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Nice area for accommodation?
Posted: Thu July 24, 2003 07:51 PM UTC
Hey VTrs =)
Can you recomend me a good area to stay 4 o 5 days in Amsterdam? I want it to be into the center and safe. Is Rijsmuseum area ok?
By the way, there is any area I should avoid becuase its dangerous??

Thx a lot!!
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Re: Nice area for accommodation?
Posted: Thu July 24, 2003 08:16 PM UTC
hi
rijksmuseum area is ok
streets like
pc hoofdstraat
jan van luykenstraat
near concerthall
j.w. brouwerstraat
wanningstraat
the only thing is where is a lot of tourist there are most of the times pickpockets.
if you look for a hostel i think the one at zandpad (more info on my amsterdam page)
some names of hotels in museum area are
acro
smith
park hotel
i dont know the prices.
if you have more questions email me.
i dont like the central station area or the red light district to stay to visit it is ok but i think better not alone.

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Re: Re: Nice area for accommodation?
Posted: Thu July 24, 2003 09:15 PM UTC
I don't think any place in Amsterdam is actively unsafe, but in the neighborhood of the station and the whole length of the Damrak you'll be hassled by junkies panhandling for change, and in the summer especially it's noisy and rowdy and very crowded. The redlight district is interesting and not particularly unsafe, but a woman alone would probably not feel comfortable. And of course these areas are the worst for pickpockets.

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Re: Nice area for accommodation?
Posted: Fri July 25, 2003 06:01 AM UTC
For about 75 Euro for a double including a pretty decent breakfast, I'd recommend staying at the Hotel Keizershof located in a in a 17th-century canal house near just about everything. This is where we stayed, and it was perfect.

Enjoy your trip! By the way, I just have to say that you live in one of my most favorite cities in the entire world!

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Re: Nice area for accommodation?
Posted: Fri July 25, 2003 07:38 PM UTC
wow, very useful info. Thx a lot u all!! I think I will look for something near museums area, gonna check that one, quentin...

see u =)

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Re: Re: Nice area for accommodation?
Posted: Sat July 26, 2003 08:24 AM UTC
Look at http://www.virtualtourist.com/vt/71211/8/ for Amsterdam's Warnings and Dangers. As Tip Grouper I see mixed reactions from visitors and I'm not happy with the bad experiences some VT-members had.

Take care! PJ

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