De Duif
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Neighborhood: Centrum
Amsterdam’s buzzing hub, with its sprawling network of tram rails and a seemingly constant flow of tourists and commuters, yields convenient access to some of the best sightseeing, shopping, and street life in Europe. Closest at hand are the Royal Palace, the quaint shops of Haalremmerdijk, the pedestrianized zones Kalverstraat and Dam Square with popular neighborhoods such as the Red Light District, and the Canal Ring hardly more than a moment’s stroll away. With the well-connected Centraal Station as Centrum’s base, it's easy to travel farther afield via one of the city’s iconic trams.
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- Waterlooplein • 10 min walk
- Weesperplein • 10 min walk
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🌈🌈❤️happyopenmindedtraveler❤️🌈🌈
The Netherlands414,610 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
I like to come here sometimes for a concert. Enjoying a concert with a cup of coffee, what more can one wish for on a Sunday afternoon. If one is in Amsterdam it might be worth your while to take a look inside. Welcome to Amsterdam🌷🌷🌷
Written December 13, 2023
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Mintcake58
Liverpool, UK1,649 contributions
Prinsengracht (named after the Prince of Orange) is one the main canals that ring the centre of this beautiful city. The houses, originally home to wealthy merchants are of typical architectural style and the frontages are particularly picturesque. There are a number of notable tourist attractions on the canal banks, including the Anne Frank House, Gay Monument and the impressive Westerkerk, which dominates the local landscape. Prinsengracht is ideal for a pleasant stroll through old Amsterdam, but watch out for the bikes!
Written November 29, 2013
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Brad
Hong Kong, China177,517 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Prinsengracht is 1 of the 3 principle canals that make up the UNESCO World Heritage - Grachtengordel, a semi-circular group of parallel canals that form the Canal Ring in the city centre of Amsterdam.
We recently visited Amsterdam and very much enjoyed quite a few walks along Prinsengracht. This is the outer most of Grachtengordel, it is a beautiful canal with restaurants, cafes, bars, coffee shops, boutique and other shops as well as important sightseeing like Anne Frank House and Westerkerk.
One of the things we greatly enjoyed about areas of Prinsengracht during our mid-October visit were the turning of the leaves as Autumn foliage season finally arrived. There were some very nice spots just south of Westerkerk and a highly photogenic area at the Prinsengracht and Brouwersgracht.
In the end, each of the Grachtengordel canals as well as the many smaller canals that patch together the city centre of Amsterdam, are enjoyable to visit and spend time. However, Prinsengracht may just be my favourite of the lot.
We recently visited Amsterdam and very much enjoyed quite a few walks along Prinsengracht. This is the outer most of Grachtengordel, it is a beautiful canal with restaurants, cafes, bars, coffee shops, boutique and other shops as well as important sightseeing like Anne Frank House and Westerkerk.
One of the things we greatly enjoyed about areas of Prinsengracht during our mid-October visit were the turning of the leaves as Autumn foliage season finally arrived. There were some very nice spots just south of Westerkerk and a highly photogenic area at the Prinsengracht and Brouwersgracht.
In the end, each of the Grachtengordel canals as well as the many smaller canals that patch together the city centre of Amsterdam, are enjoyable to visit and spend time. However, Prinsengracht may just be my favourite of the lot.
Written October 30, 2016
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Annik4p
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg168 contributions
Mar 2013 • Business
to visit, to sail upon, to eat, to market ... there are so many good places on Prinsengracht and among them 42 Korte Prinsengracht and Pepper and Salt® Events Amsterdam
Written April 2, 2013
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SylvieFrancois444
Ontario Canada1,336 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
This was our first time in Amsterdam so we could certainly not miss out seeing the great canals. We first took a tour boat and then we wallked the canal. The guide on the tour boat was very knowledgable and fun so we got to learn a lot about its history. Then we walked the canal to better appreciate the architecture and the vibe of Amsterdam. You can easily walk for hours and hours.
Written March 20, 2013
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avidtraveller195
Melbourne, Australia584 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
While it is tempting to state that Prinsengracht is the best canal for walking we prefer to rank it as one of the best as beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We made a point of walking the 3 principal canals which run through Jordaan and also the 9 streets that connect the canal streets. This is a must for every tourist to Amsterdam as the old canal houses are most interesting to study. A canal tour or some pre-reading will increase the enjoyment you get from this walk.
Written August 17, 2014
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winterfe5
Saint Paul, MN83 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
The Prinsengracht is a large and popular canal. It features lots of shops, restaurants, and cafes. It is a fun place to walk around and will help orientate you as you walk around Amsterdam.
Written April 1, 2013
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dbernstein16
London21 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
Best to book your ticket in advance and save waiting in the lines outside. Highly recommend the presentation in your chosen language as this gives an interesting insight into what you're about to see. Relax and reflect after the museum in the clean friendly coffee shop
Written February 11, 2013
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Nancy Es
13 contributions
Apr 2021
The building is a church. The church is closed most of the times. This is unremarkable old house by water.
Written May 2, 2021
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Nemesis🇬🇷
Athens, Greece6,353 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
Wonderful point that must visit. Enough close has many restaurants and cafes. Picturesque, quiet and very romantic will surely enjoy a wonderful ride!
Written February 1, 2017
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De website die gelinkt is bij tripadvisor klopt volgens mij niet.
Je wordt door gestuurd naar deduif. be
Met vriendelijke groet
Written September 10, 2017
Dat dacht ik ook al! Het is een Belgische website
Written September 17, 2017
Buonasera! Vorrei chiedervi un consiglio: a quale società vi siete affidati per una crociera tra i canali di Amsterdam? Grazie
Written April 12, 2016
Ciao. La Gray Line Amsterdam Canal Cruises su Damrak, vicinissima all stazione centrale, è un buon compromesso qualità/prezzo. Fa il giro dei canali, esce sul fiume Amstel, torna per il porto con pochi euro e dopo circa 1h 30 min. di navigazione. Se vuoi qualcosa di più articolato (come pranzi o cene sui battelli ) devi rivolgerti ad altri operatori come la Holland International Canal Cruises, sotto la stazione centrale.
Spero di essere stato utile.
Written April 14, 2016
Both the canal and the street wrap around the city center on the west, south and east. The Jordaan, where we stayed for a week on house boat in mMay, is in the west, Great neighborhood location.
Written September 9, 2015
What is the best tram stop to get off at in order to see Prinsengracht when leaving from Vondelpark?
Written March 4, 2015
Prinsensgracht is one of the longest "gracht". You can hire a bike to see as much as possible.
Written March 8, 2015
what is the Trip Advisor City Guide
Written February 24, 2015
A great walking city. Very safe. My teenage nieces walks on their own even deep in the night. If pickpocketting reaches the evening news, it says enough about the city. Have fun in amazing amsterdam.
Written February 25, 2015
Hi
We plan to use this as a base, since we may be coming back late - I wondered how difficult parking was at the hotel?
Written February 15, 2015
hi dklausen1....I suggest you not self driving so use bike or tram because streets of this area is pokey...
Written March 14, 2015
R7769UPtraveller
Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hi there , I will be travel with my best friends , there are 3 of us , is it able to add a bed in the rooms , or is it ok that we can just squeeze together in a twin bed room , really wanna stay together in your hotel , thanks !
Written February 2, 2015
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