Hotels and Short Breaks in Amsterdam
Why not break up the year and treat yourself to a Short Break to Amsterdam; book as little or as many days for your Short Break as you want! So don't just wait for your yearly holiday, when you can have lots of Short Breaks year round. Take a look at some fantastic deals and things to do on a Short Break in Amsterdam.
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Why choose Amsterdam for a Short Break?
Top ten things to do in Amsterdam
- Visit the Van Gogh Museum
- Take a River boat Cruise along the 17th century canals.
- Visit Anne Frank's House.
- Check out the bohemian café culture.
- Visit the Museum quarter including Rembrandt's house.
- Check out the micro breweries and the Heineken museum.
- See the narrowest house in the world, just outside of Dam Square.
- Check out the club scene with music of every genre.
- Indulge in some serious retail therapy at the magnificent Magna Plaza.
- Visit the Diamond merchants and dazzle them when you get home
Van Gogh's sunflowers, lazy river cruises and the bohemian café culture! Just a few of the reasons you could pick Amsterdam for a top mini break but there's a lot more to it than famous paintings, cafés and infamous nightlife.
Amsterdam now boast uber stylish restaurants, cool clubs, superb museums and some really fun ways to explore this incredibly beautiful and friendly city. In the 17th century, as a trading port, it was the richest city in the world. Many of the magnificent town houses bordering the city's canals date back to that time. Today, it is a diverse, cosmopolitan and liberal city with a thriving culture, club and music scene. It can be as wild and wicked as you like. High brow and cultural? Laid back and liberal? Or a happy mixture of both; it's all here.
Stacked full of classical architecture, museums, monuments and art galleries, Amsterdam is the perfect place to arrive at and decide to simply go with the flow. Make the best use of the mild weather and plan your days accordingly. Like a wonderful postcard brought to life, Amsterdam positively invites you to join in the vibrant city life. It's really easy to get around by bike, boat, tram or on foot. Or check out the in-line skates or canal bikes. And, public transport is easy and cheap to use too. There are people on bicycles everywhere, pretty bridges and lots of elegant, trendy and funky shops, outdoor cafes, bars and clubs to visit. Also, thankfully, most people speak really good English here.
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Where to go in Amsterdam
Eating Out in Amsterdam.
The Dutch love international cuisine and nowhere more so than in Amsterdam. There are over a thousand restaurants with food from all around the world; and the best Indonesian cuisine outside of Bali. There are some unusual restaurants in Amsterdam.1e Klas (First Class) is a former 1st Class waiting room at Central Station decorated in turn-of-the-century grand style. Pier 10 has great harbour views and is a listed building, just behind Central Station. There's also a large floating Chinese temple nearby called the Sea Palace. Although the Dutch don't usually go out to eat ‘Dutch' food you can still find traditional pancakes and Dutch food at a couple of places.
Top Dining Tip:
The Dutch usually eat early so restaurants tend not to open late. The locals also linger over their meals so don't expect speedy service unless you ask for it, and remember to ask for the bill when you want it. Tips are usually included in the price of the meal but it is polite to round up to the nearest whole number of Euros. And, you don't need to tip taxis either.
Beer in Amsterdam:
And if beer is more your thing, check out the local white beer (witbier). Plus, there are three micro-breweries; Brouwerij 't IJ in a windmill just outside the centre (with a bar and a terrace), De Bekeerde Zuster which has a bar and is in the Red Light district and De Prael which doesn't have a bar. There's even a Heineken museum. And don't forget the local Amstel beer which is named after the river Amstel on whose banks the brewery was founded in 1870.
Tulips from Amsterdam?
The tulip season runs from late March to mid to late May. You can take a coach trip to Keukenhof, and see the huge gardens dedicated to tulips.
Top Amsterdam Travel Tip:
Check out the I Amsterdam card from the Amsterdam Tourist Authority. Not only will you get in free to 30 of the city's museums and attractions but you will also get a whopping 25% of meals at the city's restaurants. And the handy chip card gives you free transport by tram, bus and subway and a free canal cruise. From 33 Euros a day, you can purchase it online or at the Amsterdam Tourist Office.
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Find Hotels in AmsterdamMore Short Break hotel deals in Amsterdam
Tulip Inn City West Amsterdam Hotel
Amsterdam
Half BoardDeparts Doncaster Sheffield
08/Oct/2010 - 3ntsHotel from £194 (pp)
Flights from £64 (pp)
Nh Schiphol Airport Hotel
Amsterdam Airport
Room OnlyDeparts Leeds Bradford
05/Nov/2010 - 3ntsHotel from £122 (pp)
Flights from £99 (pp)
Atlanta Hotel
Amsterdam
Room OnlyDeparts Belfast International
30/Sep/2010 - 3ntsHotel from £163 (pp)
Flights from £147 (pp)
Apple Inn Amsterdam Hotel
AmsterdamRoom OnlyDeparts Doncaster Sheffield
30/Sep/2010 - 3ntsHotel from £150 (pp)
Flights from £80 (pp)
