Explore Amsterdam & around without emptying your wallet 🌷🚲

Budget Guide to Amsterdam & The Netherlands 🇳🇱💸 Amsterdam is stunning — and you don’t need a big budget to enjoy it! Get around by bike (€5–10/day) or walk. Visit free attractions like Vondelpark, the floating Bloemenmarkt, the Amsterdam Public Library (amazing rooftop view), and the picturesque Jordaan. For paid sights, use the I Amsterdam Card or Museumkaart to save on multiple entries. Stay just outside the center in places like Haarlem, Zaandam, or Amstelveen — cheaper and only minutes away by train. Buy an OV-chipkaart for discounted public transport across the Netherlands. Affordable day trips: Zaanse Schans – free windmill village (small fees inside). Haarlem – historic charm, cheaper dining. Utrecht – unique canal terraces. Keukenhof Gardens – spring tulip paradise (bus from Schiphol). Eat cheap: try market herring, stroopwafels, or budget chains like FEBO and HEMA. Supermarkets like Albert Heijn and Jumbo have great ready meals. 💡 Extra budget tips: - Avoid taxis — use trams, trains, or bikes. - Travel off-peak for lower transport fares. - Book museum tickets online to skip long lines. - Many churches, markets, and gardens are free. - Bring a reusable water bottle — tap water is safe. - Visit in shoulder seasons (spring/autumn) for lower prices. - Use free walking tours (tip what you wish). - Pack snacks for train trips instead of buying onboard. With smart planning, you can enjoy Amsterdam’s canals, Dutch windmills, and tulip fields without overspending! 🌷🚲 #historicallandmarks