binnenstad, check out sights like Dam Square or National Monument and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dam Stop or Paleisstraat Tram Stop.
Old Town Amsterdam
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Amsterdam. Top attractions like Dam Square and Leidseplein are major draws. Catch the metro at Dam Stop or Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop to see more of the city.
Red Light District
Oude Kerk and Warmoesstraat are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Red Light District. Travellers also love the fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
Amsterdam City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Amsterdam City Centre. Top attractions like Dam Square and Leidseplein are major draws. Catch the metro at Nieuwmarkt Station or Waterlooplein Station to see more of the city.
Canal Ring
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Canal Ring. Check out top attractions like Reguliersdwarsstraat and Flower Market, and jump on the metro at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop to see more of the city.
