Travel to artsy Amsterdam
Take a vacation to Amsterdam and enjoy the area's museums, monuments and architecture. Well known for its biking, boating and theaters, this cosmopolitan city won't disappoint. Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum are a few of the top cultural sights. Many of our vacation rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters, and sometimes even a hot tub for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in Amsterdam
Are you hoping to discover things to do while you're in town? Travelers enjoy fun activities like biking and boating. Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Amsterdam a fun spot to vacation. These are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Amsterdam Dungeon (0.2 mi / 0.3 km)
- ARTIS (1.2 mi / 2 km)
- NDSM Werf (1.9 mi / 3.1 km)
- Vinkeveense Plassen (9.6 mi / 15.5 km)
- Vogelpark Avifauna (19.1 mi / 30.8 km)
- Duinrell (26.7 mi / 42.9 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Amsterdam
Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Amsterdam is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are some of the area’s most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Keukenhof Gardens (16.2 mi / 26.1 km)
- Singel (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
- Herengracht Canal (0.3 mi / 0.4 km)
- Keizersgracht (0.3 mi / 0.5 km)
- Prinsengracht (0.4 mi / 0.6 km)
- Hortus Botanicus (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
Transportation options to and around Amsterdam
Fly into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), the closest airport, located 7 mi (11.2 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Rotterdam (RTM-Rotterdam The Hague), which is 35.2 mi (56.6 km) away.
If you're traveling by train, Rokin Station, Amsterdam Central Station and Amsterdam (ZYA-Amsterdam Central Station) are the main stations that serve the city. You can get around Amsterdam by jumping on the metro at Dam Stop, Paleisstraat Tram Stop or Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop.