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| Category | 🎒 Budget | 🏨 Mid-Range | ✨ Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation per night |
€25–50 hostel dorm |
€110–160 3-star hotel |
€220–400 boutique / 4-star |
| Breakfast | €0–5 supermarket |
€8–15 café |
€15–25 hotel / bistro |
| Lunch | €5–10 market / FEBO |
€12–20 café / bistro |
€25–45 restaurant |
| Dinner | €10–18 local spot |
€20–35 sit-down restaurant |
€55–100 fine dining |
| Coffee / Drinks | €3–8/day | €10–18/day | €20–35/day |
| Museum entry per person |
€0–10 free / NEMO ext. |
€19–23 Rijksmuseum / VGM |
€22–30 premium experiences |
| Public transport per day |
€0–5 walking mostly |
€9–14 tram / metro |
€15–30 trams + Uber |
| Canal cruise | €15–22 group tour |
€20–28 standard cruise |
€80–180 private boat |
| Bike rental | €10/day | €14/day | €20+/day |
| Daily total | €55–75 | €150–200 | €280–350 |
Prices as of 2026. Accommodation costs do not include tourist tax (€4–7/night depending on hotel category), added at checkout.
Hotels in De Pijp and Jordaan cost 20–35% less than equivalent options in Centrum, while being equally well-located, a 10-minute walk from most main sights.
Amsterdam's best street food market in De Pijp. Stroopwafels, fresh herring, poffertjes, frites and world food from €3–8. Restaurants directly adjacent are also 40% cheaper than Centrum.
The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are identical price online vs the door, but the door is often sold out or has 1–2 hour queues. Book direct on their websites, same day is usually possible off-peak.
A loaded OV-chipkaart reduces each GVB tram/metro journey from €4 (single) to around €1–2. Even for short trips, picking one up from the station saves noticeably over a few days.
Amsterdam has excellent free attractions: Vondelpark, Begijnhof courtyard, the street art of NDSM Wharf, the Spui book market on Fridays, and the entire Jordaan neighbourhood, a full day without spending a euro on entry.
The 72h City Card (€105) includes 70+ attractions + unlimited GVB transport. If you're doing 3+ museums in 3 days, it pays for itself. Use our City Card calculator to check for your trip.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo are everywhere in Amsterdam. A supermarket breakfast and picnic lunch from a market adds up to €10–15 total, leaving budget for a proper dinner out.
November–February (excluding Christmas/NYE) sees hotel prices drop 30–50% and queues essentially disappear. Wrap up warm and you'll have the Rijksmuseum nearly to yourself.
Hotel prices vary significantly by season. These are approximate mid-range 3-star hotel price ranges per night in a central neighbourhood.