In Amsterdam from 3-7th July - need advice on where to stay.
May 27th, 2013, 04:10 AM
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In Amsterdam from 3-7th July - need advice on where to stay.
We are two friends (women, early 40's) - first time visitors to Amsterdam so we are looking for advice from previous visitors/residents regarding where to stay. Have looked at various websites and have ended up very confused. We are looking for comfortable accommodation in a good (fairly central) and safe location. Budget flexible -but hoping not to spend a fortune - aiming for in region of 500-700 Euro for the 4 nights. All suggestions appreciated.
May 27th, 2013, 04:58 AM
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Take a look at the Hotel Piet Hein. I stayed there for a week last year. I was very satisfied.
Rather elegant. Excellent breakfast. Fine rooms. Nice lounge and bar. Easily within walking distance of the major museums, the concert hall, and a major tram line. Next to the park. Excellent restaurants nearby.(Try Zaza.) A 15-minute tram ride to the train station.
http://www.hotelpiethein.com/#
Rather elegant. Excellent breakfast. Fine rooms. Nice lounge and bar. Easily within walking distance of the major museums, the concert hall, and a major tram line. Next to the park. Excellent restaurants nearby.(Try Zaza.) A 15-minute tram ride to the train station.
http://www.hotelpiethein.com/#
May 27th, 2013, 06:19 AM
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Here are some suggestions for a cheap breakfast http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...-amsterdam.cfm
May 27th, 2013, 07:06 AM
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JAM69:
You'll probably want to e-mail the Piet Hein and ask about the extra cost of breakfast. I don't remember what it was. I can tell you the breakfast offerings were quite comprehensive, including eggs and bacon for those who wanted to go beyond the usual morning continental fare. The hotel's close proximity to so many wonderful venues and restaurants as well as to key tram lines may easily offset that extra breakfast cost for you. You'll have to weigh those factors.
Have a fine trip.
You'll probably want to e-mail the Piet Hein and ask about the extra cost of breakfast. I don't remember what it was. I can tell you the breakfast offerings were quite comprehensive, including eggs and bacon for those who wanted to go beyond the usual morning continental fare. The hotel's close proximity to so many wonderful venues and restaurants as well as to key tram lines may easily offset that extra breakfast cost for you. You'll have to weigh those factors.
Have a fine trip.
May 28th, 2013, 07:16 AM
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Just wondering if anyone has advice regarding best location - Have seen a lovely place located on the Amstel Canal - is this a good location or are we better of in hotel like Piet Hein which is near Vogelpark. Any advice?
May 28th, 2013, 09:54 AM
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The Amstel is a river, not a canal. Where on it are you looking?
The Piet Hein is right next to the Vondelpark and in a good location for museums, the park, and just a short tram ride, or slightly longer walk from the city centre.
The Piet Hein is right next to the Vondelpark and in a good location for museums, the park, and just a short tram ride, or slightly longer walk from the city centre.
May 28th, 2013, 10:30 AM
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My DH and I (late 60s) stayed at the Owl Hotel (Leidesplen) and loved it. Breakfast included. Rates good and near buses. We took a bus from to/from airport. We emailed the staff at the Owl and asked advice regarding airport transportation and it was perfect - and inexpensive! Staff was very helpful in other areas as well.
May 28th, 2013, 02:54 PM
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Both locations are very good.........perhaps make a list of places and activities you plan to experience to see which hotel is nearer. We were just in Amsterdam early May for the first time and did lots of walking and avoiding being run over by bikes as the roads by the canals can be very busy, especially on the weekend.
I'll also suggest you take the Canal Hopper boat tour - small boat with about 13 spaces and the skipper. Very personable English tour for 75 minutes on the main canals and some off the beaten track. Goes on canals and under bridges that the large cruisers can't go through. Tickets can be purchased at Leidseplein, Rijksmuseum or amstel - perhaps you can book the day before you plan to go, as we went at 10:00 and had to wait until 12:00. There may be more boats in the summer but we really enjoyed the Hopper and our skipper, who gave an excellent commentary.
I'll also suggest you take the Canal Hopper boat tour - small boat with about 13 spaces and the skipper. Very personable English tour for 75 minutes on the main canals and some off the beaten track. Goes on canals and under bridges that the large cruisers can't go through. Tickets can be purchased at Leidseplein, Rijksmuseum or amstel - perhaps you can book the day before you plan to go, as we went at 10:00 and had to wait until 12:00. There may be more boats in the summer but we really enjoyed the Hopper and our skipper, who gave an excellent commentary.
May 28th, 2013, 07:26 PM
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We loved Maes b&b (http://www.bedandbreakfastamsterdam.com/). Great location a few blocks from the train station surrounded by lots of restaurants. The communal breakfast was friendly and informative, and the hosts were super helpful!
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Rembrandtplein perhaps to be avoided. Le Coin is nice. Maybe Hotel de Filosoof on Anna van der Vondelstraat: Vondelpark is your back yard, practically.
http://www.sandton.eu/nl/amsterdam
http://www.sandton.eu/nl/amsterdam
