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Reviews: Best Amsterdam HotelsAmsterdam is the capital city of The Netherlands, also known as Holland. Lying along the Amstel River, Amsterdam is as famous for its canals as it is for its redlight district. The concentric semi-circle canals give Amsterdam its unique feel and atmosphere, with barges and passenger ferries moving along the waterways. Many tourists visit the Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frank House, but de Wallen (redlight district) is also a famous draw, bringing in old and young visitors alike from all over Europe and around the globe. Almost 3/4 of a million people call Amsterdam home, and the non-stop tourist traffic makes it feel even busier and more crowded. There are plenty of good lodging choices in Amsterdam, ranging from quaint bed and breakfasts in historic buildings to modern hotel chains. Hotel listings and reviews are below:
Most Popular Amsterdam Hotels
For a printable map of Amsterdam, visit Amsterdam.info. They offer detailed map segments showing all roads and canals, allowing you to zoom in to specific areas and view or print just the sections of map that you want for your visit to Amsterdam. The airport (Amsterdam Schiphol) is about 20 minutes from the city center by train. The direct train ride costs just under 4 euros and takes 15-20 minutes. The Central Station train depot sits right in the middle of the old town center.
Google Maps is a good source for Amsterdam maps. It has added some new features to the world of online travel maps - you can drag the map around on your screen to scroll, rather than waiting for the screen to redraw each time you want to move a little to the left or right. Plus, you can overlay the road maps over actual satellite photos (Google Earth) to see buildings, landmarks, actual highway interchanges, etc. Very cool. Amsterdam Vacation Tips, Recommendations, and Advice: Suggestions for a better Trip!:If you visit Amsterdam in the spring, be sure to take some time to visit the various gardens and parks that offer displays of tulips in bloom. You'll also want to see some of the famous Dutch windmills, which require a short journey to De Gooyer or De Otter. If you are an art fan, be sure to visit the Rijksmuseum and enjoy its collection of Rembrandt, Vermeer, and other famous artists. We also enjoy the Amsterdam canal cruises - especially in the summer. If you are looking for the best restaurants, the best bars, the most popular tourist sites and activities, a great starting place is Virtual Tourist. Their site is built around travel tips and advice from their thousands and thousands of members. You get recommendations from real live travellers who've been there and done it already: what their favorite hotels are, what the most popular dining spots are, what museums to visit, etc.
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