The Amstel
The Amstel
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Neighbourhood: Centrum
Amsterdamβs buzzing hub, with its sprawling network of tram rails and a seemingly constant flow of tourists and commuters, yields convenient access to some of the best sightseeing, shopping, and street life in Europe. Closest at hand are the Royal Palace, the quaint shops of Haalremmerdijk, the pedestrianized zones Kalverstraat and Dam Square with popular neighborhoods such as the Red Light District, and the Canal Ring hardly more than a momentβs stroll away. With the well-connected Centraal Station as Centrumβs base, it's easy to travel farther afield via one of the cityβs iconic trams.
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- Waterlooplein β’ 3 min walk
- Nieuwmarkt β’ 8 min walk
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Nick F
Greece235 contributions
Jan 2024 β’ Couples
It is well known that the River Amstel gave the name to the city. For us, Amsterdam is bridges and canals where ducks swim. The embankments in the city center are very narrow, fences are very rare, so you had to be careful not to swim in cold waterπ
Written 26 February 2024
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Princess Emma M
London, UK91 contributions
Feb 2020
Simple stunning. Walk it, cruise it on a boat or simple sit on a bench and watch. We travelled on the hop on cruise, which gave us a good view. Houses are stunning, houseboats are gorgeous and it's a fab way to spend a couple of hours. Would be absolutely even more stunning in the summer.
Written 23 February 2020
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Tin_Manila
Manila, Philippines380 contributions
Jun 2023 β’ Family
We liked our long morning walk along Amstel River from our hotel all the way to Muntplein. The area is picturesque though sidewalks are littered by small trash. There are a few benches though and some portions have no safety railings. Nonetheless it's a good walk to appreciate the city.
Written 5 July 2023
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK1,85,662 contributions
Jul 2019 β’ Solo
The River Amstel runs through Amsterdam from where the city gets it's name. The Skinny Bridge is one of the bridges that cross this river. This bridge and from the northern end of the river provides fine views of the Stopera, Blauwbrug, Amstelhof the Hermitage Amsterdam museum.
Go for the Views
Go for the Views
Written 31 July 2019
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kontolkuda
Salt Lake City, UT53 contributions
Aug 2017 β’ Family
Nice ride in a boat through the canal, they provide with multi language ear phone so it is very convenient
Written 2 August 2017
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Israel35,084 contributions
May 2023 β’ Solo
PROS
* Wide(r) body of water
* Pleasant for walking and/or cruising
CONS
Pay for a water cruise to get on the water
"I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... first as part of the Flagship Amsterdam canal cruise and then by walking
WAS IT WORG THE COST?
For the Flagship Amsterdam canal cruise- yes it is worth it. And walking along the Amstel is free.
WOULD I VISIT THIS PLACE AGAIN?
For sure
ADVICES
Do it- visit it- walk along it, and take a canal cruise
* Wide(r) body of water
* Pleasant for walking and/or cruising
CONS
Pay for a water cruise to get on the water
"I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... first as part of the Flagship Amsterdam canal cruise and then by walking
WAS IT WORG THE COST?
For the Flagship Amsterdam canal cruise- yes it is worth it. And walking along the Amstel is free.
WOULD I VISIT THIS PLACE AGAIN?
For sure
ADVICES
Do it- visit it- walk along it, and take a canal cruise
Written 5 October 2023
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Hermes_NL π³π±
Amsterdam, The Netherlands21,575 contributions
Dec 2018 β’ Business
The river Amstel flows from Nieuwveen to Amsterdam where it empties onto the river IJ through the canal system. It provides very scenic vistas and has quite some famous buildings on its' shores .... the theatre Carre and the Amstel hotel just to name two.
Many things have been named after the river, notably Amstel beer which is sold by Heineken throughout the world, the Amstel hotel and the cities of Amstelveen and Amsterdam, which was orginally known as Amstelredam.
A good way to see it as part of a city walk is by crossing the Magere Brug ("Skinny Bridge") which connects the Kerkstraat on both sides (in between the Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht).
Many things have been named after the river, notably Amstel beer which is sold by Heineken throughout the world, the Amstel hotel and the cities of Amstelveen and Amsterdam, which was orginally known as Amstelredam.
A good way to see it as part of a city walk is by crossing the Magere Brug ("Skinny Bridge") which connects the Kerkstraat on both sides (in between the Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht).
Written 20 January 2019
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AmbassadorBas
Sydney, Australia758 contributions
Nov 2017 β’ Friends
Itβs a river that runs through Amsterdam and is the reason for the name of Amsterdam as itβs partly made up of the rivers name. Itβs wet and contains water.
Written 10 January 2018
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LWL3333
Wellington, FL17,965 contributions
Jun 2013 β’ Couples
As I write this review I am sitting on an apartment balcony overlooking a 180 degree view of the Amstel River. The ever-changing scene in front of me includes a mobile array of tourist cruise boats, kayaks, racing sculls, freight barges, pleasure boats including private yachts, and any other type of river-going vessel I might have left out. The number of boats going by every hour is staggering. Many of the mansions and canal-type houses which line this waterway are from Amsterdam's golden age (late-17th-18th Century).
Written 26 June 2013
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Sara
Ski Lake Tahoe14 contributions
Mar 2021
There are people who looked like they are from outside of Holland who come here to bother tourists. They beg money and harass tourists here.
Written 27 April 2021
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Hi everybody
I am travellign to Amsterdam in Sep. could you tell me which streets and canals are necessary to visit and i should not miss them?
Thanx
Written 7 August 2017
Put on your comfortable shoes and be ready to walk Amsterdam in September!- Depending where you are staying, I suggest you go to the Hermitage Museum on Amstel 51, along the scenic Amstel river where you can see several bridges, houseboats, mansions and more. Nearby Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht β are a must. Built in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, built mainly for residential purposes. You will enjoy admiring the beautiful mansions that line the streets. WILLET- HOLTHUYSEN MUSEUM on Herengracht 605, is a display of grandeur and wealth of its previous owners. Go for a nice High Tea- they claim to have the best in Amsterdam :-) (and visit the more than 5,000 bags many owned by famous personalities) at the Tassen Museum Hendrikje- Museum of Bags and Purses on Herengracht 573. The famous Anne Frank House is in Prinsengracht 263-267; Keizersgracht (Emperor's canal), 31 meters wide and the widest of the 3 canals. It was named after Emperor Maximilian of Austria. There is so much to see so get a guide book and read all about the many things you can do during your visit. Don't foget to visit the KONINKLIJK PALEIS ( Royal Palace) in the Dam area. It was once called the 8th wonder of the world by a local poet. It is magnificent! And while you're in the area, go and visit the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) beside it. Have a great trip to Amsterdam.
Written 7 August 2017
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