Explore the charming canal metropolis of Amsterdam on your own with the Lonely Planet Amsterdam! This cult travel guide for independent travelers is the result of several months of research. Spanning over 300 pages, the authors provide knowledgeable background information about the travel destination, offer tips and insights for planning your trip, describe all the interesting sights with current opening hours and prices, and share their personal discoveries and recommendations. Even globetrotters looking to venture off the beaten tourist paths will find plenty to enjoy. How about a stroll through the city's most famous flea market? At the Waterlooplein Flea Market, you'll find curiosities, New Age knick-knacks, and bike parts for bargain hunters. Prefer to skate on ice? In winter, the pond at Museumplein transforms into Amsterdam's most popular ice rink. And how about visiting one of the many quirky museums, like the Cup Museum? Where to stay and eat? Each neighborhood offers a selection of accommodations and restaurants to suit every taste and budget. The guide is rounded off with overview and detailed maps, a practical city map in pocket size that can be torn out, a color section on the 10 top highlights, extra chapters on nightlife, shopping, and scene, themed chapters on "Day Trips" and "Sleeping," as well as a glossary and a language guide to help you arrive with ease. The Lonely Planet guide to Amsterdam is honest, practical, and humorously written, providing inspiring insights and experiences.