Old Town Amsterdam Travel Guide

Amsterdam

A bustling street lined with historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a tram line.
A sculpture in an urban setting with buildings in the background.
A canal with boats, historic buildings, and a tall tower in the background.
A street at dusk with tram tracks, historic buildings, and illuminated signs.
A bustling European street at dusk with historic buildings, a tram, and a prominent hotel sign.

Stay near popular Old Town Amsterdam attractions

A historic building with ornate architecture and a clock tower.

Dam Square

8.6/10 (18,623 reviews)
Amsterdam’s iconic square, with its cobbled stones and grand historical buildings, is a lively gathering place and venue for protests and celebrations.
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Things to do

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

Rp843.671
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket

Rp556.674
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket
Dutch Countryside Tour with Windmills, Volendam & Marken

Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

Rp799.405
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
Amsterdam: Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Bite option

Amsterdam: Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Bite option

Rp402.043
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Bite option
City Sightseeing Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus& Optional Hop-On Hop-Off Boat

City Sightseeing Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus& Optional Hop-On Hop-Off Boat

Rp577.807
per adult
City Sightseeing Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus& Optional Hop-On Hop-Off Boat
Amsterdam: Red Light District Tour in EN/DE/IT

Amsterdam: Guided Red Light District Tour in a Small Group

Rp466.369
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Guided Red Light District Tour in a Small Group
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Top hotels in Old Town Amsterdam

ibis Amsterdam Centre

ibis Amsterdam Centre

3 out of 5
Stationsplein 49 Amsterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.583.048 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp2.583.048
Rp3.448.455 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
ibis Amsterdam Centre
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5 Amsterdam
The price is Rp4.288.197 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp4.288.197
Rp5.724.749 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,717 reviews)
"This is not a four star hotel, it is 10 star hotel. Staff was friendly, attentive, room was clean, wonderful wonderful wonderful. Set the bar for all other hotels"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

4.5 out of 5
Oosterdoksstraat 4 Amsterdam
The price is Rp3.444.064 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp3.444.064
Rp4.597.736 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (785 reviews)
"Very convenient to Central Amsterdam. There is a fantastic bar in the top. Other than our window faced a cement wall…"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center

Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center

Amstel 144A Amsterdam NH
The price is Rp2.583.048 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp2.583.048
Rp3.448.455 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (323 reviews)
"The picture on Expedia was nothing like the room. Very pricey, room was so small two people couldn’t pass each other next to the bed. No space for luggage. Totally misrepresented. Horrible"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG

Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5 Amsterdam
The price is Rp4.034.957 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp4.034.957
Rp5.611.988 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG
Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre

Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre

4 out of 5
Nieuwezijds Kolk 19 Amsterdam
The price is Rp3.038.003 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp3.038.003
Rp4.055.939 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,372 reviews)
"An"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre
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Where to stay in Old Town Amsterdam

Find the best Old Town Amsterdam areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A canal with historic buildings and a bridge.

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 Nieuwmarkt Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Nieuwmarkt Station or Waterlooplein Station to see more of the city.

A river with boats docked on the left, a bridge in the middle, and a tall tower in the background.

Jordaan

Get to know Jordaan and its many features like its breweries and churches. You might want to explore sights like Amsterdam Tulip Museum and Houseboat Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Bloemgracht Stop or Rozengracht Stop to get around the city.

A canal with three illuminated bridges and historic buildings along the water.
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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.

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam with its distinctive architecture and a reflection pool in the foreground.

Museum Quarter

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Museum Quarter. Check out top attractions like Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum, and jump on the metro at Van Baerlestraat Stop or Concertgebouw Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A canal with boats, trees, and historic buildings.

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.

Old Town Amsterdam Travel Guide