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Family holiday in Amsterdam

Canals, bikes, parks with playgrounds and the NEMO science museum.

โ˜€๏ธ April to September๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ from about 144 โ‚ฌ a day๐Ÿšฒ bikes with child seats๐ŸŒณ free parks

In short: Amsterdam is compact and easy with kids on foot, by tram or by bike. Vondelpark is free and children under 18 get into the Rijksmuseum free. A day for 2 adults and 2 children costs about โ‚ฌ144 including the hotel.

Best things to do with kids

๐Ÿ”ฌNEMO Science Museum INDOORsee websiteprices change often Oosterdok ยท 4โ€“14 yrs ยท half day๐Ÿ’ก The roof terrace is free to visit in summer.
๐Ÿฆ’ARTIS Zoosee websiteprices change often Plantage ยท all yrs ยท half day๐Ÿ’ก Combine with the planetarium inside the zoo.
๐ŸŒณVondelpark FREEfree Oud-Zuid ยท all yrs ยท 1โ€“3 hrs๐Ÿ’ก Several playgrounds, open-air theatre in summer.
๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธRijksmuseum INDOORsee websiteprices change often Museumplein ยท 6+ yrs ยท 2 hrs๐Ÿ’ก Children under 18 go free, adults pay.
๐ŸŒฒAmsterdamse Bos FREEfree Amstelveen ยท all yrs ยท half day๐Ÿ’ก Goat farm and pancake restaurant in the forest.

Prices are guide prices checked on 2026-11-04 from the official or ticket sites; they change with season and promotions.

A day for 2 adults and 2 children

Hotel (typical family-friendly hotel, per night)49 โ‚ฌ Food (food in simple restaurants, one outing, local transport)60 โ‚ฌ One outing25 โ‚ฌ Local transport10 โ‚ฌ Totalapprox. 144 โ‚ฌ

The hotel price comes from our own daily price checks (cheapest booking site, 2 guests).

Family-friendly hotels in Amsterdam

Well-rated hotels (no hostels), price per night at the cheapest booking site. For 4 people, choose 4 guests in the search.

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Questions

Is Amsterdam good with kids?

Yes. The city is flat and compact, many museums have kids programmes, and parks and playgrounds are everywhere.

What is free in Amsterdam for kids?

Vondelpark, Amsterdamse Bos, the NEMO roof terrace in summer, and under-18s pay nothing at the Rijksmuseum.

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