Binnenstad, Amsterdam

Name: Binnenstad
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#257 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Binnenstad is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands located in the Centrum borough. It is divided between the Burgwallen Oude Zijde and Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde areas. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'19"N, 4°53'46"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (De Wallen)Amsterdam Netherlands

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Binnenstad – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kalverstraat, Madame Tussauds, Oude Kerk, Dam Square.

~910 ftW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Kalverstraat, Amsterdam
5 min walk • Kalverstraat is the quintessential shopping artery of Amsterdam, bustling with activity and brimming with a wide range of stores. This pedestrian-friendly street stretches approximately 750 meters from Dam Square to Muntplein and is a magnet for both tourists...
~790 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Madame Tussauds, Amsterdam
4 min walk • Madame Tussauds Amsterdam is a renowned wax museum nestled in the heart of the Netherlands' vibrant capital city. As an iconic attraction, it offers visitors the unique opportunity to come face-to-face with lifelike replicas of celebrities, historical figures,...
~800 ftNE
Cultural center in oldest city building
Oude Kerk, Amsterdam
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam's bustling De Wallen district, the Oude Kerk stands as the city's oldest building and its first parish church, now repurposed into a captivating museum. With its origins dating back to around 1213, this historical church has witnessed...
~910 ftNW
Square
Dam Square, Amsterdam
5 min walk • Dam Square, nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a historical site that pulsates with life and stands as a testament to the city's rich past and vibrant present. This iconic square is encircled by monumental buildings and is a hub of activity, drawing...
~590 ftNW
Memorial to the dead, erected in 1952
National Monument, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The National Monument in Amsterdam stands as a poignant tribute to the victims of World War II. Located in the heart of the city on Dam Square, this important memorial is a central site for remembrance and reflection. It was unveiled on May 4, 1956, by Queen Juliana of...
~220 ftE
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Hash, Amsterdam
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum is a unique cultural institution dedicated to the controversial and versatile plant, Cannabis sativa L. This museum showcases the historical and modern uses of cannabis in medicine, culture, and industry...
~1000 ftE
City gate, Vernacular architecture
Waag, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Waag is a 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt square in Amsterdam. It was originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam. Later it served as a guildhall, museum, fire station and anatomical theatre, among other things.
~1020 ftE
Square, Farmer's market, Neighbourhood
Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam
5 min walk • Nieuwmarkt is a square in the centre of Amsterdam, Netherlands. The surrounding area is known as the Lastage neighborhood. It is situated in the borough of Amsterdam-Centrum. The square is considered part of Amsterdam's Chinatown, next to the De Wallen. There are over 20 cafés and coffeeshops facing the square.
~740 ftNE
Nightlife, Red-light district, Red light
De Wallen, Amsterdam
4 min walk • De Wallen or De Walletjes was the largest and best known red-light district in Amsterdam prior to being temporarily shut down in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
~850 ftNE
Square
Oudekerksplein, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Oudekerksplein is a square in the centre of Amsterdam. It is named after the 14th-century church Oude Kerk which dominates the square. The Oudekerksplein is wedged between the Warmoesstraat street and Oudezijds Voorburgwal canal.
~390 ftNE
Canal
Oudezijds Voorburgwal, Amsterdam
2 min walk • The Oudezijds Voorburgwal, often abbreviated to OZ Voorburgwal, is a street and canal in De Wallen in the center of Amsterdam. The OZ Voorburgwal runs from the Grimburgwal in the south to the Zeedijk in the north, where it changes into the Oudezijds Kolk, which drains into the IJ.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Binnenstad?

Nearby attractions include Hash, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Oudezijds Voorburgwal, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Walloon Church, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Oudezijds Achterburgwal, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Binnenstad by public transport?

The nearest stations to Binnenstad:

Tram

Dam • Lines: 12, 14, 2, 24, 4 (6 min walk)
Rokin • Lines: 14, 24, 4 (6 min walk)

Metro

Rokin • Lines: 52 (5 min walk)
Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (6 min walk)

Bus

Rokin • Lines: N85, N87, N89, N91 (6 min walk)
Dam • Lines: N82, N83, N84, N85, N86, N87, N89, N91, N93, N94 (7 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (14 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (16 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (22 min walk)