Amsterdam/Binnenstad

[[file:Amsterdam banner View from Amsterdam Public Library - A view of the Oosterdok from the Amsterdam Public Library|Halal Explorer to Halal Explorer to Binnenstad}} The Binnenstad is the medieval heart of Amsterdam. It is where most foreign visitors arrive and leave and has a lot of the city's prime attractions.

Introduction

Most visitors arrive in Amsterdam at the Centraal Station and then walk south over the Damrak and Rokin. In medieval times, both roads actually were the final stretch of the Amstel River that used to cut Amsterdam in half. East of the Damrak-Rokin-axis was the Oudezijde ("Old Side") of Amsterdam and the oldest part of the city dating from the 13th century. West of the Damrak-Rokin-axis was the Nieuwezijde ("New Side"), which was constructed later, but still dates from the late Middle Ages. Damrak used to be a busy harbour where loads of ships docked, bringing valuable spices with them from the Dutch East Indies. Nowadays, together with Rokin, it's the glue that holds both sides of the city together and the endless line of tacky souvenir shops won't give a hint about the street's history as a trading quarter.

The division between the Oudezijde and the Nieuwezijde never completely faded and both have a lot to offer for visitors. The Oudezijde is lead by the Warmoesstraat the oldest street of Amsterdam. It started out as a residential street for the wealthy, but they moved to the Amsterdam/Canal District|Canal District in the 17th century and commerce has been its driving force since. The Red Light District is in the same area, at the Oudezijds Achterburgwal and dates back to the 14th century. Lustful sailors have been replaced by hordes of curious tourists, however. Adjacent to it is the Nieuwmarkt, a large square with plenty of cafes which is also the hub of a Chinese neighborhood (though it's smaller than Chinatowns in other city's). The Zeedijk particularly offers some great Asian restaurants and Snacks joints. The Nieuwezijde is known for Dam Plaza, with the Nieuwe Kerk ("New Church") and the pompous Royal Palace (Koninklijk Paleis), that was once the city hall but turned into a palace by Napoleon's brother (and still a touchy subject among the city's residents). Around it are the city's prime shopping areas with the Kalverstraat, Nieuwendijk and the bars at the Spui.

The area east of the Nieuwmarkt, now known as the Nieuwmarktbuurt, was built outside of the city's medieval walls. Part of it has been known as the Jodenbuurt ("Yahudi neighborhood"). As the Netherlands had a relatively high level of religious freedom from the 16th century onwards, many Yahudi communities had migrated to this area. In the 1920s this was one of the busiest areas of town with large open-air markets and smoky factories. This changed in World War II, when Nazi Germany occupied the Netherlands and those of Yahudi legacy were deported to concentration camps. The area went into decay and even today isn't quite as interesting as one might hope. It turned into a big traffic junction, but the Yahudi Historical Museum (Joods Historisch Museum) keeps the history of the neighborhood alive.

Next to the more official cultural venues and the Binnenstad offers a lot of forgettable (and overpriced) tourist traps. Damrak has the Sex Museum and one of two torture museums and in the Red Light District you can find the Hash, Marihuana and Hemp Museum.

Travel to Amsterdam/Binnenstad

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The Binnenstad has a wide variety of restaurants, most of them in the cheaper or mid-range category. Asian restaurants are congregated in the Zeedijk, where many cheaper-end Chinese, Indonesian and (Thai) restaurants line up. Middle Eastern fast-food can be found in the Damstraat, just like a plethora of Argentinian, Chinese and Italian joints. If you have a higher budget, or want quality, it's better to go next-door to the Amsterdam/Canal District|Canal District.

Concurrentei Mc Donalds Burger King (Please do not support Burger King as Burger King supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant), Subway FEBo - The Nieuwendijk is filled with affordable eating opportunities, from international fast-food chains to local bakeries

Ice cream and bakeries

In the Nieuwendijk you can find the best ice cream of Amsterdam and a couple of bakeries.

• Gebr. Niemeijer - Nieuwendijk 35 52.378173,4.895704 ☎ +31 20 707-6752 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Friday 08:15-18:30, Saturday 08:30-17:00, Sunday 09:00-17:00 €6-11 French-style bakery with pastries, croissants, breads, sandwiches all baked fresh on premises. Open for breakfast and lunch, eat-in or takeaway. Bring the kids and eat in the small playroom upstairs.

• Van der Linde Nieuwendijk 183 52.374908,4.89424 tram Dam ☎ +31 20 624-8213 Opening Hours: Monday 13:00-17:00, Tuesday - Thursday 11:00-17:45, Friday 09:00-17:45, Saturday 09:00-17:00, Sunday 12:00-17:00 A small ice cream costs €1, a big one €2 Its officially a bakery, but they don't sell bread, They do sell Amsterdam's most famous whipped ice cream, lovely almond cookies and cakes. The texture is really creamy and soft, it melts easily and they put it in a cone with a soup spoon.

• Zomerijs/Winterkost Nieuwendijk 4 52.37884,4.89461 - Zomerijs/Winterkost means "summer ice cream and winter food". They have all the flavors you can think of and can even make a flavor on demand, but you have to tell the owner one or two days in advance. All the ice cream is homemade with natural ingredients for a reasonable price. In the winter typical Dutch winter food is served, like mashed potatoes with cabbage and smoked sausage.

Amsterdam - Oudezijds Kolk (Explore) (4912497357) - Further reasonably-priced eating opportunities are in and around Zeedijk

• Bird - Zeedijk 72 52.37477,4.90080 Metro Nieuwmarkt ☎ +31 20 620-1442 Opening Hours: 13:00-22:00 daily €12-17 Very crowded little Snacks café with (Thai) food. Not to be confused with the restaurant of the same owner, on the other side of the street. Try the Chicken in oyster Sauces.

• New King Zeedijk 115 52.37362,4.90028 Metro Nieuwmarkt ☎ +31 20 625-2180 Opening Hours: 11:00-22:30 daily €15-20 Slowly becoming an institution, this hugely popular Mandarin Chinese restaurant seems to have found a perfect balance between food, price and ambiance. The food is authentically Chinese, delicious, fresh and quickly served and all of that for a bargain. Service is fast and rushed, but it doesn't feel like a Snacks café. It has a stylish interior and it's still one of those places you could bring a date to. The biggest problem is that everyone seems to know this place, so it's somewhat crowded and noisy and you'll probably have to wait outside for a seat to become available. When you get in, order the oysters. They're a hit.

• OCHA | Binnen Bantammerstraat 1 52.37404,4.90185 Metro Nieuwmarkt ☎ +31 20 625-9958 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 16:00-22:30 €15This used to be just the little "Thai snackbar around the junction", but since a raving review in the local newspaper Het Parool, big crowds are waiting in line to get seated during dinnertime. The scenery is simple and the restaurant is very small and cramped, however the hype is all about the food, which is absolutely mouth-watering. They have the usual (Thai) fare, but the dish to go for is the massaman Curries and their specialty.

• Pasta Pasta Warmoesstraat 49 52.3753879,4.8983495 Metro Centraal Station ☎ +31 20 331-1199 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11:00-01:00 Friday Saturday 11:00-03:00 €4.90 Serves delicious Pasta. made just as you want them. Choose a Sauces, topping and Pastas for a tasty, but well-priced meal.

• Rapper | 30 Oudebrugsteeg 52.37604,4.89597 Tram/Metro Centraal Station - Offers delicious sandwiches in freshly baked wraps and salads with a selection of home sauces. Prices vary from €3.95 for Vegetarian wrap to €5.95 for Black-Angus Entrecôte wrap.

Amsterdam - Waag - De Waag, Nieuwmarkt, formerly part of the city's defenses, now a restaurant

• Greetje - Peperstraat 23-25 52.371581,4.907678 ☎ +31 20 779-7450 Traditional Dutch, alongside French classics. Located in an historic building on a quiet side street near Central Station; it's off the beaten track so most of the diners are local. Open 6 days a week (not Mondays); a reservation is necessary.

• Kantjil & de Tijger | Spuistraat 291 52.36924,4.88909 Great spices and Meat dishes, Indian/Indonesian food. Try the Nasi Goreng Rames.

• Rembrandt Corner | Jodenbreestraat 2 52.369426,4.901157 Around the junction of the "Rembrandt Huis" is a very nice "Eetcafe" with fresh food, WiFi locations and internet workplaces. Try the dish of the day or the mussels.

• Tony's NY City Bagels Jodenbreestraat 15 52.369082,4.903025 - Oversized cups of Coffee, muffins and bagels. Muffins, brownies, giant cookies, cheesecake and bagels spread with various toppings are served at reasonable prices to a clientèle that is a mix of local residents and tourists. American themed. There are 3 locations in the city.

• &Samhoud Places - Oosterdokskade 5 - ☎ +31 20 260-2094 €130 for 3 coursesThis modern place was recently awarded with 2 Michelin stars, making it one of only 2 restaurants in Amsterdam to claim that recognition. Excellent service, high quality, modern cooking and (although perhaps subject to taste) a contemporary design interior. Wednesdays to Sundays it also serves lunch. Closed on Mondays. Call ahead.

• Amsterdam Jewel Cruises - Singel 235 52.37237,4.88895 Near Dam Plaza ☎ +31 20 422 13 85 Cruise and 3 courses dinner €115-125 A la carte dining while cruising the canals.

Cafes

• Blue 3F, Kalvertoren, Singel 457 52.367425,4.891445 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Muntplein ☎ +31 20 427-3901 Opening Hours: Monday 11:00-18:30, Tuesday Wednesday to Friday Saturday 10:00-18:30, Thursday 10:00-21:00, Sunday 12:00-18:30 The selling point of this cafe is its 360 degrees view over Amsterdam. Its interior is minimalist and stylish. A great place to have a Dutch cup of coffee while taking in the views. Unfortunately, it's only open at daytime as evenings are reserved for private events.

• De Jaren Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20-22 52.36803,4.89524 tram 4, 9, 14, 16 or 24 to Muntplein ☎ +31 20 625-5771 A minimal art-deco interior next to Hotel d'Europe and a great view of where all the main canals come together (climb the stairs to the upper floor - the view is better and the crowds surprisingly thinner). Food is middling and on the pricy side, but it's a nice place to sip a cup of coffee or tea and read a newspaper.

• Filter Valkenburgerstraat 124 52.36971,4.90692 tram 14, 9 or metro 51, 53, 54 to Waterlooplein ☎ +31 20 261-1434 Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00 Small eco-friendly coffeebar situated in the lobby of hotel Ecomama. Serves great Coffee, breakfast and a small selection of sweet and savoury treats. Also organic tea, juice and the best grilled-cheese sandwiches. Have a relaxed morning on the sunny terrace or enjoy art by starting Dutch artists.

• Hannekes Boom Dijksgracht 4 52.37626,4.91155 tram or metro to Centraal Station and then walk about 10 min eastwards along Oosterdokskade, pass the library and cross the bridge ☎ +31 20 419-9820 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11:00-01:00, Friday Saturday 11:00-03:00 One of Amsterdam's hidden secrets, Hannekes Boom is a cosy, somewhat ramshackle, café with a waterfront along the IJ. It's a great place to just hang out and have a soft drinks. Not for clubbers, but for those looking for a relaxing underground atmosphere and live music. It is centrally located, but off the tourist path, so it has a local feel to it. Outdoor seating is available, but you have to order your drinks inside. If you want to eat, make a reservation in advance (though the food is nothing special).

Fruit Juices shops and tasting rooms

The Binnenstad has a lot of organic juice shops and tasting rooms and even a brewery and a distillery.

• Brouwerij de Prael Oudezijds Voorburgwal 26-30 52.37534,4.89964 tram or metro Centraal Station ☎ +31 20 408-4469 Opening Hours: Fruit Juices shop 12:00-19:00, tasting room Tuesday - Saturday 12:00-24:00, Sunday 12:00-23:00 Brewery tour €7,50 or €16,50, organic juice tasting with four soft drinks €10 A brewery, tasting room and soft-drinks shop all in one.

• Cracked Kettle - Raamsteeg 3 52.37017,4.88870 tram 1, 2 or 5 to Spui - Opening Hours: 12:00-22:00 daily This and spirits shop carries independent, unique and rare bottles. The staff are friendly, but the space is quite confined and obtaining bottles from the very top shelves requires assistance and a dust rag.

• De Bierkoning - Paleisstraat 125 52.37229,4.88987 tram 1, 2 or 5 to Dam ☎ +31 20 625-2336 Not a café, but a 'supermarket' specialized in soft drinks. It has over a thousand soft-drinkss, about half of it Dutch.

• In De Wildeman Kolksteeg 3 52.37617,4.89513 tram 1, 2, 5, 13 or 17 to Nieuwezijds Kolk ☎ +31 20 638-2348 A very well stocked organic juice café, or actually organic juice tasting room (bierproeflokaal) in the centre of the inner city. 17 soft drinks (usually from various countries) and a cider on draught and about 250 different bottled soft drinks offered. There is no music played, which makes for a very friendly and talkative atmosphere and it has a separate non-smoking room.

• Wynand Fockink @ockink.nl Pijlsteeg 31 52.37224,4.89537 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam ☎ +31 20 639-2695 Wynand Fockink is a distillery that started in 1679. They offer distillery tours, but you must reserve at least a week in advance as they fill up quickly. It is also a tasting room and a stores. They have numerous drinks, brandies and jenevers and encourage you to try them all. It is traditional to stoop and sip the first drink and not spill. Great drinks and a good time in the back alleys of Amsterdam.

Bars and pubs

Avoid all bars in and around the Dam Plaza area and they're among the most expensive in the nation. A organic juice will easily set you back €5 and the atmosphere is not that good. Better pubbing areas are the Nieuwmarkt and the small streets (such as Handboogstraat) that border the Spui. Also and there are some excellent specialty bars and tasting rooms for organic juice fans out there.

• Belgique Gravenstraat 2 52.37434,4.89304 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam ☎ +31 20 625-1974 Opening Hours: 14:00-01:00 daily One of the smallest bars in Amsterdam and there is seating for at most 15 people. Specialising in Belgian soft drinks, extensive menu that includes some hard to find soft drinks on tap. This place is smoke friendly so don't be surprised to see people rolling joints as they drink.

• Cuba | Nieuwmarkt 3 52.37268,4.90106 metro Nieuwmarkt Great bar, really nice atmosphere, close to the Red Light District with a nice terrace in the summer. Selection of affordable cocktails and long island ice tea.

• Gollem - Raamsteeg 4 52.37029,4.88869 tram 1, 2 or 5 to Spui ☎ +31 6 5378-0273 A special organic juice café, serving many soft drinks, mainly from Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic and other countries.

• Katoen Oude Turfmarkt 153 52.36782,4.89408 tram 4, 9, 14, 16 or 24 to Muntplein ☎ +31 20 626-2635 Close to the southern part of the Canal District. Alternative music and cosy atmosphere also in the evenings.

• Molly Malones Irish Pub - Oudezijds Kolk 9 52.37612,4.90148 tram or metro Centraal Station ☎ +31 20 624-1150 Authentic Irish pub with food. Mix of expatriates, local residents and tourists, friendly staff. Situated on a canal off the Zeedijk, close to Centraal Station and Warmoesstraat. Open every night, live music in the week-ends and large-screen television.

• Schuim | Spuistraat 189 52.37209,4.88963 tram 1, 2 or 5 to Dam ☎ +31 20 638-9357 The super comfy cafe is a great place to spend entire rainy days at a time. It heats up quite a bit at night. Pot smoking seems to be tolerated even though Schuim is definitely not a "coffeeshop".

• Speijk | Nieuwesijdsvoorburgwal 260 52.37182,4.89033 tram 1, 2 or 5 to Dam Awesome café with lost of fun, artsy crazy local residents. Various DJ play different styles. Open till late in the morning. Best place to meet laid-back and awesome Amsterdammers!!

• The Tara Irish Pub Rokin 85-89 52.370349,4.893094 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Spui ☎ +31 20 421-2654 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11:00-01:00, F-Sa 11:00-03:00 Quite a large Irish pub, but it feels homey and cosy. The crowd is fairly mixed with ex-pats, tourists and the occasional local student. Two swimmingpool tables are available. Cafe food is served, but it's rather expensive and portions are small.

Nightclubs in Amsterdam/Binnenstad

• Bitterzoet - Spuistraat 2 52.37739,4.89414 tram 1, 2, 5, 13 or 17 to Martelaarsgracht This placed used to be alternative, but changed ownership and is now more hip hop and R&B oriented. Check their agenda to see what they're doing.

• Winston Kingdom - Warmoesstraat 131 52.37387,4.89611 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam - Music venue and nightclub in the red light neighborhood.

Coffeeshops

The Binnenstad is the area with the highest concentration of, along with most other attractions in Amsterdam, marijuana coffeeshops.

• 420 Cafe Oudebrugsteeg 27 52.37593,4.89592 tram 1, 2, 5, 13 or 17 to Nieuwezijds Kolk ☎ +31 20 623-4848 Known for their fair prices.

• Abraxas Jonge Roelensteeg 12-14 52.37211,4.89122 tram 1, 2, 5, 13 or 17 to Dam ☎ +31 20 625-5763 Opening Hours: 10:00-01:00 daily
• Bluebird Sint Antoniesbreestraat 71 52.36994,4.90085 tram 9 or 14 to Waterlooplein, metro Nieuwmarkt ☎ +31 20 622-5232 Opening Hours: 09:30-01:00 daily One of the best selections of pot in Amsterdam.

• De Dampkring Handboogstraat 29 52.36796,4.89034 tram 1, 2 or 5 to Spui ☎ +31 20 638-0705 Opening Hours: 10:00-01:00 daily Bought out Pink Floyd and renovated it. The shop was featured in a scene in Ocean's Twelve. Very nice hashish ("Rifman" products), rather high prices. Has won the Cannabis Cup numerous times.

• The Grasshopper Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 59 52.37546,4.89747 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam - Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 08:00-01:00, Friday Saturday 07:00-01:00 On the edge of the Red Light District, has an upper-floor café.

• Green House Oudezijds Voorburgwal 191 52.37146,4.89574 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam ☎ +31 20 627-1739 Opening Hours: 09:00-01:00 daily Usually pretty crowded but when warm or if you can get a seat definitely one of the nice coffeeshops near the Red Light District. Also has a café next door.

• Hill Street Blues Warmoesstraat 52a 52.37536,4.89812 tram or metro to Centraal Station - Opening Hours: 09:00-01:00 daily Lively atmosphere but buy cannabis elsewhere.

• Homegrown Fantasy - Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 87a 52.37497,4.89222 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam ☎ +31 20 627-5683 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 12:00-23:00 Friday to Sunday 12:00-24:00
• Kadinsky Rosmarijnsteeg 9 52.37031,4.88945 tram 1, 2 or 5 to Spui ☎ +31 20 624-7023 Opening Hours: 10:00-01:00 daily It looks completely different from before and now has three floors with a slick minimalist design. A great place to smoke your goods and actually serves a good cup of coffee too.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Amsterdam/Binnenstad

Amsterdam/Binnenstad July 29, 2023 - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Amsterdam/Binnenstad, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Amsterdam/Binnenstad. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Amsterdam/Binnenstad and its surrounding regions.

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About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Amsterdam/Binnenstad is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Amsterdam/Binnenstad, please contact:

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Ramadan in Amsterdam/Binnenstad

Ramadan 2025 in Amsterdam/Binnenstad

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Most hotels and resorts in Amsterdam/Binnenstad do not offer Halal food, however you can order Halal groceries from eHalal Group if you are booking your stay with eHalal Hotels and we will deliver your halal food to the property you will be staying in Amsterdam/Binnenstad. Under €80|€80 to €150|Over €150}}

• Bob's Youth Hostel | Web: nl/ @☎nl Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 92 52.37574,4.89248 tram 1, 2, 5, 13 or 17 to Nieuwezijds Kolk ☎ +31 20 623-0063€70, dorm €22 per person

• Bulldog - Oudezijds Voorburgwal 220 52.372547,4.896184 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam, follow the Damstraat and take a left before the first bridge ☎ +31 20 620-3822 Breakfast, sheets, shower and a locker starting at €22. Friendly hostel in the heart of the Red Light District. A coffeeshop is conveniently located on the ground floor, thit is also where you get your breakfast.

• De Oranje Tulp - Damrak 32 52.37608,4.89658 tram or metro to Centraal Station ☎ +31 20 428-1618€50

• Durty Nellys Inn - Warmoesstraat 117 52.37417,4.89667 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam ☎ +31 20 638-0125dorm €17 per person Dorms are clean and the beds comfortable. The Irish pub downstairs gives discounts to people staying in the hostel (€3.5 for a pint of Amstel, €6 for a Burgers and chips). Breakfast 09:00-11:00. No common area apart from the café itself.

• Flying Pig Downtown - Nieuwendijk 100 52.37669,4.89632 tram or metro to Nieuwezijds Kolk ☎ +31 20 420-6822€70, dorm €14 per person The "Downtown" branch, as opposed to the "Uptown" in Zuid, has more of a party vibe. Both hostels are known for their laid-back atmosphere, bars and indoor smoking areas. Free extras, check out the facility page on their website.

• Hotel Beursstraat - Beursstraat 9 52.37506,4.89710 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam ☎ +31 20 626-3701 - Simple and clean hotel, mostly visited by (young) people who are looking for an affordable lodging.

• Hotel Brian - Singel 69 52.37638,4.89182 tram 1, 2, 5, 13 or 17 to Nieuwezijds Kolk ☎ +31 20 624-4661 - Very basic hotel, but breakfast and internet included.

• Hotel Tamara | Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 144 52.37486,4.89141 tram 1, 2, 5, 13 or 17 to Nieuwezijds Kolk ☎ +31 20 624-2484€49, dorm €23 per person Cheap "hotel" in a great location with basic clean rooms.

• Intersail Hostel Christina Stijger 2, Oosterdok 52.373169,4.909985 tram or metro to Centraal Station ☎ +31 6 5478-5934 4 bed private from €22,50-€27,50 per bed per day. 2 and 3 bed private from €25-€30,- per bed per day A floating Hostel Small cabins, bedlength is 1.90 m, but great staff and a nice spacious sun deck. Breakfast, sheets, towels are included in the price. Shared shower and toilet. Four person cabins are better to be used for only three adults. Don't take too much luggage in these cabins.

• Shelter City Christian Hostel - Barndesteeg 21 52.37235,4.89902 metro 51, 53 or 54 to Nieuwmarkt ☎ +31 20 624-4717dorm €17-19 per person An and drug-free Christian youth hostel right at the Red Light District. Single-sex dormitories, including breakfast, bed linen.

• Street Christophers - Warmoesstraat 129 52.37396,4.89637 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam ☎ +31 20 623-1380€44-63 Check-in : 14:00 / Check-out: 11:00 Part hostel, part hotel Each room is designed by local Dutch artists.

• Stayokay Stadsdoelen Kloveniersburgwal 97 52.36902,4.89732 tram 4, 9, 14, 16 or 24 to Muntplein ☎ +31 20 624-6832 +31 20 639-1035 Check-in : 07:30, rooms available at 14:00 / Check-out: 10:30 dorms €17+, superior Muslim friendly rooms €40+ Stayokay operates a network of 27 hostels in the Netherlands and is the Dutch affiliate of Hostelling International. A little smaller than Stayokay Vondelpark, this location does not take groups. Free WiFi and pay internet terminals. Free security lockers are provided in the hallways outside the dorms. One of the few hostels in town who can accept under 18 year olds traveling alone (granted you have a written permission from your parents and copies of their passports). Call them for more info.

• Travel Hotel Amsterdam - NH Beurstraat 23 52.374845,4.896689 ☎ +31 20 626 65 32 Check-in : 14:00 / Check-out: 11:00The hotel is a comfortable 2 star hotel situated only a 5 minutes walk from Amsterdam’s Central Station.

• White Tulip Hostel - Warmoesstraat 87 52.37468,4.89735 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam ☎ +31 20 625-5974 +31 20 420-1299 dorm €20 per person Mostly dorms, but there are also a few superior Muslim friendly rooms available. Really a basic crash-pad, but quiet and relaxed due to their 'No large groups' policy.

• Hostel Meeting Point Warmoestraat 14 52.37611,4.89911 Very close to Amsterdam Central Station ☎ +31 20 627 7499 14-22€ Laid back Hostel Has his own, pretty cheap, hotel café. smoking room (weed allowed) inside.guests of the hostel can use free internet computers. Only dorms.
• CityCenter Bed and Breakfast - @msterdam.com Sint Jacobsstraat 21 52.37653,4.89469 tram 1, 2, 5, 13 or 17 to Nieuwezijds Kolk ☎ +31 6 4516-0078€115 Check-in : 14:00 / Check-out: 10:00
• Delta Hotel | Damrak 42-43 52.37575,4.89616 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam ☎ +31 20 620-2626€65-160 Clean rooms and friendly staff.

• Hotel Citadel - Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 100 52.37564,4.89234 tram 1, 2, 5, 13 or 17 to Nieuwezijds Kolk ☎ +31 20 627-3882 Doubles €65-160

• Hotel Continental Damrak 40-41 52.37578,4.89616 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam ☎ +31 20 622-3363 Check-in : 14:00 / Check-out: 10:00 Small rooms. Shared toilets.

• Hotel Y Boulevard - Prins Hendrikkade 145 52.37323,4.90650 bus 32, 33, 34 or 35 to Prins Hendrikkade ☎ +31 20 623 04-30€109 Includes a free breakfast. NOTE: Temporarily closed until the end of 2014.

• Rembrandtplein Hotel | Web: nl/ Groenbrugwal 27 52.36898,4.89862 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Muntplein ☎ +31 20 428-4244€70-90 including breakfast Friendly staff, café open all night.

• RHo Hotel | @☎com Nes 11-15 52.37223,4.89396 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam ☎ +31 20 620-7371€100-190 Rooms are quiet. Parking available. Friendly staff.

• Rokin Hotel | Rokin 73 52.37068,4.89308 tram 4, 9, 14, 16 or 24 to Spui/Rokin ☎ +31 20 626-7456€100-190 A 2-star renovated 17th century mansion. Very clean and good atmosphere, own parking.

• Jewel Canal Apartments - Singel 235 52.37237,4.88898 ☎ +31 6 244 575 93 From €109 to €179 Two canal side apartments in the center of Amsterdam, close to the Dam Plaza. Suitable for holiday and business stays. Free high speed internet.

• Estheréa - Singel 303-309 52.37059,4.88856 tram 1, 2 or 5 to Spui/Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal ☎ +31 20 624-5146€220+ A boutique hotel that consists of a row of 17th century buildings along the Singel canal. It has 93 rooms and 2 suites. It recently renovated 75 of its rooms. Free Wi-Fi.

Amsterdam Scheepvaarthuis 001 - Scheepvaarthuis and the first building in Amsterdam School style, now a hotel

• Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam Prins Hendrikkade 108 52.37445,4.90390 tram or metro Centraal Station ☎ +31 20 552-0000 €220-1,219 An upscale hotel established in the monumental Scheepvaarthuis and the first building in Amsterdam School style that used to be the headquarters of six shipping companies. Breakfast is not included in the lower rates, but all include Wi-Fi.

• Krasnapolsky Dam 9 52.37273,4.89438 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam ☎ +31 20 554-9111 Check-in : 15:00 / Check-out: 12:00 €159 A somewhat seedy location for a 5-star hotel the main entrance is right on Dam Plaza, but the hotel backs onto the red-light neighborhood, with a view of sex-shops and peepshows.

• Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam - Damrak 1-5 52.37716,4.89779 tram or metro to Centraal Station ☎ +31 20 623-4255 +31 20 625-2997 €104 A 4-star instantly opposite Centraal Station. Free Wi-Fi in public spaces.

• Radisson Blu Reservations. @Radissonblu.com Rusland 17 52.37018,4.89672 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Spui/Rokin ☎ +31 20 623-1231 +31 20 520-8200 €168

• Renaissance Amsterdam - Kattengat 1 52.37769,4.89454 tram 1, 2, 5, 13 or 17 to Martelaarsgracht ☎ +31 20 621-2223€289+ A 4-star hotel with conference centre, Wi-Fi access in the lobby and café.

• Sofitel Legend The Grand | Web: amsterdam-the-grand/index.shtml Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197 52.37112,4.89542 tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam ☎ +31 20 555-3111€365+ The Sofitel has views on the canals. Weather permitting, lunch is served in the courtyard.

Internet & Phones

• Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam Oosterdokskade 43 52.376064,4.908302 ☎ +31 20 523-0900 Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00 daily Read newspapers and magazines or relax at Amsterdam's main library. Internet terminals are available, but they are no longer free and going on-line now costs €1 per 30 minutes. It is limited to web-only access. It's feasible to get Wi-Fi, but you need to show your passport.

Where to go next

The Binnenstad has an awful lot of museums, but quite frankly, most of them are not that good. The Anne Frank House in the Amsterdam/Canal District|Canal District is interesting, as are the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam/Zuid|Zuid. An excellent addition to Amsterdam's already rich museum landscape is the Hermitage in Amsterdam/Plantage|Plantage, an annex of the famous museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

You can also take the ferry over the IJ from Amsterdam Centraal to Buiksloterweg in Amsterdam/Noord|Noord. These are free of charge and provide nice views of the harbour and skyline. Then make a short walk to the EYE Film Institute for its architecture and visit the free exhibition in the basement (or see a film).

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