The Hotels

Located in the Amsterdam Nieuw-West district, the Corendon City Hotel entices guests with four-star facilities and quick access to the city centre. Relaxation can be enjoyed in en suite rooms featuring modern decor, flat-screen TVs, and bathrooms with walk-in showers. The on-site restaurant tempts the senses with Mediterranean flavours and gourmet burgers.

Located just a 2-minute walk from the nearest tram stop, 6km from the Rijksmuseum and the National Art and History Museum, the four-star XO Hotels Blue Square invites tourists to enjoy the rich cultural and historical heritage of the city. The rooms are kitted out with air conditioning, en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and tea- and coffee-making facilities. On-site amenities include a restaurant and a bar.

Optional Tours

Amsterdam City Canal Cruise

This 75-minute cruise takes travellers through the unique UNESCO World Heritage canal district. Guests pass by top Amsterdam’s landmarks such as the City Hall, Anne Frank House, the Golden Bend, and Westerkerk. Participants can feast their eyes on the 17th-century gabled houses, bridges and leafy canal paths, and listen to the tales of Amsterdam’s heritage via the recorded commentary, available in 19 languages. Holland Casino admission is included.

Heineken Experience Ticket

Set in the oldest brewery of the iconic beer brand, the Heineken Experience is an interactive museum that can take the visitor’s beer expertness to a whole new level through a fun and educative journey. Duration: 1h30

Groupon’s Guide to Amsterdam

Sitting on the south bank of IJ Lake, Amsterdam is a port city connected to the North Sea, with Amstel River flowing through from south to north. Mixing vibrant nightlife and many diverse festivals with Renaissance architecture and cultural events, Amsterdam, the capital city of Netherlands, is a convenient spot for exploration and relaxation.

Guests can take a breath of fresh air with a stroll through the Erasmus Park, where ponds, gardens and local attractions make for a nice day of adventure or lazing in the sunshine. Moving inside, travellers can visit the Van Gogh Museum, which exhibits the works of the great master alongside pieces painted by his contemporaries. In this city of many tastes, tourists may enjoy Asian or Indonesian cuisine at one of the city’s restaurants or have dessert in one of the famous pancake houses, before renting a bicycle for a refreshing ride along the canals. Amsterdam also boasts shopping streets, filled with a wide range of stores and street markets selling food and clothes.

The weather in the capital city of Netherlands features an oceanic climate, strongly influenced by the North Sea. The temperatures during the summer season are mild, with the average high of about 20°C. The city gets a great level of sunshine throughout the season. However, the average low temperature, especially in the evenings, reaches about 12°C. Starting from mid-September, autumn is a rainy and wet period, with October having an average of 13°C and November one of 9°C. Amsterdam rarely sees the temperatures drop below 0°C in winter, with the average high around of 5°C. The level of sunshine drops to one hour per day in December, but this improves as the season progresses. In the spring, the weather starts to heat up. Although March and April are still chilly, May is often very pleasant with highs reaching 20°C.

The Options

Option 1: simple stay

• €99-€149 for 2 nights with Dublin flights, depending on the departure date chosen
• €159-€189 for 3 nights with Dublin flights, depending on the departure date chosen

• €189-€239 for 4 nights with Dublin flights, depending on the departure date chosen

• €119-€169 for 2 nights with Belfast flights, depending on the departure date chosen
• €149-€169 for 3 nights with Belfast flights, depending on the departure date chosen

• €189-€209 for 4 nights with Belfast flights, depending on the departure date chosen

• €159-€179 for 2 nights with Cork flights, depending on the departure date chosen
• €199-€219 for 3 nights with Cork flights, depending on the departure date chosen
• €229-€239 for 4 nights with Cork flights, depending on the departure date chosen

Option 2: stay with 2 tours included

• €159-€189 for 2 nights with Dublin flights, depending on the departure date chosen
• €199-€229 for 3 nights with Dublin flights, depending on the departure date chosen

• €229-€279 for 4 nights with Dublin flights, depending on the departure date chosen

• €159-€209 for 2 nights with Belfast flights, depending on the departure date chosen
• €189-€209 for 3 nights with Belfast flights, depending on the departure date chosen

• €229-€249 for 4 nights with Belfast flights, depending on the departure date chosen

• €199-€219 for 2 nights with Cork flights, depending on the departure date chosen
• €239-€259 for 3 nights with Cork flights, depending on the departure date chosen
• €269-€279 for 4 nights with Cork flights, depending on the departure date chosen