

Amsterdam is an ideal city to explore whether you've got a weekend or a week to spare. Just a 90 minute flight from the UK and with regional departures possible from the likes of Bristol, Newcastle and Edinburgh, Amsterdam has become synonymous with the city break. Sometimes it can be better to book your flight and hotel as a package, while other times it makes sense to book them separately, so here are our favourite hotel deals in Amsterdam, along with some of our top tips for things to do and where to stay.
There are lots of regional flights from across the UK to Amsterdam with KLM, the national Dutch carrier, and low cost airlines, making a trip to Amsterdam affordable and convenient. Ferry companies like DFDS also offer mini cruises to Amsterdam, with overnight stays on board the ship before spending up to 5 hours in Amsterdam and then returning home. You can also extend, booking hotel accommodation in Amsterdam to enjoy a 3 or 4 night mini cruise break.
Amsterdam is perfect to explore by foot but there are lots of other options too. If you're staying in a hotel a little further out, the tram and underground system is ideal for getting into the city centre, while two wheels is also popular. After all, Amsterdam is known for it's thousands of bicycles. And then there are the canals. Hundreds of miles of waterways, waiting to be explored by boat and definitely worth the trip.