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The Netherlands musts - do, eat, stay
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items 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. Now, I'm sharing my best tips with you so your trip can be absolutely perfect! If you want r...
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Best accommodations on a budget in the Netherlands
Best restaurants on a budget in the Netherlands
Best activities on a budget in the Netherlands
Best accommodations on a budget in the Netherlands
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.
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 frequented and noisy at...
White Tulip Amsterdam hostels
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
For 49€ a night, this accommodation in the city center will offer you a bit more privacy, as you will sleep in individual pods. You will be in a very busy room where quiet is not always respected. Hot water runs out quickly, and the heating is not al...
CoolDocks
For 49€ a night, this hostel is located in the heart of the city, in the Witte de Withstraat neighborhood. This accommodation is comfortable and the rooms are spacious. The kitchen is very well equipped. The train station is about a 20-minute walk aw...
King Kong Hostel - Bar Rotterdam
For 44€ the night, this accommodation is located in the heart of the city. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Outside the tourist season, it’s very quiet. The common areas are large, and the kitchen is well-equipped. Upon arrival, you will be gi...
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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€!
Albert Heijn
Situated in the Albert Cuyp Market, those stroopwafel are the best in the country, according to both tourists and locals! And the prize is more than reasonable.
Rudi’s Original Stroopwafels
Delicious oliebollen and stroopwafels! Careful, there are no toilets.
Lanskroon Bakery
A typically Dutch bar, perfect to have a snack and drink a coffee or a beer!
The Papeneiland
The perfect place to enjoy a good 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 ...
You’ll find the best poffertjes in the country here, and for a reasonable price (4,50€)!
Van Schaik Stroopwafels - Den Haag
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. It costs €65 for 1 day and €110 for 3 days. What is included: A cruise on the Amstel River, the Rijksmuseum, the A’DAM Lookout, and all means of transporta...
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
A two-hour walking tour of the city with the company Who Is Amsterdam Tours. The storyteller was incredible!
Hello Amsterdam | Introductory Walking Tour
A tower serving 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) you can visit 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) you have an 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 specia...
Dungeon Amsterdam
What a shame it would be to visit the Netherlands without seeing any windmills! Zaanse Schans is the perfect place to admire them. This small Dutch village is a real-life attraction. Between the beautiful landscape and the windmills, you won’t get bo...
Zaanse Schans