24 Hours in Amsterdam, Netherlands: Anne Frank House, Canals & De Wallen

24 hours in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Schiphol (AMS) to Amsterdam Centraal, Anne Frank House, canals, and a night walk through De Wallen (the Red Light District).

Amsterdam is insanely walkable, ridiculously pretty, and somehow manages to be elegant and chaotic at the same time. This is the fast version - where to stay, what to eat, and what’s actually worth your time if you’ve only got one day.

The One-Day Itinerary

• Land at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

• Train to Amsterdam Centraal

• Walk to Hotel The Exchange and drop bags

• Anne Frank House (book in advance)

• Canal wandering + photos

• Drinks/snacks at Café Lange Leo

• Dinner at Cannibale Royale

• Walk about 15 minutes to De Wallen

• Morning walk through the quiet city, then train back to Schiphol

Getting There

NS train: Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Centraal

https://www.ns.nl/en

https://www.schiphol.nl/en/page/train/

Stay Here

Hotel The Exchange (Damrak)

https://www.hoteltheexchange.com/

Food + Drinks

Café Lange Leo

https://www.cafelangeleo.nl/

Cannibale Royale (Handboogstraat)

https://cannibaleroyale.nl/locations/handboogstraat/

Useful Links

Anne Frank House tickets (official)

https://www.annefrank.org/en/museum/tickets/

What is De Wallen

https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/explore/neighbourhoods/centrum/things-to-do-in-de-wallen-red-light-district

Full episodes on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@maxwellskitchenpodcast

Website

https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com

Quick Tips

• Book Anne Frank House tickets early. It sells out.

• This is a walking city. Wear shoes you trust.

• Even if you have zero intention of participating, De Wallen is something you should see once.

• Start early if you want the calm version of Amsterdam.