Recommended Stay Time 

3 nights – 4 days

Currency

Euro

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Transportation

I was doing a trip and my last destination was Amsterdam, I took an airplane from Copenhagen ( Denmark) for 13 € by Ryanair; I arrived to the airport of Amsterdam ( Schiphol) and I went to the Hostal by metro, ticket price was 5,50 € to the central station. You can find many ways of transportation like bus, tram rides, metro and the most common , the bicycle ( for sure you have to be careful with them on the street) . I was in the heart of Amsterdam so I did everything by walking, it was amazing because it’s a city that has a lot to see and each street have something wonderful, you can see beautiful canals and the city’s unique architecture.

Where to stay in Amster-DAM

In Amsterdam the hotels and hostal are very expensive, I went with 11 friends and we were looking for something cheap in the center of Amsterdam, we found a Hostal in the red-light district, the name is ” Heart of Amsterdam”. It was very well located, 3 minutes from the Central Station and was easy to do everything walking. We stayed in a room of 8 persons and it was 115 € for 3 nights, this price doesn’t include breakfast but was a good option only for sleep.

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Activities

Amsterdam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, and that’s why you find many nationalities inside this city. We did a free walking tour with the company SANDEMANS and it was fascinating because the guide shows the most important places and tell the history about the country in a funny and interesting way, and you pay the amount that you feel the guide deserves ( 3-5 € for students with low budget). I’m going to give you a list of the top 10 of places that you have to visit in Amsterdam:

1)Dam Square

2) Anne Frank House

3) Flower market

4) Vondelpark

5) Jewish neighborhood

6) The heneiken experience

7) Red-light district

8) Courtyard of Begijnhof

9) Boat ride on the canals ( 11€)

10) Coffee shops

Food Tips

In Amsterdam you can try the best fries and the best chocolate cookie in the WORLD!! The fries are the traditional in Amsterdam and the name of the place you can find them it’s Vlaams friteshuis. On the other hand, if you want to eat the best chocolate cookie you have to go to Van Stapele Koekmakerij. It’s amazing because the places are near, so you can try the salt food and after sweeting your tongue with the best cookie of the world. Finally I had the best hamburger also in Amsterdam, the name of the restaurant is Cannibale Royale, if you go there, you would be get addicted to that hamburger.

Packing Tips

For sure if you are going to Amsterdam you have to take an umbrella and a jacket, because it’s normal that if you are walking the rain begins. Furthermore, definitely you have to take a comfortable shoes, as the cause that you are going to do the most of the attractions by your way. Finally, you have to pack lots energy to travel in the city, because it’s one of my favorites! GOOD LUCKKK..

Written by Andrea Gómez