Traveling Solo in Amsterdam on a Budget

Traveling Solo in Amsterdam on a Budget

Looking for a budget friendly trip to Amsterdam? Here's how I did it without breaking the bank! This guide of more than 20 places includes fun places to eat, quirky shops, affordable lodging, and cheap/free sightseeing opportunities. If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!
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Lodging

Hotel costs in Amsterdam are no joke! Hostels tend to be the most affordable option, but if sharing a room with strangers isn't your thing, check out:

New West Inn
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Things I loved about this hotel: Affordability Near public transit (3 minute walk from hotel to bus stop) Optional breakfast buffet Secure (room key card required to access elevator to rooms) Clean Comfortable bedding Polite, helpful staff Smoke-free facility It's in a quieter, more residential area than you'll find in the heart of Amsterdam or near Schiphol Airport (AMS), which lends itself to a pace more fitting to the slow travel lifestyle. The noise is from playing children riding bikes rather than traffic and airplanes. Depending on your chosen more of transportation, the center of Amsterdam is only 20-40 minutes away.
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Eating

Jacks & Waffles
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I'll be honest, I went for the novelty of a burger with a Barbie pink brioche bun: The Pink Lady. The meal was so good I went back twice in one week. I do recommend that pink burger, as well as anything involving their perfectly crispy fries.
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Ravioli's
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What's better than pasta when you're craving comfort food? At Ravioli's, you can choose from their menu of pasta entrees, or you can build your own. Personally, it was exactly what I needed on a cool rainy evening. From the empty bowls I saw at other tables, it looked like my fellow diners were all enjoying their meal just as much as I was.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
US native. Former resident of Romania. Current solo female globe trotter. I've traveled to Ireland, Italy, England, Scotland, Wales, Canada, The Netherlands, South Africa, Greece, Israel, and numerous places around the USA. I've done group tours, volunteer work, solo travel, studied abroad, and taught internationally. I lived for over a year in Romania, many years in Tennessee, and several months in England. My travel style is slow, spontaneous, and - shall we say - richly flavorful. I prefer to stay longer lengths in places instead of having a whirlwind sightseeing venture. I'll skip the chain restaurants for a hole-in-the-wall café any day of the week. I prefer a loose itinerary and remain open to what each day brings. My favorite things to do and see as I travel are... - EAT - Try whatever is local. Order the special of the day. Talk with the restaurant staff. - WALK - It encourages me to slow down, notice, and get a feel for community. - HIKE - I'm a lazy hiker. By "hike," I mean a few hours at a slow pace. - MUSEUMS - Spend an afternoon. Read the descriptions on exhibits. Talk with the docents. Buy something in the giftshop. - CHURCHES - I'm fascinated by the various ways people have worshipped the God of the Bible over centuries and across borders. Many older churches are also museums or tourist-friendly spaces. Some additionally hold regular liturgical services. - CASTLES - Castles, fortresses, palaces, big ol' houses: these places transport me back in time. I imagine the people who built, lived in, and defended them. What would they think of how we now live? If this kind of travel sounds ideal to you, follow me to easily access all the resources I've created. I'd love to help you experience slower, more meaningful travel. I have tips for how to make the most of your trip, with low stress, reasonable safety, affordability, and lots of fun. Book one of my custom services, and we'll work together to get you wheels up on your next adventure!
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