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Van Gogh Museum

One of the most famous artists in history, Van Gogh's work is displayed at the Van Gogh Museum. Located between the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum, the museum entrance is at the Paulus, Potterstraat 7. Tram No 2 and 5 from the Central Station will take you to the museum. The museum is disabled friendly.

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One of the most famous artists in history, Van Gogh's work is displayed at the Van Gogh Museum. Located between the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum, the museum entrance is at the Paulus, Potterstraat 7. Tram No 2 and 5 from the Central Station will take you to the museum. The museum is disabled friendly.

Opening hours Museum: daily 10am - 6pm/ Friday 10am- 10pm Closed 1 January Address: Van Gogh Museum Postbus 75366 1070 AJ Amsterdam Contacts Tel: +31 (0)20 570 52 00 Fax: +31 (0)20 570 52 22 Email: [email protected] Website: www.vangoghmuseum.nl/ Admission fees Adults: € 14 0-17 years: free

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Rijksmuseum -322 m

Rijksmuseum -

Museum

A true treat for art lovers, the Rijkmuseum features a splendid collection of Dutch paintings from the Golden Age.

*فندق ماريوت أمستردام487 m

*Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

In our view, exploring Amsterdam is convenient when you stay at our hotel in this beautiful city. Amsterdam Marriott Hotel welcomes its guests with exceptional service. The hotel is in the city centre and is ideal for dining, entertainment and shopping. It is a five-minute walk from the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. Whether you are visiting Amsterdam for leisure or business, this is the right place. The guest rooms and suites are spacious, luxuriously furnished, air-conditioned and equipped with free high-speed Internet access.

Bilderberg Garden Hotel934 m

Bilderberg Garden Hotel

The Garden Hotel offers tasteful luxury among serene surroundings. Located in close proximity to chic shopping streets, splendid museums and welcoming pavement cafes, it is a popular choice with visitors who like to be in the midst of it all. Guests can enjoy enticing culinary fusion of French and Mediterranean cuisine at the famous hotel restaurant, De Kersentuin.

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Bloemenmarkt

Market

Another market unique to Amsterdam is the Bloemenmarkt, the world’s only floating flower market.

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La Savonnerie

Want to wash away your worries or wash away your sins; there's soap aplenty to do all of that, plus more. You'll be amazed that a simple commodity like soap could be an object of artistic creation. Enter the shop and your senses will be assaulted with the fragrance of vanilla, rose and other essential oils. The variety of shapes and sizes of soap available here is astounding. Imagine a chess set made of soap, soap alphabet blocks and soap in the shape of a cow! At la Savonnerie you can buy personalized soaps and even make your own customized soap with oils and perfumes of your choice.

The Grand1.7 km

The Grand

Expensive Hotels

The building that houses The Grand was originally a 16th century royal inn and later the City Hall. The building has since been restored magnificently to make way for this 182 room deluxe hotel. The hotel has a dedicated business centre and 19 conference rooms, making it ideal for business travellers. World renowned chef Albert Roux has set up a canal side cafe called Cafe Roux at The Grand.

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Anne Frank Houseamsterdam

Anne Frank House

House

Anne Frank, a girl who wrote about her experiences during the Second World War has her house in the Jordaan area of Amsterdam. This is the house where the Anne Frank along with her family spent 25 months during the war. A must see for those who love history and were touched by her story.

Rijksmuseum -amsterdam

Rijksmuseum -

Museum

A true treat for art lovers, the Rijkmuseum features a splendid collection of Dutch paintings from the Golden Age.

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The Royal Palace

Museum

Located in central Amsterdam on the Dam Square, this 17th century palace was originally built as a city hall for Amsterdam's magistrates. The museum is now used primarily for state functions and for presentation of various official and royal prizes. The Palace is not open to visitors as it has been temporarily closed down for major renovation.

Albert Cyup Marketamsterdam

Albert Cyup Market

Market

This street market is one of the most popular in the whole of Holland. Started in 1903, this market now has over 300 stalls on both sides of the street. These stalls sell everything from clothes, cosmetics and chocolates to fruit, fish and vegetables. The market is a good place to test your bargaining skills. The market is open from 9.30 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday. Due to bad weather during winters, the market may close earlier.

Amsterdam's Canalsamsterdam

Amsterdam's Canals

Canal

With almost 25 perfect of its surface area covered with navigable waterways, Amsterdam is often known as the Venice of the East. Canal Cruises have hence emerged as a major tourist attraction in the city. For those who want to go on a canal cruise, boats can be taken on rent from various boat rental companies. There is a choice of pedal or electrically powered boat. Once popular, Houseboats are now almost exclusively private residences, and strict government regulations mean that only a few of them have legal rental space.

Madame Tussaudsamsterdam

Madame Tussauds

Museum

In central Amsterdam you will come across the famous Madame Tussauds Amsterdam Museum which houses wax filled statues of Dutch and foreign stars. Conveniently located on Dam Square, Madame Tussauds is at 10 minutes walking distance from Central Station. Parking places are easily available nearby. If you wish to travel by tram you can use Tram No 1, 2, 5, 13, 17 and 20 that will drop you at Magna Plaza/Dam or Tram No. 4, 9, 16, 20 and 24 that stop at Bijenkorf/Dam.

Rembrandtpleinamsterdam

Rembrandtplein

road

Rembrandtplein is another major tourist attraction in central Amsterdam. This square named after famous painter Rembrandt van Rijn, was originally a butter market. Over time various cafes, night clubs and hotels opened in the area making it one of the hottest nightspots in the city.

Stedelijk Museumamsterdam

Stedelijk Museum

Museum

The museum is organizing exhibitions, projects, workshops and other activities at various venues throughout Amsterdam. Stedelijk Goes to Town is a countdown to the grand re-opening on the Museumplein. For most of 2009, items from Stedelijk's fantastic collection will be on show in major exhibitions at other locales in Amsterdam.

Vondelparkamsterdam

Vondelpark

Park

Located near the Museum Quarter, Vondelpark is one of the largest parks in Amsterdam, very popular with locals and tourists alike. The open air theatre at the park has theatrical performances five days week. During June, July and August, one can enjoy concerts and musical performances at the open air theatre.

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Burger Baramsterdam

Burger Bar

Burger Bar is another popular restaurant with reasonable prices that is the ideal choice for anyone who loves a good old fashioned burger.

De Orientamsterdam

De Orient

Ever tried Indonesian cuisine? If not, then head for De Orient which brings the taste of Indonesian food to your palate.

Garry's Muffinsamsterdam

Garry's Muffins

A cafe that has over-sized almost everything! You'll find giant cups of coffee, muffins, bagels, cheesecake, cookies, and brownies which bring a sense of New York and California together.

Los Latinosamsterdam

Los Latinos

For those who crave a bit of South American food, Los Latinos a South American grill Steak House is the place which offers some of the finest steaks in town.

De Bamboeseuramsterdam

De Bamboeseur

The Bamboeseur is a small cozy bar serving snacks and lunches. Evenings see the mezzanine turned into a small restaurant that serves a limited European menu of vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes. The younger crowd generally frequents this place creating an ambiance of jovility and cheer. Loud modern music adds to the spirit of bonhomie and merriment. The service at the bar is mostly female.

Dimitrijamsterdam

Dimitrij

It is more of a deli that has the best sandwiches and salads in town. So if you are weight conscious or a salad freak just ask someone to show you the way to Dimitrij.

En Routeamsterdam

En Route

A restaurant that offers nothing but the best French cuisine at affordable prices and the food itself says enough about the chef and quality. There is a large variety of food that is changed up every week making this one of the hot spots for French food in Amsterdam.

Proustamsterdam

Proust

Feeling hungry and you need quantity? Then Proust is a place that offers good food in satisfying amounts. Probably that’s why locals love it!

Restaurant Dosaamsterdam

Restaurant Dosa

For those who love a little kick in their food, Restaurant Dosa is an Indian restaurant located at Overtoom and is a favorite amongst the wealthy. They specialize in traditional Southern Indian cuisine with the dosa being one of the popular items on the menu.

Sari Citraamsterdam

Sari Citra

Sari Citra is another Indonesian restaurant - one of the most amazing restaurants in Amsterdam with the finest Indonesian food. It is popular among the hard working people who want to get a quick bite to eat after office hours. Loation: Ferdinand Bolstraat 52 Tel: 020-6754102 Type: Indonesian

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Avenue Hotelamsterdam

Avenue Hotel

Moderate Hotels

This modern 3 star hotel is centrally located in the heart of Amsterdam. The building that is now the Avenue Hotel was in the Golden Age used as a warehouse for the United East India Company. The hotel staff is warm and hospitable and the service is very good. The 80 rooms of the hotel are cosy and comfortable.

Bilderberg Garden Hotelamsterdam

Bilderberg Garden Hotel

The Garden Hotel offers tasteful luxury among serene surroundings. Located in close proximity to chic shopping streets, splendid museums and welcoming pavement cafes, it is a popular choice with visitors who like to be in the midst of it all. Guests can enjoy enticing culinary fusion of French and Mediterranean cuisine at the famous hotel restaurant, De Kersentuin.

Hotel Flipperamsterdam

Hotel Flipper

This south Amsterdam situated 3 star hotel is very affordable and perfect for those travelling on a budget. South Amsterdam or Amsterdam Zuid is best known for its colourful Albert Cuypmarket, which is walking distance from the hotel. Go shopping at the market for everything from vegetables and fruits to clothes and accessories. The Amstel train station is a walking distance away and the tram and bus stops are close to the hotel. The hotel has rooms with both sharing and private shower and toilets. All rooms are equipped with a television phone, wake up service, free wireless internet and central heating.

Rho Hotelamsterdam

Rho Hotel

Budget Hotels

The Rho is a 3 star hotel located just off Dam Square. Built in 1908, the building originally housed a theatre, remnants of which can still be seen in the hotel's halls. The staff at the hotel is friendly and the hotel offers good value for money.

The Grandamsterdam

The Grand

Expensive Hotels

The building that houses The Grand was originally a 16th century royal inn and later the City Hall. The building has since been restored magnificently to make way for this 182 room deluxe hotel. The hotel has a dedicated business centre and 19 conference rooms, making it ideal for business travellers. World renowned chef Albert Roux has set up a canal side cafe called Cafe Roux at The Grand.

Amstel InterContinental Amsterdamamsterdam

Amstel InterContinental Amsterdam

Expensive Hotels

Walk into one of Holland's most opulent and prestigious hotels and be sure to meet some celebrities and members of the royalty. Located on the banks of River Amstel, the hotel has catered to the world's rich and famous since its opening in 1867, Princess Diana, Audrey Hepburn and Madonna being some of them. Amstel Intercontinental is the perfect blend of the old and the new with its stately traditional-style rooms and riverside terraces alongside a state of the art health club and swimming pool. For those visiting Amsterdam on business, the hotel provides conference facilities. Limousine service and private motor launches and an impressive health club and swimming pool are some of the many facilities also offered here. Headed by Chef Edwin Katz, the hotel's restaurant La Rive, has gained much recognition and has even received two Michelin Stars.

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Armada Canalview Hotel

Moderate Hotels

Located in the heart of the Amsterdam city centre, the Armada Canalview is a comfortable, warm and affordable hotel. It has in its vicinity, numerous museums and parks. Notable among them are the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum and the Vondel Park. The central location of the hotel makes it easy to access most places allowing the visitor to either go sightseeing or shopping in one of the many narrow shopping streets around the hotel.

Art Gallery Hotel BVamsterdam

Art Gallery Hotel BV

The hotel is centrally located just opposite the majestic Rijksmuseum offering a nice view of the museum building. Located very close to the Leidseplein, a lively square in central Amsterdam popular for its nightlife, restaurants, bars, cafes and coffee shops, visitors can look forward to a warm, homely and exciting stay at the hotel. For those who love collecting antiques, the Spiegelkwartier is full of little surprises. Free coffee and tea making facilities are available at the hotel.

Eden Lancaster Hotelamsterdam

Eden Lancaster Hotel

This charming 100 years old hotel is located in a tranquil and exclusive part of central Amsterdam, 30 minutes drive from Schiphol Airport. There is a bus stop right in front of the hotel that makes access to the city's tourist attractions easy. In the vicinity of the hotel is the Waterloo Square with its flea market, Artis Zoo, Carre theatre and the Rembrandt Square. There are plenty of small cafes and restaurants around the hotel, the hotel itself also has its own trendy restaurant that serves only breakfast. Eden Lancaster is a non smoking hotel and has free wifi facility.

Grand Hotel Amrath Amsterdamamsterdam

Grand Hotel Amrath Amsterdam

Luxury Hotels

This luxury 5-star hotel located in the heart of Amsterdam is a monumental masterpiece. Grand Hotel Amrath is a place where art and luxury meet to create a stunning picture of grandeur and elegance, tradition and modernity, style and service. The Central Station is a mere 500 meters away and all the main attractions of the city are also easily reachable from here by public transport or on foot. The hospitable professional staff at the hotel takes great care to ensure that your stay at the hotel is pleasurable and memorable. The hotel has been built to impress and it surely does a good job of it.