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Where to Stay

Whatever you're looking for, we have hotels in neighbourhoods to match your mood. The busiest areas are those around Centraal Station and Dam Square. From here a pretty network of canals lined by tall gabled buildings radiate out towards the lively Leidseplein and the quieter Museum district.

 

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Food & Drink

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The highlights of Dutch cuisine include herrings, served every which way (raw, cooked and pickled), smoked eel and chips with mayonnaise. Gouda and Edam are the best known cheeses but there are plenty of others to sample.

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Shopping

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There are plenty of souvenirs to bring home from Amsterdam; a pair of clogs; some pretty Delftware; a bottle of Jenever or, if you're lucky, a diamond from the diamond factory. 

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Things to Do

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Panoramic City Tour
Tour Amsterdam's famous sights by coach and boat. Including the Royal Palace, Skinny Bridge, a windmill on the Amstel and a diamond factory.

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