StayOkay are indeed great hostels to stay at: clean, good service, safe. There's one at the Vondel Park, the other is more downtown. If you're at the Vondelpark, shun the park itself at night, but walk a bit further towards the canalside square with a great Irish pub and a Hard Rock Café. For the history-greedy, make sure to visit the Anne Frank House. An unforgettable experience indeed.

Don't need to say too much about this place but just want u to know that: love and ... pot is in the air

Try not to stay in the red light district. Too dodgey for women at night

the red light district all the amazing coffeeshops

You should definately go to the park around 5.30 pm during summer time. Dutch are totally crazy about the parks and they go there running,rollerbading or just relaxing. Take a book a good wine and a good company and relax as everyone else does!

I loved this city! I agree w/Earl's comment, pay attention and get lost. I walked for days. It was cool but sunny and the walking was so easy. A good travel book will explain many of the sights and the people are very friendly. The architecture, and the hidden garden, and the beer...all good. The Anne Frank house was deeply moving. I was lucky to see alot b/c of friends that live there. Man did i miss their great transport system on returning to Georgia.

Amsterdam is somewhat overrated... but maybe it's because I live 30 minutes south of it. I don't mind going for a day to visit the Rijksmuseum (with Vermeer's milkmaid) and stopping at the Begijnhof on the way back, where they have perpetual adoration! For book shopping Amsterdam is not that good, though you might find some fine literature at the American Book Center at Spui Square. But most of all, Amsterdam is noisy and crammed with Japanese tourist. It seriously gives me a head-ache! And why are they all going to the Red Light District?

It is beautiful! Go to the Sensi Seeds lounge. its really peaceful

Forget the red lights and the hash bars. This place has got some of the best museums in Europe! The Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frank House were probably my favourites.

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