Amsterdam! - Rokin

Amsterdam Centrum (Old Center)

jason — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:49:35 +0000

Most visitors arrive in Amsterdam at the Central Station, and then walk south over the streets Damrak and Rokin. In medieval times, both these streets actually were the final end of the Amstel river. They used to cut Amsterdam in half: east of the Damrak-Rokin-axis was the Old Side (Oudezijde) of Amsterdam, the oldest part of the city dating from the 13th century. West of the Damrak-Rokin-axis was the New Side (Nieuwezijde), which was constructed later, but still dates from the late Middle Ages.

Amsterdam Architecture & Engineering

jason — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:15:46 +0000

Amsterdam has a rich architectural history. The oldest building in Amsterdam is the Oude Kerk (Old Church), at the heart of the red light, consecrated in 1306. The oldest wooden building is het Houten Huys at the Begijnhof, constructed around 1425.

Amsterdam Tourism, Living and Events

jason — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:05:36 +0000

Hotels in Amsterdam's Old Center

jason — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:16:34 +0000

Go to the article on Amsterdam Centrum

Budget

Bob's Youth Hostel, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 92 (New Side, Tram: Nieuwezijds Kolk), ☎ +31 20 623 0063 (booking@bobsyouthhostel.nl). Breakfast, shower, dorm bed at €22 a night. Private rooms with a kitchen are €70 for two persons and €90 for three people. Book Now →

Things to Do in Amsterdam

jason — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:18:27 +0000

Canal Cruises

Several companies offer canal cruises, usually lasting from one to two hours. Departures from: Prins Hendrikkade opposite Centraal Station; quayside Damrak; Rokin near Spui; Stadhouderskade 25 near Leidseplein.

Amsterdam Tourist Guide

jason — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:58:54 +0000

Contents

Tourist Map
Get Here
Get Around
Get Connected
Speak
Things to See
Things to Do
Work
Shop
Eat
Drink

Eat: Amsterdam Restaurants & Cafes

jason — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:34:24 +0000

There is a large diversity of restaurants in Amsterdam, with something for every appetite. There are hundreds of restaurants and cafes throughout the city, and chances are you won't have to walk far to find a good one.

Avoid at all costs any steak house in the centre - they are well known tourist traps.