Travel & transfer: Arrival at Schiphol Airport
After landing, head with your luggage to the airport train station, then take the train to Amsterdam Zuid and on into the city.
Weekend like a local · 14 stops
Amsterdam: weekend like a local
Two relaxed days in Amsterdam: Saturday arrival and a leisurely introduction to Oud-West and De Pijp, Sunday art and coffee in the east and in neighbourhoods near Noord before the journey home.
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Season
- May
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Arrival, markets and coffee
Arrival in Amsterdam, a relaxed start in De Pijp with the Albert Cuyp Market, coffee and art, dinner in Oud-West in the evening.
11:00
11:45
45 min by train
12:30
13:15
Travel & transfer: Transfer to Hotel Okura
Take the train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Zuid, then continue by tram or on foot to the De Pijp neighbourhood.
Hotel Okura Amsterdamapprox. 5–€8 pp13:15
13:35
Stay: Luggage drop-off at Hotel Okura
You drop off your luggage, as the room is not ready until about 15:00. Alternative if there are problems: Hotel Residence Le Coin.
10 min on foot
13:45
14:50
Lunch: Lunch at the Albert Cuyp Market
Albert Cuypmarktapprox. 8–€15 pp20 min on foot
15:10
16:10
Café: Coffee break at Screaming Beans
Local roastery with carefully prepared filter and espresso coffee, ideal for a relaxed break. Alternative: Lot Sixty One.
Screaming Beansapprox. 8–€14 pp15 min by public transport
16:25
17:55
Activity: Check in and rest
Back at the hotel you can now check in and take a short rest after the journey.
20 min by public transport
18:15
19:00
Drinks: Aperitif at Café Struik
Cosy neighbourhood café in Oud-West with local beer and wine.
Café Struikapprox. 8–€14 pp10 min on foot
19:10
20:55
Dinner: Dinner at the Foodhallen
The market hall at Bellamyplein has many small stalls, so you can both try different things. Alternative: Café De Hallen.
Foodhallenapprox. 20–€35 pp
Day 2 · Amsterdam
Art, coffee and farewell
A relaxed departure day in the east of Amsterdam: brunch, a small gallery, coffee in the Oosterpark area and a quiet walk, before heading to the airport with a generous buffer.
09:30
10:45
Breakfast: Brunch at Bakers & Roasters
Relaxed brunch with New Zealand- and Brazilian-inspired dishes and good coffee, a favourite with locals.
Bakers & Roastersapprox. 15–€24 pp20 min by public transport
11:15
12:45
Activity: Photography at Huis Marseille
Small, quiet photography museum in a canal house, a calm alternative to the big museums.
Huis Marseilleapprox. 12–€14 pp5 min on foot
13:15
14:15
Lunch: Light lunch at Café Walem
Cosy canal-side café with a terrace nearby, ideal for a relaxed lunch. Backup: Café Thijssen.
Café Walemapprox. 14–€22 pp12 min on foot
14:45
15:30
Café: Coffee at Back to Black
Small, long-established coffee house on Weteringstraat, well known among coffee lovers in the area. A good espresso to finish.
Back to Blackapprox. 4–€9 pp15 min by public transport
15:45
16:30
Break: Collect luggage and check out
Back at Hotel Okura, pick up your luggage and set off at your leisure.
30 min by public transport
17:00
Travel & transfer: Transfer to Schiphol Airport
By tram and train from Amsterdam Zuid station, journey time around 10 minutes, with a generous buffer before departure.
Flughafen Schipholapprox. 5–€6 pp
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FAQ
How many days do you need in Amsterdam?
Two to three days are enough for the highlights, museums and canals. With four days you have time for trips to places like Haarlem or Zaandam and a more relaxed pace.
Which neighbourhood is best to stay in?
For most visitors, Jordaan and the Museumkwartier are the best choice because they are central and pleasant. De Pijp suits you if you like heading out to bars and restaurants in the evening.
Is Amsterdam expensive?
Yes, hotels in particular are pricey compared with many other European cities. With supermarkets, markets and lots of walking, though, you can keep your budget in check.