3-4 days in Amsterdam 
< 200€ budget

Accomodation: hotels, hostels & boats. 
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Guide to AMSTERDAM • low-budget

I (am)sterdam card - transport and attractions

If you want to go to museums or experiences, booking tickets in advance is a must! 

Most places in Amsterdam won’t sell tickets at the door and even when you book online they are likely to sell out. 

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The weather in Amsterdam is quite unpredictable. 

Amsterdam, Netherlands

As it’s located very close to the Northen Sea it tends to be windy and cold during the Winter. Dress warm and pack a beannie or hat. 

If going during the warmer season, packing a jacket might still be necessary as for cold mornings and nights. Never too hot during the day either, but a hat might be good shout for sunny days!!

The Day by Day guides are based on location, so that you can make the most out of your time in the City without wasting time travelling back and forwards.

 This was originally thought as a 3-day city break in Amsterdam, but as there is so much to do (and obviously people's taste varies) I decided to add a 4th Day - with completely different attractions from those of Day 3 (because not everybody likes the museums!)

Start your trip strolling around De Negen Straatjes

A canal neighbourhood “9 little streets” is Amsterdam’s postcard, and it’s also part of UNESCO’s World Heritage site Grachtengordel district. 

The streets are filled with a collection of small independent shops and cafés, but also include designer brand boutiques and high-end dining.

While in the area, it’s worth visiting Anne Frank Huis. 

The World War II museum is set in the famous house where the Jewish Frank family as hidden in an annex for 2 years in an attempt to escape German troops. 

As you go down the canals, you will probably come across (one of) the best frites in the city! The small good-looking shop sells top p-tier Dutch frites that you can top up with a variety of sauces. My personal favourite, they are great even if eaten plain!

If you are not in the mood for a savoury snack, keep walking and you will find something the most famous cookies in Amsterdam…

Continue the walk down the cannal until you reach the flower market. Great for souveniers. 

I know Day 1 might sound like an easy day, not much to do.

BUT TRUST ME you have probably woken up early and are tired from the journey. Don’t do too much. 

It’s a day to walk around, explore the beautiful architecture and get a touch of this spectacular city. 

BUT if you haven’t. Let’s say you have arrived in Amsterdam last night, swap the days around! This guide has each day built up to a certain area of the city - feel free to explore somewhere else first! 

Start your day having Appertaart at a churchyard in De Wallen. 

Yes, there is a church in the middle of the famous Red Light District (and as you can imagine is surrounded by red lit windows) but they serve some of the best Appeltaart in town!

Walk towards the centre to get a glance (if you haven’t yet) of Amsterdam Centraal Train Station.

And while you walk around take a look at…

The Dam square is home of the Royal Palace (currently closed and not in use) and various shops.

In the heart of the city, this square is sourounded by commercial streets where will find lots of interesting shops, surely some nice souvenirs and must try Dutch snacks.

You must try the one of the oldest frites in town. 

Pro-Tip: the benches next door are actually owned by the shop, so you can enjoy with fries with one of their fabolous sauces sitting down!

Now, for desert... Amsterdam’s favourite stroopwafels!

And it might sound crazy, but the Lego Store is quite an attraction! And completely free!

The Red Light District - De Wallen, in Amsterdam is likely to the most famous of it’s kind.

During the day and early evening all you will find at The Red Light District are “sex museums” and some video and theatre experiences. Even a “sexy” toilet. 

Recommend going around 11pm or midnight the earliest if you want to experience what it’s really known for. Although bare in mind this can be an uncomfortable experience for some.

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