Old South
Amsterdam
Popular places to visit
Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Olympic Stadium and enjoy other activities in Amsterdam such as cycling.Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Dam Square
Amsterdam’s iconic square, with its cobbled stones and grand historical buildings, is a lively gathering place and venue for protests and celebrations.
Anne Frank House
See where this brave and famous Jewish teenager hid from the Nazis during World War II and recorded her world-famous diary.
Van Gogh Museum
This modern museum houses the world’s largest collection of the legendary Dutch master painter who led a troubled life and never saw his work become famous.
Rijksmuseum
This palatial building full of Dutch paintings and international artifacts is the country’s largest public-funded museum.
RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre
Learn about the events happening in RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre during your trip to Amsterdam. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
Amsterdam: Dutch Mini Pancakes (Poffertjes)
Amsterdam Canal Cruise by Semi-Open Boat
Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam
Top hotels in Old South
Bilderberg Garden Hotel
Wonderful stay at this nice hotel. We arrived New Year's Eve and were offered traditional Oliebollen which was a nice touch. The hotel has a nice clean, modern and upmarket feel to it, with friendly and helpful staff on hand. Rooms were nicely appointed, spacious with a very comfortable bed and range ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
citizenM Schiphol Airport
If you are traveling alone it's 5 stars. If you are sharing the room with another person, you are in for interesting times as the bedroom and bathroom are single space. You gonna get to know your partner in a completely new way, if you know what i mean. Breakfast was great. Overall nice place, expect ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
Fantastic stay! Super clean rooms, amazingly attentive staff, and a diverse, delicious breakfast. Also very well connected for travel and getting around. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam
Clean room friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Staff very polite. Room clean.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection
Good
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old South
Oud-Zuid
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Oud-Zuid. Check out top attractions like Van Gogh Museum and Concertgebouw, and jump on the metro at Emmastraat Tram Stop or Gerrit van der Veenstraat Stop to see more of the city.
Amsterdam South
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Amsterdam South. Spend some time visiting top spots like Van Gogh Museum, and catch the metro at Boelelaan - Vrije Universiteit Stop or Parnassusweg Stop to see more of the area.
Museum Quarter
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Museum Quarter. Check out top attractions like Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum, and jump on the metro at Van Baerlestraat Stop or Concertgebouw Tram Stop to see more of the city.
De Pijp
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in De Pijp. Top attractions like Albert Cuyp Market and De Dageraad are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Cornelis Troostplein Stop or v. Hilligaertstraat Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Oude Pijp
While you're in Oude Pijp, take in top sights like Albert Cuyp Market or Heineken Experience, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Marie Heinekenplein Stop or 2e van der Helststraat Stop.
De Weteringschans
While you're in De Weteringschans, take in top sights like Paradiso or Holland Casino, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vijzelgracht Station or Weteringcircuit Stop.
