For an elevated view of Amsterdam at OBA Oosterdok, head towards restaurant Babel on the seventh floor. The important seasonal detail is that its outdoor terrace is closed from November to March. We suggest checking the restaurant and library information separately before making a trip specifically for the terrace. Babel and the outdoor terrace OBA’s food and drink page places…

An Amsterdam pub crawl is a hosted evening moving between bars and usually a final club. We suggest comparing the actual route, check-in window and included drinks before booking. There is no standard package covering every operator, and our accommodation discount does not establish a discount on a pub crawl. Two current routes to compare The examples below are from…

Amsterdam Light Festival Edition 15 runs from 26 November 2026 through 17 January 2027. We suggest choosing between a flexible walk and a booked cruise before planning the rest of your evening. The new edition has a new route, so an old map or boarding point should not determine your plans. What is confirmed for the coming edition? The organiser’s…

The next King’s Day is Tuesday 27 April 2027. We recommend choosing one main activity, arranging your accommodation and checking the event-day transport plan before travelling. Amsterdam’s orange celebrations include markets, gatherings and ticketed parties, but a previous year’s programme is not a reliable schedule for your visit. When is King’s Day in Amsterdam? The Dutch government’s holiday calendar confirms…

For a Volendam day trip from our hostel, we suggest the harbour, one historical stop and time for lunch. Add Marken only if the ferry schedule leaves enough time to return comfortably. Volendam is on the Markermeer, outside Amsterdam, so regional transport and walking time belong in your plan. Getting to Volendam from Amsterdam LocalBus lists bus 316 from Amsterdam…

De Poezenboot is a working cat shelter on a boat at Singel 38 G. We recommend planning around its limited visiting window: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 13:00–15:00. There are no online or email reservations, and entry depends on space. The cats’ care comes before sightseeing. Visiting hours and holiday closure The shelter’s official contact page confirms the three weekly visiting…

Amsterdam has both ticketed party cruises with silent-disco headphones and private boats where the activity is booked for your group. We suggest choosing between those formats first. A public ticket, a private package and a headphone supplement have different prices and inclusions; there is no single citywide silent-disco schedule or standard boat. A public cruise with club entry Amsterdam Boat…

You can explore Amsterdam street food independently by choosing a market or food hall and buying individual dishes as you go. From our hostel, we suggest deciding between a daytime visit to Albert Cuyp Market and an indoor meal at Foodhallen before adding a paid guided tour. They are different experiences in different neighbourhoods, and neither is included with your…

For a cocktail workshop in Amsterdam, compare the actual time behind the bar, the number of drinks you make and the ticket inclusions. We use Bols at Paulus Potterstraat 14 as a concrete option for guests staying with us. Its experience-only ticket and its two workshop packages are different products, so choosing the right one matters more than a broad…

Red Light Secrets is a museum about sex work in Amsterdam, housed in a former brothel at Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60H. It is a nearby indoor option when you stay with us at White Tulip Hostel. Expect an adult subject, personal accounts and a museum window experience. We recommend checking the age and access requirements before choosing it for your group.…