Museum Quarter Travel Guide

Amsterdam

Rijksmuseum featuring views, a pond and a city
Museum Quarter
Museum Quarter
Museum Quarter
Museum Quarter

Popular places to visit

Van Gogh Museum which includes interior views

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.

Van Gogh Museum
Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum

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

Rijksmuseum
Leidseplein

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.

Leidseplein
Heineken Experience

Heineken Experience

Learn how a well-known Dutch beer is made, then drink a sample at this famous former brewery.

Heineken Experience
Museum Square

Museum Square

In the heart of cultural Amsterdam explore one of Amsterdam’s famous art museums, enjoy the thrills of a live event, or just relax on the grass of this park.

Museum Square
Concertgebouw

Concertgebouw

You can get tickets for a performance at Concertgebouw during your stay in Amsterdam. Make time for the shops and cycling trails in this vibrant area.

Concertgebouw

Things to do

Amsterdam: Luxury Cruise Unlimited Drinks & Small Bite

Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite

Rp361.407
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket

Rp493.292
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket
Amsterdam: Exclusive Heineken Experience VIP Tour Ticket

Amsterdam: Exclusive Heineken Experience VIP Tour Ticket

Rp1.243.593
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Exclusive Heineken Experience VIP Tour Ticket
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

Rp286.983
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
Picture 5 for Activity Amsterdam: Moco Museum Entrance Tickets with Banksy & More

Amsterdam: Moco Museum Entrance Tickets with Banksy & More

Rp395.080
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Moco Museum Entrance Tickets with Banksy & More
Amsterdam Combo: Van Gogh Museum & 1-Hour Canal Cruise

Amsterdam Combo: Van Gogh Museum & 1-Hour Canal Cruise

Rp719.069
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam Combo: Van Gogh Museum & 1-Hour Canal Cruise
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Top hotels in Museum Quarter

Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American

Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American

4.5 out of 5
Leidsekade, 97, Amsterdam, North Holland
The price is Rp3.231.787 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp3.231.787
Rp3.926.668 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Great hotel with ver comfortable beds. Amazing buffet breakfast. Location is perfect for exploring Amsterdam. Great staff."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American
Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection

Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection

4.5 out of 5
Stadhouderskade 25, Amsterdam
The price is Rp2.670.391 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.670.391
Rp3.244.514 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,113 reviews)
"Not the quietest due to busy street but the area, next to Vondelpark, extremely walkable, all were wonderful. The staff was great also!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection
Leonardo Boutique Museumhotel

Leonardo Boutique Museumhotel

4 out of 5
Pieter Cornelisz. Hooftstraat 2, Amsterdam
The price is Rp2.274.317 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.274.317
Rp2.763.239 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (909 reviews)
"Close to public transportation, easy to get to Centraal station by tram. The neighborhood is gorgeous, everything very walkable. Our only complaint was the air conditioning locked at 20C, so we couldn't make it any cooler on hot summer afternoons, or nights. It made sleeping a little difficult. However, ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Leonardo Boutique Museumhotel
THE FRITZ HOTEL Amsterdam

THE FRITZ HOTEL Amsterdam

2 out of 5
Weteringschans 67, Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.518.684 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.518.684
Rp1.845.171 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Van Gogh Museum and Dam Square are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (122 reviews)
"Very nice location for sightseeing in Amsterdam. Enjoyed my stay at the hotel. Single room was small and compact but good enough for a solo traveller. Comfortable bed, good amenities, and the bathroom was excellent. The stairs are very narrow so be mindful of that, and the lift is also quite ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

THE FRITZ HOTEL Amsterdam
Krisotel

Krisotel

3 out of 5
Marnixstraat 372, Amsterdam
The price is Rp1.616.020 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.616.020
Rp1.963.512 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (742 reviews)
"nice hotel. excellent breakfast"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Krisotel
BackStage Hotel Amsterdam

BackStage Hotel Amsterdam

2 out of 5
Leidsegracht 114, Amsterdam
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (704 reviews)
"The hotel was nice and the staff were amazingly friendly. The theme is also very cool. Only thing is the room was very small and warm. The location was good for someone who likes to walk a bit. The trams pass close by. All in all a good experience in tight quarters."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Museum Quarter

Heineken Experience showing interior views

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.

Oude Pijp
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Oud-Zuid

4.5/5(151 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Oud-Zuid. Check out top attractions like Van Gogh Museum and Concertgebouw, and jump on the metro at Emmastraat Tram Stop or Gerrit van der Veenstraat Stop to see more of the city.

Oud-Zuid
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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.

Grachtengordel-Zuid
Amsterdam showing a city, a river or creek and boating

Canal Ring

4.5/5(972 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Canal Ring. Check out top attractions like Reguliersdwarsstraat and Theater Tuschinski, and jump on the metro at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop to see more of the city.

Canal Ring
Leidseplein which includes road cycling, street scenes and motorbike riding

De Weteringschans

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

De Weteringschans
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De Pijp

4.5/5(133 area reviews)

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

De Pijp

Museum Quarter Travel Guide