Oude Stad
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Oude Stad
Centrum
If you're spending some time in Centrum, Grote Markt and Corrie ten Boom House are top sights worth seeing.
Stationsbuurt
While visiting Stationsbuurt, you might make a stop by sights like Hofje van Staats and Tmall History Museum.
citizenM Schiphol Airport
Good place to stay between your flights
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
Absolutely stunning hotel stayed when running the Amsterdam Marathon and the location was perfect. The staff were a bit slow but think it’s mainly cause it’s all electronic check in ect but will defo be staying again if I run the marathon again next year ☺️
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
The simple check in took 20 minutes.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Haarlem Apart Hotel
Small but good for a few days. The unit has kitchenette amenities but no sink (other than the one in the bathroom). Very clean, comfortable bed.
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025
Relaxed Slapen
Nice place to stay while in Haarlem. Quick train to Amsterdam. The brewery across the road was excellent.
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025
Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel
Airport shuttle is very convenient and fast.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Popular places to visit
Grote Markt
Try local delicacies of salted herring, buttery poffertjes and gooey stroopwafels and relax in a cozy café overlooking the buildings of this ancient town square.
Frans Hals Museum
See the works of one of the most talented Dutch Master painters. Let the art transport you back to Haarlem as it was in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Cathedral of Saint Bavo
See the unusual mix of architectural styles in this beautiful Catholic Church. Enjoy a performance by the choir, specially trained at a nearby musical school.
Teylers Museum
Experience the Enlightenment. Discover an 18th-century merchant’s collection of art, natural history, geology and science in harmonious neoclassical architecture.
Corrie Ten Boom House
Visit the historic house where a courageous family hid about 800 Jews and underground resistance fugitives from the Nazis in a secret wardrobe compartment.
Amsterdamse Poort
Find out about the history of Oude Stad with a stop at Amsterdamse Poort. Discover the area's churches, or seek out its biking trails.
Things to do
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise & Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam: Luxury Cruise with Onboard Bar incl. Welcome Liquor
Amsterdam: 1-Hour Canal Cruise from Central Station
