Review of: Amsterdam

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by Paddy on 18 Apr 2007

What you experience of Amsterdam is sure to be principally influenced by your reason for being there. That said, both my trips were for stag weekends [bachelor parties] so I saw the seedy side of the city but also managed to see beyond.

As a stag w/e destination it’s top notch but I’d also be more than happy visiting in different circumstances to see more of what the city offers. I spent much of my time getting in the way of people on bicycle tours of the city and, when I could think straight, I rather fancied swapping places.

Over a sunny weekend, Amsterdam seemed a great place to chill out and soak up the place. Generally it feels safe, even late at night.

You can find lower cost accommodation away from the centre which is well connected by trams, but there are still quiet hotels centrally. Avoid staying in accommodation overlooking the canals. Evidently they are small and uncomfortably hot - although there seems to be ample opportunity to people-watch if you get one of the many rooms with a decent size window.

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Amsterdam

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