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YOUR AMSTERDAM CITY BREAK

With its iconic landmarks and vibrant nightlife, Amsterdam is a top city break destination, attracting 20 million visitors a year. 

Whether you’re a couple, family or group of friends, you’ll find endless things to see and do, from the Van Gough Museum to the city’s vibrant cafes and bars. 

Not forgetting the world-famous canals, 17th century architecture, and street markets packed full of antiques and souvenirs – there’s a lot to fit in! 

What’s more, Amsterdam is only an hour’s flight from the UK, making it the perfect place for city breaks close to home. Take a look at our money-saving flight & hotel offers below! 

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Netherlands, Amsterdam
XO Hotel Blue Square
Based on 2399 reviews
Tue 13 Jan 2026 7 nights 2 guests
Flight + Hotel Room only
Netherlands, Amsterdam
Corendon Vitality Hotel Amsterdam
Based on 2745 reviews
Thu 24 Jul 2025 7 nights 2 guests
Flight + Hotel Room only

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Amsterdam information

Euro € Currency Euro €
Dutch Language Dutch
GMT+01:00 Time Zone GMT+01:00
1h 15m Avg. Flight Time 1h 15m
May-October Peak Travel May-October
£4.50 Price of a pint £4.50
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Broodje haring Amsterdam

Food and drink in Amsterdam

Herring is an Amsterdam speciality, enjoyed as a street food throughout the city. Locals eat it with a cocktail stick and a side of pickles, but you’ll also find it in sandwich form (broodje haring) – ideal for refuelling on the go when you’re checking out the city’s top sights.

 

Bitterballen are another ‘dam delicacy that’ll keep you going when out and about. Juicy...more

Entrance to Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

Must-see museums in Amsterdam

Anne Frank’s House is perhaps Amsterdam’s most famous building, and a sobering reminder of the past. Once a shelter for Anne Frank – who famously kept a journal whilst in hiding – the house is now a museum, allowing visitors a close-up look at Anne’s living quarters and diaries.

 

If you’re an art fan, you won’t want to miss a visit to the Van Gogh Museum – the world’s...more

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Fun things to do in Amsterdam

If you’ve got a film buff in the family, put a visit to the EYE Film Institute at the top of your list. This futuristic-looking building  houses not only a museum but interactive displays and a cinema showing the latest indie releases. There’s also a restaurant with a terrace, giving excellent views of the Amsterdam waterfront.

  

Right next door, you’ll find A’dam Toren,...more

Signpost in Amsterdam

Hidden gems in Amsterdam

Amsterdam has no shortage or weird and wonderful bars, but one of the best – and oldest – has to be Int’ Aepjen. Dating back to the early 1500’s, this medieval watering hole once accepted monkeys as payment (hence the monkey artwork) before suffering a flea infestation. The pub donated a number of it’s simian dwellers to a regular, whose animal garden would later become...more