This compact, practical and entertaining travel guide to Amsterdam will help you discover the best of the destination. Our slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips. It covers all the key sights such as Dam Square, Koninklijk Paleis, Nine Streets, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors. This Amsterdam guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19.
The Pocket Rough Guide AMSTERDAM covers: The Old Centre, the Grachtengordel, the Jordaan and western docklands, the Old Jewish Quarter and eastern docklands, the Museum Quarter and the Vondelpark and the outer districts.
Inside this guide book to Amsterdam you will find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Amsterdam, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Begijnhof to family activities in child-friendly places, like the Museum Quarter or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like The Old Centre.
INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWS
Covering The Old Centre, the Grachtengordel, the Jordaan and more, the practical Places section of this Amsterdam travel guide provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop.
TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
The routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like the Grachtengordel and Westerkerk, as well as hidden gems like the Old Jewish Quarter and Waterlooplein.
DAY-TRIPS
Venture further afield to Nieuwe Kerk or Vondelpark. This travel guide to Amsterdam tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive.
HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Amsterdam.
COMPACT FORMAT
Packed with pertinent practical information, this Amsterdam guide book is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring Oude Kerk.
HANDY PULL-OUT MAP
With every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map of our Amsterdam travel guide makes on-the-ground navigation easy.
ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN
Features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Includes invaluable background information on how to get to Amsterdam, getting around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and a handy language section and glossary.