Practical info

Our Practical info guides to help you plan your trip to Amsterdam: itineraries, practical tips, and good addresses.

Money, card payments and tipping in Amsterdam

In the Netherlands, a bank card is the default way to pay: you settle a coffee, a tram fare or a museum tic...

Amsterdam is a safe city for visitors, but a few traps come up again and again: pickpockets in the crowds a...

Amsterdam is one of the most expensive cities in Europe for a short break, mainly because of accommodation....

Coffee shops are part of Amsterdam's image, but visitors often misunderstand their rules. Cannabis is not l...

Amsterdam can be visited all year round, but each season changes the experience: spring brings tulips and K...

Amsterdam is a compact city: from the Jordaan to the Museumplein, most sights are within walking distance o...