Introduction
Amsterdam is a very active city with lots of activities at night. Amsterdam is one of the world’s most-loved tourist destinations, and if you are considering visiting this city, maybe you are curious about learning what its night out will cost you. Hence in this blog post, we will focus on factors such as accommodation cost, meals and some leisure activities.
Accommodation Costs
Amsterdam has quite a number of accommodation facilities that tourists can choose depending on the amount they are willing to part with. This depends with the area the accommodation is situated, the type and class of a house. A cheap place to sleep may run from €20 to €40 per night for a typical backpacker style ‘’hostel’’ while a hotel may cost between €60 to €120 per night depending on the range of the hotel. The prices may range between € 50 and € 200, depending on the standard you want to live in, whether it is luxurious.
Tips:
Choose your accommodation wisely in advance so that you can get the best bang for the bucks.
If you want to avoid paying much, maybe a better choice can be to make a booking in places that are only slightly remote from the primary centres.
Self catering as provided by Airbnb can also be cheaper compared to the hotels.
Transportation Costs
Traffic in the city is bearable due to well developed means of transport in and around the city of Amsterdam. Here are some transportation costs to keep in mind:
1. Public Transport
Amsterdam has a well-developed system of trams, buses, and metro, which covers the city and surrounds. They are getting one hour tickets for free and all exclusive travel on this network for €3-€4. If your plan is to travel frequently in the public means, then it is advisable that one buys the multi-day passes.
2. Bicycles
Amsterdam is a city friendly to cyclists and travelling by bike is considered as one of the best ways to get around the city as well as one of the best means of touring. They range from as low as €10 up to €22 and over but are mostly in the €13-€18 range per day.
3. Taxis
Transport by taxis in Amsterdam may be rather costly. Street park meters cost approximately €3.50 on startup charge plus extra charges based on distances traveled. Transportation can also be provided by ‘Uber’ a cheaper and more welcoming advancement for transport.
Food and Drink Costs
Cologne also has a lot to offer to the Language lovers where one can get different types of cuisines according to his pocket. Here are some approximate costs:
1. Restaurants and Cafes
Eating at a mid-price restaurant should cost anything between €15 – €25 per person for a three courses meal or an equivalent. If you want to eat cheaply, you can have street food or buy a fast food for instance in the range of €5-€10.
2. Drinks
The cost per beer in a bar or restaurant prefers at about €4-€6. Alcohol may cost anything between €7-€12 per drink. Opening hours can vary widely so ask for the timings and most establishments have happy hours or low prices on beer.
Entertainment Costs
Besides, the transportation, housing, and food in city are very comfortable and cheap, especially night life in Amsterdam is wonderful. Here are some activities and their approximate costs:
1. Museums and Attractions
People should see that when it comes to entry fees, entry fees to most famous museums, for instance, Van Gogh Museum or the Rijksmuseum are between 15 and 20 Euros per head. Some places may have offers for students themselves or an option to pre-book a visit on the Internet in order to get a certain discount.
2. Nightclubs and Bars
Admission charges also differ with the type of Club and the occasion. One should budget about €10-€20 on average for a day’s pass at an average site or park. Some of the bars may also charge for the cover during their peak hours of operation.
3. Canal Cruises
Amsterdam canals deserve special attention and should be a mandatory tourist attraction. The price of a canal may make some people wary and can start from €10 for an ordinary trip and €20 for a luxurious canal trip may be more expensive.
Final Thoughts
Whether you fancy going out on the town for a night or two or prefer a more luxury affair, Amsterdam is for you. If you can keep your wits about you and make some good decisions then you don’t have to worry about blowing your cash when going out during nighttime in this city. Try to save money, focus on what is more important to you and that is it, enjoy your travel in Amsterdam!
