Go ahead and google “Amsterdam weekend cheap” and you will find plenty of options that are budget and travel-friendly. You’ll find plenty ads for hotels or attractions but nothing that really tells you how much are going to spend. If you’re like me, you simply want to know about how much will I spend during my time there (hotel, food, attractions, etc.).  Below I’ve outlined exactly what I did and spent. It is meant to simply give you a ballpark estimate of what things cost.

Here are my tips. Pick out a couple must-see attractions and book them. Get a cheap hostel near the city center and walk around. If it looks cool from the outside, go in. If it looks expensive from the outside, it probably is. Your feet are your best friend as it is always easier to spot hidden gems on foot.

Below are my expenses on my 48 trip to Amsterdam

I spent about $220 total in 48 hours and didn’t turn a single thing down I really wanted because of cost. If it looked good, I got it. I drank lots of beers because I love trying local beers. I skipped many of the museums because at the time I was more interested in walking around and taking it all in. I walked over 11 miles on Day 2 alone and loved every minute of it.  “But you missed X, I can’t believe you didn’t do Y, I would’ve definitely done Z.” I agree, I could’ve squeezed in more but this post isn’t about that. Simply put, I had an amazing time and experience in my 48 hours and this is a breakdown of what I spent.