Amsterdam Travel TipsBelow you will find some useful tips for travelling to Amsterdam and staying in Amsterdam hotels. If you have a new tip (or a correction) please let us know. |
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Low-cost lodgingThere are very few "Bed and breakfasts" to be found in the Netherlands, and less in Amsterdam, but there are many budget hotels in Amsterdam for low-cost lodging. RestaurantsMost Amsterdam restaurants are in the city centre, if you are walking to the city centre you will pass many fine establishments. There are in excess of a thousand restaurants to choose from in Amsterdam so we can't possibly list them all here. There is also a high concentration of restaurants around the Leidseplein. Here is a link for Restaurants in Amsterdam. Dutch MoneyCredit cards are not as widely accepted in the Netherlands. Many ATM card work in the Netherlands (indeed throughout Europe), The Dutch currency is the Euro, and the following coins and notes are used:
To assist you further, here is our current favourite currency
converter TransportThe public transport facilities in Amsterdam are excellent. The city is compact so journey time should not be too long. A popular way to get around in Amsterdam is by tram (and bicycle of course). We don't recommend driving in Amsterdam if you can avoid it, the cost for parking can be high. Click here for more information on Transport in Amsterdam. LanguageFortunately (for English speakers) most people in Amsterdam speak English. German and French are fairly popular too. Should you tip?In the Netherlands prices include tax and tips. If you would like to roundup the bill, they will be pleased. Don't feel obliged to leave a tip: it is not expected. The same goes for taxis.
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