Where to stay · Families

Best neighbourhoods in Amsterdam for families

Where to stay in Amsterdam with kids — the most family-friendly neighbourhoods for walkability, safety, space, and proximity to things children actually enjoy.

All Budget Local feel Nightlife Families Walkability Most central

Top pick for families

Oud-West

Residential Amsterdam at its most pleasant — the locals' alternative to the Jordaan.

Oud-West

Top pick

Residential Amsterdam at its most pleasant — the locals' alternative to the Jordaan.

9/10

Walk

6/10

Price

8/10

Local

7/10

Central

Jordaan

Good

Amsterdam's most beloved neighbourhood — canals, markets, and genuine residential life.

9/10

Walk

4/10

Price

6/10

Local

9/10

Central

De Pijp

Trade-off

Amsterdam's most multicultural and lively neighbourhood — the Albert Cuyp market is the heart of it.

9/10

Walk

6/10

Price

8/10

Local

7/10

Central

Amsterdam Centrum — canal ring and historic gabled houses

Centrum (Old Centre)

Trade-off

The historic core — beautiful canals, Red Light District, and maximum tourist density.

10/10

Walk

3/10

Price

2/10

Local

10/10

Central

Amsterdam Noord

Avoid

Across the IJ ferry — industrial creative spaces and Amsterdam's lowest prices.

6/10

Walk

9/10

Price

9/10

Local

5/10

Central

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