If you are planning to go to Amsterdam this year and are looking for some useful tips, this article is for you. I must say that you have chosen a great place to travel. Amsterdam is really a very beautiful place famous for its museums and art. I would like to share some tips to manage a budget travel in Amsterdam. It is nice when you can visit a beautiful city without spending much. So, here we go.
Find a budget accommodation Amsterdam: Since Amsterdam is such a famous tourist spot, you can easily find a hotel there to stay, but it is not easy to find a budget hotel in this city, but it is not impossible. If you search at right place, you can manage finding a cheap yet beautiful stay in Amsterdam. For that, you must try to contact the local citizens for reference. You can search online for cheap accommodations in Amsterdam. I am sure you will find many. It is also important to choose a hotel wisely, choose one that provides good services and a suitable accommodation. I always prefer to stay in a hotel as it is a safe and the most comfortable option. Even if you are looking for a budget accommodation, do not go for a lodge or a private room as there can be fraud in that. When you can get a budget hotel, what is the need of any other place?
Use public Transport to visit: Instead of hiring a personal cab, you should take public transport. Amsterdam has good transport facilities and you can use public transport to visit every part of the city. Trains and buses are good and affordable transport mediums.
Accommodation near historical places: Try to find a budget accommodation near a historical place or in the market that will ease your visit. You can visit many places without needing any transport and that will save your money. You can also visit the local market easily to shop for your needs. You probably won't find a cheap hotel nearby a historical place or a museum, but you can definitely find one near a market or shopping area.
Eat in a local Restaurant: Instead of eating in a high profile restaurant, you should eat in a local restaurant or in a budget hotel. It is said that you will find the taste of a city in its local food. When you are in Amsterdam, you must try local food in local restaurants. It will be fun.
Apart from accommodation, transport and food, you cannot save much on other things. If you want to make your travel interesting and memorable, do not try to save on everything. Most of the time, a budget accommodation will do enough for your budget travel in Amsterdam. An accommodation is the most expensive thing in a tourism city and if you manage to find a budget accommodation, you probably won't need to save on many other things.
Martin Wynn
