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Centraal Station

Stationsplein, Amsterdam 1012 AB, The Netherlands
There are many trams, buses, and canal taxis around the station
Centraal Station
multi-level parking for bicycles @ Centraal
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Ranked #52 of 243 attractions in Amsterdam
3.5 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Tourist/ Visitor Centers, Architectural Buildings, Transportation
Activities: People-watching
Traveler Description: If you are arriving in Amsterdam by train or plane you will enter through magnificent Centraal Station.  As you leave the station you will be heading... more »
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Ottawa, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Beautiful architecture and easy to navigate”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

It's as spread out as other European train stations so a fair bit of walking, but very easy to navigate - the signs really can't be missed or misinterpreted. Everyone else warned about pickpockets and thieves, so we were careful, but I didn't really notice groups of shady people standing around and I'm pretty street smart and aware. More

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Toronto, Canada
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110 reviews 110 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Main railway hub of the Netherland. Huge station”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

It is huge station. There are 15 tracts. about 1500 train arrive and depart daily. This station is little confusing and complicated. Some local train does not leave here. Please check train station for yourdestination. You can take tram and bus in front of the station. More

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Phang Nga, Thailand
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Good to start your visit to A'dam here.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Avoid the traffic, avoid the parking problems. Go by train. Amsterdam isn't that big. You can walk from the station-which is a nice old building already- a visit several places on foot. We visited Bloemenmarkt, Waterlooplein (not much in rainy weather) the Dam, Leidse plein, 'Rose buurt'. More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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16 reviews 16 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“When will the renovations finish”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Centraal Station has been under construction for years now. Don't waste your time hanging around here, keep on moving. More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Station Personnel not that helpful”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Took me 4 station personnel to understand a simple question about where a train was expected. OTH, the station is beautiful outside. Be aware they charge for WC and it is exact change only. More

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maryland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“One of the most beautiful buildings in Amsterdam”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Centraal Station is a very "user friendly" train station. Upon entrance to the station is an information booth where they speak an array of languages to better serve you while in Amsterdam. Inside the station, you will also find the Travelex counter to exchange money and everyone who sits behind the window is very approachable as well as helpful. If... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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8 reviews 8 reviews
“Easily approachable”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

You will get a good connectivity to Airport and a Thalys train to European country and Eurostar to UK. More

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London, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Busy, busy, busy!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

A hub of transport - catch a ferry, train, bus, bike, boat or tram from here... it has everything! There are also places to change money, the main tourist info point of the city and so on. It's always busy, so be warned - but can be nice to watch everyone file in and out of the beautiful building and... More

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Munich, Germany
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“As you pass by...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

I've lived in Europe a while, but this Central Station is pretty dang impressive! Even the German boyfriend had a jaw drop moment. Don't worry about making your way inside (unless you really want), you can admire it from outside. Plus you're probably bound to see it walking around anyways. If you're visiting the Sex Museum it's just up the... More

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Ingleton, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Busy but easy to get around with direct trains to airport More

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