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Musts
Hire a bike
Visit at least one of the cities many museums (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk)
The Anne Frank House (must pre book)
Take the free public ferry to the North
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Seasons
June and August at popular for the events going on the city and the better chance of blue skies and guarantee of longer days
Winter can be very grey and very wet but you are rewarded with far fewer crowds
As the city is such a popular weekend destination, if you can go mid week you’ll be battling far shorter queues
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Events
Amsterdam Light Festival Nov - Jan
Kings Day 27 April
Pride August
Dekmantel Festival August
Tulip Festival April
Budget: Jan Luyken Amsterdam
From £150 a night Bed & Breakfast
Down a historical and beautiful tree-lined avenue in the heart of the Museum Quarter.
Boutique: Morgan & Mees
From £150 a night Bed & Breakfast
A popular bolthole with only nine rooms that sell out fast and a restaurant loved by the locals. The location is perfect for weekends in the city too.
Blow Out: The Pullitzer
From £450 a night Bed & Breakfast
Walked in with confidence and can say wholeheartedly was my best loo experience during my time in the city. A 17th century townhouse with modern design and touches. There are bikes and rent and so importantly every room contains a bike repair kit in tribute to Amsterdam's status as one of the most cycling-friendly cities in the world.
Live Like Local
Book: Kuuma Sauna
Wild saunas in Amsterdam, on the edge of canals for cold dunks
Hire: Cycle
Hire a bike immediately on arrival into the city to immediately feel like a local. Expect to pay from €10 a day for the pleasure
Bruin Cafe Culture
Amsterdam’s stained old pubs stained from smoking and holding ale fuelled secrets are a place for pints. Built in 1560, Café Int Aepjen has trinket-adorned walls making it as much a mini-museum as drinking hole.
