Small & Elegant Hotels explores Amsterdam
Posted: September, 02 2014
Small & Elegant Hotels will be headed to Amsterdam later this month to check out two of our Amsterdam hotels, The Toren and Hotel Sebastian's. While we're in town, we're also going to explore some of the city's most popular tourist stops to help us become even better at educating and informing our clients on what there is to see and do while they stay at a Small & Elegant Hotel. Before our trip, we've been doing some preliminary research on the city and below are the top attractions we can't wait to check out!
The Floating Flower Market
The Floating Flower Market in Amsterdam is along the city's Singel canal and all of the flower stalls are on floating barges. The market began in 1862 and has since then developed into the most well-known flower market in Holland. While the netherlands famed tulips won't be in season during our travels, we definitely intend on picking up a pack or two of bulbs to bring back with us and plant in our home garden. We think it will be a nice way to remember the trip.
Van Gogh Museum
Famed post-impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh is Dutch, so it makes sense that there'd be a museum full of his work in Amsterdam. We're excited to see some of his most prized paintings up close and personal. While his most famous painting, Starry Night, is in NYC, we're excited to see many of his less known, but still just as impressive pieces of art, including his collection of self portraints.
Ann Frank House
Ann Frank, the Jewish diarist whose wartime writings during Holocaust became known around the world, resided in Amsterdam and her former home has been transformed into a museum that gives you a peak into Ann Frank's life and the Jewish persecution and discrimination that plagued the time period.
Albert Cuypmarkt
Street markets are very common throughout Europe, so checking out the Netherlands largest street market seems like a no brainer! The Albert Cuypmarkt has everything from food to antiques and is described by Lonely Planet as a place to experience the real Amsterdam at its multicultural best. We'd love to snag a few vintage pieces of home decor or clothing to make for some unique souvenirs.
Nine Little Streets
The Nine Little Streets are just that, a collection of nine little streets nestles between the Singel and Prinsengracht canals. The streets are full of shops and boutiques full of vintage clothes, home decor, and more. There's also a great selection of small cafes and chocolate shops.
Heineken Brewery Tour
Heineken beer is brewed in Amsterdam and visitors to Amsterdam can enjoy a tour of the brewery complete with a canal ride and plenty of beer samples. We're interested in getting a behind-the-scenes look at this beer that's enjoyed around the world.
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