Pocket Amsterdam Travel Guide

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Lonely Planet’s Pocket Amsterdam is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Tour the resplendent Royal Palace, step into history at the Anne Frank Huis and admire genius at the Van Gogh Museum – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of [Amsterdam] and begin your journey now!


Inside Lonely Planet’s Pocket Amsterdam: 

Full-colour maps and images throughout

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time

Covers Medieval Centre & Red Light District, Jordaan & the Western Canal Ring, Southern Canal Ring, Vondelpark & the South, De Pijp, Oosterpark & East of the Amstel, Nieuwmarkt, Plantage & the Eastern Islands, Amsterdam Noord, and more


The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Pocket Amsterdam is our colourful, easy to use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, and is packed with the best sights and experiences for a short trip or weekend away. 



Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences, and extensively covers all of Amsterdam’s neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet’s Amsterdam guide.


Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s The Netherlands for an in-depth guide to the country.


eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges

Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews

Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience

Seamlessly flip between pages

Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash

Embedded links to recommendations’ websites

Zoom-in maps and images 

Built-in dictionary for quick referencing


About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 


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