Transvaalbuurt Travel Guide
Amsterdam
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Popular places to visit

Van Gogh Museum
This modern museum houses the world’s largest collection of the legendary Dutch master painter who led a troubled life and never saw his work become famous.

Dam Square
Amsterdam’s iconic square, with its cobbled stones and grand historical buildings, is a lively gathering place and venue for protests and celebrations.

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.

Leidseplein
This lively square in the heart of Amsterdam’s cultural district offers dining and entertainment, with an array of theater, movie, music, comedy and street performances.

Vondelpark
One of the oldest and largest public parks in Amsterdam is a relaxing place to rest, have lunch or watch a performance after visiting the nearby museums.

Rijksmuseum
This palatial building full of Dutch paintings and international artifacts is the country’s largest public-funded museum.
Things to do

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack

Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip

Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up
Top hotels in Transvaalbuurt

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Small, cozy, comfortable rooms. Good value
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Excellent in every way!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
Breakfast was not great but not bad.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Rho Hotel
Clean rooms good access to shops, streets, squires, overall good location clean tidy rooms respectful staff
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Room Mate Aitana, Amsterdam
Great stay, staff were accommodating and the room was perfect
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
I felt the beds were a little hard and less comfortable than other European hotels we stayed at but the staff, location and other amenities more than compensated for it.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Transvaalbuurt

Weesperbuurt
While you're in Weesperbuurt, take in top sights like Royal Theater Carre or Hermitage Amsterdam, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Weesperplein Station or Korte 's-Gravesandestraat Stop.

Amsterdam East
Amsterdam East is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Passenger Terminal Amsterdam and Blijburg Beach. See more of Amsterdam by jumping on the metro at Molukkenstraat Stop or Soembawastraat Stop.

De Pijp
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in De Pijp. Top attractions like Albert Cuyp Market and Former Town Hall of Nieuwer-Amstel are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Cornelis Troostplein Stop or v. Hilligaertstraat Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Oude Pijp
While you're in Oude Pijp, take in top sights like Albert Cuyp Market or Heineken Experience, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Marie Heinekenplein Stop or 2e van der Helststraat Stop.

De Weteringschans
While you're in De Weteringschans, take in top sights like Utrechtsestraat or Paradiso, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vijzelgracht Station or Weteringcircuit Stop.

Nieuwmarkt en Lastage
If you're spending time in Nieuwmarkt en Lastage, check out sights like Nemo Science Museum or Nieuwmarkt Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nieuwmarkt Station or Mr. Visserplein Stop.
