--- title: "Amsterdam" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Amsterdam." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/amsterdam" locale: "en" --- # Amsterdam Primary place hint: Amsterdam ## Breadcrumbs [Europe](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/europe) > [Netherlands](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/netherlands) > [Amsterdam](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/amsterdam) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/amsterdam) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Amsterdam ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Amsterdam with the best hotel views. - [Secretplaces](https://www.secretplaces.com/netherlands/amsterdam/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes) (secretplaces.com) Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site focused on small, stylish and authentic hotels and stays. This page presents Amsterdam small hotels, boutique hotels and luxury hotels, with listed examples including Hotel The Noblemen, The Dylan Amsterdam and Hotel Twenty Eight. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/the-netherlands/amsterdam) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide site and publishing brand with broad global destination coverage. This Amsterdam destination guide offers a well-rounded overview of attractions, local spots, canal cruises, craft breweries, cafes, bike trails, and expert planning tips. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/the-netherlands-travel-tips/amsterdam/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and practical independent travel. Its Amsterdam budget travel guide is especially useful for weighing things to do, daily costs, accommodation choices, savings tips, and broader planning advice. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/amsterdam/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison and itinerary tools. This Amsterdam travel guide gives visitors a clear planning base for the city's canals, cultural heritage, major museums, and wider trip context. - [A Little Adrift](https://alittleadrift.com/amsterdam/) (alittleadrift.com) A Little Adrift is Shannon O'Donnell's long-running travel site focused on thoughtful independent and responsible travel planning. Her Amsterdam guide is a thoughtful choice for travelers who want to see the essentials while keeping space for a slower, more local-style experience. - [Practical Wanderlust](https://practicalwanderlust.com/3-day-amsterdam-itinerary/) (practicalwanderlust.com) Practical Wanderlust is a responsible budget travel blog and podcast with detailed destination guides, itineraries, and travel tips. This three-day Amsterdam itinerary provides a helpful structure for exploring the city through biking, boating, and locally shaped trip planning. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/locals-guide-to-amsterdam/) (theblondeabroad.com) The Blonde Abroad is Kiersten Rich's solo female travel and lifestyle blog with a polished destination-planning focus. Her local-style Amsterdam guide is useful for narrowing down where to stay, where to eat, and what to do with a polished planning lens. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/where-to-stay-in-amsterdam/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site focused on detailed itineraries, destination guides, maps, photos, and trip planning. Their Amsterdam where-to-stay guide is a practical resource for comparing neighborhoods, hotels, budgets, maps, photos, and family-friendly advice. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-amsterdam/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a long-running travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, travel advice, and practical trip inspiration. Their Amsterdam things-to-do article is a helpful starting point for combining sightseeing with related ideas on where to stay, eat, drink, and shop. - [The Travel Hack](https://thetravelhack.com/europe/amsterdam/weekend-guide-amsterdam/) (thetravelhack.com) The Travel Hack is a travel blog focused on weekend breaks, short trips, packing light, family trips, and practical travel ideas. This weekend guide to Amsterdam is well suited to short-trip planning around the city's canals, cobbled streets, and compact city-break appeal. - [As We Saw It](https://www.aswesawit.com/amsterdam-one-day/) (aswesawit.com) As We Saw It is a travel ideas and itinerary site covering culture, food, photography, stories, and practical tips. This one-day Amsterdam itinerary is a practical pick for fitting major sights, a canal cruise, Jordaan, Anne Frank House, a walking map, and bonus tips into a short visit. - [24 Hours Layover](https://24hourslayover.com/24-hours-in-amsterdam/) (24hourslayover.com) 24 Hours Layover is Catrina McGrail's solo female and family travel blog, with a strong focus on short itineraries. Her 24-hour Amsterdam itinerary gives limited-time visitors a useful route through cycling, a canal boat ride, museums, and coffee shops. - [My Adventures Across The World](https://myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/best-amsterdam-hidden-gems/) (myadventuresacrosstheworld.com) My Adventures Across The World is Claudia Tavani's travel blog, focused on practical destination guidance and direct first-person advice. Her Amsterdam hidden-gems article is a strong choice for finding off-the-beaten-track places and practical ways to make the most of them. - [The Travel Bunny](https://www.the-travel-bunny.com/eat-in-amsterdam/) (the-travel-bunny.com) The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog offering practical planning advice, especially for Europe-focused trips. This budget eating guide for Amsterdam is helpful for finding affordable restaurant ideas and keeping food costs manageable while visiting the city. - [Love and Road](https://loveandroad.com/is-amsterdam-expensive/) (loveandroad.com) Love and Road is a travel blog by Nat and Rob focused on destination guides, budgeting, accommodation, food, and planning resources. Their Amsterdam cost guide is a practical resource for understanding hotels, transportation, food, attractions, and ways to save before planning a visit. - [Our Escape Clause](https://www.ourescapeclause.com/amsterdam-in-april/) (ourescapeclause.com) Our Escape Clause is Kate and Jeremy Storm's travel blog, focused on detailed itineraries and practical destination guides. Their Amsterdam in April guide is useful for seasonal planning, with things to do, tulip-related advice, and tips for King's Day. ## Travel Videos - [Attaché](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfe471jBCpA) (youtube.com) Attaché is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Alex Hunter, exploring cities through food, culture, and history. This Amsterdam travel guide video is a helpful city-planning overview, with visitor preparation, public transport tickets, and a hotel stay included in the channel's guide format. - [TOPJAW](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQuW2iV9EEw) (youtube.com) TOPJAW is a YouTube travel channel from Jesse and Will, documenting places to eat, drink, and visit around the world. This food-focused travel video maps 48 hours in Amsterdam through 21 restaurants, bars, cafes, parks, hotels, and city stops, making it especially useful for eating and drinking plans. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXCSCzi6SmY) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing vlogs, advice, and destination guides. This Amsterdam guide video gives a clear roundup of things to do, spanning museums, canal tours, food venues, nightlife areas, and other attractions. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ivc1fbaImM8) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, focused on global travel adventures and practical information. This walking tour video offers a useful street-level view of Amsterdam, with attention to the Red Light District and everyday city atmosphere. - [vagabrothers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA6MoytxH_o) (youtube.com) vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel from Alex and Marko Ayling, focused on cultural and culinary discovery. This budget travel guide video gives a positive, concise look at ten reasons to visit Amsterdam, making it a helpful overview for travelers comparing what the city offers. - [Rick Steves' Europe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xElnTAsJYAY) (youtube.com) Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel connected to Rick Steves' European guidebooks, television, and radio travel work. This guide video offers a strong museum-focused introduction to Amsterdam, covering major art, history, and wartime sites including the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, and Dutch Resistance Museum. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv6oSrnSgJ4) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand travel advice, destination tips, and visitor dos and don'ts. This practical travel video helps visitors approach Amsterdam more thoughtfully by explaining common tourist mistakes around accommodation choices, expectations, landmarks, and well-known visitor areas. - [Tourist to Local](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHipW0OYQcA) (youtube.com) Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel from Juliana and Martín, focused on culture-oriented trips and local-style experiences. For a compact Amsterdam plan, this two-day guide video usefully connects Vondelpark, Heineken Experience, NDSM shipwharf, Waterlooplein market, and Foodhallen into an easy city itinerary. - [Taylor Bell](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGB8mvd6qBg) (youtube.com) Taylor Bell is a YouTube creator channel covering business, life in NYC, and travel adventures. This Amsterdam vlog follows a 24-hour visit with walking-tour energy and things-to-do coverage, giving viewers a lively sense of how a short city stay can unfold. - [denniscallan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTPYb7V7aPQ) (youtube.com) denniscallan is a YouTube travel channel by Dennis Callan, featuring educational travel videos from Europe and other regions. This helpful Amsterdam travel video focuses on arrival logistics and nearby areas, including Central Station, Schiphol Airport rail access, a free ferry, and Haarlemerstraat. - [The Endless Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f13WZ0sQTgc) (youtube.com) The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel from Eric and Allison, centered on destinations and food-focused travel experiences. This food tour video gives Amsterdam a flavorful angle, featuring Dutch pofferjes, ossenworst, and the Foodhallen market as useful stops for food-focused travelers. - [CJ Explores](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEPKuWDUXNs) (youtube.com) CJ Explores is a YouTube travel channel from Charlotte and Cory, sharing travel guides and adventure-focused destination content. This Amsterdam travel video rounds out CJ Explores' city series with cycling, Vondelpark, Moco Museum, and street locations, making it a good fit for viewers interested in active urban exploring. - [Yellow Productions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGNHfzOx-lA) (youtube.com) Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel focused on detailed destination guides, hotel reviews, restaurants, travel gear, and practical planning. This short Amsterdam tour video gives a concise city snapshot through canals, bicycles, coffee shops, and the Red Light District.