Watergraafsmeer Travel Guide
Amsterdam
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Rijksmuseum
This palatial building full of Dutch paintings and international artifacts is the country’s largest public-funded museum.
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.
Things to do
Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack
Amsterdam: Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese Guided Tour
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
Moco Museum: Banksy, Basquiat, Warhol, Kusama & More
Top hotels in Watergraafsmeer
Hotel Casa Amsterdam
Well the room I had to change since it had sex lubricant stains and yes they changed my room but the 3rd night some man tried to break into our room and the front desk told me to leave it alone s
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
citizenM Schiphol Airport
good and convenient but odd bathroom deisgn
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
Nice and basic stay. No reason to complain. Not far from a bus station though no train station nearby. No kettle or tea/coffee in room.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Clean room nice staff good breakfast
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Wi fi weak, bartender at Vic’s was dismissive, took twenty minutes to make a drink, and if you could catch his eye it would take at least twenty more minutes for an order! The bartender needs help. Also expecting a tip after all of this is insulting. If it where me, I would eliminate the bar stools ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Rho Hotel
Location is perfect. Staff excellent. Breakfast was OK. Bath tub too tall, hard to use for older people. Hotel is outdated, not sound proof.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Watergraafsmeer
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.
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.
De Weteringschans
While you're in De Weteringschans, take in top sights like Leidseplein or Paradiso, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vijzelgracht Station or Weteringcircuit Stop.
Grachtengordel-Zuid
While you're in Grachtengordel-Zuid, take in top sights like Reguliersdwarsstraat or Flower Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop.
