Welcome to World Escape's Amsterdam Apartments, a convenient, comfortable and fuss-free alternative to hotels. Our collection of serviced apartments are located mostly in the heart of Amsterdam with many overlooking the famous and impressive canals.
Amsterdam Holiday Apartments
Amsterdam, a city where everything is possible and you are free to do whatever you want, whether it is enjoying the wonderful, historic architecture for free, simply by wandering the streets, or visiting any of the museums the city has to offer and take a look at a genuine Rembrandt or van Gogh. Or stroll the lovely canals crossing all the way through the city, the great shopping streets, and, of course, the cafe terraces that litter every square and street corner imaginable.
A holiday in Amsterdam obviously includes accommodation, and you have come to the right place for the ultimate Amsterdam experience because if you visit, you want to make the most of it, and you can, by opting for a convenient and comfortable Amsterdam apartment as a fuss-free alternative to hotels.
We have a vast offer of the best Amsterdam properties available for you to browse through and even book online. You can get yourself a holiday pad in the best Amsterdam locations such as Dam Square (‘heart of the city’), vibrant Leidseplein, cosy Jordaan and even in the middle of the Red-Light District if that’s your thing.
Short term rental apartments are the perfect way to stay in Amsterdam, whether your trip is for leisure or business. In a city as unique as Amsterdam, with so many impressive historical buildings, why stay in a boring and impersonal hotel block?
WorldEscape has been in the online holiday rental business since 2000, and we know all the properties we offer here online. The large variety in our vast selection of Amsterdam short-let accommodation enables you to find the perfect match for your stay, whether for seniors, young people, families or groups. We offer a wide selection of holiday rentals, extended stay apartments and Amsterdam houseboats.
We also offer the best rates, along with special last-minute deals. Browsing and booking is easy, but should you wish for personal contact and assistance, you are more than welcome to make use.
Amsterdam: exploring the canal city
The “Venice of the North”, the city of canals, artists, museums, and bohemian life awaits visitors with open arms and friendly informality. A UNESCO World Heritage city, Amsterdam is a stately city, combining history, art, fine dining and an often celebrated risqué quarter.
About Amsterdam
Founded in the 13th Century, with humble beginnings as a fishing village and port along the well-traveled river Amstel, Amsterdam has enjoyed a long and colorful history through the dynamic cycles of European power and culture. Emerging in its current role as a business center and hub for the Netherlands and northern Europe, the city offers visitors the chance to step back into history in any number of fine museums, churches and historical sites, while also enjoying the sights and flavors of a vibrant modern city.
Amsterdam is most famously known for its numerous canals—165 of them—the oldest of which surrounds the city center. With over 1200 bridges crossing the canals and wide lanes alongside them, Amsterdam is a city made for exploring. Using bicycles is often one of the easiest ways to get around, and you can rent them cheaply from bike racks located all across the city.
Family friendly attractions
While families with children will find the canal tours, bicycling and tours of castles and windmills all activities that appeal to the younger crowd, Amsterdam has delights in store to amuse children of all ages. The Amsterdam Kermis, a fair once held as a yearly celebration in the fall for the town’s patron saint, has evolved into a nearly year-round family fairground attraction. Open frequently most months, the Kermis has all the fairground must have’s: games, rides, and food, with a Dutch flair!
Indulging in a taste of Amsterdam
Amsterdam offers something for every palate, from traditional Dutch cuisine to Michelin-starred restaurants, casual ‘brown cafes’, to a plethora of exotic dishes, you’re sure to find something to tempt your taste buds.
To feel like a local, drop in at one of the 500 or so cafes; they are what the Dutch call pubs. The name refers to both the brown stained exteriors, and interior walls coloured by age. While they might seem crowded at first, step right in and enjoy the famous friendliness of the people of Amsterdam, and the low prices of food and drink!.
If you’re not into the pub scene but still want a low-key experience, look for a ‘living room restaurant’; they’re popping up all over Amsterdam. They provide a small, intimate gathering where you can interact with both the chef and other patrons and partake in a quality Dutch meal.
If you want to enjoy fine dining, Amsterdam has 12 Michelin-starred restaurants, serving different styles of high-end cuisine. As they can be quite busy, be sure to make reservations in advance.
What you don’t write home to Mom about
Amsterdam is famous for more than beautiful canals and historic buildings. The Red Light District is a much-storied area of the city’s wilder side. Behind hundreds of red, backlit windows, women in lingerie work to attract passersby. There are also a number of live adult theatres and shops to tempt those seeking such pleasures.
While other drugs are strictly forbidden in Amsterdam, the use of marijuana is permitted and celebrated by many. The city has over 200 coffee shops that sell customers quantities of the drug for personal use. The openness of such shops in the city is unique to Amsterdam and draws many visitors to the city each year.
Educational, artistic and historic sites
With over 50 museums, including the famous Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh and Stedelijk Museums, there are venues for everyone. From the sombre historical tour of the Anne Frank museum to the smaller and off-the-beaten-track collections housed in the Cat Museum, Biblical Museum, or Spectacles Museum; you can spend days examining and marvelling over the history found in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam is also known for its flowers, and in the spring you can tour the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens and enjoy garden landscapes that would be at home in a Van Gogh painting. Nearby, indulge in visiting the historic castle by the same name as you walk through 400 years of history dating back to the Golden Age of Amsterdam and the Netherlands. Keep an eye out for the famous windmills that dot the region; some are open for tours!
Lodging
Amsterdam has accommodations ranging from grand hotels, holiday apartments to quaint B&Bs, and something for every budget. Depending on whether you want to stay in the city centre, a historic district, or a quiet neighbourhood, World Escape can help you find your perfect home away from home.
New Year In Amsterdam
If you are lucky enough to find yourself in wonderful Amsterdam over the new year period here are a few great ways to celebrate Amsterdam style.
