Atlas Hotel Amsterdam

Three star Hotel Atlas is a charming tourist class Art Nouveau hotel next to the Vondelpark at walking distance from the greatest museums and of the Leidseplein with its vast nightlife and worldclass shopping facilities.

Area Attractions: Old Amsterdam a- The Royal Palace on the Dam The Dam is where the very first dam was built on the Amstel - the very start of Amsterdam. On the Dam you can find the Royal Palace which was built by Jacob van Campen in 1648. The palace is open to the public at set times during the summer months. b- Little courtyards In the Jordaan quarter there are various little courtyards. These inner courtyards hidden behind the houses are definitely worth a visit. One of the most famous courtyards is the Begijnhof/ which can be entered via the Kalverstraat. As you enter the courtyard, which contains the oldest wooden house in Amsterdam /built in 1475/, you will experience a wonderful sense of peace and quiet. c- de Waag This old building within walking distance of the hotel was originally built as a city gate back in 1488. Rembrandt was a frequent visitor and painted his /Anatomical Lesson/ here. Various guilds left their mark on this striking building. In 1996 the building was re-opened as a restaurant and cafe.
Recreation Information: Excursions a- In Amsterdam 1- The City Tour This tour is highly recommended. You can see all of the sights of Amsterdam and learn a lot about them in the space of a morning or afternoon. b- Outside of Amsterdam 2 - Keukenhof Keukenhof is a huge park full of tulips and other bulb flowers/ which makes it one of the main attractions in the spring of each year. This is a beautiful setting in which to go walking. 3 - Marken Marken is a little village on a peninsula just north of Amster-dam. The village is famous for its little wooden houses and traditional dress. The little harbour is definitely worth a visit. 4 - Zaanse Schans A delightful old hamlet just north of Amsterdam that shows what life was like in the Netherlands a few centuries ago. There are windmills/ museums/ clog maker and a cheese maker. a- The Anne Frank House Anne Frank became world famous for the diary she wrote during the German occupation in the Second World War. The house where she went into hiding is right in the centre of Am-sterdam. You can see the rear part of the house in which the family hid and the original diary. b- Canal cruises One of the most popular attractions in the Netherlands. Seeing Amsterdam from the water is a unique experience. Buy a ticket at one of the ticket offices. The boats depart every 15 minutes or so. A canal cruise in the evening through the fairy-lit canals is a romantic adventure. c- Pedal boats You can hire a pedal boat on the corner of Prinsengracht. This is the relaxed way to enjoy Amsterdam when the sun is shining. d- The Metropolis Museum An experiential science museum especially for children. Very playful and educational. e- Artis Zoo A large zoo with a planetarium and a special tropical fish department. f- The Miranda swimming pool This is a tropical swimming pool right next to the end of tram line 25. Ideal for a rainy day. g- Madame Tussaud's wax model museum This unique museum of wax models of national and international celebrities can be found on the Dam. The collection is right up to date. You can also sample the atmosphere of medieval Amsterdam. h- Street artists on the Leidseplein All kinds of street artists - from fire eaters to living statues and conjurers - perform on the Leidseplein during the summer months. i - Fry you own pancake restaurant The staff at reception will be able to tell you about a little restaurant where children can fry and serve their own pancakes.
Restaurant / Dining Information: Restaurants: If you enjoy good food you will find countless good restaurants near the Museumplein and in the Jordaan quarter. You can take your pick of Dutch/ Indonesian/ Thai/ French/ Spanish and vegetarian cuisine. Restaurant Het Heertje in the Heerenstraat is a treat for gourmets. Cafes Close by the hotel you will find the interesting cafe/s De Joffers and Luxembourg. In the Jordaan quarter is a very famous cafe known as De Twee Zwaantjes where musicians play and guests sing along. The staff at reception will be happy to advise you on the best evenings to visit. Other good bars include The Three Sisters on the Rembrandts-plein and De Heinekenhoek on the Leidseplein. Cafe Metz on the corner of Leidsestraat and Keizersgracht also has a lovely view. The Kalvertoren is a shopping centre near the Munt. Inside the shopping centre there is a restaurant with a fabulous view of the city.

24 Hour Security, 24-Hour Front Desk, Alarm Clock, Bath Tub, Cable TV, Color TV, Concierge Desk, Continental Breakfast, Doctor On Call, Express Check In, Express Check Out, Full Breakfast, International Direct Dial, Iron / Ironing Board, Laundry Service, Modem Data Port, Multilingual, Non-Smoking Room, Phone Service, Room Service, Safe, Telephone, Temperature Control, Toilet, Wakeup Service, WC