The Flying Pig Downtown : Dorms privates, Wi-Fi, kitchen, bar. Prices range from €17-52 per night.

Amsterdam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Europe. While it is well-known for its taboo tourist attractions, Amsterdam boasts so much more than cheap thrills. My first trip to Amsterdam, admittedly, was a bit of a disappointment.
Depending on your type of trip, I d recommend getting an iAmsterdam card . The card includes virtual tours real estate free admission into the most popular museums, free public transportation and a free canal cruise. Plan your trip to see if the iAmsterdam card can save you money on your trip.
The Flying Pig Downtown : Dorms privates, Wi-Fi, kitchen, virtual tours real estate bar.  Prices range from €17-52 per night. The Flying Pig is my favorite hostel virtual tours real estate in Amsterdam. It s in a great location and has a really cool vibe.
St. Christopher s Inns:  Dorms privates, free breakfast, bar, restaurant, Wi-Fi.  Prices start at around €36 per night. St. Christopher s has multiple hostels around Europe and is well known for great quality and service.
virtual tours real estate If you re a solo female traveler, I do NOT recommend using  www.Couchsurfing.com in this city. While there are plenty of great locals offering a free place to stay, the site suggests using caution in Amsterdam. I suggest not taking a chance.
Lloyd Hotel : This hotel is by far the most unique hotel I ve ever stayed at. Lloyd Hotel is the world s first 1 5 star hotel. Each room is designed to surprise even the most well-travelled virtual tours real estate guest. It s located 15 minutes by tram outside of city center and is a funky breath of fresh air.
[ Banks Mansion ] was a great place to stay and right on the canals. Great breakfast every morning and a very generous happy hour in the evening! It was also in walking distance of the Flower Market. -Steve
The best place to stay by far is Mauro Mansion it s right by Central Station and in the heart of old downtown. It s run by a gay couple and they are the kindest gentlemen I ve ever met. -Becky virtual tours real estate Mahan, Stranger in this Town
Cycle Amsterdam-Noord : Rent a bike and take the free ferry across to Amsterdam-Noord to spend the day cycling. Follow Route 9 by the marked pathways and explore the dike villages, grassland landscape and the island of Marken. (47 km/4-5 hours)
Visit De Drie Fleschjes : Visit the oldest tasting room in Amsterdam, Three Little Bottles, opened in 1650. Enjoy a drink and take in the ambiance of antique barrel-lined walls and burning candelabras.
Coffee Houses The Red Light District : While this side of Amsterdam tourism isn t exactly my thing, that s not to say your shouldn t at least peak your head in to see what the hype is all about. Rumor has it, for tourists, getting high in Amsterdam won t be legal for long.
Heineken Experience : Despite the touristy nature of this tour, I really enjoyed it and think it s a great bang for your buck. The tour lasts nearly 2 hours with tons of activities, two free beers, plus a free souvenir. (I scored some aviator sunglasses!)
Albert Cuyp market : Don t miss this market! It s the largest in all of The Netherlands. Come hungry and try some local cheeses and dutch Stroopwafels. You can also score some great souvenirs here. (Open from 9:30 am to about 5 pm, Monday to Saturday)
Handbags High Tea at Tassen : Visit the largest collection of handbags and purses in the world! Even if you aren t a fashionista, the collection is fascinating. Some of the over 4,000 handbags at the Tassen Museum date back to the Middle Ages (when even men wore them)! The museum café is beautiful as well and offers a yummy High Tea at a bargain. (Plus, there s free WiFi!)
virtual tours real estate Stroopwafels, Poffertjes Pancakes : These delicious Dutch treats virtual tours real estate are not to pass on. There are plenty of spots to satisfy your sweet tooth around the city. My favorite stroopwafels are from a little vendor by the Van Gogh Museum and the best poffertjes and pancakes are at Pancakes! . You can also grab these sweets at the Albert Cuyp market.
De Kas : My favorite restaurant in the city, De Kas , creates one menu daily based on the harvest of their own nursery. Everything from the food to the organic wine is outstanding. It's farm to fine dining!
Ask the Locals : Want to skip the touristy spots? Ask the locals! My friend Sabine ,   fellow blogger and Amsterdam native, has an awesome Foursquare list of all the best locals spots to eat in town! Check it out: foursquare.com/sabinedewitte/list/amsterdam
Really funny to see my capital city from a traveler s perspective. As a real Dutchie, I love walking through Amsterdam but for me it s not the real Netherlands. You d better go see Utrecht, but that s a much smaller city. And wherever I go couchsurfing, I d be sure to sleep at a female host, I guess that s no problem in Amsterdam either?
If you re in Amsterdam next time, consider taking a day trip to Haarlem. I lived there for a few years and it s my favorite Dutch city. It s only a 15 minute train ride from Amsterdam and most people describe it as a small Amsterdam. It s got all the charm but none of the bad stuff and it is a lot smaller.
LOVE your post! Did you know Amsterdam has one of the biggest museums of bags and purses in the world? Great one to check out on your next trip . And if you ever need tips from a local please let me know, I ve got a Little Black Book full with hotspots and all time favourites!
That s fun, to see Amsterdam through the eyes of a non-Dutch person. Like Debby, I am not a great fan of the city. There are so many other nice cities in the Netherlands, like The Hague, Groningen or Nijmegen.
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