Is Amsterdam expensive? Amsterdam prices in 2023
How expensive is Amsterdam? How much money should I take to Amsterdam? These are the questions probably everyone is curious about while planning a vacation in the Netherlands. Here are the prices in 2022 that will help you calculate your travel budget.
Prices in Amsterdam in 2023
Amsterdam Public Transport Prices
- € 3,40 – a single tram/bus/metro ticket valid for 1 hour
- € 9,00 – an Amsterdam tram/bus/metro ticket valid for 24 hours
- € 5,90 – a single one-way train ticket from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal
- from € 25 – one-way train ticket from Amsterdam to Brussels
- from € 35 – one-way train ticket from Amsterdam to Paris
Tip: for long-distance travels inside the Netherlands check for discounted day tickets (dagkaarten), which are often sold in shops like Blokker, Kruidvat, HEMA, Etos or Albert Heijn.
Museums & Attractions Prices in Amsterdam
- € 23,50 – ticket to the Rijksmuseum
- € 22 – ticket to the Van Gogh Museum
- € 24,50 – ticket to the Madame Tussauds Museum
- € 17,50 – entrance to the Science center NEMO
- € 19,50 – tickets to Keukenhof in 2023
- € 21- entrance to the Heineken Experience museum
- from € 16 – canal cruises
- € 25 adults/ € 20 kids – entrance to the ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
- € 59 – tour from Amsterdam to Volendam, Marken and the Zaanse Schans
- € 65/ € 90/ € 110/ € 125 / € 135 – I Amsterdam City Card valid for 24/ 48/ 72/ 96 /120 hours correspondingly (recommended!).
Important: in 2023 you have to book museum tickets with a timeslot online.
Cafes, bars, restaurants in Amsterdam in 2023
- € 6 – 7 – a glass of beer
- € 6 – 9 – a glass of wine
- € 3,50 – 5,50 – a cup of coffee
- € 4 to € 6 – a portion of Dutch herring (and this is where you can find it in Amsterdam)
- € 8 – 10 – a portion of soup
- € 10 – 15 – sandwich
- from € 50 – three course menu dinner (per person, alcohol not included).
Supermarkets in Amsterdam
- from € 5 – a bottle of wine
- € 5-7 – a package (6 х 0,33) of beer
- € 2 – one liter of juice
- €4 – 250 gr of salami
- € 10 – one kilo of chicken filet
Check prices in the Dutch supermarkets in 2023 >>
Tip: if you visit Albert Heijn shops (the largest Ducht chain of supermarkets) ask for a free bonus card at the Information desk and get discounts for a wide selection of products.
Souvenirs and shopping in Amsterdam
- € 30 – Dutch wooden shoes
- € 15 – for 3 packages of tulips bulbs
- € 2,25 – stroopwafels at HEMA shop (10 pieces)
- approx. € 20 – one liter bottle of Genever
- diamonds in Amsterdam – check here >>
Tips:
- Bloemenmarkt (the Flower Market) offers the biggest and the cheapest selection of souvenirs in Amsterdam, while museum shops offer more chic and sophisticated items.
- At big department stores, like De Bijenkorf, you can order everything you like in online (saves time!) and pick up your order at the customer service desk.
Hotels in Amsterdam
An average night price in a decent Amsterdam’s hotel starts from € 80 – € 100. As a rule, the earlier you book, the better price you get. A 5-star hotel, cosy B&B, romantic canal boat or a privately owned apartment – what would you prefer? The Netherlands have a full variety of choice to offer. Check prices and availability >>
