[Netherlands 2019] 5 days 4 Nights in Amsterdam, Rotterdam & Zandaam [Winter]
Itinerary, accommodation, transportation & other expenditure!
Winter is definitely not a popular season for the Netherlands (no tulips :c), that's why the flight is cheap while attractions aren't flooded with tourists.
What's fun in the Netherlands without the famous tulips?
Check out my post for the answer! ;)
Well if you're not going in winter, you can also take my itinerary and spending as a reference! (*´▽`*)
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Table of Content
💙 Flight
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Morning
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Afternoon
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Evening/Night
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Day 1
| Schipol Airport → Rotterdam Check in CityHub Rotterdam Late-night supper @ Surinamese fast food 🍟 | ||
Day 2
| Morning walk at Het Park |
Lunch @ Market Hall
(Tried Harring 🐟 & Stroopwaffle 🧇) Cube house
10km walk across the city :P
| Felix Food Factory Sunset on the bridge Dinner @ Junk food takeaway :D |
Day 3
| Rotterdam → Utrecht Explore the peaceful little town. Dom Church Dom Tower Brunch @ Graaf Floris (Apple pie 🍎) Utrecht → Zaandam | Explore the fairy-tale-like city Zaandam Check in easyHotel Zaandam Zaandam → Zaanse Schans 2-hour short trip in Zaanse Schans the windmill town | Zaanse Schans → Zaandam Dinner @ Eazie |
Day 4
| Zaandam → Amsterdam Central Check in Botel Get I Amsterdam City Card in the train station | Rijksmuseum Van Gogh Museum Lunch @ The Pancake Bakery 🥞
Tulip Museum
| Watch the sunset on Canal Cruise Walking through Red Light District |
Day 5
| Canal Pedal Boat ride on a sunny morning |
Lunch @ Pancakes Amsterdam 🥞
Strolling along the canals in the city Amsterdam Central → Schipol Airport |
Details in my other posts:
[Rotterdam]
[Utrecht]
[Zaandam + Zaanse Schans]
[Amsterdam]
[Part Three] Amsterdam - Canal Pedal Boat Rental + City Centre
https://travellingwithjustechoo.blogspot.com/2019/05/netherlands-2019-amsterdam-canal-pedal.html
[Part One] Rijiksmuseum & Van Gogh Museum
https://travellingwithjustechoo.blogspot.com/2019/03/netherlands-2019-amsterdam-rijksmuseum.html
[Part Two] 1-hour Canal Cruise & Red Light District
https://travellingwithjustechoo.blogspot.com/2019/03/netherlands-2019-amsterdam-1-hour-canal.html
https://travellingwithjustechoo.blogspot.com/2019/03/netherlands-2019-amsterdam-rijksmuseum.html
[Part Two] 1-hour Canal Cruise & Red Light District
https://travellingwithjustechoo.blogspot.com/2019/03/netherlands-2019-amsterdam-1-hour-canal.html
[Part Three] Amsterdam - Canal Pedal Boat Rental + City Centre
https://travellingwithjustechoo.blogspot.com/2019/05/netherlands-2019-amsterdam-canal-pedal.html
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Flybe
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| Source: Internet |
Southampton Airport ⇄ Schipol Airport
= GBP 127 (≈ €140)
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CityHub Rotterdam
✅ High-tech capsule hotel
✅ 24 hours check-in
✅ Located in a lively pub district
✅ Cheap & cosy
Price: 40 euro / per night (2 person)
✅ Located in the city centre
✅ Private bathroom
✅ Clean, spacious & cozy
✅ A cheaper alternative to stays in Amsterdam
❌ No free luggage storage
Price: 80 euro / per night (2 person)
Botel
✅ Easy access - free ferry from central station
✅ Unique experience - sleeping on a boat!
✅ Private bathroom
✅ Free luggage storage before check-in & after check-out
✅ Cheap(est?) in Amsterdam
❌ Room smells a bit musty (but it's clean!)
Price: 40 euro / per night (2 person)
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| Source: booking.com |
✅ High-tech capsule hotel
✅ 24 hours check-in
✅ Located in a lively pub district
✅ Cheap & cosy
Price: 40 euro / per night (2 person)
easyHotel Zaandam
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| Source: booking.com |
✅ Located in the city centre
✅ Clean, spacious & cozy
✅ A cheaper alternative to stays in Amsterdam
❌ No free luggage storage
Price: 80 euro / per night (2 person)
Botel
✅ Easy access - free ferry from central station
✅ Unique experience - sleeping on a boat!
✅ Private bathroom
✅ Free luggage storage before check-in & after check-out
✅ Cheap(est?) in Amsterdam
❌ Room smells a bit musty (but it's clean!)
Price: 40 euro / per night (2 person)
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1. Airport to Rotterdam 🚆
Train (35 minutes)
= €14
= €14
2. Rotterdam to Amsterdam 🚆
Train (35 minutes)
= €17
3. [Amsterdam/Zaandam ⇄ Zaanse Schans] 🚆
Train
1 trip = €4.20
4. GVB Public Transportation [Tram/Bus] 🚋🚌
*Cash is no longer accepted on buses and trams.
1 hour (unlimited rides) = €3.20
Train (35 minutes)
= €17
3. [Amsterdam/Zaandam ⇄ Zaanse Schans] 🚆
Train
1 trip = €4.20
4. GVB Public Transportation [Tram/Bus] 🚋🚌
*Cash is no longer accepted on buses and trams.
1 hour (unlimited rides) = €3.20
5. I amsterdam City Card 🚋
Transportation within the city was included for 24 hrs.
On another day we arranged attractions near Central Station so within walking distance.
24 hour (unlimited rides) = €60.00
6. Ferry ⛴️
There're two ferries to different ports:
1. Amsterdam Central Station ⇄ Buiksloterweg (EYE Filmmuseum)
*Many ferries operate on this route, so waiting time is shorter
2. Amsterdam Central Station ⇄ IJplein (NDSM Wharf)
*Need to wait up to 30 mins for one (This is where BOTEL located)
*There's also digital countdown board to let you know when's the next ferry coming.
FREE!!
7. Amsterdam Central to Airport 🚆
Train
1 trip = €5
On another day we arranged attractions near Central Station so within walking distance.
24 hour (unlimited rides) = €60.00
6. Ferry ⛴️
There're two ferries to different ports:
1. Amsterdam Central Station ⇄ Buiksloterweg (EYE Filmmuseum)
*Many ferries operate on this route, so waiting time is shorter
2. Amsterdam Central Station ⇄ IJplein (NDSM Wharf)
*Need to wait up to 30 mins for one (This is where BOTEL located)
*There's also digital countdown board to let you know when's the next ferry coming.
FREE!!
7. Amsterdam Central to Airport 🚆
Train
1 trip = €5
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(Below are available options but I never used)
1. Bike 🚴
*Bike is actually the most convenient way to travel around the city as the bike paths & parking spaces are everywhere.
Amsterdam:
https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/plan-your-trip/getting-around/rental/bike-hire
Rotterdam:
https://en.rotterdam.info/about-rotterdam/cycling-in-and-around-rotterdam/rent-a-bike-in-rotterdam/
Zaanse Schans:
https://www.dezaanseschans.nl/en/discover/bike-rental-and-cycling-routes/
Amsterdam:
https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/plan-your-trip/getting-around/rental/bike-hire
Rotterdam:
https://en.rotterdam.info/about-rotterdam/cycling-in-and-around-rotterdam/rent-a-bike-in-rotterdam/
Zaanse Schans:
https://www.dezaanseschans.nl/en/discover/bike-rental-and-cycling-routes/
2. OV-chipkaart
*Available at GVB ticket vending machines, GVB Tickets & Info locations, and select newsstands and supermarkets.
3. GVB day passes
4. Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket
5. Amsterdam Travel Ticket
https://www.ns.nl/producten/en/uitleg-overige-producten/p/amsterdam-travel-ticket
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Total expenditure is around €150 (including food, groceries & petty fees) without 2 items below:
1. I amsterdam City Card
24 hours = €60.00
48 hours = €80.00
*The validity starts from the time you start using it.
(i.e. the first time you "beep" the card on tram / the museum you enter)
Highlight:
~ Free Entrance to 60 museums & attractions
~ Free 1-hour canal cruise
~ Free Amsterdam’s public transport system GVB
~ Free to all museums & windmills in Zaandam
*I think it worth the price if you'll visit more than 2 included attractions.
You can get it at Amsterdam Central Station & Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
For more details:
https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/i-am
2. Stromma Canal Pedal Boats
48 hours = €80.00
*The validity starts from the time you start using it.
(i.e. the first time you "beep" the card on tram / the museum you enter)
Highlight:
~ Free Entrance to 60 museums & attractions
~ Free 1-hour canal cruise
~ Free Amsterdam’s public transport system GVB
~ Free to all museums & windmills in Zaandam
*I think it worth the price if you'll visit more than 2 included attractions.
You can get it at Amsterdam Central Station & Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
For more details:
https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/i-am
2. Stromma Canal Pedal Boats
*15% discount with I amsterdam City Card
1 hour = €10
1.5 hours = €15
For more details:
https://www.stromma.com/en-nl/amsterdam/sightseeing/canal-tours/pedal-boat/
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