I will be in Zurich in September for a business event for a week, after this I'd like to head to Amsterdam, where I plan to stay for a couple of weeks. My question for those with experience/locals:
1. Directions to get to Amsterdam from Zurich. Choice of road or rail?
2. When I get to Amsterdam, I would like to put up in an area near the coffee shops (420). Any recommendation of hotels and rates? food?
Cheers,
J.
Amsterdam: budget hotel?
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Amsterdam: budget hotel?
by wierdalyankovic » August 1st, 2008
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by static » August 1st, 2008
You're in luck! There is an Amsterdam Coffee Shops FAQ as well as the Amsterdam Logue - the ultimate Amsterdam travel guide for you to peruse.
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by wierdalyankovic » August 1st, 2008
The Flying Pig Uptown as well as Flying Pig Downtown (which suit my budget - approx 20 Eur./night ) are both fully booked according to the Amsterdam Logue website search facility. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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by nerokerr » August 1st, 2008
Try the Stay-Ok by Vondelpark. I meet a lot of people that stay there and speak favorably.
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by Pete Teoh » August 1st, 2008
Yeah, what nerokerr said... and if it's your first experience with 420 make sure you have someone who can drag your ass back to your hotel/hostel. Don't ask me how I know. 
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by wierdalyankovic » August 1st, 2008
High potency skunk.. yes, first time.quote:Originally posted by Pete Teoh:
Yeah, what nerokerr said... and if it's your first experience with 420 make sure you have someone who can drag your ass back to your hotel/hostel. Don't ask me how I know.
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by Tortuga_traveller » August 1st, 2008
Stayokay vondelpark is a great Party hostel.
Make sure and reserve for the entire time, preferably in the same room. Getting a place without reservation is a problem.
The other one, Doencastle, or something like that, is quieter and nicer. I stay there, but then, I'm not asking about the coffeeshops. I just want a quiet place to crash after a busy day sightseeing, or playing chess....
The one at vondelpark even has a snack bar/bar on the ground floor!!!
Make sure and reserve for the entire time, preferably in the same room. Getting a place without reservation is a problem.
The other one, Doencastle, or something like that, is quieter and nicer. I stay there, but then, I'm not asking about the coffeeshops. I just want a quiet place to crash after a busy day sightseeing, or playing chess....
The one at vondelpark even has a snack bar/bar on the ground floor!!!
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by semicolon » August 1st, 2008
SOVP is good.
Free breakfast.
I had 250E stolen there the first night though.
Don't trust everybody.
Stay Ok has two other hostels in A'dam.
One near the RLD and the other in Timorplein.
I'll be staying at the ZEEBURG campground in a cabin myself.
Tot Zeins.
Free breakfast.
I had 250E stolen there the first night though.
Don't trust everybody.
Stay Ok has two other hostels in A'dam.
One near the RLD and the other in Timorplein.
I'll be staying at the ZEEBURG campground in a cabin myself.
Tot Zeins.
Self-determining karma wannabe....
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by wierdalyankovic » August 2nd, 2008
quote:Originally posted by Tortuga_traveller:
Stayokay vondelpark is a great Party hostel.
Make sure and reserve for the entire time, preferably in the same room. Getting a place without reservation is a problem.
The other one, Doencastle, or something like that, is quieter and nicer. I stay there, but then, I'm not asking about the coffeeshops. I just want a quiet place to crash after a busy day sightseeing, or playing chess....
The one at vondelpark even has a snack bar/bar on the ground floor!!!
Oops.. the Stayokay Vondelpark is a hostel with shared rooms.
I am looking for a private room in a hotel which is clean, reliable, secure and budget. Any suggestions?
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by matty38 » August 2nd, 2008
try the Hotel cornerhouse, about 45 euro anight ver clean then theres the hotel abba cheaps rooms, and if you can afford more i would recommend the hotel Freeland
im staying at the Cornerhouse in November for a week
Peace Matt
im staying at the Cornerhouse in November for a week
Peace Matt
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by wierdalyankovic » August 2nd, 2008
quote:Originally posted by matty38:
try the Hotel cornerhouse, about 45 euro anight ver clean[...]
Peace Matt
Thank you. This seems very suitable.
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by matty38 » August 2nd, 2008
hey no problem , there is also the Hotel abba, very highly recommended by other budget minded people, never stayed there myself, but its in a great location away from the hustle of the redlight/damsquare area. near leidsplein
this is the area i liek to stay in
this is the area i liek to stay in
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