Amsterdam with Kids: Family Friendly City Guide

Amsterdam is one of the many baby-friendly destinations that all families should visit at least once in their life. This city is nicknamed the Venice of the North and, by walking through its streets, you will easily understand why! The capital of the Netherlands, in fact, is crossed by numerous canals and bridges, thus making it similar to Venice. The advantage, in this case, however, is that visiting Amsterdam with your kids is much easier as the city is mostly flat. No moving problems here! Additionally, many playgrounds and museums organize activities and workshops for the little ones so that they can always have fun.

In general, Amsterdam is a quiet and welcoming city that, as mentioned before, is perfect for touring with babies. Visiting it on foot is one of the many things we recommend you, and to make your overall movements easier, we suggest you rent the baby equipment you will need, such as strollers, directly from our Babonbo providers in the area! So here is your new baby-friendly guide for your next trip with babies on board to Amsterdam!

What to do in Amsterdam with kids?

Stroll through streets and neighborhoods
One of the best ways to get to know and discover Amsterdam is to stroll through its streets and neighborhoods. A little obvious? Maybe, but we had to remind you to do it anyway! By walking through the different streets of the city, you will see many canals and bridges that cross it, thus understanding why the nickname of Amsterdam is the "Venice of the North." The neighborhoods are all very picturesque. Among all the existing ones we recommend you visit two in particular. The first is that of Jordaan, characterized by elegant houses overlooking the canals, art galleries, and typical restaurants. The second, on the other hand, is the historic Dam Square, the most important square in Amsterdam, a bit of the heart of the city, surrounded by historic buildings such as the Royal Palace and the Nieuwe Kerk. Already doing these simple and relaxing tours will allow you to discover the character of Amsterdam, and all you will want to do is keep on discovering more!

Rijksmuseum
A destination you need to include in your itinerary is Rijksmuseum, the national museum of Amsterdam. It houses a vast collection of works belonging to the Golden Age of Flemish art. Here, you can admire paintings by Dutch and Flemish painters over about 800 years and important pieces of the country's history. In addition, the museum organizes various activities specifically for kids, from guided tours for families to drawing lessons. Moreover, in front of the Rijksmuseum, there is the famous sign "I Amsterdam", a destination for many tourists to take pictures. Of course, we recommend you take some with your little ones!

Zaanse Schans
Last but not least, we suggest you visit Zaanse Schans, a quaint village in the Dutch countryside. When arriving here, you will feel like you are admiring a postcard or entering an open-air museum. The typical houses, the craft shops of the village, and the numerous windmills where the inhabitants still work today will make you take a dip in the past. If you are interested to learn something more about Zaanse Schans, there is also a small museum where you can see how the machinery used to process rise and flower works and operates. In addition, there are some workshops you can take part in about the processing of typical Dutch clogs. Both you and your kids will have a lot of fun here!

Where to eat in Amsterdam?

De Carrousel Pannenkoeken
One of the typical Dutch dishes is pannenkoeken, commonly known as the classic Dutch pancakes. They exist in two versions, sweet and savory, and to give you a general idea of what they look like, they are slightly larger than American pancakes and thicker than French crepes. To taste this delicacy, we recommend you go to De Carrousel Pannenkoeken. It is located in the heart of Amsterdam, representing the perfect stop for your family between one walk and another. In case you want something else to eat other than these famous Dutch pancakes, here you can also order other dishes, both sweet and savory.

Brasserie Nel
Located in a pedestrian square and overlooking one of the many canals of the city, there is Brasserie Nel, a quiet place suitable for families with kids looking for a place to comfortably eat their meal. An extra touch is given by the presence of outdoor tables, which we recommend you use if the weather allows it. Other than breathing some fresh air, you will also have a clearer view of your surroundings. The menu is very varied as you can find both meat and fish dishes, and it includes sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups and desserts. You will surely find something that will satisfy your tastes!

De Kas
The last restaurant we propose today is a bit special. It was created inside a 1927 greenhouse (it will be one of the first things you will notice upon entering it), thus making the overall environment unique. Adjacent to the restaurant-greenhouse, there is a vegetable garden where vegetables and aromatic herbs are grown, which, once harvested, the chefs use to create the restaurant's daily menu. Here you can eat both meat and fish dishes. There is also a menu dedicated to the little ones, and, if you want, coloring books and crayons are also available so the kids can still have fun while waiting for their food.

Where to stay in Amsterdam? 

Choosing the appropriate place to stay during your vacation or family trip is essential. It allows you to have a place where you can rest, where your kids can relax, and as an added touch, it makes your movements easier as you are already close to some of the tourist destinations you will visit. Precisely because we know that all these elements and factors are important to you, here is our list of some hotels where you can stay with your family. If you find the perfect hotel but still need cots and other baby equipment to make your babies sleep more comfortably, you can rent them from our Babonbo providers in the city.

Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam
Here you will find large and spacious rooms for the whole family where, on request, you can also have a cot for the little ones. The hotel is located near points of interest such as Amsterdam city center, Artis Zoo, Dam Square, and Nemo Science Museum.

Hotel Roemer
This hotel is perfect for families as it has family rooms, a babysitting service in case of need, and, on request, cots for babies. The area in which it is located is very strategic. In a few minutes, in fact, it is possible to reach most of the main tourist attractions of Amsterdam.

Room Mate Aitana
This last hotel we propose is also equipped with family rooms so that the whole family can sleep peacefully. In addition, it is located in the heart of Amsterdam and, for this reason, it is close to Central Station, Dam Square, and the historic center of the city.

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