AMSTERDAM Economic Travel Guide
3-day trip in the city of freedoms Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands. Known as a clean and comfortable city where almost everything is legal, Amsterdam receives enough tourists to triple its population in all seasons.. Amsterdam is the only city that matches the words Coffee shop and Red Light District. While walking in the neat and clean streets of the city, you will immediately notice the bicycles, which are almost as many as pedestrians, the local people who seem very carefree while walking calmly, and the high-ceilinged buildings whose architecture is similar to each other.. Speaking of bicycles, almost all city dwellers have at least two bicycles, and the average is said to be four bicycles per household.. Therefore, we need to give way to cyclists while walking on the road and we should definitely not walk on the bike path.. Local people really prefer bicycles as a means of transportation rather than as a sport, because there is already a gym membership or at least one sport where everyone is assertive..
Amsterdam is the city where the first foundations of urban planning and water engineering were laid with its channels longer than 100 km, approximately 90 islands and 1500 bridges.. By the way, the rent of the houses reminiscent of the boat built on the canals is more than the rent of a regular flat..
Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful and special European cities to go for a weekend break. Apart from wandering around aimlessly, experiencing coffee shops, walking along the canals, sitting on any bench, eating french fries like everyone else and observing the local people, it is a city that should be visited easily, as well as other settlements nearby.
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HOW TO GET TO AMSTERDAM: HOW TO GET TO AMSTERDAM
By plane: Amsterdam Schiphol airport, which is Europe ‘s fourth largest airport and where cheap airline flights are made, is 14 km away from the city.. Train services run from the airport to the city center every 10 minutes.. You can buy your train ticket from automatic ticket machines using a credit card.. One-way full ticket costs around 17 euros, and trains directly reach the center of Amsterdam.
By train: All Europe’s in the Netherlands, too. As in the train network, it is very affordable and useful.. You can travel both within the country and from other countries by using Eurostar, InterCity (ICE) trains and Thalys high-speed trains.. Amsterdam Central Train station is in the center of the city and is within walking distance of many points.
By car: Transportation to Amsterdam by car It is a very suitable city for. You can travel to this city both by renting a car and sharing a car..
We recommend you to read our specially prepared blog post on this subject before renting a car in Europe.
CITY TRANSPORTATION IN AMSTERDAM
City Inland transportation is generally done on foot and by bicycle.. However, there is also the possibility of using trams and buses.. We recommend you to experience Amsterdam by walking through narrow streets and over the bridges connecting the city, since every place in the city is within walking distance of each other and every building you will come across on the road is lovely. : WHERE TO STAY IN AMSTERDAM?
As Amsterdam is a touristic city, it offers unlimited possibilities in terms of accommodation.. You can stay in bed & breakfast, 4-star hotels or cheap hostels.. You can check out booking.com and hostel world for different alternatives.. We also recommend you to check out the couch surfing website for house sharing.
We offer affordable accommodation by pre-booking at Hilton Amsterdam, located a little further from the city centre. we caught. However, since the hotel is a little far away, we had to take a taxi on the way back.. For this reason, even though the rooms are old and not very luxurious, staying in the heart of the city will offer you the opportunity to spend a holiday both conveniently and economically in any case.
THINGS TO DO IN AMSTERDAM
Canal navigation: In 2010, the Amsterdam canal cruises were included in the UNESCO world heritage list and the city is known as the Venice of the North.. The pleasure of watching the city through the canals is definitely different.. However, most of the time, you may feel like you have passed through again because the architecture of the buildings is often the same.. We recommend you to take a canal cruise especially after dark because the city and buildings are illuminated to make the tour more romantic.
Red Light District: Especially when it gets dark, follow the tourists from Dam Square and stroll through the side streets of the Red Light district, where there are women who show themselves in their underwear in the red-lit windows along the canal.. This is a region where the gentlemen, after bargaining with the ladies in the windows, have sex in these closed areas by closing the curtains of the windows.. Quite interesting and unusual for tourists, but a normal and ordinary place for the Dutch. According to the women working here (!), ordinary citizens paying their taxes to the state and locals, this line of business is quite normal.. Therefore, even though there is police control in this area, where mocking is not welcome or taking pictures is strictly prohibited, it is still useful to be careful.
I AMSTERDAM photo: It is customary to take photos in front of the “I Amsterdam” sign on the Museum Square. Perhaps this will be the first activity that will catch your attention when you come to the museums area.. A place where people in large groups compete to get ahead of each other, while those who want to take a selfie alone look for opportunities.. Therefore, taking this photo during the day will be very difficult and troublesome
Coffeeshops: A coffeeshop in Amsterdam with around 200 cannabis sales and use permits. available. Contrary to what is known in Amsterdam, prostitution and marijuana are not legally allowed.. Uruguay is the only country in the world to legalize the production, distribution and regulated sale of cannabis.. If you prefer these coffeeshops, which are operated under permission and control, you can buy and try cannabis.. Security guards waiting at the door entrances can ask for ID.. If you can’t stand the heavy and harsh smell inside, you can also sit on the benches by the canals and smoke your marijuana.. If you have no previous experience, we recommend that you use these drugs, which have many types and each of them has different effects, when you have a person who knows the job or whom you can trust.. But you know, everything tastes good, so try not to overdo it and put yourself in difficult situations so that your vacation is not poison (!)
Amsterdam night life: Sugar Factory, Paradiso and Melkweg are among the most popular nightclubs in the city, but there are of course also many bars and pubs.. Amsterdam is a city where you will not get bored of nightlife or have a nice night in any case without having to think and plan too much.. Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein, as well as the old district of Jordan, are other areas that offer many options.
Lido Theatre: This theater, where live performances are staged every night, is a must-visit. is another place. It is a place where you will experience a very different sex theater and where very daring plays are exhibited.. Sovlar may sound a little too obscene and embarrassing.
Windmills: The windmills that come to mind when the Netherlands is mentioned, almost challenge urban planning. There are eight windmills in the center of Amsterdam, but two of them can be visited: Molen van Stolen and De Otter.
WHAT TO EAT IN AMSTERDAM? WHAT TO DRINK?
The traditional Amsterdam special for us is definitely french fries and mayonnaise We really think that Dutch potatoes have a different taste because we still haven’t found the taste of the french fries we ate here anywhere else. Apart from that, you will find many alternatives from the world cuisine, especially indian and chinese restaurants in the city.. Chinatown is one of the areas you can choose for a dinner.
For orange juice or ice-tea. These drinks, which will meet your energy needs and increase your blood sugar quickly, are among the things you should not leave with you on your coffee shop tour..
For dinner, we recommend Americain Cafe or De Kroon Cafe in the Rembrandtplein area.
SHOPPING IN AMSTERDAM
Dam square in the city center especially There are many souvenir shops around.. Apart from that, the thing that should definitely be bought from Amsterdam is cheese, in our opinion. The Netherlands is a paradise with its delicious cheeses.. If you are also a cheese lover, you should definitely taste the tasting pieces provided at the stands first, then buy as many as you want and fill your suitcase.
AMSTERDAM CITY TOUR
1. DAY:
With your back to Amsterdam Centraal Train station, walk towards the old city center. Red Light district, Dam square, Anne Frank House, Amsterdam (History) Museum the main places you will see on this tour. After completing the short city tour, we recommend you to take a canal tour and be enchanted by the city with night lighting.. You can complete the night at the sex theater or, according to your preference, in coffeeshops.. For a quieter and more modest evening, we recommend Hard Rock Coffee.
1. You can click here to view the map of this route we have prepared for the day.