Where To Stay in Amsterdam? 3 Best Areas + Where to Avoid! ❌

I get it if you're unsure where to stay in Amsterdam because this city is a bit wild & weird. In this video, I travel to the capital of the Netherlands, where I check out 3 of the city's best areas ⬇️

From the charming canals of Jordaan with its boutique shops and cosy cafes to the stunning UNESCO-listed Canal District (Grachtengordel) with its historic merchant houses to the vibrant and trendy De Pijp neighbourhood where locals actually hang out - I'll show you exactly where to base yourself for the perfect Amsterdam experience 🙌

I hope this video helps you determine where to stay in Amsterdam - here are the areas I mention and the hotels I recommend:

JORDAAN 0:50
Once a working-class district, Jordaan is now Amsterdam's most charming area. Think narrow streets with boutique shops, cosy cafes, and traditional brown cafes (Dutch pubs). It's where locals live in beautiful canal houses and gather at neighbourhood markets. I love wandering its quiet streets early in the morning before the tourist crowds arrive.

Best hotels in Jordaan
💸💸💸: https://destinationwellknown.com/link...
💸💸: https://destinationwellknown.com/link...
💸: https://destinationwellknown.com/link...

THE CANAL DISTRICT 2:58
The Canal District is the Amsterdam you've seen in photos – concentric rings of 17th-century canals lined with elegant merchant houses and their distinctive gabled facades. While undeniably touristy, it's touristy for a good reason! This UNESCO World Heritage site is stunning to explore, especially around the "golden bend" of Herengracht. Stay here if you want that classic Amsterdam experience, and don't mind the higher prices.

Best hotels in The Canal District
💸💸💸: https://destinationwellknown.com/link...
💸💸: https://destinationwellknown.com/link... (I stayed there on this trip and loved it)
💸: https://destinationwellknown.com/link...

DE PIJP 4:35
De Pijp is Amsterdam's hipster haven and my favourite area for food and cool cafés. This former working-class area has transformed into a vibrant multicultural district, home to the famous Albert Cuyp Market and countless trendy restaurants and bars. It's where young locals actually hang out, and you'll find some of the city's best coffee (the actual coffee kind!) and brunch spots here.

Best hotels in De Pijp
💸💸💸: https://destinationwellknown.com/link...
💸💸: https://destinationwellknown.com/link...
💸: https://destinationwellknown.com/link...

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