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items Going in vacation in Amsterdam is the dream for many of you! When, I've lived that dream! I'm Juliette, a solo female traveler and budget traveler. In January, I spent one month in the Netherlands, enjoying the food, windmills, tulips, and canals. No...
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Best accommodations on a budget
Best restaurants on a budget in the Netherlands
Best activities on a budget in the Netherlands
Best accommodations on a budget
The Netherlands is expensive, I know. But don't worry: I find the best and cheapest accommodations in the country, provided you're not afraid of hostels and shared dormitories.
I spent one week here. For 14€ a night, you're in the city center, about a ten-minute walk from the station. The showers and toilets are clean and well-maintained. Located in the heart of the red-light district, the accommodation is sometimes poorly ...
White Tulip Amsterdam hostels
I spent one week here. For 20€ a night, you are only a ten-minute walk away from the most important museums in Amsterdam. However, the accommodation is far from the train station (40 minutes on foot and 20 minutes by tram) and from the city center.
The Flying Pig
Best restaurants on a budget in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is expensive, I know. But don't worry: I find the best and cheapest restaurants and coffees in the country. I hope you have a sweet tooth!
In this supermarket, you'll find everything you need to prepare meals for little money. But most importantly, some stores offer coffee for 1€. I went here a lot!
Albert Heijn
Best stroopwafels I've ever eaten! Situated in the Albert Cuyp Market, those stroopwafels are the best in the country, according to both tourists and locals! And the prize is more than reasonable.
Rudi’s Original Stroopwafels
I loved the oliebollen and stroopwafels! Careful, there are no toilets.
Lanskroon Bakery
A very good Dutch bar, perfect to have a snack and drink a coffee or a beer!
The Papeneiland
I enjoyed the pea soup! If you're lucky, the owner's cat will sit with you.
Café van Zuylen
You will find these shops everywhere in Amsterdam. Very good fries!
Real Fresh Dutch Fries
Delicious and cheap fries! I recommend the excellent homemade mayonnaise sauce.
FRIETBOUTIQUE, Amsterdam - Museum Quarter ...
Best activities on a budget in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is expensive, I know. But don't worry: I find the best and cheapest activities in the country. Are you ready for the fun and the exceptional?
The I amsterdam City Card allows you to access more than 70 places for free or with discounts. I booked it for 3 dans (€110). What is included: A cruise on the Amstel River, the Rijksmuseum, the A’DAM Lookout, and all means of transportation! The car...
I amsterdam City Card: free entry to museums, transport ...
I've done a cruise on the River Amstel with them, and trust me, they're great! I loved their audioguide, which explains the highlights of the city entertainingly.
Blue Boat Company
I've done the two-hour walking tour of the city with the company Who Is Amsterdam Tours. The storyteller was incredible!
Hello Amsterdam | Introductory Walking Tour
I visited this tower, which serves as a viewpoint over the city. The entrance is free with the I amsterdam City Card, and if you pay more, you can use the highest swing in Europe!
A'DAM LOOKOUT - Amsterdam Observation Deck ...
For 26€ (19€50 with the I amsterdam City Card) I visited the oldest Heineken brewery, and drink 2 beers. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The brewery is a 7-minute walk from the Rijksmuseum and the Albert Cuyp market.
Heineken Experience
For 27€ (20€25 with the I Amsterdam City Card) I did the 1-hour visit. Shudder in fear at the Amsterdam dungeon! This interactive experience allows you to learn more about Amsterdam's history, especially its dark secrets. Actors are aided by special ...
Dungeon Amsterdam
I visited this shelter situated on a boat! It houses permanent residents as well as cats available for adoption. Visits to the Poezenboot are possible on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 1 PM to 3 PM, for free. But the queue can be quite long!
De Poezenboot