Your favorite hotels in Amsterdam

Amsterdam calling! Explore the iconic canals with their 17th-century buildings, visit cool museums, and savor Dutch treats at unique restaurants and bars, all from the comfort of your cozy MEININGER hotel in Amsterdam. 

Discover hidden courtyards, local markets, picturesque parks, and vibrant neighborhoods, or take a day trip to nearby villages. Ready to experience the fun side of Amsterdam?

Amsterdam's full of exciting adventures and tasty treats! Here are our secret tips for the top things to do in Amsterdam: 

Try raw herring from a herring cart. Ask for the local specialty broodje haring, a small sandwich with pickles and onions. Visit Westerpark, once a municipal gasworks turned colorful cultural hub full of bars, restaurants, a microbrewery, a Sunday market every month, and more. Explore the cultural heart of Amsterdam at Museumplein, and enjoy famous museums like the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Stedelijk Museum. Float through Amsterdam's iconic canals, and go to Brouwerij 't IJ, an award-winning microbrewery offering organic ales, tastings and outdoor seating. Catch a show at Paradiso, housed in a converted church, or enjoy world-class orchestras and popular musicians at Concertgebouw. 

Reflect on history at the Anne Frank House, where Anne and her family hid during World War II. Head to the vast Amsterdamse Bos for bike rides, picnics, and to see a goat farm. Take a free ferry ride to Amsterdam Noord, home to hip waterside hangouts, festivals, and cultural hotspots like NDSM. Explore the EYE Filmmuseum for film exhibits, a cinema, and a restaurant bar with a waterside terrace. Skip the overrated spots, and shop at De Negen Straatjes for independent boutiques and specialty stores. 

If you have time for one or more day trips near Amsterdam, visit the world-famous tulip fields in spring (Bollenstreek), join the Tulip Festival in April, or experience the royal vibes at the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Muiderslot Castle, and De Haar Castle in Utrecht.