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Student Travel Guide Amsterdam
The Ultimate Travel Guide to Amsterdam for students and backpackers
Introduction to Amsterdam
Amsterdam is Europe’s 5th busiest tourist destination and also Holland’s largest and most exciting attraction. There is no wonder, considering it is home to the infamous red light district, picturesque canals, "coffee" shops and beautiful museums. As well as these attractions, Amsterdam is cheap and easy to get to with a minimal language barrier. The capital city of Holland is laid out like a half wheel, with the oldest part in the middle surrounded by the Singel Canal. Here you will find the Nes theatre street, which includes many small old fashioned streets, the royal palace at the Dam and the red light district.
The city has been quoted as “the Venice of the north” due to the number of stunning canals it possesses. As well as sight-seeing, Amsterdam also has many shopping areas: Leidsestraat, Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijk being the main locations, however various smaller shops located around the city may be worth visiting. The city itself is fairly small, with most attractions in the centre being walkable. This can only encourage you to explore the many attractions and culture that Amsterdam has to offer.
If you’re a follower of football, Amsterdam is home to Ajax football club, one of Europe’s elite teams. Holland also has some brilliant beaches, well accessed from The Hague, where you can also visit some good museums. You will find a vibrant student and arts culture in Eindhoven and Dordrecht where the nightlife is like student night every night, you will find plenty of live music and great bars. Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most talked about tourist attractions for a reason. There is something for everyone, whether you’re interested in history and culture, or you want to walk down the red light district, the city is an excellent destination where seeing is believing!
Things to do in Amsterdam
Activities in Amsterdam:
- Boat tour of Amsterdam
- Ajax Stadium Tour and Ajax Museum entry
- Watch an Ajax FC match
- Tour of the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam (over 18's only)
- Boom Chicago Comedy Club entry (over 18's only)
- Go to Dansen bij Jansen, the only Student club in Amsterdam (over 18's only)
- Visit the Artis zoo
- Take a canal trip
- Visit the red light districts sex shops, theatres and museums
- Visit a cannabis museum
For those culture vultures:
- Visit Anne Franks house (now a museum)
- Visit the Artis zoo
- RijksMuseum and the Van Gogh Museum
Student Nightlife in Amsterdam
The red light district is famous worldwide and this unique attraction is a largely pedestrianised area in the centre of Amsterdam with attractions including: Live sex shows, sex museums, sex shops and a five floor erotic museum. If the red light district isn’t for you, Amsterdam offers an alternative nightlife on two of its main squares. Attractions include: Chic wine bars, laid-back bars, lounges and clubs. A younger crowd can regularly be found at Leidseplein, which is home to a number of cafes and discos. Also the Bayside beach club is popular among young tourists.
The most famous dance club is called iT, opening till around 6am. Amsterdam also hosts live music regularly and has many cabaret bars. Whether you want to see the Netherlands Royal Philharmonic Orchestra or experience the uniqueness of the red light district, Amsterdam offers an outstanding nightlife that should be experienced by everyone.
Accommodation and Hostels in Amsterdam
Hostels in Amsterdam
There are dozens of hostels and guest houses in Amsterdam so to book your Amsterdam accommodation or a hostel in Amsterdam use our HostelBooker. If you want a group booking for a hostel in Amsterdam then you can use our group booking facility.
Getting to Amsterdam
Getting to Amsterdam is cheap and easy, there are litereally hundreds of flights to Amsterdam from the UK everyday. Visit www.whichbudget.com to find out which airport near you flys to Amsterdam Schipol airport then book direct with the airline.
Alternatively you can drive to Amsterdam from the UK using the ferries from Dover to Calais. AMsterdam is only 4 hours from Calais. Cars are not allowed in the city centre though.
Scheduled Tours to Amsterdam
At Tours 4 Students we operate scheduled tours to Amsterdam for students and international language students. To see what tours are available throughout the year, visit our scheduled tours section to find the latest available scheduled tours to Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Guide Book - Lonely Planet Travel Guide to Amsterdam
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