Amsterdam Holidays

It’s now time for your Amsterdam holidays! And now that you’ve touched down in Schiphol Airport your Amsterdam holidays just begun. There are several flights daily from Cork and Dublin so there’s bound to be one that suits you and your partner. This is a city that has such a varied offering that there’s something to please everyone. The place is compact but also has a very efficient public transport system so your Amsterdam holidays are going to be very accessible while you’re here.

There are several distinct areas within the city, all on the southern side of the main train station, Central Station, which you will pass through when you arrive. The centre of Amsterdam contains the world-famous Anne Frank house where you can learn the heart-breaking story of the young teenager who hid here for two years along with her family to escape the persecution of the invading Nazis. Unfortunately she did not survive World War 2 but the diary of her experiences did and its subsequent publication became a global bestseller. Today the house is a museum and stands as a reminder to all of the importance for inclusion and tolerance. Amsterdam holidays would not be complete without a visit to the world famous Red Light District. Here you can see the girls tout for trade from the shop windows in their completely legal profession. The signs you may see saying ‘Kamer te huur’ in this area means ‘Rooms to hire’. If your partner won’t allow you to partake then perhaps they will settle for sharing a locally-brewed Heineken beer in one of the many cafés and pubs that abound the city.

If art is your strong point then check out the Museum Quarter in the southern part of the city where you have not one but three venues all close to each other to visit:

– The Rijksmuseum containing a treasure trove of masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age including works by Rembrandt, Jan Vermeer and Frans Hals.

– Van Gogh Museum with pieces by the troubled artist you’ll recognize immediately

– The Stedelijk Museum exhibiting busloads of modern stuff

You can buy posters of all your favourite bits in the gift shops in each gallery.

In the eastern part of the city you can visit the Gassan Diamonds and learn the fascinating story of how these stones are mined, cut, polished and mounted. You can buy a ring while you’re there and going down on one knee implore the love of your life you marry you before your girlfriend finds out. While in this part you can also visit Rembrandt’s house and see how he lived, worked and taught art students of the time. It’s then only a short trip to the famous Jewish Portuguese Synagogue that was built in the 17th century and is still in use today and then pop in to the close-by Jewish Historical Museum showing the contribution of the city’s Jewish community over the centuries and a displaying a sobering reminder of the Holocaust of World War 2.

You can book your Amsterdam holidays right here on our website or phone us on 041 983 1177 and our helpful staff will guide you through the process. ©ArrowTours

Things to do in Amsterdam

You might well already have a bucket list of things to do in Amsterdam but if you’re looking for suggestions then this is the place for them. Listed here is our own selection of things to do in Amsterdam and we hope you enjoy them on your Arrow Tours citybreak.

Amsterdam Weekend Breaks

If it’s Amsterdam weekend breaks you’re seeking then you’ve come to the right place. Just pick your Cork or Dublin flight on our system and your Amsterdam weekend breaks almost underway! If you can’t see the Amsterdam weekend breaks you’re looking for just call our friendly staff on 041 983 1177 and we’ll help you.

Cheap Hotels in Amsterdam

Cheap hotels in Amsterdam are on a lot of customers’ lists. For cheap hotels in Amsterdam you can get the quality one you want by booking it many months before you travel. You will also get cheap hotels in Amsterdam by making your stay midweek – Monday to Friday – and thus avoiding the busy weekend periods. Another tip is to skip bank holiday periods in the Netherlands –

Best Areas to stay in Amsterdam

<span>Best Areas</span> to stay in Amsterdam

You’ve picked your dates, now….choose from the best areas to stay in Amsterdam. Depending on what you seek will point to the best areas to stay in Amsterdam for you. But remember that being a very compact city and also with the brilliant tram and bus network you’re really never very far from your hotel base. The hotel choice we offer on the Arrow Tours website is picked because of its location and price-tag so we wouldn’t sell you a hotel set 50km beyond the city unless you specifically wanted one, by phoning us.

5 Star Hotels in Amsterdam

Are 5 star hotels in Amsterdam a temptation for you? Then to help you pick one the kinds of amenities you could find in 5 star hotels in Amsterdam include:

24-hour room service including full breakfast and evening dinner

A restaurant open to residents and non-residents for breakfast and dinner each day

Increased staff levels than you might find in 4 star hotels.

Irish Pubs in Amsterdam

So, if we’re doing Irish pubs in Amsterdam we may as well go on a pub crawl! Thankfully within the city we have a large selection of Irish pubs. In Amsterdam since so much radiates outwards from Centraal Station then let’s start from there. We do not presume to give opinions on the quality or otherwise of the Guinness or any other drinks – that is for you to decide.

City Break to Amsterdam

On your city break to Amsterdam you’ll almost certainly arrive into Schiphol Airport on one of the several daily flights from Dublin or Cork. There’s a regular train service from Schiphol into the main train station Central Station to kick off your city break to Amsterdam and it takes about 17 minutes.

On arrival at the Central Station exit the main building and you can pick up one of many trams to take you to your hotel or depending on the property you’ve chosen for your city break to Amsterdam, you may even be able to walk there directly from the station.

Amsterdam Package Holidays

For your Amsterdam package holidays you’ve just arrived! Choose your dates from Dublin or Cork right here and those Amsterdam package holidays are about to begin! If you need a bit of help booking Amsterdam package holidays call us on 041 983 1177 and we’ll assist.

Amsterdam City Centre Hotel

Amsterdam<span> City Centre Hotel</span>

You have a good bunch from which to pick an Amsterdam City Centre Hotel. They are in a few central zones and your Amsterdam City Centre Hotel is here by star rating, their situation and demand. You’d not want to book your city break and then find the hotel is 50km from the city centre! Nor do you want accommodation with no star rating whatever. Use the map view option on our website and you’ll see exactly where your hotel is located –