Founded in 1638 by the city council of Amsterdam to serve as herb garden for doctors and apothecaries, Hortus Botanicus contains more than six thousand tropical and indigenous trees and plants. The monumental Palm House dates from 1912 and is renowned for its collection of cycads. Recent additions to Hortus Botanicus include a huge hothouse, which incorporates three different tropical climates.READ MORE

Sofitel Grand Hotel in Amsterdam is a former 16th Century royal guest house with a very elaborate history, and has been restored in all its splendour. Although located in a historic building, Sofitel Grand Hotel is equipped with all modern comforts that will make even the most critical guests feel good about their stay. With high windows and ceilings, the large rooms seem even more spacious. Sofitel Grand Hotel in Amsterdam is equipped with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam bath and fitness room. READ MORE

Ambassade Conference in Amsterdam offers an attractive, stylish environment for conducting conferences and business meetings. Meeting rooms at Ambassade Conference are decorated in antique style, and our professional staff are always on hand to assist you as efficiently as possible, ensuring your requirements are met. Ambassade Conference offers a free WIFI internet connection, and a flip chart and white board are included as standard equipment. READ MORE

Established in five authentic 17th-century buildings in Amsterdam, Restaurant d'Vijff Vlieghen consists of various dining rooms, each with its own unique atmosphere and background and all serving up the most delicious, traditional Dutch cooking served with modern presentation. Restaurant d'Vijff Vlieghen has various menus for diners to choose from, ranging from vegetarian set menus to three-course seasonal set menus. READ MORE

When visiting Amsterdam, visitors won?t want to miss the wonderful Van Gogh Museum, where the paintings cover the richness of Vincent van Gogh's tragically short life. It's hard to believe, and rather tragic, when looking at these vibrant works displayed in the Van Gogh Museum, that he sold only two paintings during his lifetime.READ MORE

Hidden from the busy city life in Amsterdam, you will find a charming garden at Pulitzer Dining, where guests can enjoy drinks and a light meal during summer in a quiet, relaxing environment. Pulitzer Dining exudes a pleasant, friendly atmosphere, and is an ideal place for guests to round off a day in style, and where they can discuss the activities and events of the day with friends, a day which was hopefully filled with touring, sightseeing and shopping in Amsterdam.READ MORE

Set in 2 historic buildings dating back to 1870, and surrounded by beautiful gardens, Prinsen Hotel is centrally situated in the vicinity of the city centre in Amsterdam, and offers attractive, tasteful accommodation for leisure or business travellers. Guests can enjoy an extensive breakfast buffet, and after a tiring, but exciting day's sightseeing, can relax with a drink in our small, cosy bar. Prinsen Hotel has stylish guest rooms which are equipped with many modern amenities, including flat-screen TV's. READ MORE

Located in central Amsterdam, Hotel Pulitzer occupies 25 restored and integrated 17th- and 18th-century canal houses, and even has a gleaming canal boat in the canal which is available exclusively for hotel guests to hire private excursions. All rooms at Hotel Pulitzer have opening windows with blackout drapes, ensuring a good nights sleep. Hotel Pulitzer has its own private art gallery located in its beautiful gardens, displaying original Dutch artwork. READ MORE

Cycling on a bike hired from Yellow Bike in Amsterdam is perhaps the most authentic way to see the city. Travelling around by bike is thoroughly ingrained in the Dutch culture, and, best of all, cycling is cheap, Netherlands is flat and there are 400km (250 miles) of dedicated cycle lanes around the entire city. And apart from the fun side of cycling on a bike hired from Yellow Bike, it will keep you fit.READ MORE