{"id":17549,"date":"2024-05-22T06:47:58","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T10:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=17549"},"modified":"2025-12-17T13:24:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T12:24:38","slug":"where-to-stay-in-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/where-to-stay-in-amsterdam","title":{"rendered":"Where to Stay in Amsterdam: Best  Areas &#038; Hotels for Every Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Deciding on where to stay in Amsterdam can feel a bit intimidating. <strong>Due to its compact size, venturing beyond the usual tourist areas is especially interesting in Amsterdam.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to other major European cities, Amsterdam has a relatively small geographical footprint, and many of the popular attractions, neighborhoods, and amenities are within close proximity to each other.&nbsp;This makes it easy to navigate the city on foot, by bike, or by using the efficient public transport system. So there\u2019s no need to clump into Centrum like all the other tourists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So whether you&#8217;re planning to spend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/3-days-in-amsterdam\">three days in Amsterdam<\/a> or longer, allow our Amsterdam guide to help you pinpoint the perfect <em>buurt<\/em> (neighborhood), tailored to your personality, budget, and the purpose of your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Amsterdam_AnneFrank_lowres-62resize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Amsterdam_AnneFrank_lowres-62resize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Amsterdam_AnneFrank_lowres-62resize-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Amsterdam_AnneFrank_lowres-62resize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Amsterdam_AnneFrank_lowres-62resize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about where to stay in Amsterdam. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/where-to-stay-in-amsterdam\/#Oost\" title=\"Oost\">Oost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/where-to-stay-in-amsterdam\/#De_Pijp\" title=\"De Pijp&nbsp;\">De Pijp&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/where-to-stay-in-amsterdam\/#Zuid\" title=\"Zuid\">Zuid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/where-to-stay-in-amsterdam\/#West\" title=\"West\">West<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/where-to-stay-in-amsterdam\/#Noord\" title=\"Noord\">Noord<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/where-to-stay-in-amsterdam\/#Centrum\" title=\"Centrum\">Centrum<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oost\"><\/span>Oost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover an eclectic slice of the <strong>real Amsterdam<\/strong>, where you can join the locals for a <strong>swim in the River Amstel<\/strong>, go shopping at the diverse <strong>Dappermarkt<\/strong> or have a <strong>drink at a<em> <\/em>brown cafe or cocktail bar<\/strong>. A <strong>friendly neighborhood vibe<\/strong> and <strong>affordable lodgings<\/strong> make this area an excellent choice for any stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volkshotel.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volkshotel<\/a>:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A revamped former newspaper plant now houses a hip hotel with an urban industrial ambiance and basic (yet clean) rooms with city views.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affordable rates and a convenient location next to a metro stop make this hotel a stand-out option with easy access to everything Amsterdam has to offer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hotel Arena:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>This boutique-style city park hotel sits pretty in leafy Oosterpark.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juxtaposing features from a former 19th-century orphanage with modern glass and greenery, it\u2019s a peaceful place to stay close to the underrated Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, the popular Amsterdam ARTIS Royal Zoo, and near enough everything else \u2013 minus the tourist throngs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Brouwerij-t-IJ-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"People sitting at a beer garden at Brouwerij 't IJ in Amsterdam.\" class=\"wp-image-17556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Brouwerij-t-IJ-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Brouwerij-t-IJ-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Brouwerij-t-IJ-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Brouwerij-t-IJ.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Oost neighborhood is home to the brewery Brouwerij &#8216;t IJ, which includes a windmill and a beer garden. Photo credit: Thend<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"De_Pijp\"><\/span><strong>De Pijp<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The young inhabitants of this bustling <em>buurt<\/em> are known as the <em>havermelkelite<\/em> (or \u201coat milk elite\u201d, a homegrown iteration of <strong>hipster<\/strong>) and you\u2019ll spot them out in the wild here at some of the city\u2019s <strong>trendiest drinking, dining and shopping spots<\/strong>, surrounding the century-old Albert Cuyp market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sir Albert Hotel:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Adding shine to a former diamond factory is a gem of a boutique hotel with a glitzy in-house eatery, called Izakaya.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay here, and you\u2019re a stone\u2019s throw from the famous day market and the popular Heineken Experience, or simply relax in the fireside library.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Hotel Okura Amsterdam:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>For top-tier amenities, panoramic views, and fabulous food (three in-house Michelin stars), you can\u2019t go wrong at this Japanese-style luxury hotel near Sarphatipark and the RAI Amsterdam Convention Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/matheus-frade-fzLMxR2GFcY-unsplash-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"People walking around looking at shops at Albert Cuyp market in Amsterdam. \" class=\"wp-image-17551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/matheus-frade-fzLMxR2GFcY-unsplash-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/matheus-frade-fzLMxR2GFcY-unsplash-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/matheus-frade-fzLMxR2GFcY-unsplash-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/matheus-frade-fzLMxR2GFcY-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t forget to check out the Albert Cuyp market if you&#8217;re staying in De Pijp. Photo credit: Matheus Frade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zuid\"><\/span>Zuid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning to visit Amsterdam\u2019s <strong>big three museums<\/strong>, Zuid\u2019s where it\u2019s at. This chic district is also home to <strong>concert halls<\/strong>,<strong> designer stores<\/strong>, <strong>stately mansions<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>and the popular <strong>Vondelpark<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conservatorium Amsterdam:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Timeless tradition marries innovative avant-garde flair at this unquestionably stylish hotel. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Situated opposite the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and an easy 10-minute walk into Centrum, it\u2019s an ideal launchpad for exploring the city.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jan Luyken Amsterdam:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Nestled in a trio of 19th-century townhouses on a quiet, leafy <em>straatje<\/em> between Museum Square and Amsterdam\u2019s poshest shopping street, this is the perfect place to unwind.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contemporary furnishings with hints of Art Nouveau amp up the comfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/amsterdam-tours\/van-gogh-museum-tour\/\"><strong>Van Gogh Closing Time Museum Tour<\/strong><\/a> is a good way to explore the epicenter of everyone\u2019s favorite earless genius. Because the museum is not as packed as it is earlier during the day, this is the perfect time to get up close and personal with some sunflowers and potato eaters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Amsterdam_In-A-Day_Web-Res_0023resize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Inside the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam\" class=\"wp-image-12716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Amsterdam_In-A-Day_Web-Res_0023resize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Amsterdam_In-A-Day_Web-Res_0023resize-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Amsterdam_In-A-Day_Web-Res_0023resize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Amsterdam_In-A-Day_Web-Res_0023resize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> If you&#8217;re interested in visiting the top three museums in Amsterdam, Zuid is the perfect neighborhood for you. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"West\"><\/span>West<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With its <strong>youthful culture<\/strong>, <strong>vibrant dining &amp; drinking scene<\/strong>, and <strong>diverse population<\/strong>, this is the place to stay if you want to have your finger on the pulse of what\u2019s <strong>hip and happening<\/strong> in Amsterdam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hotel De Hallen:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Part of the fashionable De Hallen complex, a tram depot turned cultural center, this hotel blends boutique comfort with contemporary design and industrial features, within walking distance from the Jordaan area.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CityHub:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Designed with digital nomads in mind, this award-winning budget hotel near the De Hallen and the Ten Kate market combines the affordability and sociability of a hostel with the relative privacy of a pod \u2013 ideal if you\u2019re comfortable with compact quarters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/31760562035_fe6cec0cdd_k-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of the Vondel Park golden sign. \" class=\"wp-image-17557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/31760562035_fe6cec0cdd_k-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/31760562035_fe6cec0cdd_k-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/31760562035_fe6cec0cdd_k-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/31760562035_fe6cec0cdd_k.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t want to be in the middle of all the action? Then the West neighborhood might be a good option for you. Photo credit: Fabien CAMBI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Noord\"><\/span>Noord<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This fast-gentrifying former working-class area on the other side of the IJ River has seen a recent influx of students, artists, and hipsters to the <strong>revitalized waterfront<\/strong> where Amsterdam\u2019s shipyards used to be. Today, there are <strong>urban beaches<\/strong>, an exciting <strong>artsy scene<\/strong>, and <strong>sights<\/strong> such as the A\u2019DAM Lookout and EYE Film Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BOTEL:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A few steps from the <strong>NDSM ferry stop<\/strong> is a perma-docked <strong>cruise ship<\/strong> with basic, budget-friendly shared accommodations and quirky \u201cLoftletter\u201d <strong>designer rooms<\/strong> within the large letters of the rooftop sign. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re in the heart of the action here, with plenty to see and do nearby.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sir Adam:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A short ferry ride from <strong>Centraal Station<\/strong>, with views of the <strong>IJ-river<\/strong> and the next-door <strong>EYE Film Institute<\/strong>, this music-themed boutique hotel occupies eight floors of the <strong>A&#8217;DAM Tower<\/strong> building, making it ideal for <strong>nightlife lovers<\/strong> and the young-at-heart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tom-podmore-L09VlUAsGwY-unsplash-1024x702.jpg\" alt=\"View of the A'DAM Tower roof where people are looking at the views of Amsterdam.\" class=\"wp-image-17553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tom-podmore-L09VlUAsGwY-unsplash-1024x702.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tom-podmore-L09VlUAsGwY-unsplash-600x412.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tom-podmore-L09VlUAsGwY-unsplash-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tom-podmore-L09VlUAsGwY-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With so much to do and see at A&#8217;DAM Tower, you won&#8217;t want to leave. Photo credit: Tom Podmore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Centrum\"><\/span><strong>Centrum<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Still have your heart set on staying in Amsterdam\u2019s stunning <strong>17<sup>th<\/sup>-century canal ring<\/strong> with the charming <strong>9 Streets shopping area<\/strong>, a plethora of <strong>historical sites<\/strong>, and <strong>picturesque Jordaan<\/strong> on your doorstep? Can\u2019t say we blame you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pulitzer Amsterdam:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Staying at this stylish hotel is sheer joy. Imagine 25 interconnected <strong>canal houses<\/strong> with labyrinthine hallways, a serene inner garden, and colorful rooms that fuse traditional and modern elements.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set in the heart of the <strong>9 Streets shopping area<\/strong>, a short walk from the <strong>Anne Frank House<\/strong> and <strong>picturesque Jordaan area<\/strong>, you\u2019d be hard-pressed to find a more ideal location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Max Brown Canal District:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Looking for a hotel with a terrific location, trendy design, convivial atmosphere, and affordable price?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This <strong>canal house hotel<\/strong> has it all. You\u2019re in the heart of the <em>grachtengordel<\/em>, just across from the <strong>Jordaan<\/strong> and walking distance from <strong>Centraal Station<\/strong> and <strong>popular shopping streets<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks_Amsterdam_FoodTour_lowres-18-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dutch brown cafes on a road in Amsterdam.\" class=\"wp-image-15984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks_Amsterdam_FoodTour_lowres-18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks_Amsterdam_FoodTour_lowres-18-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks_Amsterdam_FoodTour_lowres-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks_Amsterdam_FoodTour_lowres-18.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Did you know the Centrum district is home to the famous brown cafe, Caf\u00e9 Hoppe?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to turn your trip into an unforgettable experience?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the full range of expertly led experiences at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/\">Take Walks Tours<\/a><\/strong> where passionate local guides bring history, stories, and iconic sights to life. 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