Your Ultimate Guide to Discover Amsterdam

Hitting the dance floor in Amsterdam

Find the upcoming festivals happening in the city.

  • Bindaas Bachata Amsterdam 2024
    Bindaas Bachata Amsterdam 2024 🗓 When: 6th September – 8th September 2024🌐 Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands; 📍 Location: Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam, Netherlands🎟 Buy your tickets with a discount here You may wonder what Bindaas means in a bachata festival?Bindaas is an Indian word 🇮🇳, which means carefree, relaxed and fun-filled. And all this, it is what you … Read more
  • Adam Bachata Festival 2023
    Adam Bachata Festival 2023 🗓 When: 2nd November – 5th November 2023🌐 Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands; 📍 Location: Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam, Netherlands🎟 Buy your tickets with a discount here Bachata is taking over.It is taking over, the capital of the Netherlands. Welcome,to the fifth edition of the Adam Bachata Festival in Amsterdam. What can you expect from … Read more
  • Bindaas Bachata Sensual Social Dancing Amsterdam 2024
    Bindaas Bachata Sensual Social Dancing Amsterdam 2024 🗓 When: 15th March – 17th March 2024🌐 Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands; 📍 Location: Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam, Netherlands🎟 Buy your tickets with a discount here You may wonder what Bindaas means in a bachata festival?Bindaas is an Indian word 🇮🇳 , which means carefree, relaxed and fun-filled. And all this, … Read more
  • Amsterdam Sensual Dance Fest 2024
    Amsterdam Sensual Dance Fest 2024 🗓 When:19th July -21st July 2024🌐 Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands; 📍 Location: Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam, Netherlands🎟 Buy your tickets with a discount here – Promo code: FESTS567 There is a saying in Spanish: No hay dos, sin tres. (There are no two, without three)Welcome to the third edition of the Amsterdam Sensual … Read more
  • Bindaas Bachata Amsterdam 2023
    Bindaas Bachata Amsterdam 2023 🗓 When: 9th September – 10th September 2023🌐 Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands; 📍 Location: Ter Gouwstraat 3, 1093 JX Amsterdam, Netherlands, Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam, Netherlands🎟 Buy your tickets with a discount here You may wonder what Bindaas means in a bachata festival?Bindaas is an Indian word 🇮🇳 , which means carefree, relaxed and … Read more

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What to do in Amsterdam

Are you ready to explore Amsterdam?
Here are some of the best things to do in Amsterdam for two days:

Visit to the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum.

These are Amsterdam’s most popular museums, so expect them to get crowded, especially at midday. By starting here first, you get to enjoy at least one of the museums without huge crowds

Take a stroll along the canals and parks.

Amsterdam is known for its many iconic canals and historical canal houses.
A canal cruise is an absolute must-do in Amsterdam, as it’s best seen from the water.

For lunch, head over to Pancake Bakery for an over-the-top breakfast experience. This popular restaurant serves up some of the best pancakes in town.

Visit the Anne Frank House.

Without a doubt, a visit to Amsterdam would not be complete without a visit to the Anne Frank House.
End your day with a visit to Museum Ons’Lieve Heer op Solder.
This museum is located in a 17th-century canal house and features an entire church hidden in its attic.


For the second day

Breakfast at The Pancake Bakery

After breakfast, head over to Vondelpark.
This park is one of Amsterdam’s most famous parks and is perfect for a relaxing stroll or picnic.

Try De Silveren Spiegel.

This restaurant serves up some of the best Dutch and European cuisine in town.

Visit The Heineken Experience.

This interactive museum takes you through the history of Heineken beer and offers tastings along the way.

Dinner at Graham’s Kitchen.

This restaurant serves up some of the best European and contemporary cuisine in town.

Where to stay in Amsterdam

Are you planning to attend a bachata festival in Amsterdam?
Are you on a tight budget? No worries, I’ve got you covered!
Here are some budget-friendly options for you to stay in Amsterdam:

Oda

This property is located in the heart of Amsterdam and offers a comfortable stay for two guests.

The Pavilions Amsterdam, The Toren

This hotel is situated in the centre of Amsterdam and has a rating of 9 out of 10.


Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre

This hotel has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 and is located in the heart of Amsterdam.

Where to eat in Amsterdam

You’re going to a bachata festival in Amsterdam and you’re on a tight budget. You’ve danced all night and now you’re hungry.

You want to try local and international food, but you don’t want to break the bank. Here are some options for you:

Skek

Skek is a student-run restaurant and bar near Amsterdam’s Red Light District that fuses traditional Dutch food with all the newest eating trends.

They host live-music nights too, which really adds to Skek’s already stellar atmosphere.

If there’s one group who appreciates a good bargain, it’s students, and Skek doesn’t disappoint, with dishes costing around €13 euros on average.

Dumplings

Dumplings is an epic food stall on the corner of Westerpark that dishes out traditional wallet-friendly snacks that have been eaten on the streets of Beijing for centuries.

The menu at Dumplings encompasses Chinese crepes made with mung beans, noodles, egg and spring onions, doused in soy sauce with optional roasted pork or duck.

On top of that they serve a great variety of pork and vegetable dumplings, bao buns, spring rolls and noodle plates that will fill your tum for as little as €6.50.

Thrill Grill

Thrill Grill is perfect for anyone who wants a charcoal-grilled gourmet burger in Amsterdam for a reasonable price.

Most of the burgers are just over €10, and all the ingredients are locally sourced and natural: pure Dutch beef, potatoes from a local farmer and luscious Dutch gouda cheese – even their toasted burger buns are organic.

There are burgers for all tastes, but our top picks are the Peruvian beef thriller, the vegan Beyond burger and Asian chicken.

Other useful information when visiting Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a city that has it all! With a population of over 800,000 people, it’s the perfect place to get lost in the crowd and find yourself at the same time.
The currency used in Amsterdam is the Euro. You can easily find Type F plugs in Amsterdam, so don’t forget to bring your adapter!

Getting to Amsterdam is easy!
If you’re flying into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, you can take the train to Amsterdam Central Station for only €5.50.
If you’re flying into Eindhoven Airport, you can take the bus to Amsterdam for only €19.50.

Amsterdam is a city that’s full of surprises!
Did you know that there are more bikes🚲 than people in Amsterdam?
It’s true!

You’ll see bikes everywhere you go, so be sure to watch out for them when you’re walking around.