Amsterdam-Museum District
Jul 3rd, 2012, 03:37 PM
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Amsterdam-Museum District
I am considering a 2nt stopover in Amsterdam which I've been to before but many years ago. I like the idea of The College Hotel but unsure of it's location and if it's walkable to the canals? I love to walk and would like to avoid transport once I arrive at the hotel so need something central. I will probably not be going to museums this trip and the weather should be good for walking in August. Any advice on this area is appreciated. Thanks.
Jul 3rd, 2012, 06:29 PM
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moremiles, I spent two nights in Amsterdam on a stopover from an E African trip a couple of years ago. Stayed at the Toren (164 Keizersgracht), but walked all over, including the area by your chosen hotel without any problems. Had a long lunch with a couple of glasses of wine on the terrace of some restaurant near the College Hotel--excellent people watching!
I managed to cram in several museums, churches, lots of hanging out, leisurely dining, and even a bit of shopping in two days. It is a joy to walk in Amsterdam. Unless you are unfit, I can't see these distances being an impediment for you. Definitely walkable to the canals by my standard.
Have a great trip.
I managed to cram in several museums, churches, lots of hanging out, leisurely dining, and even a bit of shopping in two days. It is a joy to walk in Amsterdam. Unless you are unfit, I can't see these distances being an impediment for you. Definitely walkable to the canals by my standard.
Have a great trip.
Jul 4th, 2012, 08:37 AM
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central Amsterdam is very very compact - a few square miles and you can walk everywhere from practically any in town hotel. The Museum Plein area is a great place to stay - short walk to canals and a very safe quiet area.
Jul 4th, 2012, 08:45 AM
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I would strongly suggest the Owl Hotel
http://www.owl-hotel.nl/gb/
Centrally located on a quiet street about a 3 minute walk to the Leidesplein, and < 10 minute walk to the Museumplein
I would also suggest the Sama Sebo for dinner. Not far from the hotel and an authentic Rijstafel dinner.
http://www.samasebo.nl/en/index.php?item=restaurant
From the Leidesplein is it a nice walk down towards Dam Square. If you do take a tram, there are several tram lines that converge on the Leidesplein.
http://www.owl-hotel.nl/gb/
Centrally located on a quiet street about a 3 minute walk to the Leidesplein, and < 10 minute walk to the Museumplein
I would also suggest the Sama Sebo for dinner. Not far from the hotel and an authentic Rijstafel dinner.
http://www.samasebo.nl/en/index.php?item=restaurant
From the Leidesplein is it a nice walk down towards Dam Square. If you do take a tram, there are several tram lines that converge on the Leidesplein.
