We visited Amsterdam in April 2022 for three nights. This is my ultimate travel guide for what to expect, where to visit and where to eat out on a budget.
Overall I think we paid around £700 for both of us for the weekend which I think is pretty go...
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Hotel 🏨
Activities ✨
Where to eat 🍕
Hotel 🏨
Where we stayed!
The hotel we stayed at was Ibis Amsterdam Centre Stopera, I don't have any photos of the room however it was very clean, and had everything you needed! Would 100% stay here again.
We were about a 20 minute walk from the city center, so not far at al...
Book ibis Amsterdam Centre Stopera: Cheap Hotel | ALL Accor
Activities ✨
Fun things to do while in the city of Amsterdam!
we had a mooch around the markets when we first arrived, you'll never get bored in Amsterdam honestly there is SO much going on! I actually got a fedora from these markets which I still wear & love!
The people in Amsterdam are sooooo nice & ...
Street markets in Amsterdam
We visited the Anne frank house on our last day.
This is genuinely such a harrowing experience and one that I would 1oo% say not to miss out on when visiting Amsterdam.
It takes about 30 minutes and you can get tickets online.
It's such a sad plac...
Tickets | Anne Frank House
We Visited the erotic museum on the red light district, there is a few of these and they are sooo cheap! I think they were around €10 entry each, you just buy tickets at the door.
They are quite small inside but such a good laugh & have some gre...
Erotic Museum
the red light district itself was absolutely wild!!!
Never seen anything like it in my life, but it's so interesting!!! You’re not allowed to take photos here for obvious reasons.
Genuinely loved it here it was crazy to watch and walk by!! It can ...
Red Light District Amsterdam
Heineken Factory for the Heineken Experience.
This is a MUST do in Amsterdam in my
opinion, it was one of my favourite experiences which I wasn't expecting at all!
You can get tickets to this online, I paid for the 2 tour tickets which includes The...
The Perfect Match: Beer and football!
Amsterdam Ice Bar!
It is genuinely freezing, and something different, you get one drink included. #icebar #icebaramsterdam #amsterdamtour
Xtracold Icebar Amsterdam
Where to eat 🍕
You must try amsterdams loaded fries!!! They’re the best snack for during the day. I always had mines smothered in mayo! #amsterdamfries #loadedfries #amsterdam
The 7 Best Places For Tasty French Fries In Amsterdam
You must try the local McDonald’s! I love trying different McDonald’s all over the world and the Dutch McDonald’s is fab!
McDonald's Damrak
Although this doesn’t look the part, this little restaurant was lovely! We had burgers and fries and it was super super cheap as it wasn’t located in the main square where the prices are all ramped up. #wheretoeat #amsterdam #starsburgers #bestburger...
Stars Burgers
This little gem was so yummy for breakfast! I had a waffle loaded with Nutella which was delicious!
#amsterdambakery #amsterdam #croissant
TASTY BAKERY, Amsterdam - 2025 Reviews & Information
This is a gorgeous little restaurant! They serve freshly made Dutch pancakes which are absolutely brilliant. Great place for people watching too. This is located just beside the Heineken experience,
#dutchpancakes #amsterdampancakes #dutch
De Carrousel Pannenkoeken Amsterdam
This is a lovely low key, inexpensive Italian restaurant. I had the carbonara which was delicious and Antony had a lovely pizza.
#itallianamsterdam #itallian #amsterdam
SAN GIOVANNU, Amsterdam - 2025 Reviews & Information
Fab lunch spot!! I had a lovely tuna cheese baguette from here which was so tasty. Fab on a summers day as they open up the doors.
#lunchspotamsterdam #lunch #amsterdam
Lunchcafé Waterloo
This is a great little pub that also serves food! I had a traditional Dutch breakfast in here which was lovely. Right in the city centre!
#traditionaldutchbreakfast #amsterdam #dutchbreakfast