Amsterdam is one of most popular destinations for European tourists. Three and a half million people visit the city each year. More impressive still is the fact that the city currently welcomes about twice as many tourists as it did only a decade ago. Why the sudden surge in foreign interest?

For one thing, Amsterdam is reasonably cheap when compared to cities like Paris, London or Rome. Amsterdam also offers affordable accommodation and vacation packages. In this article we are going to take a look at the best Amsterdam vacation options.

Let us start with where to stay. About seventy-five percent of the hotels in Amsterdam are located in the downtown area. Occupancy rates average around eighty percent year round. This means that it should not be particularly difficult to find a room.

But if a crowded hotel is not for you, vacation rentals are a popular alternative for tourists. There are also houseboats for rent down by the canals. More often than not, guests can save a considerable sum with either of these options.

What to see? The three most popular attractions for tourists in Amsterdam are the canals, the Van Gogh Museum, the home of Anne Frank and the red-light district. Each year, several million guests visit each of the aforementioned. As you might expect, the red light district with its many cannabis coffee shops is especially popular with younger travellers.