If you are a museum fan, there are about 50 museums Amsterdam has in story for you. We created a list of the best museums amsterdam has, the must see museums in Amsterdam. 1. Amsterdam Museum – The History of Amsterdam Did you know that Amsterdam was first named Amestelledam? And that the
If you don’t like shopping, please don’t leave this page! I promise, even YOU will enjoy shopping at one of the following places! Of course, as the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is a paradise for shopaholics. All the big, famous (and expensive ) clothing labels are represented
Are you planning your Amsterdam trip? And are you looking for awesome, free things to do in Amsterdam? We totally get that! As our hostels are run by an international team of volunteers, we are exploring Amsterdam on a budget ourselves. So we are experts in free things to do in Amsterdam! And of
The city of Amsterdam is best experienced by bike. There are bike paths everywhere, and it’s actually much easier to get around by bike than by car! Biking allows you to experience the city like a local, and you get around to all the best attractions. Almost everything is located in the City
The story of Anne Frank Prinsengracht 263 is an average Amsterdam house with an extraordinary story. It is the story of Anne Frank, a German Jewish girl, born in Frankfurt am Main in 1929. After the Nazi Regime took over, she and her family had to flee to Amsterdam and hide in the Annex of
Everything you need to know For visitors coming to the Red Light District Amsterdam, the glow of red lights and women standing behind the windows can be both fascinating and disturbing. The red light district in Amsterdam is famous in the whole world. In this area prostitution takes place as a
You probably don’t know this, but we have a local Amsterdam tour guide connected to our hostels. His name is Matthijs. He has a degree in education, but he traded the classroom for the street a few years ago. He now teaches people everything there is to know about Amsterdam (really, this guy
Though Amsterdam is a very liberal city these days, known for freedom and tolerance, it has a very Christian past. There are numerous beautiful (hidden) churches in Amsterdam. They are definitely worth a visit during your time in Amsterdam. Are you in for a moment of quietness and reflection in
During the second world war, Corrie Ten Boom and her family hid Jews in their house. The history of the Ten Boom family is a testimony of their love and loyalty toward the Jewish people. In this museum you can enjoy a guided tour through the Ten Boom home. Tours are led by knowledgeable guides who
Sightseeing can be really exhausting, especially when you are traveling through many different cities or even countries in a short period. Often our attention is lost as soon as we hear even one of the many “important” dates or numbers guides throw at us. So we would like to help you out and tell
