City Information: Amsterdam, the capital of Holland (The Netherlands), really has a lot to offer. It is the city of canals, houseboats, bicycles, museums, theatres, cafés and the world famous nightlife. Although a capital, Amsterdam has contained a lot of the typical atmosphere of a small Dutch town. Amsterdam hotels come in a range of prices and styles. Both inside and outside the city centre you’ll find budget accommodations as well as top end places. If you’re looking for Amsterdam hotels, you’re advised to book ahead. Popular tourist attractions of Amsterdam are : the Artis Zoo, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Nederlands Scheepvaartmuseum (Maritime Museum), the Stedelijk Museum, the Concertgebouw, the Anne Frankhuis, the Albert Cuyp market, the Leidseplein, Madame Tussaud, the Begijnhof, the Vondelpark, the Medieval canals and the Rembrandthuis. Amsterdam hotels can be found close to these main attractions. Amsterdam attracts many thousands of tourists year round. If you choose to stay in the city centre, close to the main tourist attractions, restaurants, theatres, cafés and nightlife, you may have to pay a little more for Amsterdam Hotels there, but this compensates more than sufficiently for the use of taxis. How to get from the airport to the city centre? Schiphol station is situated directly below the airport. You can pick up a free baggage trolley from the platform. Via Schiphol Plaza, you can walk straight to the departure or arrival hall.
Train tickets
Train tickets for domestic travel are available from the yellow ticket machines near the platforms at Schiphol Plaza. Tickets (for domestic and international travel) are also available from the ticket offices, which are situated close to the red/white-checked cube at Schiphol Plaza. Staff at the ticket offices will also be able to provide you with train departure information.
Approx. travel time to Amsterdam Central: 15 mins. |
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