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Amsterdam Travel Guide

Your personal travel guide to Amsterdam

📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands

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🎯 Suggested Activities

Curated activities based on LonelyRoad community recommendations

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Canal Cruise from Anne Frank House Area

Relaxing boat tour through UNESCO canals. Perfect for solo travelers to unwind and see the city from water level.

Location: Stadhouderskade 30, 1071 ZD Amsterdam
Best Time: Late afternoon
Duration: 1-1.5 hours
Price: $$
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Vondelpark Bike Ride

Rent a bike and cruise through Amsterdam's largest park. Chill vibes, perfect for people-watching and relaxing.

Location: Vondelpark, 1071 AA Amsterdam
Best Time: Morning or afternoon
Duration: 2-3 hours
Price: $
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Rijksmuseum Visit

World-class art museum with Rembrandt and Vermeer. Go at your own pace, perfect for solo exploration.

Location: Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam
Best Time: Morning (opens 9am)
Duration: 2-4 hours
Price: $$
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Albert Cuyp Market Stroll

Amsterdam's most famous street market. Grab stroopwafels, people-watch, and soak in local atmosphere.

Location: Albert Cuypstraat, 1073 BD Amsterdam
Best Time: Mid-morning
Duration: 1-2 hours
Price: $
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NDSM Wharf Creative District

Former shipyard turned creative hub. Street art, cafes, and laid-back vibe. Take free ferry from Centraal.

Location: NDSM-Plein 1, 1033 WC Amsterdam
Best Time: Afternoon
Duration: 2-3 hours
Price: $

🎉 Events & Social Activities

Great places to meet other travelers in Amsterdam

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Wednesday Night Skate

Weekly group inline skating through the city (May-September). Social, active, and fun way to meet locals.

Location: Vondelpark 3, 1071 AA Amsterdam
Best Time: Wednesday evenings 8pm
Price: $
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Sunday Market at IJ-Hallen

Europe's largest flea market (monthly). Vintage finds, antiques, and unique souvenirs in relaxed setting.

Location: T.T. Neveritaweg 15, 1033 WB Amsterdam
Best Time: Sunday morning
Price: $
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Canvas Rooftop Sessions

Rooftop bar with DJ sets, food trucks, and skyline views. Great for solo travelers to mingle casually.

Location: Wibautstraat 150, 1091 GR Amsterdam
Best Time: Thursday-Sunday evenings
Price: $$

🏨 Places to Stay

Recommended accommodations for solo travelers

ClinkNOORD

hostel

Modern hostel across the water with great social vibe, coworking space, and bar. Perfect for digital nomad solo travelers.

⭐ 4.3/5💰 $

📍 Badhuiskade 3, 1031 KV Amsterdam

The Student Hotel Amsterdam West

hotel

Hybrid hotel with coworking, gym, and communal spaces. Designed for digital nomads and remote workers.

⭐ 4.4/5💰 $$

📍 Johanna Westerdijkplein 1, 1062 KN Amsterdam

Generator Amsterdam

hostel

Stylish hostel in Oosterpark with excellent common areas, café, and social events. Easy to meet other travelers.

⭐ 4.2/5💰 $

📍 Mauritskade 57, 1092 AD Amsterdam

Conscious Hotel Museum Square

hotel

Eco-friendly boutique hotel near museums. Quiet, comfortable, with good WiFi for working. Great for chill solo travelers.

⭐ 4.5/5💰 $$

📍 De Lairessestraat 7, 1071 NR Amsterdam

☕ Cafes & Restaurants

Best spots to work, eat, and meet other travelers

Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters

cafe📶 WiFi Available💻 Work-Friendly

Specialty coffee roastery with excellent WiFi and work-friendly atmosphere. Great espresso, plenty of outlets, and quiet vibe.

⭐ 4.6/5💰 $$

Scandinavian Embassy

cafe📶 WiFi Available💻 Work-Friendly

Nordic-style café with fast WiFi, large tables, and specialty coffee. Very popular with digital nomads. Excellent flat whites.

⭐ 4.5/5💰 $$

Coffee & Coconuts

cafe📶 WiFi Available💻 Work-Friendly

Spacious café in converted cinema with reliable WiFi, many power outlets, and all-day food. Great coffee and laptop-friendly.

⭐ 4.4/5💰 $$

Back to Black

cafe📶 WiFi Available💻 Work-Friendly

Cozy neighborhood café with strong WiFi and quality coffee. Quieter spot perfect for focused work sessions. Great cappuccinos.

⭐ 4.5/5💰 $

Dignita Hoftuin

cafe📶 WiFi Available💻 Work-Friendly

Garden café with good WiFi, healthy food, and relaxed atmosphere. Laptop-friendly with outdoor seating. Solid coffee.

⭐ 4.3/5💰 $$

Foodhallen

food hall📶 WiFi Available

Indoor food hall with diverse vendors. Casual, easy for solo dining, communal seating. WiFi available throughout.

⭐ 4.3/5💰 $$

💡 Local Tips

Insider advice from the LonelyRoad community

  • 📱 Mobile Data & eSIM: Get data for Amsterdam with PikaSim - 0.5GB for 1 days costs $1.00 (other options: 0.3GB/1d for $0.90, 0.5GB/1d for $1.60). Privacy-focused, no account needed, instant activation. Get yours at https://pikasim.com/download-netherlands-esim-packages
  • Visa & Entry for US citizens: No visa required for stays up to 90 days within 180-day period in Schengen Area. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond departure date. No arrival forms or ETAs needed. Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds may be requested at border. Check https://travel.state.gov for current requirements.
  • Get an OV-chipkaart (public transport card) at any metro station for €7.50 deposit. Much cheaper than buying individual tickets, and works on all trams, buses, metros, and trains.
  • Amsterdam is extremely bike-friendly but also crowded. Rent a bike from local shops (€10-15/day) rather than tourist spots. Always lock both wheels and frame to fixed objects—bike theft is common.
  • Most cafes expect you to buy something every 2-3 hours if working there. Coffee & Coconuts and Scandinavian Embassy are most tolerant of long laptop sessions with just one purchase.
  • The 'coffee shops' with green-and-white signs sell cannabis (legal). Regular cafes are called 'cafés' or 'koffiehuizen'. Don't mix them up when looking for a work spot!
  • Join 'Amsterdam Digital Nomads' or 'Expats in Amsterdam' Facebook groups before arriving. Regular meetups happen weekly, great for making friends and getting local tips.
  • Tap water is excellent quality and free at restaurants. Grocery stores (Albert Heijn, Jumbo) are much cheaper than eating out—great for digital nomads on a budget.
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