Plan a Trip to Amsterdam
By Shannon McAllister, About.com Guide to Amsterdam Travel
Want to visit Amsterdam? You've already made an excellent travel choice. Now use these resources to start planning your trip to this extraordinary European capital city. Find out the best times of year to visit Amsterdam, where to stay, what to pack, how to communicate with your Dutch hosts and much more.
When to Go to Amsterdam
First things first...when should you go to Amsterdam? Whether you want to see millions of Dutch tulips in bloom, avoid high-season crowds, enjoy the year's warmest weather or experience unique festivals and events, these resources will guide you in choosing the best time to visit Amsterdam.
- When to Go to Amsterdam
- January Weather and Events
- February Weather and Events
- March Weather and Events
- April Weather and Events
- May Weather and Events
- June Weather and Events
- July Weather and Events
- August Weather and Events
- September Weather and Events
- October Weather and Events
- November Weather and Events
- December Weather and Events
What to Expect in Amsterdam
Never been to Amsterdam? Here you'll discover why it's one of Europe's most treasured cities, the best reasons to visit and facts and figures to put the city in perspective.
- Top Reasons to Visit Amsterdam
- Amsterdam in Less Than 10 Words
- Biggest Tourist Mistakes
- Amsterdam by the Numbers
- Downsides of Amsterdam
Traveling to Amsterdam
Find practical information about how to get to Amsterdam.
- Choosing Your Amsterdam Airport Transportation
- Things You Probably Don't Know About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Hotels, Hostels and B&Bs
Whether you prefer five-star or no-frills accommodations in Amsterdam, the city offers both -- and hundreds of hotels, hostels and bed and breakfasts in between. Find an Amsterdam hotel that suits your taste.
- Reviews of Amsterdam Accommodations
- Best Boutique Hotels in Amsterdam
- Hotels and Hostels near the Vondelpark
- Best Five-star Hotels in Amsterdam
- Amsterdam Bed & Breakfast Resources
Getting Around Amsterdam
Trains, trams, boats, bikes -- learn about transportation options for getting around the city once you're here.
People, Language, Culture and History
Get to know the history, culture and customs of your Dutch hosts, and learn how to communicate with them in their native language.
- Use These Dutch Greetings and Goodbyes in Amsterdam
- Why Are the Dutch Obsessed with the Color Orange?
- Where Does the Dutch Queen Live?
- Dutch Capital: Amsterdam or Den Haag?
- National Holidays in the Netherlands 2008-2012
Money, Communications and Safety
Confused about gratuity in a foreign country? Need to find a wi-fi spot? Find answers here.
