When we learned that Andrea Gentl—passionate foodie, part-time jewelry maker, full-time traveler, and hunter and gatherer of all things beautiful—was taking an inspiration trip to Amsterdam, we jumped at the opportunity to…
Month: July 2025
The Best New Hotel in Amsterdam
The key to a memorable restoration isn’t just knowing what to toss—it’s knowing what to keep as well. Just look at what Waldorf Astoria did (and didn’t do) at its Amsterdam hotel….
An LGBT-Friendly Tour of Amsterdam
The chic, contemporary art–styled Andaz Amsterdam is located right on the Amsterdam Gay Pride Canal Parade’s Prinsengracht route, and its pastry chef, Juan Robledo, is a true city expert when it comes…
The Perfect Day in Amsterdam
Save Amsterdam’s big, can’t-miss attractions (the Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, the Hermitage) for a cloudy day. To get a real sense of the city’s own museum-worthy beauty, take your leisurely time instead…
The Perfect Weekend in Amsterdam
Day 1: The Canal Ring: Amsterdam’s concentric girdle of Golden Age canals, now a UNESCO heritage site, qualifies as one of Europe’s most historically intact neighborhoods. Start your hike through a pretty…
Lost in Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport? Ask the Robot for Help
Domo arigato, Mr.…Spencer? This week, Spencer the robot is in action at Amsterdam’s Schiphol International airport, helping passengers who are unaccustomed to traveling internationally—or maybe just need an extra hand finding their…
Amsterdam Travel Guide & Tips
As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel. We understand that time is the…
10 Best Shops in Amsterdam
Whether you’re looking to spend ten dollars on playful design trinkets by Dutch icons, a week’s wages on Delftware pottery in the antiques district Spiegelkwartier, or a proper fortune on cutting-edge couture,…
27 Best Hotels in Amsterdam Worth Visiting in 2025
The best hotels in Amsterdam embody all the multi-faceted charm of, “the Venice of the North,” whether they lay claim to balcony views that show off the city’s spider’s web of canals…
10 Best Local Eats in Amsterdam
Amsterdam has more sweet and savory snacks than you could ever bag in a single visit (and even if you did, they still wouldn’t make a dent in your wallet). So find…