Useful tips

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Public Transport

The public transport in the Netherlands is a fast and efficient way to move around in the Netherlands. If you want to use the public transportation you should have an OV-chipkaart, which is a public transport card. You can chose between a personal or anonymous card. If you are planning to use the OV-chipkaart regularly you should go for the personal card as it has some perks: you will receive special discounts, it can be automatically reloaded, and you will get a reimbursement when the card is stolen.

Housing

There are so many amazing areas to live in Amsterdam, it may therefore be hard to find a neighborhood that fits you best. To help you out we’ve provided some information on the most popular areas to live in Amsterdam.

Centrum

• The old historical city centre is a great place to live in Amsterdam if you enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city. The centre of Amsterdam is one of the most crowded areas of the city with large shoppings streets, tourist attractions, restaurants, and bars.

West

• Amsterdam West is up-and-coming and is quickly filling up with shops, restaurants, and bars. The area is a popular residential area and has its own identity compared to other parts of the city.

Zuid

Applying for an OV-Chipcard - You can apply here!

How to use the OV-Chipcard

The card can be used when taking any public transportation within the Netherlands.

• Always check-in when using the public transportation. You can do this by holding your OV-chipkaart against a gate or screen.

• Always check-out when you arrive at your destination. This works exactly the same as the check-in process mentioned above.

• Amsterdam Zuid is a bit more expensive and prosperous compared to other neighborhoods in Amsterdam. The area is famous for the tourist attractions including Museumplein, Heineken Experience, Albert Cuyp and PC hoofdstraat.

Noord

• Amsterdam Noord is on the other side of the IJ-River which separates it from central Amsterdam. The area is popular among expats and is a bit more affordable compared to other areas. Noord is a developing trendy neighborhood and hotspots like the ADAM toren and Pllek are located here.

Oost

• Amsterdam Oost is one of the most multicultural areas of Amsterdam and recently many clubs, bars, and restaurants openend here. In addition, some popular tourist attractions such as the Tropenmusem, Dappermarkt, Oosterpark, and Brouwerij ‘t IJ are located here.