Is a week too long in Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is a small city and you can see most of the highlights within 2-3 days. However, for travelers who want to really delve into new cities and see more than just the touristy spots, visiting Amsterdam for a week is the perfect amount of time.



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One week in Amsterdam is more than enough time to explore what the Dutch capital has to offer. It also allows you to explore some more amazing cities in The Netherlands. After visiting the city three times (two of which were recent trips), I'm clued up on all the best spots you NEED to add to your Amsterdam itinerary.

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Exploring places you usually wouldnt go could prolong the trip by several weeks, let alone a few extra days! but thats just my 2cents! I think 6 days in Amsterdam is too long unless you want to visit every museum in detail. You can reduce it by at least 2 days.

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How many nights should I stay in Amsterdam? As a general rule, most travelers can plan on spending between 2-4 days in Amsterdam, depending on whether or not they take any day trips, and how long they plan to spend in the Netherlands overall.

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Amsterdam is a small city and you can see most of the highlights within 2-3 days. However, for travelers who want to really delve into new cities and see more than just the touristy spots, visiting Amsterdam for a week is the perfect amount of time.

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Five days is actually an ideal amount of time to spend in Amsterdam, as you have a chance to explore the city's best attractions and even enjoy a day trip in the countryside.

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The Red Light District, or 'De Wallen' as the area is known to locals, is the oldest district of Amsterdam. Ever since it was built around 1385, it has been both famous and notorious for the women inhabiting its streets.

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Don't expect wild parties during weekdays However, there are a handful of late night spots in Amsterdam that stay open well into the early morning throughout the working week, such as Disco Dolly or Belushi's.

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The Ultimate 7-day Netherlands Travel Itinerary
  • Day 1: Amsterdam.
  • Day 2: Amsterdam and Hoorn.
  • Day 3: Tulips and Windmills.
  • Day 4: The Hague.
  • Day 5: Maastricht.
  • Day 6: Back to Amsterdam.
  • Day 7: Haarlem.
  • Night 7: Last Night of this Netherlands Travel Itinerary.


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At todays value it's possible to live on EUR 600,— easily. that will give you EUR 20,— a day. There will be days you spend at home. First and most important: Find another apartment.

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Planning Your Trip to Paris A trip to the French capital is likely to be an excellent experience. First-time travelers should try and plan around 4-5 days—ample time to enjoy some classic Parisian highlights and visit a few of the 20 arrondissements (neighborhoods).

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Planning Your Trip to The Netherlands To capture the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam, opt for a weeklong visit. While five days is ample time to cover a variety of the country's major highlights—most centering in and around the capital—a couple of extra days allows you to get off the proverbial beaten path.

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