{"id":264,"date":"2017-06-01T16:10:28","date_gmt":"2017-06-01T15:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/209.222.30.173\/?p=264"},"modified":"2020-12-22T14:10:37","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T14:10:37","slug":"city-spotlight-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/city-spotlight-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"City Spotlight: Amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">An Interrail classic. The Dutch capital is more than just coffee shops. It&#8217;s a very cultural city and you won&#8217;t be short of things to do, but some of the major attractions like The Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum or the Heineken factory can get very busy so it&#8217;s worth booking ahead online to get a queue jump ticket.<\/p><div class=\"inter-content-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-1588937957\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7158573474\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A top tip would be to get the I Amsterdam city card, which you can order online. This will give you free entry to lots of the city&#8217;s attractions and museums, including the Van Gogh Museum, Artis Royal Zoo and Nemo Science Museum. You&#8217;ll also get a free canal cruise and free use of public transport, which is useful for saving a travel day on your Interrail pass.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Rent a bike from your hostel to explore Amsterdam the way it should be. It&#8217;s the main form of transportation as it&#8217;s incredibly flat. Then go and explore the flower markets, including the floating Bloemenmarkt, Vondelpark. Also check out the neighbourhoods The 9 Streets, Jordaan and &#8211; of course &#8211; the Red Light District.<\/p><div class=\"inter-content_2\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-143407989\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7158573474\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Oh, and a little note for all the cheese lovers out there. Amsterdam certainly knows its cheese and there are a number of cheese tasting rooms scattered across the city. Gouda is the national favourite. Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cheesemuseumamsterdam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cheese Museum<\/a> or go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reypenaercheese.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reypenaer Tasting Room<\/a> for the best experience.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Where to eat?<\/strong> Wok to Walk is hugely popular amongst the locals. And it&#8217;s cheap. While not exactly a Dutch speciality, it&#8217;s a decent meal. If you want to opt for a more local dish, pick up some Dutch fries at any number of outlets; they come in a piping hot paper cone and are lathered in all manner of toppings, from satay sauce to mayonnaise.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Where to drink?<\/strong> TonTon Club in the Red Light District. It&#8217;s an arcade bar: board games, ball pits, pinball, air hockey, driving games and more. Very unique with a fantastic selection of craft beer, with loads of table space to just sit and chill out.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Where to sleep?<\/strong> Flying Pig Hostel. Two minutes away from Centraal Station and close to the major attractions. It&#8217;s a very sociable hostel, slightly on the larger side, with a definite travellers vibe.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Is there a free walking tour?<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neweuropetours.eu\/amsterdam\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yes!<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"inter-after-content\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-1604155183\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8015293915\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Interrail classic. The Dutch capital is more than just coffee shops. 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