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Tourist Information Offices

Plan your visit.

Tourist Information Offices (VVV-kantoren in Dutch) provide visitors with information on attractions and events in the city or region and assist in the reservation of overnight stays and the booking of activities.

Information point

In Amsterdam, only one information point is left. It is located in the I amsterdam Store    at the very back of Amsterdam Centraal Station.

They sell souvenirs, maps, books and tickets for museums and events.

At the I amsterdam Store is also an information point where you can come to find out what’s happening in Amsterdam, through personal advice or at the reading table that has iPads with Internet access.

Visiting address and contact

Amsterdam Tourist Information De Ruijterkade 28b-d, Amsterdam Centraal

Phone: +31 20 7026000 Email: [email protected] Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00 CET; Sat-Sun 9:00-18:00 CET

This information point is managed by Amsterdam's city marketing organisation amsterdam&partners.

Where to stay

Attractive hotels , bed & breakfast , houseboats , hostels , apartments.

Things to do

Siteseeing tours by boat , bike or bus , and daytrips.

What to see

Squares , historic buildings , museums and activities for kids.

Festivals , events , exhibitions , and free activities in Amsterdam

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Tourist Information for Amsterdam: 10 Best Amsterdam Tourism Tips

Looking for reliable tourist information for Amsterdam?

This concise Amsterdam tourist guide gives the 10 most important tips on Amsterdam tourism.

1. Tourist Information Offices

A good way to get reliable and up-to-date tourist information for Amsterdam is to rely on the state-run tourist information office, the Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board (ATCB).

From it's three Amsterdam offices, the easiest ones to find are those located at Schiphol Airport, and just outside the main exit of Central Station (at the Stationsplein).

Not only will you receive leaflets and brochures in several languages with tourist information for Amsterdam, but they can also book hotels, excursions, concerts, etc. for a small fee.

2. Discount Card

Amsterdam's exceptionally rich cultural offer can be best enjoyed by accessing the advantages provided by the several discount cards and passes available for tourists.

The I Amsterdam Card is a chip-card, a transport ticket, a pocket guide and a discount card all-in-one.

It offers free access to over 30 tourist attractions and discounts for another 20. They are valid for 24 hours (€€ 55,-), 48 hours (€€ 65,-), 72 hours (€€ 75,-) or 96 hours (€ 85,-).

Get your I Amsterdam Card in advance and order it here .

3. Shopping Hours

The most common opening times for retailers are 10.00 to 17.00, from Monday to Sunday. Thursday however, on shopping night (koopavond) shops close at 21.00.

Opening times at supermarkets depend on the chain they belong to but they can be open from 08.00 up to 22.00 (e.g. the well-stocked Albert Heijn supermarket behind Dam Square).

Banks are usually open Mon-Fri between 10.00 and 17.00. Museums and other attractions have particular opening times but as a rule the state-run museums are closed on Mondays and usually once a week have longer opening times so as to allow for late visits.

4. Beware of Pickpockets

Although Amsterdam has a low criminality record compared to other European capitals, the best way to ensure a problem-free vacation is to avoid trouble yourself.

That is why it is advised that you leave your valuables in your hotel's safe deposit.

Pickpockets are active at e.g. the Central Station, the Red Light District and large tourist squares like the Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein.

5. Do Not Take Photos of Working Girls

Any guide on tourist information for Amsterdam will warn you against taking photos of the working girls while strolling in the Red Light District as this can lead to serious troubles. Expect verbal abuse at the least, or to get your camera thrown in the canals.

6. Report Everything

It is strongly advised that you report any injury, theft and lost property to the nearest police station so that the appropriate measures are taken in the shortest time possible.

At the police station you will be helped to cancel credit cards and receive information on how to proceed according to your specific case. In the Netherlands the emergency phone number is 112.

7. Do Not Buy Hard Drugs

While soft drugs are tolerated in Amsterdam and can be purchased openly in coffee shops, hard drugs are prohibited in the Netherlands.

That is why you should refuse any offers to buy hard drugs such as cocaine, heroin, LSD and ecstasy as they often are fake and you will not be able to reclaim your money.

Only buy soft drugs at the publicly recognizable coffee shops - they are licensed (see picture) and will at least actually sell you what is advertized.

8. Do Not Drink on the Streets

Drinking on the streets is prohibited, including/especially in the Red Light District and whoever does not comply can be fined. However, in practice only very drunk and/or very loud people are arrested. That means you can enjoy sipping a beer in the park with your friends if you behave appropriately.

9. Use Public Toilets

Another behavior that is not tolerated in Amsterdam and can be fined with € 50 is that of urinating in public. The city provides numerous public toilets placed in areas with heavy tourist traffic and additionally every police station has facilities that can be used by tourists.

A tip: If you ask café owners politely while offering a 50 eurocent coin, you can almost always use their toilet without ordering something (if you're in a hurry).

10. Use Bike Racks

Even if your are a tourist, if you park your bike outside designated racks your bike may be picked up and taken to the Bike Depository ( Fietsdepot ) of the city administration (AFAC).

This is especially true at Amsterdam Central Station, where you have to park your bike in the huge "bike flat" at the station's west side (see picture).

Apart from the €10 fine that you will have to pay as administration costs the whole affair will cost you several hours as the Bike Depository is situated outside of Amsterdam, in the harbour area (Bornhout 8).

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We are responsible for developing a national vision on tourism and putting it into practice. We inspire, connect and facilitate cities, regions and other parties with knowledge and data. We provide support for questions relating to positioning, destination development and marketing activities. We work with the tourism industry, regional and local destination management organisations, provinces and ministries, devising great initiatives that attract visitors for holidays or business meetings in the Netherlands.

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NBTC is the Netherlands’ national destination management organisation. We work for and with partners in different industries on our country’s positioning, development and marketing. Together we work towards turning the Netherlands into a liveable, popular and valuable destination, for residents, visitors and businesses.

Inspire, connect and collaborate

We are responsible for developing a national vision on tourism and putting it into practice. We inspire, connect and facilitate cities, regions and other parties with knowledge and data. We provide support for questions relating to positioning, destination development and marketing activities. We work with the tourism industry, regional and local destination management organisations, provinces and ministries, devising great initiatives that attract visitors for holidays or business meetings in the Netherlands.

The NBTC team consists of approximately 70 professionals, working in our head office and in our international offices. Our head office is in The Hague. We also have an international network of offices in Europe, North America and Asia.

NBTC is an independent foundation with a supervisory board. The board consists of five members, including the chairperson. Its main duty is the legal supervision of the organisation. The members of the supervisory board: Han Polman (chairman), Walter Drenth, Paul Geraeds, Désirée van Gorp, Harm Kreulen, Angelique Lombarts and Sybrand Buma.

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This team develops a clear differentiation and positioning for the Netherlands as a travel destination, to attract valuable visitors. Strategy & Innovation facilitates and advises cities and regions on their tourism policy. The team also provides support to them, helping them to develop their own distinctive profile, which is aimed at visitors that match the profile of the region or city.

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Tourists' top reasons for visiting amsterdam.

Tourists increasingly cite the range of cultural activities on offer in the region as their top reason to visit Amsterdam , according to the Amsterdam Visitors Survey 2012 conducted by the Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board (ATCB).

Though they spanned all ages, the largest group of visitors fell in the 21-30 age bracket. Visitors more often came to Amsterdam for pleasure than business. About half of visitors were here for the first time and half had been to Amsterdam in the past.

Main reasons for visiting Amsterdam ›  Amsterdam's cultural history (66,1%) ›  Museums (50,1%) ›  Reputation (33,2%) ›  Atmosphere (32,7%) ›  Coffeeshops & soft drugs (16,5%)

Most popular activities ›  Wandering the city (95%) ›  Visiting a museum (85%) ›  Eating out (70%) ›  Drinking at a cafe or pub (65%) ›  Viewing traditional 17th and 18th century architecture (64%) Visitors undertook an average of 10 activities during their stay.

Less generic / more "quintessentially Amsterdam" responses included: ›  Exploring the Red Light District (46%) ›  Canal cruises (42%) ›  Visiting a coffeeshop (35%) ›  Cycling (22%) ›  Design-related activities (10%)

Amsterdam's most positive aspects ›  Architecture (66%) ›  Relaxed atmosphere (48%) ›  People (35%) ›  The city's culture (32%)

Top complaints ›  Expensive (approximately 25%) ›  Street litter (13%) ›  Climate (12%) ›  Congestion (10%) ›  High volume of bicyclists (10%)

Note that: ›  over one-third of respondents were unable to name a negative aspect of the city ›  the overall visitor satisfaction rating was 8,1 out of 10

Spending by visitors to the city has never been higher, and Amsterdam's tourism industry now generates 5,7 billion euros a year and over 50.400 full-time jobs.

About the survey The Amsterdam Visitors Survey took place between January and December 2011. A total of 10.199 respondents above the age of 15 were interviewed at 40 different locations around the city, usually close to tourism-related spots (e.g. accommodation, attractions, museums, train stations, and convention/trade show facilities).

Among the survey's respondents: ›  20% Dutch - 3% staying overnight - 17% day trippers ›  80% foreign - 74% staying overnight - 6% day trippers

Most respondents came from the greater metropolitan areas of Europe's big cities, such as London, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Lyon, and Milan.

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What can we learn from the latest Amsterdam Visitors Survey?

Every four years, Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board (ATCB) organises a large-scale visitors survey to identify key trends and developments and to fine-tune marketing strategies. What can we learn from it?

About the Amsterdam Visitors Survey

The Amsterdam Visitors Survey 2011 took place between January and December 2011. During this period, a total of 6,691 city visitors above the age of 15 were interviewed. With an additional 3,508 interviews of visitors to the Amsterdam region that took place between March and October 2011, the survey is based on a total of 10,199 respondents.

Of the 6,691 city interviewees, around 5,192 stayed overnight in Amsterdam, while 1,499 were same-day visitors. Interviews took place at 40 different locations, usually close to accommodation, shopping streets , attractions, museums, transfer spots (city ferry terminals, train stations) and convention/trade show facilities.

Main conclusions

Amsterdam attracts an increasingly diverse and complex group of visitors. Independent of their age, nationality and reason for visiting, most visitors to Amsterdam come from large urban areas and have strong purchasing power. The average number of activities per visitor is higher than ever, as is the amount they spend. Amsterdam’s visitor economy generates 5.7 billion euros a year and over 50,400 full-time jobs.

The general satisfaction levels of visitors remain as high as in the past, and the destination’s most appreciated aspects – architecture, atmosphere and people – are only gaining in strength. Culture is becoming an increasingly important part of a visitor’s experience of the city. Safety and parking have also seen positive developments. On the negative side, ‘high prices’ and ‘value for money’ are being named as negative aspects by an increasing number of visitors.

As a tourist destination, Amsterdam is being supported by the growing importance of its surrounding region. The Amsterdam region not only offers increased hotel capabilities, but also has its own stand-alone attractions. Almost a quarter of all tourists who pay a visit to Amsterdam also visit the broader Amsterdam region.

Beautiful data

Being fully aware of the strategic value of the data collected by the Amsterdam Visitors Survey, ATCB carefully crafted a report packed with infographics presenting the information in an attractive and efficient manner so as to make its use as widespread as possible. The report, together with a sister report focusing on Amsterdam as a conference destination, was presented to local tourism industry representatives and politicians on 5th July in the renowned Amsterdam Concert Hall (Concertgebouw). Just as for the report, the aesthetic dimension of the presentation was key to making data accessible to the audience. With an attendance of around 400 participants and extremely positive feedback, the event was a success and highlighted the interest that exists for good data.

The Amsterdam Visitors Profile report can be found in ebook format on ATCB’s corporate website as well as on the Amsterdam Tourism Barometer . The report is free of charge and available in Dutch and in English.

For more information on this project, please contact:

Olivier Ponti Manager Research & Development Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board [email protected]

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Le coût de réservation d’une chambre d’hôtel via l’Office du tourisme d’Amsterdam s’élève à 3 euros par personne, nous vous recommandons fortement de réserver vos chambres à l’avance pour éviter de faire la queue sous la pluie.

Visiter Amsterdam est plus facile et moins cher avec un "City Pass" . Avec une seule carte, vous pouvez vous rendre dans la plupart des destinations touristiques sans autres billets. Comparaison des City Pass et des cartes de réduction d'Amsterdam .

• Le bureau le plus beau de l’Office du tourisme se trouve dans la Gare centrale en haut à partir du Hall principal sur le quai numéro 2B. C’est celui qui reste ouvert le plus longtemps (normalement de 8 heures à 20 heures).
• Leur bureau le plus ancien se situe toujours en face de la Gare centrale devant les arrêts de tramways.
• Vous trouverez les autres à l’angle de la place de Leidseplein et de la rue Leidsestraat (ouvert habituellement de 9 heures à 19 heures), sur la place de Stadionplein (dans la partie Sud d’Amsterdam – pratique pour les arrivées en voiture) et à l’aéroport de Schiphol (Holland Tourist Information – section des Arrivées 2).

Téléphone : 0031 20 55 12 512 Téléphone à partir de la Hollande : 0900 400 40 40

Adresse pour le courrier : Amsterdam Tourist & Convention Board De Ruyterkade 5 1013 AA Amsterdam

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Two empty chairs sat stage left by the time New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board (NYC RGB) issued a preliminary vote allowing landlords to raise rents on rent-stabilized residential units this past Tuesday. The initial hikes were initially locked to a range of 2 to 4.5% for one-year leases and 4 to 6.5% for two-year leases beginning in October. A final vote on June 17 will determine the exact percentage for rent increases.

The vacant seats were assigned to the two tenant representatives on the board, Adán Soltren and Genesis Aquino, who walked off in protest given the seemingly inevitable rent hike despite mounting evidence of financial hardship that rent stabilized tenants already faced. They abstained from the preliminary vote, which went 5-2 in favor of the agreed upon increase; the two nays came from the owner representatives who argued the rent hike range was not high enough.

The move from the board affects nearly one million households protected by the Rent Stabilization Law, which set a legal limit to how much property owners can charge for qualifying apartments, typically those in pre-1974 buildings with six or more units . The board determines the exact limit. 

The NYC RGB’s formation came as the actual Rent Stabilization Law passed in 1969, giving the sitting mayor authority to appoint nine members—five from the general public, two representing tenants, and two representing property owners—to the board. The members are tasked with convening between March to June to review housing affordability standards for both renters and expenses for landlords, culminating in a preliminary vote with a final vote to follow. 

But the ultimate rent increase the NYC RGB agrees upon is almost guaranteed to stem from the initial range in the first vote, according to Soltren, who spoke to the Amsterdam News on the morning of the vote. In fact, Soltren said, there was a dispute among the board about whether they could even legally deviate outside the preliminary vote’s scope. 

“You’re not voting on a specific number necessarily as to what the upward or downward adjustment would be,” he said. “You’re saying what the range would be so that for the number in the final vote with land somewhere in [that] range…certainly tonight’s vote is going to set the goalposts as to what the final vote will yield.” To be clear, the NYC RGB does not specifically vote on how much to raise rents, but whether the city should increase them at all. It can even decide on a rent rollback to reduce costs. Yet Soltren, who also works as a supervising attorney for the Legal Aid Society, pointed out the two could be conflated given the board’s recurring decision to raise rents despite data—which informs the vote—pointing to historical financial strains on tenants. 

The rent guideline board’s reports found median rents last year for rent-stabilized households made up around 28.8% of its income, and broadly reported a significant increase in non-payments and residential evictions. Homelessness within city shelters also increased, even when the newly-arrived asylum seekers were not accounted for. And under 1% of rent stabilized units, which make up 41% of rentals in 2023, remained empty.

Last year, protesters led by several progressive city council members, including Brooklyn’s Chi Ossé , took over the preliminary vote stage at Cooper Union to vocally advocate against rent increases. But a 2 to 5% increase for one-year rentals and a 4 to 7% increase for two-year rentals were agreed upon anyway. A 3% increase for one-year rentals was ultimately agreed upon. 

This time around, the board proceedings were similarly drowned out by protesters, whose boos and “shame” chants paired with orange thunderstix rivaled those of the Knicks playoff game across the East River. They only paused to cheer on Soltren and Aquino during their remarks and subsequent vote of “no confidence” in the board and the Adams administration. 

“Rent stabilization has always served more people of color than market rate apartments,” Soltren said in his remarks. “In 2023 alone, 71% of the rent-stabilized households are headed by people of color. Despite the massive displacement of Black New Yorkers in the last two decades due to gentrification and unaffordability, Black New Yorkers still comprise 23% of the rent stabilized housing stock. 

“What message are you sending to Black and brown New Yorkers when this administration and this board are calling for a third increase in three years that would likely total about 10% or more?” 

After the preliminary vote, Soltren said he cited data from the most recent New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey (NYCHVS) conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. He will still need to sit on several upcoming public board meetings before the final vote, he said. After his walk-off, he is unsure how those convenings will shake out. 

Civil rights attorney Robert Desir, who works at Legal Aid Society with Soltren, pointed to rent-stabilized housing as key to keeping longtime residents in majority Black and brown communities. He says fair market housing, which is not stabilized, is often out of reach for such renters, preventing them from remaining in the neighborhood if a rent increase leads to eviction over non-payment. Median rent for a rent stabilized unit was $1,500 a month last year, according to the NYCHVS. Comparatively, the median fair market rental asked for $2,000.

“Part of the rent stabilization system serves a good purpose preventing these runaway rents that result in displacement,” Desir said. “And where that’s not guarded, people fall behind, unable to afford the rent and are evicted, [meaning] those folks don’t stand a good chance to be able to stay in that neighborhood, particularly in Harlem. We’ve seen how that area has undergone significant change in the last couple of decades, and [it is] still happening.”

One protester, Ann Marie Grant, says she attended to support her fellow renters despite living in NYCHA rather than a rent stabilized unit because she fears New York City will be only for the ultrawealthy if middle-class and low-income families can’t afford rent. She says she’s seeing segregation play out in real time in her neighborhood of East Harlem due to cost of living increases and gentrification.

“I see more of my neighbors leaving and new faces taking over,” Grant said. “Gentrification is there and it’s not right. As I said, everybody should be allowed to live together, it’s not about Black versus white.”

But real estate developer Joshua Brown says “mom-and-pop” Black property owners with rent-stabilized units like himself are feeling the squeeze that come from high repair costs. While he says those issues need to be addressed by tweaking legislation, the Brookynite says a higher rent increase would help him recoup the roughly $70,000 needed to fix up his building in Bed-Stuy. Brown adds that without those costs, he would not need to raise rent lockstep with the NYC RGB’s increase cap. 

“There is an incentive to keep someone who has been there a long time paying your rent on time to not raise their price just so you could possibly get a new one who could flake out within one year or two years,” he said. “However, there are root causes, there’s no incentive to do it now…what this does sadly is incentivize owners [and] developers to just keep the building vacant so that they can fully renovate the building and now you turn all these rent stabilized units into market rate units [through] something that’s called a substantial rehab …so essentially, it’s taking rent stabilized units off the market .”

The Rent Stabilization Law itself recently weathered several legal challenges, including in a case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. In March, Mayor Eric Adams signed an extension into law, maintaining rent stabilization in the city until at least April 27. One of those organizations challenging the law, the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP), also objected to the preliminary vote for not raising the range high enough.

“It should not solely be the responsibility of the RGB to keep these buildings solvent,” said CHIP Executive Director Jay Martin in a statement. “Elected officials need to find ways to reduce the costs of operating housing and provide more financial assistance to vulnerable tenants. But until that happens, the RGB is faced with the Herculean task of protecting this housing stock and must step up to make the unpopular decision to increase rents.”

Mayor Adams also responded to the vote, fearing the range’s two-year cap could seriously hurt renters, but advocated for a middle ground. 

“Tenants are feeling the squeeze of a decades-long affordability crisis, which has been accelerated by restrictive zoning laws and inadequate tools that have made it harder and harder to build housing,” he said in an emailed statement. “Our team is taking a close look at the preliminary ranges voted on by the Rent Guidelines Board this evening and while the Board has the challenging task of striking a balance between protecting tenants from infeasible rent increases and ensuring property owners can maintain their buildings as costs continue to rise, I must be clear that a 6.5 percent increase goes far beyond what is reasonable to ask tenants to take on at this time.” 

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All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area  ( conference location) Located just two blocks from the Mayo Clinic –  connected via Skyway to the clinic as well as the University of Minnesota, Methodist Hospital, and Shops at University Square. Fifth-floor rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of the city, there's also an indoor pool, fitness room, and two restaurants. *No room block at this location.

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown  (2 blocks from conference) 225 South Broadway Rochester, MN 55904 507-285-1234 The Hilton Garden Inn, Rochester Downtown is connected by skyway to Mayo Clinic, University of Minnesota shopping, and restaurants. Hilton Garden Inn, Rochester Downtown has a 24-hour business center, complimentary WiFi, indoor swimming pool, and fitness center. There is a freshly prepared breakfast at on-site restaurants, 24-hour convenience store and Pavilion Lounge. *No room block at this location.

Mayo Clinic is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.

All travel and lodging expenses and arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

You may wish to visit Experience Rochester  website  for additional travel information, accommodation options, and area information.

Rochester, Minnesota is a friendly city that greets thousands of visitors from around the world each year. The city is serviced by a  modern international airport   with multiple flights daily via American, Sun Country and Delta Airlines. Access to and from the airport is provided by taxi, shuttle service, and rental car. The airport is located approximately 10 miles from the Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area and the Mayo Clinic campus.

Note to Travelers:  Several cities in the United States are named Rochester. When you make airline reservations and check your baggage, be sure that your destination is Rochester, Minnesota (RST) and that your baggage has been properly tagged.  Flying through the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is another option. The following shuttle services offer multiple trips daily.  Travel time is approximately 75 minutes.

Groome Transportation 507-280-9270 Rochester Shuttle Service 507-216-6354 Mayo Clinic’s appointed travel company, Ultramar Travel, is available to assist with travel arrangements. Call Ultramar Travel toll-free at  866-629-6885 .

You may wish to visit Experience Rochester  website  for additional travel information, accommodation options, and area information.

PARKING Parking is available in  hotel and city ramps . The cost for parking is not included in the registration fee; parking will not be validated.

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