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I would like to show you how to enjoy an inexpensive vacation in Amsterdam. Browse around, ask questions (I answer them daily), and enjoy your stay.

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No complete guide, but with specific tips to a dirt cheap holiday in Amsterdam
This guide wants to show you how to stretch your holiday budget in Amsterdam. There are plenty of cheap flights to Amsterdam, but you need to plan ahead to also enjoy a cheap stay in the city. It’s no complete guide to the city, but consists of advice on where to find value for money food, cheap drinks and inexpensive accommodation.

Cheap shopping
No trip to Amsterdam is complete without a few visits to the shops and all the great flea markets of the city.

Cheap drinks
Fancy a Heineken? In the Where to drink cheap section you’ll find suggestions for bars where you won’t hesitate to have another round.

Cheap food
There’s plenty of opportunities to fill your stomach for a few euros, and it doesn’t have to be greasy fast food either. Read the suggestions at the very cheap eats page.

Cheap flights
The city is easier than ever to come to. There are cheap routes from over 100 cities to Schiphol airport. Do check out bargain flights to Amsterdam from expedia.com.

Cheap sleep
Amsterdam has a great hostel scene. There’s no denying that the city’s Red Light District and relaxed cannabis laws has been one of the reasons why it is such a popular destination for backpackers. As a result of this there’s no shortage of cheap hostel accommodation. Fancy a private room with bath? There’s tips on cheap hotels & pensions as well.

Check out how this guide helped Tim to plan his and his wife’s 10 year anniversary:

Recommended accommodation search: Alpharooms - Hotels - Hostelbookers

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