Facts About Amsterdam


The facts about Amsterdam emphasize on most of the details one needs to explore the city. This array of facts on Amsterdam include information about the city’s population, time zone, weather, transportation system, shopping facilities, major attractions and accommodation.

Facts about Amsterdam assist the dwellers as well as the travelers with ample information regarding how to get in Amsterdam, the local transportation, must visit spots, shopping facilities and accommodation areas in the city. Being the biggest city of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is the home of about 735,500 citizens as per the recent survey.

Every year Amsterdam is visited by more than 3.5 millions of travelers. Euro is the currency of Amsterdam. The time zone of this city is UTC+1 and the telephone code is 020. The climatic condition during the months of July and August is most pleasant and fascinating and these months are recommended for tourists visit.

Transportation in Amsterdam

As Amsterdam is one of the most well-liked travel destinations of Europe, it is well linked with all parts of the world. Travelers may get into Amsterdam by ships, roadways or airways. All the premier airlines connect Schiphol International Airport of Amsterdam with most of the international airports across the world. Other than this, the local transportation network of Amsterdam is also highly upgraded. The tourists to Amsterdam may easily access the must visit places of Amsterdam through city buses, taxi, trams, rental car, the metro, the canal bus and the Museumboot.

Shopping Zones in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is undoubtedly a dream destination for shopping. Several dazzling shopping zones are scattered all over the Kalverstraat, city center, Leidsestraat, Damrak, and Noorderkerk. In addition to this various antique stores and book shops also catch the attention of the visitors.

Must Visits in Amsterdam

A few of the Amsterdam must visit spots are Magere Burg, Oude Kerk, Begijnhof, Dam Square, Rambrandtplein Square, Jordaan, Albert Cuyp Market. Other than this, the Artis Zoo, Hortus Botanicus and Vondelpark are undoubtedly spectacular.

Hotel Accommodation in Amsterdam

Facts on Amsterdam accommodation is absolutely essential for vacationers coming for both leisure and business purposes. Visitors mainly finds four types of accommodation options in the city – holiday apartments, youth hostels, bed and breakfast hotels or camping.

Some of the star category hotels of Amsterdam are as follows:
  • Sofitel The Grand Amsterdam
  • Bilderberg Garden Hotel Amsterdam
  • NH Barbizon Palace
  • Pulitzer Hotel Amsterdam
  • NH Amsterdam Centre
  • Hotel Arena Amsterdam
  • Hotel de Paris Amsterdam
  • Hotel Atlas Amsterdam
  • Rembrandt Centrum Hotel Amsterdam
  • Hotel Seasons Amsterdam
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