24 Hours In Amsterdam

24 Hours In Amsterdam Of course it is impossible to see everything when you travel to a new city. You could live in just one place your whole life and still not see everything it has to offer. But by following this list of fun activities that cover all the tourist-y bases, hopefully you can get a brief but fulfilling taste of Amsterdam.

24 Hours In Amsterdam Food

If you have a bit of a rebellious streak and appreciate the weird and wonderful, head to the ex-pirate radio station ‘REM Eiland’ for something to eat. Here you can dine in a former hive of rebellious activity 22 metres above the water in a badass looking oil rig type-thingy. The restaurant is open for lunch and 3 course evening meals.

For more information visit: www.remeiland.com

Shopping

Located in the most densely populated area of the Netherlands lives a treasure trove of exciting, rare, new and vintage goodies. IJ Hallen is the biggest flea market in Europe and never fails to attract a colossal crowd. With two massive halls filled with vendors, expect to find anything from old WW2 relics to VHS camcorders and handmade garments. 
It all goes down once a month at some old shipping yards.

For more info head to their website: www.ijhallen.nl

Architecture

Forget about the Golden Age architecture in Amsterdam’s famous Canal Ring if you want to soak up some unique architecture which truly speaks volumes for the Netherlands, its culture and its people, go no further than the 3D printed canal house. Designed and built by DUS Architecture, the 3D printed house was a project undertaken to seriously address the issue of over population and sustainable living.

For more info or to book a tour visit: www.3dprintcanalhouse.com

Party

Paradiso is a haven for live music, although the electronic music scene is huge all across Europe, if you are wanting to see some rock or pop or even just some underground/ breakthrough acts Paradiso is the place to be. Located in an old church on the Canal Ring, Paradiso is a massive venue that embraces the nature of its habitat; leaving in the stained glass windows and allowing hordes of music lovers to populate the balconies to hear the very best music Amsterdam has to offer.

For more information visit: www.paradiso.nl

Sleep

Even though you’re exploring a new city and so your hotel room should only be used when you just cant go on and need to crash out, it is still important that you take some time to pick the right one. The College Hotel has 40 rooms that start at 131 euros, and best of all? The entire building is a renovated 19th century school. After a full day of activities when you just cant keep going and you start feeling like a zombie, check into the College Hotel and enjoy a deep nostalgic sleep.

For bookings and more information visit: www.thecollegehotel.com